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SOFTLY THE NIGHT

Softly the night is sleeping on Bethlehem's peaceful hill
Silent the shepherds watching their gentle flocks are still
But hark the wondrous music falls from the opening sky
Valley and cliff re-echo glory to God on high
Glory to God it rings again
Peace on the earth goodwill to men.

Come with the gladsome shepherds quick hastening from the fold
Come with the wise men bringing incense and myrrh and gold
Come to him poor and lowly all round the cradle throng
Come with your hearts of sunshine and sing the angels' song
Glory to God tell out again
Peace on the earth goodwill to men.

Wave ye the wreath unfading the fir tree and the pine
Green from the snows of winter to deck the holy shrine
Bring ye the happy children for this is Christmas morn
Jesus the sinless infant Jesus the lord is born
Glory to God to God again
Peace on the earth goodwill to men.

[Sung by Bob and John Copper on the "Song for Every Season" LP.]