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Recitative And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed wife, who was with child. Luke 2, 4-5 Duo The Lord will cause his glorious voice to be heard, and God let his voice sound for joy to all your hearts. Isaiah 30.30 Give ear, O shepherd of Israel, You who lead Joseph like a flock. Ps. 80. 1
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Recitative So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered. And she brought forth her first-born son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
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Children choir A little child, so happily, is born for us on the earth Choir For blessed be the name of God, and praiseworthy in eternal, and blessed your wonderful name which is glorious, and praiseworthy ever. Children choir of a virgin pure and graceful, our Saviour He would become. Choir For blessed you are in yours glorious temple, and praiseworthy in eternal, and blessed you are on yours kingdoms holiness throne, and praiseworthy ever. Children choir Had not the Son of God this manhood taken, we all had been forsaken, He alone could give salvation. Choir For blessed are you, and light dwells with you, who knows what is in the darkness, and blessed are you, as give wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to those who have understanding, and praiseworthy ever. Children choir We give Thee thanks, Lord Jesus Christ, that Thou with manhood hast Thee dressed, guard and save us all from Hell’s damnation. Choir For blessed be the name of God, and praiseworthy in eternal, and blessed your wonderful name which is glorious, and praiseworthy ever. Hymn text: German 1422 transl. Illit Grøndahl/K.M.Karlsen and from Dan. 2, 20-23
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