The joy the Saviour brought us,
Who came to earth, and in our sins
With love and pity sought us.
Δεῦτε ἀγαλλιασώμεθα τῷ κυρίῳ
(Στιχηρὰ Ἰδιόμελα)
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O come let us adore
The Lord of all the earth,
And in our songs of praise recount
The mystery of His birth.