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 In Bethlehem, in Jewry, This blessed Babe was born,

And laid within a manger, Upon this blessed morn ;

The which bis Mother Mary, Did nothing take in scorn.

tidings, &c.

From God our Heavenly Father,

A blessed Angel came ; And unto certain Shepherds

Brought tidings of the same : How that in Bethlehem was born

The Son of God by Name.

tidings, &c.

' Fear not then,' said the Angel,
 * Let nothing you affright,

This day is born a Saviour Of a pure Virgin bright,

To free all those who trust in Him From Satan's power and might.' tidings, &c.

The shepherds at those tidings

Rejoiced much in mind. And left their flocks a-feeding,

In tempest, storm, and wind : And went to Bethlehem straightway,

The Son of God to find.

tidings, &c.

And when they came to Bethlehem Where our dear Saviour lay.

They found him in a manger, Where oxen feed on hay ;

His Mother Mary kneeling down, Unto the Lord did pray.

tidings, &c.

Now to the Lord sing praises.

All you within this place, And with true love and brotherhood

Each other now embrace ; This holy tide of Christmas

All other doth deface.

tidings, &c.

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