Chanting, begging

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Archangel Gabriel descended from heaven

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Archangel Gabriel descended from heaven, ; In a beautiful red dawn amidst heavenly light, ; Gabriel plays the zither, the song of his holy son, ; So may Mary's holy son chirp. ; ; Dream, dream, my innocent lamb, ; Then your mother will come home, beautiful Virgin Mary. Read More Arrow
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The zithers are ringing.

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Sing lyres, Jesus is born, ; Sound fast trumpets, God has become man. ; Shepherds of sheep, cattle and servants of the Lord, ; Noble fairy, standard-bearers of the wide world. ; ; You poor, you shepherds, may you boast, ; For among you is the baby Jesus, may you rejoice. ; He des... Read More Arrow
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When was Christ born?

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When Christ was born, there was light in the sky, ; Angels and heavenly arms are singing. ; Jump up, because the angel of God, ; He almost crushed the sheep under him. ; Hansel ran, stumbled, stepped on his whip. ; He spilled all the milk from the bucket. ; ; Aunt Margaret, put a... Read More Arrow
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Let's hurry to Bethlehem, to the ragged stable

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Let us hasten to Bethlehem, to the ragged stable; There was born the little Jesus, Joseph, to Mary.; Abandoned by all, to our sweet Savior; Who brings us all a beautiful salvation.;; Let us fall on our knees with tears of joy; That He may bestow mercy upon our sinful hearts.; For... Read More Arrow
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Let us rejoice and be glad, you shepherds' hosts

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Let us rejoice and be glad, shepherds' army, ; For an angel has told us new news, behold, today he is born. ; Believe me, my good friends, I was so shaken, ; That when I saw him, I was so frightened that I did not fall backwards. ; ; But the angel encouraged me, he says, do not b... Read More Arrow
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On the beautiful border of Bethlehem

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A great light shone on the beautiful border of Bethlehem, ; This heavenly voice was heard: do not be afraid, shepherds. ; They woke up at this word, they say, the hour is here, ; Let us set off, so that we can get there, tomorrow at dawn. ; ; Be renewed, my heart, I cannot wait b... Read More Arrow
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Do not be afraid, shepherds, I proclaim joy.

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Do not be afraid, shepherds, I bring you good news; For today the one who was prophesied is born to you; From the womb of a virgin, from the blood of a virgin; To the Savior God, ale-hallelujah.; ; And if you want to see this miracle, this miracle, ; Go to Bethlehem, and there wi... Read More Arrow
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Shepherds while in Bethlehem

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Shepherds, ; While in Bethlehem, ; They were keeping their flocks ; In the field at night. ; ; The angels of God, ; Came to them, ; With great fear ; Their hearts were filled. ; ; I tell you good news ; Do not be afraid, ; For today is born ; Your salvation. ; ; Go quickly into t... Read More Arrow
There is good news in the wilderness of Bethlehem

There is good news in the wilderness of Bethlehem

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; There is good news in the wilderness of Bethlehem, ; The voice of the angel at this time spoke thus, ; This time spoke thus. ; ; Shepherds, arise and go quickly. ; Is this near this place, what kind of voice is this? ; What kind of voice is this? ; ; They found a child lying i... Read More Arrow
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Now they are all fellow shepherds

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Now let us all go to Bethlehem, fellow shepherds; Following the star, we hasten to the stable. There the new King was born, Lord of heaven and earth. Wrapped in rags by the Virgin Mary. Oh, my Jesus, why do you lie on such a hard bed, Why did a virgin mother give birth to you in ... Read More Arrow