Words © 2001 Margaret Avison, used by permission.
Music © 2004 Jane Best.
Now that you've come
from there to here,
dear little child
dear little child
winter's in bloom
song's in the air
midnight is mild.
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Welcome was cold
in Bethlehem
your mother's arms
are close and warm
Only the poor
know you are here,
bless the newborn,
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our little king
so lowly laid
gentle and still
ruler of all,
for you the bells ring:
Glory to God!
Emmanuel!
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