"An angel of the Lord appeared…and…said to them, 'Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is Christ the Lord.'" Luke 2:8-11
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Words: Placide Clappeau, 1847; translated from French to English by John Sullivan Dwight (1812-1893). Clappeau, a wine merchant and mayor of Roquemaure, France, wrote poems for his own enjoyment. Dwight was editor of Dwight's Journal of Music.
Music: Adolphe-Charles Adam (1803-1856)
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