Tune: Susex Carol
(\'On Christmas night all Christians sing\')
For Michaelmas Day - St Michael And All Angels
(29th September)
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Come now to the Michaelmas Fair
Take part in celebrations there
Come now to the Michaelmas Fair
Take part in celebrations there
Join in praise with angels above
Father, Son, Spirit, holy dove
Michaelmas daisy, flower see
White and gold in colour it be
Michaelmas daisy, flower be
White and gold in colour it be
The Lord\'s purity and glory
Displayed by Him creatively
And you vanguards of angels strong
You praise the Lord each day, night long
And you vanguards of angels strong
Your praise the Lord each day, night long
Michael your Archangel he be
Help us humans in ministry
If you do fly with golden wings
Bring unto us from God good things
If you do fly with golden wings
Bring unto us from God good things
News of salvation, gospel told
Strengthen us to be true and bold
Myriads you are. shining bright
Messengers of heavenly light
Myriads you are, shining bright
Messengers of heavenly light
Too brilliant for human sight
Help us the good fight of faith fight