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Stars of ice wheel of moonlight bright
Shine on sheep with silv'ry light
Humble shepherds chatting circled round
Sit content on grassy heights
Sudden light Hark the angels sing
Shepherd crouch in awe
Mid the clouds the angels proclaim
God ¡¯ s Son is born in Bethlehem
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Dies the song stars and moon gently fade
Shepherds leap for very joy
Leave their quiet flocks homeward quickly fly
Worship then the Holy boy
Wondrous news thru the streets resounds
Glad praises fill ev'ry home
Poor man's Saviour peasant's Friend
Comes today to Bethlehem
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Learned men from far eastern lands
Kneel before the Holy Child
Bring abundant gifts rare luxuriant
Crowd the age-worn village inn
Miles on miles had they come to adore
No distance seemed too far
Boundless saving peaceful love
Now has come to Bethlehem
The Moon and Stars of Christmas Eve