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<\/a>Why lies he in such mean estate where ox and ass are feeding?<\/p>\nGood Christian, fear; for sinners here the silent Word is pleading.<\/p>\n
Nails, spear shall pierce him through, the cross be borne for me, for you;<\/p>\n
Hail, hail the Word made flesh, the babe, the son of Mary!<\/p>\n
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So bring him incense, gold, and myrrh; come, peasant, king, to own him.<\/p>\n
The King of kings salvation brings; let loving hearts enthrone him.<\/p>\n
Raise, raise the song on high, the virgin sings her lullaby;<\/p>\n
Joy, joy for Christ is born, the babe, the son of Mary!<\/p>\n
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