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Show ' Carol of the Angels 5 By Rev. W. J. Rutledge, J i In Montreal Family Herald i L t W flocks by night," The angel hastened in his flight From Heaven's omniscient throne, With tidings of transcendent grace For men of every time and place, Best tidings ever known 1 "Fear not; to you is born this day In David's town, as Scriptures say, A Savionr, Christ the Lord ; In stable where the kine repose. The Babe ye'U find in swaddling clothes. The wondering shepherds heard. Then suddenly a multitude Of heaven's host, which understood The motions of God's love. Caroled His praise in song sublime Whose cadence swells with passing tun All other songs above: "Glory to God in highest place," Before whom an;el; veil their face In deep humility ; -.it.. "And peace on earth to men good-willeol Prophetic praise that shepherds filled With Faith's tranquillity 1 0 angels! sing again to men At common tasks, your glad refrain, Till glory shines around! We would, amid life's troubles, hear Of Him whose advent quiets fear And maketh joy abound! Not now of manger-cradle He, But of the throne of sovere.gnty. Earth's great redemptive King! Come Thou, 0 Christ 1-create good will In men and nations, and fulfil The Hope of ?eace we sing! |