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Luke - ch 2 v 1 - 20
- And it came to pass, that in those days there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that the whole world should be enrolled.
- This enrolling was first made by Cyrinus, the governor of Syria.
- And all went to be enrolled, every one into his own city.
- And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem: because he was of the house and family of David,
- To be enrolled with Mary his espoused wife, who was with child.
- And it came to pass, that when they were there, her days were accomplished, that she should be delivered.
- And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him up in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
- And there were in the same country shepherds watching, and keeping the night watches over their flock.
- And behold an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the brightness of God shone round about them; and they feared with a great fear.
- And the angel said to them: Fear not; for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, that shall be to all the people:
- For, this day, is born to you a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord, in the city of David.
- And this shall be a sign unto you. You shall find the infant wrapped in swaddling clothes, and laid in a manger.
- And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army, praising God, and saying:
- Glory to God in the highest; and on earth peace to men of good will.
- And it came to pass, after the angels departed from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another: Let us go over to Bethlehem, and let us see this word that is come to pass, which the Lord hath shewed to us.
- And they came with haste; and they found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger.
- And seeing, they understood of the word that had been spoken to them concerning this child.
- And all that heard, wondered; and at those things that were told them by the shepherds.
- But Mary kept all these words, pondering them in her heart.
- And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God, for all the things they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
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