Myrrh from the forest, and gold from the mine?

4 Vainly we offer earth’s richest oblation

Vainly with gold would his favor secure;

Richer, by far, is the heart’s adoration,

Dearer to God are the prayers of the poor!

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Hallelujah to the Lamb.

From the regions of love, lo! an angel descended,

And told the strange news how the babe was attended;