Stanza 1
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On Christmas night all Christians sing, To hear the news the angels bring (x2)
News of great joy, news of great mirth, News of our merciful King's birth.
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| Stanza 2
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Then why should men on earth be sad, Since our Redeemer made us glad (Men)
Then why should men on earth be sad, Since our Redeemer made us glad (Ladies)
When from our sins He set us free, All for to gain our liberty.
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| Stanza 3
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| Choir I |
When sin departs before His face, Then life eternal come in its place.
Angels and men with joy may sing, All for to see the newborn King.
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| Choir II |
When sin ---- departs before His grace, Life ---- eternal in its place.
An--gels may sing, All for to see the King.
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| Stanza 4
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All out of darkness we have light, Which made the angels sing this night (x2)
Glory to God and peace to men, Now and forevermore, Evermore, Amen.
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