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MESSIAH.
SONG.
The People that walked in Darkneſs have ſeen a great Light, and they that dwell in the Land of the Shadow of Death upon them hath the Light ſhined.
Chorus.
For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given, and the Government ſhall be upon his Shoulder, and his Name ſhall be called, Wonderful, Counſellor, the mighty God, the everlaſting Father, the Prince of Peace.
Recitative.
There were Shepherds, abiding in the Field, keeping Watch over their Flock by Night.
Recitative, accompany'd.
And lo, an Angel of the Lord came upon them, and the Glory of the Lord ſhone round about them, and they were ſore afraid.
Recitative.
And the Angel ſaith unto them, Fear not; for behold, I bring you good Tidings ofgreat
