Break forth, O beauteous, heavenly light,
And usher in the morning;
O shepherds, greet that glorious sight,
Our Lord a crib adorning.
This child, this little helpless boy,
Shall be our confidence and joy,
The power of Satan breaking,
Our peace eternal making.
--Johann Rist (1607-1667);
anonymous English translation from the German
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