Of The Birth Of Christ Lyrics

1. Now blessed be Thou, Christ Jesu,
Thou art man born this is true
The angels made a merry noise,
Yet have we more cause to rejoice,
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2. The blessed Son of God only,
In a crib full poor die lie,
Without our poor flesh and our poor blood,
Was clothed that everlasting good,
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3. He that made heaven and earth of nought,
In our flesh hath our health brought,
For our sake made He Himself full small,
That reigneth Lord and King over all,
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4. Eternal light doth now appear,
To the world both far and near,
It shineth full clear even at midnight,
Making us children of his light,
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5. The Lord Christ Jesus, God's Son dear,
Was a guest and a stranger here,
Us for to bring from misery,
That we might live eternally,
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6. Into this world right poor came He,
To make us rich in mercy,
Therefore would he our sins forgive,
That we with Him in heaven might live,
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7. All this did He for us freely,
For to declare His great mercy;
All christendom be merry therefore,
And give Him thanks ever more,
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