PART IV.

Carols.

1. Our Christmas Tree is deck'd once more; In joy we meet

round;

It tells of brighter things in store; Let songs of praise re

THE CHRISTMAS TREE. Concluded.

blooms when frost and snow are seen. The Christmas Tree, is for

ever bright, It shines with everlasting light.

2

Our Christmas Tree is fresh and green,

While skies are cold and drear;

Its harvest store of fruit is seen,

When winter blights the year.

CHORUS. The Christmas Tree is an ever-green, &c.

3

Our Christmas Tree is shining bright,
While evening shades surround;
Thus God doth give his children light,
When darkness falls around.

CHORUS.―The Christmas Tree is an ever-green, &c.

4

Kind friends! whose hands have deck'd this tree,
Our grateful thanks receive;

Yet, Lord! for Christmas joys, to Thee

Our highest praise we give.

CHORUS.-The Christmas Tree is an ever-green, &c.

CHOIR. Hosanna to the new-born child,
Of virgin mother, meek and mild!

In manger cradle see Him laid,

By whom the earth and heavens were made.

CHORUS. Hosanna to the wonderful!

CHOIR.

(ORGAN.)

Hosanna to the wonderful!

Hosanna in the highest!

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(THE CHIMES.)

Hosanna to the incarnate word,

In Bethlehem born! the mighty God!

Our hearts and tongues with joy should raise
Their glad hosannas to His praise!

CHORUS. Hosanna to the mighty God!

(ORGAN.)

Hosanna to the mighty God!
Hosanna in the highest!

(THE CHIMES.)

CHOIR. With shepherds on Judea's plains,
With angels in their nobler strains;
Let our hosannas joyful rise

To join the anthems of the skies!

CHORUS. Hosanna, everlasting Father!

(ORGAN.)

Hosanna, everlasting Father!
Hosanna in the highest.

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(THE CHIMES)

CHOIR. Let every nation, every voice,
In merry Christmas songs rejoice;
Both old and young with gladness sing,
That Christ is born to be our King!

CHORUS. Hosanna to the Prince of Peace.

(ORGAN.)

Hosanna to the Prince of Peace!

Hosanna in the Highest!

(THE CHIMES.)