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Darkness Comes Quickly
(Melody, "Es wird scho glei dumpa," a folksong from the
Brixen Valley in Tyrol, Austria. Words by Anton Reidinger,
circa 1900, translated into English by BATZZ in the belfry)
Darkness comes quickly, it's already night
Watch over my Savior, till dawn and the light
Alone in the darkness, a soft lullaby
Be still sleepless child, no reason to cry
Dream sweet my dear heart
Forget now, o child, your sorrow and grief
There in the stable, there in the heath
The angels your cradle could not have adorned
More beautifully in this prestigious home
Dream sweet my dear heart
Close your eyes, in rest and in peace
Before my departure, your blessing I seek
So peace can be mine, when I go to rest
And gladly lay down, in you I am blessed
Dream sweet my dear heart
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"Silent Night" (German: "Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht")
Composed in 1818 by Franz Xaver Gruber to lyrics by Joseph Mohr in Oberndorf bei Salzburg, Austria.[1]
[Verse 1]
Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child
Holy Infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace
[Verse 2]
Silent night, holy night
Son of God, love's pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus Lord, at Thy birth
Jesus Lord, at Thy birth
[Verse 3]
Silent night, holy night
Shepherds quake at the sight
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia
Christ the Savior is born
Christ the Savior is born
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The Greatest Gift
Written by Kyle Fiske © 2014
Told in a vision that she was with child
Kind, loyal Joseph stood by Mary’s side
To Bethlehem from Galilee
They traveled that winding road faithfully
Three traveled in from far Eastern lands
Wise men with gifts for the Son of Man
Frankincense, Myrrh and shining gold
To witness the truth of glory foretold
They came upon shepherds and lo did they find
On hay in a manger lay mother and child
King of all men while just a babe
He broke all the chains that would keep us slaves
Now when you raise a glass with good cheer
Warm by the fire with your loved ones near
Remember those still cold in the night
And welcome them in with His candlelight
Under a star, shining so bright
He was born on this winter’s night
In a town called Bethlehem
The Greatest Gift was given to men
A choir of angels singing on high
Brought tears of joy to the shepherds’ eyes
In a town called Bethlehem
The Greatest Gift was given to men
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Away In A Manger (Leper)
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