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Sing all in heaven, at Jesu’s birth, Glory to God, and peace on earth: Incarnate love in Christ is seen, Pure mercy and good-will to men.
Praise Him, extolled above all height, Who doth in worthless worms delight; God reconciled in Christ confess, Your present and eternal peace.
Then swift to every startled eye, New streams of glory light the sky; Heaven burst her azure gates to pour Her spirits to the midnight hour.
On wheels of light, on wings of flame, The glorious hosts of Zion came; High heaven with songs of triumph rang, While thus they struck their harps and sang.
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