Flaming seraphs

Hark! the music of the cherubs,
Bursting solemn through the sky!
And the band of flaming seraphs,
Telling wonders from on high!
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See th'affrighted shepherds gazing
On that bright celestial host!
While the dazzling lights are blazing,
And they lie in wonder lost.
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Cease your fears - a joyful story -
Unto you is born a Child.
Lo, He comes, the King of Glory;
God to man is reconciled.
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Yea, he leaves his blissful station,
And descends with man to dwell;
Praise him in His Incarnation,
He subdues the power of hell.
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Glory be to God the Father,
Glory be to God the Son;
Glory to the Spirit ever,
The eternal Three in One.
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Words and music: Cornish, early 19th century.
Music arrangement by Paul McDowell © 2001.

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