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Show - - ' . . QlORy TO QOd ih-vthe- -highest And it came to pass at those days that there went out a decree from Caesar, Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria. And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went np from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, becanse he was of the house and lineage of David. , . To be taxed with Mary, his espoused wife, being great with child. more patient, more understanding, under-standing, more spiritually intelligent; we can become doers, and not just spectators, specta-tors, or well-wishers. We can become involved in situations that demand the purposeful activity of all sensitive . and thoughtful persons. Aad so it was that, while with the. angel a multitude they were there, the days of the heavenly host, prais- were accomplished that she ing God, and saying: Should be delivered. Glory to God in the high- And she brought forth her est, and on earth peace, firstborn son, and wrapped good will toward men. him in swaddling clothes, And it came to pass, as and laid him in a manger, the angels were gone away because there was no room f rom them into heaven, the for them in the inn. shepherds said one to an- And there were in the other: Let us now go, even same country shepherds a- unto Bethlehem, and see biding in the field, keeping this thing which is come to watch over their flock by pass, which the Lord hath night. made known unto us. And, lo, the angel of the And. they .came with Lord carne upon them, and haste, and found Mary and the glory of the Lord shone Joseph, and the babe lying round about them, and they in a manger, were so. afraid. And when they had ser-n And the angel said unto it, they made known abroad them: Fear not;, for, be- the saying which was told hold, I bring you good tid- them concerning this child, ings of great joy, which And all they that heard it shall be to all people. wondered at those things For unto you is born this which were told them by day in the city of David a the shepherds. Saviour, which is Christ the But Mary kept all these Lord. things, and pondered them And this shall be a sign in her heart, unto you: Ye shall find the And the shepherds babe wrapped in swaddling returned, glorifying and clothes, lying in a manger, praising God for all the And suddenly there was things that they had heard |