Original lyrics

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God of god Light of light Lo! He abhors not the virgin's womb Very god Begotten, not created See how the shepherds Summoned to his cradle Leaving their flocks, draw nigh to gaze! We, too, will thither Bend our hearts' oblations Lo, star-led chieftains Magi, christ adoring Offer him incense, gold and myrrh We to the christ-child Bring our hearts' oblations Child, for us sinners Poor and in the manger Fain we embrace thee with love and awe Who would not love thee Loving us so dearly? Sing, choirs of angels Sing in exultation O sing, all ye citizens of heaven above! "Glory to god In the highest!" Yea, lord, we greet thee Born this happy morning Jesus, to thee be all glory given Word of the father Now in flesh appearing!