The happy Christmas comes once more

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The happy Christmas comes once more, Thou patriarchs’ joy, Thou prophets’ song,
The heavenly Guest is at the door, Thou heavenly Dayspring, looked for long,
The blessèd words the shepherds thrill, Thou Son of Man, incarnate Word,
The joyous tidings, “Peace, good will.” Great David’s Son, great David’s Lord.

The lowly Savior meekly lies, Come, Jesus, glorious heavenly Guest,
Laid off the splendor of the skies; Keep Thine own Christmas in our breast,
No crown bedecks His forehead fair, Then David’s harp strings, hushed so long,
No pearl, nor gem, nor silk is there. Shall swell our jubilee of song.

O holy Child, Thy manger gleams

Till earth and heaven glow with its beams,
Till midnight noon’s broad light hath won,
And Jacob’s star outshines the sun. Nikolai F. Grundtvig

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