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ANTHEMES FOR THE CATHEDRAL OF EXCETER: 2. ANTHEME FOR CHRISTMAS DAY by JOSEPH HALL

First Line: IMMORTAL BABE, WHO THIS DEAR DAY
Last Line: JOY IN YOUR DEAR REDEEMERS BIRTH.
Subject(s): CHRISTMAS; CHRISTMAS CAROLS; NATIVITY, THE;

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Immortal babe, who this dear day
Didst change thine Heaven for our clay,
And didst with flesh thy Godhead vail,
Eternal Son of God, All-hail.

Shine happy star, ye Angels sing
Glory on high to Heavens King:
Run Shepherds, leave your nightly watch,
See Heaven come down to @3Bethleems@1 cratch.

Worship ye Sages of the East
The King of Gods in meanness drest.
O blessed maid smile and adore
The God thy womb and armes have bore.

Star, Angels, Shepherds, and wise sages;
Thou Virgin glory of all ages
Restored frame of Heaven and Earth
Joy in your dear Redeemers Birth.



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