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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