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Once a little baby lay Cradled on the fragrant hay, Long ago on Christmas; Stranger bed a babe ne'er found, Wond'ring cattle stood around, Long ago on Christmas. By the shining vision taught, Shepherds for the Christ-child sought, Long ago on Christmas. Guided in a starlit way, Wise men came their gifts to pay, Long ago on Christmas. And to-day the whole glad earth Praises God for that Child's birth, Long ago on Christmas; For the Life, the Truth, the Way Came to bless the earth that day, Long ago on Christmas. |