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Son of God, His glory hiding,
And as Man with man abiding;
Son of Mary, lowly Maiden,
With eternal honor laden;
Little Jesus, coming still
To the hearts He fain would fill;
Finding with the meek a place
To exalt them through His grace;
While the angels, as of yore,
Praises still on praises pour,
And with "Merry Christmas" sweet
Christians all good Christians greet.

Circumcision: showing forth
Of obedience the worth,
When the little Jesus, brought
To the Rite commanded, taught
All his children to obey,
Following in the Church's way;
To be pure as He is pure,
Seeking pleasures that endure.

Epiphany: whose wondrous Star
Led the Magi from afar,
And the Christ revealed to them
In the Babe of Bethlehem.
Precious gold to Him they bring,
Thus acknowledging their King;