CHRISTMAS CAROL.

(See [page 169])

Christ was born on Christmas day,
Wreathe the holly, twine the bay,
Light and life and joy is He—
The Babe, the Son,
The Holy One
Of Mary.
He is born to set us free;
He is born our Lord to be;
Carol, Christians, joyfully;
The God, the Lord,
By all adored
Forever.
Let the bright red berries glow,
Everywhere in goodly show,
Life and light and joy is He,
The Babe, the Son,
The Holy One
Of Mary.
Christian men, rejoice and sing;
'Tis the birthday of our King,
Carol, Christians, joyfully;
The God, the Lord,
By all adored
Forever.

The Three Kings.
Hail, King of Kings!
Gaspar.
I bring Thee a crown, O King of Kings,
And here a scepter full of gems,
For Thou shalt rule the hearts of men.

(Places crown and scepter on crib.)

Melchoir.
For Thee I bring sweet frankincense!

(He swings a smoking censor.)

Baltasar.
And I bring myrrh to offer Thee!

(Places casket on the crib.)

Gaspar.
The greatest gift is yet ungiven,
The gift that cometh straight from Heaven.
O, Heavenly King,
Heart's love we bring.
Melchoir.
Not gold nor gems from land or sea
Is worth the love we offer Thee.
Baltasar.
And lowly folk who have no gold,
Nor gift to offer that is meet,
May bring the dearest thing of all—
A loving heart and service sweet.