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HYMN 142. C.M.
The song of Zacharias.
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NOW, be the God of Israel bless'd,
Who makes his truth appear;
His mighty hand fulfils his word,
And all the oaths he sware.
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Now he bedews king David's root
With blessings from the skies:
He makes the branch of promise grow,
The promis'd horn arise.
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John was the prophet of the Lord,
To go before his face;
The herald which our Saviour God
Sent to prepare his ways.
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"Behold the Lamb of God," he cries,
"That takes our guilt away;
"I saw the Spirit o'er his head,
"On his baptising day.
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"Be ev'ry vale exalted high,
"Sink ev'ry mountain low:
"The proud must stoop, and humble souls
"Shall his salvation know.
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"The heathen realms, with Israel's land,
"Shall join in sweet accord;
"And all, that's born of man, shall see
"The glory of the Lord.
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"Behold the Morning Star arise,
"Ye that in darkness sit!
"He marks the path that leads to peace,
"And guides our doubtful feet."
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HYMN 143. S.M.
The song of the Angels.
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BEHOLD! the grace appears,
The promise is fulfill'd;
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HYMN 143. S.M.
The song of the Angels. (cont.)
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Mary, the wondrous virgin, bears,
And Jesus is the child.
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To bring the glorious news,
A heav'nly form appears;
He tells the shepherds of their joys,
And banishes their fears.
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"Go, humble swains," said he,
"To David's city fly;
"The promis'd Infant, born to-day,
"Doth in a manger lie.
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"With looks and heart serene,
"Go visit Christ your King;"
And straight a flaming troop was seen;
The shepherds heard them sing:
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"Glory to God on high!
"And heav'nly peace on earth,
"Good-will to men, to angels joy,
"At the Redeemer's birth!"
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In worship so divine
Let saints employ their tongues:
With the celestial hosts we join,
And loud repeat their songs.
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"Glory to God on high,
"And heav'nly peace on earth,
"Good-will to men, to angels joy,
"At our Redeemer's birth!"
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HYMN 144. C.M.
The song of Simeon - death to a believer desirable.
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LORD, in thy temple we appear,
As happy Simeon came,
And hope to meet our Saviour here;
O make our joys the same!
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With what divine and vast delight
The good old man was fill'd,
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