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2. Once again the Holy Night

Breathes its blessing tender;
Once again the Manger Light
Sheds its gentle splendour;
O could tongues by Angels taught
Speak our exultation
In the Virgins Child that brought
All mankind Salvation?

4. Yea, if others stand apart,

We will press the nearer:
Yea, O best fraternal Heart,
We will hold Thee dearer;
Faithful lips shall answer thus
To all faithless scorning,
JESUS CHRIST is GOD with us,
Born on Christmas morning.

3. Welcome Thou to souls athirst,

Fount of endless pleasure;
Gates of Hell may do their worst,
While we clasp our Treasure:
Welcome, though an age like this
Puts Thy Name on trial,
And the Truth that makes our bliss
Pleads against denial!

5. So we yield Thee all we can,

Worship, thanks, and blessing;
Thee true GOD, and Thee true Man,
On our knees confessing;
While Thy Birthday morn we greet
With our best devotion,
Bathe us, O most true and sweet!
In Thy mercys ocean.

6. Thou that once, mid stable cold,

Wast in babe-clothes lying,
Thou whose Altar-veils enfold,
Power and Life undying,
Thou whose Love bestows a worth
On each poor endeavour,
Have Thou joy of this Thy Birth
In our praise for ever.

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