SIXTH LESSON
Now,at last,
the time has come: the Savior promised long ago was born! St Luke
tells of the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem.
The Gospel of Luke 2:1,3-7
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And it came to
pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cæsar
Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. And all went to be
taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from
Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judæa, unto the city
of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and
lineage of David) to be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being
great with child. And so it was, that, while they were there, the
days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought
forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and
laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
Thanks be to God
The Census at Behtlehem, Pieter Bruegel the elder, 1566
Carol: Good Christian Men Rejoice
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Good Christian men rejoice
With heart and soul and voice!
Give ye heed to what we say
Jesus Christ is born today!
Ox and ass before Him bow
And He is in the manger now
Christ is born today!
Christ is born today!
Good Christian men, rejoice
With heart and soul and voice
Now ye hear of endless bliss
Jesus Christ was born for this
He hath ope'd the heav'nly door
And man is blessed evermore
Christ was born for this
Christ was born for this
Good Christian men, rejoice
With heart and soul and voice
Now ye need not fear the grave:
Jesus Christ was born to save
Calls you one and calls you all
To gain His everlasting hall
Christ was born to save
Christ was born to save
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