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CHRISTMAS. 
Merrily, cheerily, ring out the chimes ! 
Christmas-tide is the most blessed of times ! 
Once more returned to us, Christmas is come, 
Bringing sweet joy and peace to every home. 
Christmas reminds us all of the glad morn, 
When, as had been foretold, Jesus was born ; 
Angels from hosts above herald His birth, 
“Glory to God on high, peace be on earth." 
He, from the vale of death, man came to save, 
And gain the victory over the grave ! 
Great was the victory, great is our joy,— 
Jesus, the Conqueror, sin shall destroy. 
In that great victory let us rejoice, 
Gladly sing praise to God with heart and voice ; 
And for His gifts to us, mercy, and love, 
Join in the praises of angels above ! 
Let there be everywhere innocent mirth, 
Hang up bright evergreens over each hearth ! 
Ring out a merry peal, ring it out clear, 
King of the Winter days, Christmas, is here ! 
The Editor. 
