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THE PERFECT GIFT, by                    
First Line: We worship thee, o son of god
Last Line: In thy sweet service here.
Subject(s): Jesus Christ; Prayer


We worship Thee, O Son of God,
On this most holy day,
Who came to earth a little Babe
And in a manger lay;
Thou who didst leave Thy heavenly home
To break earth's chains of night,
Whose advent brought a world new hope,
Changed darkness into light.

The angel of the Lord appeared
As shepherds vigll kept,
Proclaimed good tidings of great joy
To man, which 'round them slept.
The heavenly host sang praise to God
And peace, good will on earth;
The shepherds sought the Christ Child's bed
And marveled at His birth.

As wise men traveled from the East,
Led by that gleaming star,
And brought their precious gifts to Thee
From their own lands afar;
So we to Thee would homage bring
And sing that heavenly strain
Of peace on earth, good will to men,
The world so needs again.

At this glad time we, too, would bring
Our greatest gift to Thee;
Lord, first ourselves, then all we have,
Our perfect gift would be.
Wilt Thou through us shine forth to men
Who need Thy light so clear;
Use us, our money, talents, time,
In Thy sweet service here.





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