Tune: Bristol
(\'Hark, the glad sound\')
Matthew 1 v.1-6
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When Jesus born in Bethlehem
Came to Jerusalem
Wise men from the east, they said, Where
Born King of the Jews fair?
When Herod the king this did hear
He had trouble and fear
And all Jerusalem did too
At news of a King new
He called the chief priests and the scribes
Said, Unto me describe
Where Christ should be born, now do say
And tell us all this day
They said, In Bethlehem, Judea
There He shall be found clear
For prophet Micah* said, For you
Bethlehem are blessed true
You be a town in Judah\'s land
Are not least, but town grand
Among the princes you are great
One of royal estate
For out of you shall come, \'tis sure
A Governor, Ruler
Shall rule my people Israel
Good tidings now to tell
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* Micah 5 v.2