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Rh manger is Heaven, yea, greater than Heaven. Heaven is the handiwork of this child.

dance, one song for men and angels, for man and God are become one.

manger is Heaven, yea, greater than Heaven, for He whom it received is the King of the Heavenly ones.

longer do the Magi bring presents to Fire and the Sun ; for this Child made Sun and Fire.

Him, Bethlehem, Him who, as the good prophet foretold, would come from thee to be the Ruler of all peoples.

mournest thou, Rachel, shedding bitter tears? Because I see my children slain I shed tears.

, Maiden, full of grace, most blessed, Bride immaculate, thou shalt have in thy womb a Son conceived without a father.