The First Christmas

1. The earth was bathed in clean, pure light,

As heavenward the star burned bright,

A sign from God to men on earth

To tell the world of Jesus’ birth.

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2. Ye shepherds, wisemen homage bring,

Come kneel before this tiny king.

See love, God’s greatest gift to all,

Personified in lowly stall.

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As angel choirs sang “Gloria,”

Mary hummed a lullaby,

Rocked and hushed her tiny child,

While Joseph watched o’er both and smiled.