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R.: Quae Olim Vates praedixere
Ea nunc omnia perfecta sunt
As long ago prophets foretold the future
so now has all been brought to pass.
And from Jesse's tree
a tender root springs forth,
And thro' the goodness of the Lord
All men his peace shall know.
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The people that in darkness walked,
a wond'rous light have seen.
And they who in death's shadow dwelt,
To them a child is born.
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Thou Bethlehem of low estate,
though humble you may be,
From you shall come Emanuel,
the Saviour of the world.
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He shall be called the Counsellor,
the mighty God, prince of peace
Therefore his government on earth
henceforth shall never cease.
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