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Good people, give ear,
As we sing loud and clear
Our song of a Christmas morning.
In Jewry of old,
As the prophets foretold,
A glory came down to the earth:
And angels on high
Sang loud from the sky,
So we may have gladness and mirth.
O list, young and old,
As we sing in the cold,
Our song of a Christmas morning.
It was cold on the plains,
Where a few silly swains
Were watching their flocks in the night;
But a glory shone round,
And sweet music did sound,
And the welkin was filled with delight.
Awake ye, and hear
For your solace and cheer,
Our song of a Christmas morning.
Anon were they �ware
That an angel stood there,
And "Fear not," said he, "nor be sad;
For a Savior is born
To a world that was lorn,
And therefore ye all may be glad."
O hear, great and small�
And God bless you all�
Our song of a Christmas morning.
There came in due time
From a far eastern clime
Certain wise men led on by a star;
Their gifts they unrolled,
Myrrh, incense, and gold,
And bore the glad tidings afar.
Now peace to you all
And deliverance from thrall
On this bless�d Christmas morning.
Our story is told,
You have heard it of old,
We sing the same song every year;
But it ever is new
To hearts that are true:
May God of His grace send you cheer!
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irregular
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Dates:
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1916
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Bible Refs:
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MUSIC
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GOOD PEOPLE GIVE EAR
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Meter:
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echo ' | ';
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