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The Lord of Life to earth came down,-- Come, gaily sound His praises high; O 'twas a day of high renown, While angels praise Him in the sky.

Refrain.

The shepherds saw a wondrous sight, In Bethlehem's fields at even, When, lo! a star, in radiance bright, Shed o'er the plains its glorious light, And angel bands, harmonious quite, His praises sang from heaven.