SONS of men, behold from far;
Hail the long-expected star!

Star of truth, that gilds the night,
And guides bewildered men aright.

Mild it shines on all beneath,
Piercing through the shades of death,
Scattering error's wide-spread night,
Kindling darkness into light.

Nations all, remote and near,

Haste to see your Lord appear;
Haste, for him your hearts prepare;
Meet him manifested there.

There behold the day-spring rise,
Pouring light on mortal eyes;
See it chase the shades away,
Shining to the perfect day'

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All earthly charms, however dear,
Howe'er they please the eye or ear,

Will quickly fade and fly;

Of earthly glory faint the blaze,
And soon the transitory rays
In endless darkness die.

The nobler beauties of the just
Shall never moulder in the dust,

Or know a sad decay;

Their honors time and death defy,

And round the throne of heaven on higl Beam everlasting day.

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HAPPY is the man, that findeth wisdom, and the man, that getteth understanding: for the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. She is more precious than rubies; and all the things, thou canst desire, are not to be compared unto her.

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Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honor. Her ways are ways. of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. is a tree of life to them, that lay hold upon and happy is every one, that retaineth her.

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Teacher. I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole heart :

Pupils. I will show forth thy marvelous works. T. I will be glad and rejoice in thee:

P. I will sing praise to thy name, O thou Most High.

T. The Lord shall endure for ever:

P. He hath prepared his throne for judgement. T. He shall judge the world in righteousness: P. He shall minister judgement to the people in uprightness.

T. The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed:

P. A refuge in times of trouble.

T. And they, that know thy name, will put their trust in thee:

P. For thou, Lord, hast not forsaken them, that seek thee.

T. Sing praises to the Lord, who dwelleth in Zion:

P. Declare among the people his doings.

T. The Lord is known by the judgement, which he executeth:

P. The wicked is snared in the work of his own hands.

T. The needy shall not always be forgotten: P. The expectation of the poor shall not perish for ever.

T. For the righteous Lord loveth righteousness :
P. His countenance beholdeth the upright.
T. O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good:
P. For his mercy endureth for ever.

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Now the parents of Jesus went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover: and when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.

And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child, Jesus, tarried behind in Jerusalem and Joseph and his mother knew not of it. But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance: and when they found him not, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking him.

And, after three days, they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, hearing them and asking them questions. And all, that heard him, were astonished at his understanding and answers.

And when they saw him, they were amazed; and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? Behold, thy father and I have sought thee, sorrowing.

And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business? And they understood not the saying, which he spake unto them. And he went down with them to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: But his mother kept all these sayings in her heart. And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.

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OUR FATHER, which art in heaven,
Hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come;

Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us, this day, our daily bread :

And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our

debtors.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil :

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever.

AMEN.

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To us a Child of hope is born,
To us a Son is given:

Him shall the tribes of earth obey,

Him all the hosts of heaven.

His name shall be the Prince of Peace,

For evermore adored,

The Wonderful, the Counselor,

The great and mighty Lord.

His power, increasing, still shall spread;
His reign no end shall know;
Justice shall guard his throne above,
And peace abound below.

To us a Child of hope is born,
To us a Son is given,

The Wonderful, the Counselor,

The mighty Lord of heaven.

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When the morning paints the skies,

When the stars of evening rise,

We thy praises will record,

Sovereign Ruler, mighty Lord!

Decks the spring with flowers the field?

Harvest rich doth autumn yield?

Giver of all good below!

Lord, from thee these blessings flow.

Sovereign Ruler! mighty Lord!
We thy praises will record:
Giver of these blessings! we
Pour the grateful song to thee.