Star of the East, that long ago Brought wise men on their way Where, angels singing to and fro, The Child of Bethlehem lay— Above that Syrian hill afar Thou shinest out to-night, O Star! To seek that manger out and lay Our gifts before the child— To bring our hearts and offer them Unto [...]
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HYMN FOR THE NATIVITY
By admin on Saturday, October 27th, 2007 | No Comments
EDWARD THRING Happy night and happy silence downward softly stealing, Softly stealing over land and sea, Stars from golden censors swing a silent eager feeling Down on Judah, down on Galilee; And all the wistful air, and earth, and sky, Listened, listened for the gladness of a cry. Holy night, a sudden flash of light [...]
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