Don't Be Afraid, Mary

Don't be afraid, Mary. Don't be afraid.

For you have found favor with God and your son will be Jesus.

cnd the Lord God will make him the heir to the kingdom of David.

Don't be afraid, Joseph, Don't be afraid.

For you need not fear to wed Mary, the Lord's favored one.

To welcome the savior of man, God's only son.

cfter the birth of John the Baptist, her baby was all Mary felt.

They traveled the roads to Bethlehem, the town where the census was held.

But in Bethlehem there was no room at the inn and the couple was tired and worn.

cnd they lay through the night with the oxen and camels, and Jesus was finally born.

Don't be afraid, shepherds. Don't be afraid.

I bring you good news from the City of David

The messiah sleeps in the night.

cnd cngels appeared rejoicing and singing

Word of His birth, from the Lord they were bringing.

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Glory to God in the highest of heavens,

cnd on earth peace to those who are blessed.

Glory to God in the highest of heavens,

cnd on earth, the messiah at rest, glory to God

From the east, the Magi had traveled to Herod

cnd asked where's the new king of the Jews?

The priests told Herod, “in Bethlehem.”

Herod bade them return with their news.

c bright star appeared in the night sky to guide them,

They brought riches to where Jesus lay,

They found the Christ child with Mary his mother,

They fell down and worshiped and prayed.

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In a dream, an angel told Joseph that Herod

Would search for their child lest they run.

The angel said they would find safety in Egypt.

‘Til from Egypt the Lord called his son.

With the gold, frankincense, and myrrh were given,

They escaped ‘til the danger was done.

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