/Test Databases/Esther/Carols/mp0589.txt

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  1. See him lying on a bed of straw
  2. .i Michael Perry
  3. .1
  4. See him lying on a bed of straw,
  5. A draughty stable with an open door;
  6. Mary cradling the babe she bore;
  7. The Prince of glory is His name.
  8. .0
  9. O now carry me to Bethlehem,
  10. To see the Lord appear to men;
  11. Just as poor as was the stable then,
  12. The Prince of glory when He came.
  13. .2
  14. Star of silver, sweep across the skies,
  15. Show where Jesus in the manger lies;
  16. Shepherds, swiftly from your stupor rise
  17. To see the Saviour of the world.
  18. .3
  19. Angels, sing again the song you sang,
  20. Bring God's glory to the heart of man;
  21. Sing that Bethlehem's little baby can
  22. Be salvation to the soul.
  23. .4
  24. Mine are riches, from Thy poverty,
  25. From Thine innocence, eternity;
  26. Mine, forgiveness by Thy death for me,
  27. Child of sorrow for my joy.
  28. .0
  29. O now carry me to Bethlehem,
  30. To see the Lord appear to men;
  31. Just as poor as was the stable then,
  32. The Prince of glory when He came.
  33. .
  34. ~