Christmas and New Life   

From Heaven Above  - by Martin Luther

From heaven above to earth I come

To bear good news to every one;

Glad tidings of great joy I bring,

Whereof I now will say and sing.

Were earth a thousands times as fair,

Beset with gold and jewels rare,

She yet were far too poor to be

A narrow cradle, Lord, to Thee.

Ah, dearest Jesus, Holy Child,

Make Thee a bed, soft undefiled,

Within my heart, that it may be

A quiet chamber kept for Thee.

Glory to God in highest heaven,

Who unto man His Son hath given,

While angels sing with pious mirth

A glad new year to all the earth.

Good News of Great Joy

The angel said to them, 

"Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy

that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David

a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.

Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared

with the angel, praising God and saying,

"Glory to God in the highest; and on earth peace 

to men on whom his favor rests." 

Luke 2:10-11; 13-14

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