THE VIRGIN'S GIFT (2011)

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Within our dark and fallen world 

  a perfect child is born,

  and tenderly, before our eyes, 

  within a manger laid.

The Purity of Heaven above, 

  sprung from Creation’s morn,

  descends to Earth and comes to us 

  through Mary, gentle maid.

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O Christ, Whose perfect life she bore, 

  Who in her bosom lay,

May we with joy receive Thee now, 

  this blessed Christmas day!

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Her soul is filled with Beauty, 

  and no shadow enters in,

  for in her arms the goal 

  of all Creation now appears.

Here Heaven and Earth are fully one, 

  without the stain of sin,

  and angels raise their voices 

  in the music of the spheres.

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O Christ, Whose perfect life she bore...

The Goodness of our Heavenly Father 

  fills this earthly scene,

  where infant son and mother 

  each reflect His perfect grace.

Their bond of love foreshadows 

  that salvation long foreseen,

  when we ourselves ascend on high 

  within its sure embrace.

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O Christ, Whose perfect life she bore...

The angel Gabriel revealed 

  a Heaven-drawn path to her,

  and she in pure Humility declared, 

  “Thy handmaid, Lord!”

Content to bear our Savior 

  and His dying cry endure,

  she showed in her obedience 

  the way to our reward.

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O Christ, Whose perfect life she bore...

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lyrics by Dr. Richard H. Overman

copyright © 2011 by Sunset Village Music