Which, thankful, he uplifts;

Ever, like him, thy voice upraise,

To the giver of all good gifts.

Egone.

BIRTH—BORN.

Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him came the chief ruler; but the birthright was Joseph’s.—I. Chronicles, v. 2.

Shall I bring to the birth, and not cause to bring forth? saith the Lord.—Isaiah, lxvi. 9.

And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth.—Luke, i. 14.

Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.