A CHRISTMAS ANTHEM
The rosy skies shed beams of joy to-day, A velvet sheen in glory fills the air, ~;;." Impearled in love, the Angels earthward bend,>;.. Their tidings bring in joy and gladsome prayer; As when long years ago to Bethlehem In sweet humility, the Christ-child came, Tis 'Peace on earth,' a day of endless 1 fame.-,::•. Heaven's portals open wide! Behold the Star-!-' 1 ' Its golden gleams shine forth in mystic light; Beguiled afar, the Eastern Kings draw nigh, *v Their purest offerings bring, a tribute brightProphetic power in adoration kneels, Eternal light, sweet ' Peace on earth, good-will To men!', the promised word, Thou shalt fulfil.
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New Zealand Tablet, 18 December 1913, Page 57
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107A CHRISTMAS ANTHEM New Zealand Tablet, 18 December 1913, Page 57
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