COMPASS ROSE CAROL (1990)

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King of the Northland, Ruler of Night, 

Hard as the icicle, glittering bright,

Pure and unyielding, piercing us through,

Babe in a manger asleep here for you.

Little one, tiny one, come from on high,

Here in the stable thy glory draws nigh,

Little one, tiny one, come from afar,

Here in my heart shines the heavenly star.

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Gift of the Eastland, morning above, 

Daystar and promise of heavenly love,

Springtime and melting and tender caress,

Babe in a manger awaken to bless.

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   Little one, tiny one...

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Bloom of the Southland, Regent of day,

Fragrance of roses and scent of new hay,

Garden and rainbow of mercy art thou,

Babe in a manger, shine on us now.

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Little one, tiny one...

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Lord of the Westland, darkening sun, 

Borderland, shadowland, life nearly done,

Strength in our weakness and life in our death,

Babe in a manger, we give thee our breath.

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Little one, tiny one...

lyrics by Dr. Richard H. Overman

copyright © 1990 by Sunset Village Music