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Christ is born in Bethlehem.
Luke 2.
Hark! the herald angels sing,
“Glory to the new-born King!
Peace on earth, and mercy mild;
God and sinners reconciled.”
2 Joyful, all ye nations, rise;
Join the triumphs of the skies;
With th’ angelic host proclaim,
“Christ is born in Bethlehem.”
3 See, he lays his glory by;
Born that man no more may die;
Born to raise the sons of earth;
Born to give them second birth.
4 Vailed in flesh the Godhead see!
Hail, th’ incarnate Deity!
Pleased as man with man to dwell,
Jesus, our Immanuel!
5 Hail, the heaven-born Prince of Peace!
Hail, the Son of Righteousness!
Light and life to all he brings,
Risen with healing in his wings.
6 Let us then with angels sing,
“Glory to the new-born King!
Peace on earth, and mercy mild;
God and sinners reconciled!”
C. Wesley.