3And when the Jews had murdered Christ
And shown their cruel spite,
The sun and moon did hide their heads
And went in mourning straight.
The heavens stood amazed, and angels gazed,
And the earth it was darkened quite.
So God send you all a joyful New Year.
4And when Christ's soul departed
And from His body fled,
The rocks did rend, the graves did ope
And then appeared the dead;
All they that were there did quake for fear
And said it was the Son of God.
So God send you all a joyful New Year.
5Then Christ He called Thomas
And bid him: Come and see,
And put thy fingers in the wounds
That are in my body;
And be not faithless, but believe,
And happy shalt thou be.
So God send you all a joyful New Year.
6Then Christ called His disciples
And tried them over death
And said: All powers are given to you
In heaven and on earth;
Go forth and teach all nations
Despise you not my death.[1]
So God send you all a joyful New Year.
7Go seek you every wandering sheep
That doth on earth remain,
Till I myself have paid your debts
And turned you back again;
Come all ye heavy laden,
I'll ease you of your pain.
So God send you all a joyful New Year.
- ↑ Mr. Bates sang "Despising you of your rest."
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