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In a manger Thou art laid;
By that pure and gentle Maid;
Son of David! Israel's King!
Now Thou dost Salvation bring.
Thou, the Day-spring from on high,
Risest, and the shadows fly:
From the joyful East art Thou
A King, 'fore whom all earth shall bow!
THE SHEPHERDS.
Where the humble shepherds waking,
Kept their guard throughout the night;
Suddenly the heavens breaking,
Poured around them glorious light;
Then an Angel quick descended,
Clothed in holy majesty,
While the men with awe attended;
And amazed at what they see,
