#88: In a Cave

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In a cave, a lowly stable, Christ our Lord wan born;

From the heavens white-robed angels Sang that holy morn.

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Noel, noel! Noel, noel! Rang throughout the sky; (starlit sky;)

Noel, noel! Noel, noel! Praise to God on high!

2

Shepherds heard the heav’nly chorus And were lore afraid;

But an angel spoke the tidings That all fears allayed.

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3

“Born to you in David’s city Is your Lord and King –”

So an angel to the shepherds Hope and joy did bring.

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4

Leaving resting flocks behind them, Sought they for the stall,

Where there lay, in saddling garments, Christ the hope of all.

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5

Let us, like the lowly shepherds, See the Lord this night,

That we may, by lives of service, Bring to all true light.

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