WHERE ALL'S ACCUSTOMED, CEREMONIOUS
& "The True Meaning of Christmas"
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Past Three O'Clock
past three o'clock,
on a cold frosty morning,
past three o'clock,
good morrow masters all.
born is a baby
gentle as may be,
son of the Eternal
Father supernal.
seraph choir singeth,
angel bell ringeth,
hark how they rhyme it,
time it and chime it!
mid earth rejoices
hearing such voices.
ne'ertofore so well
carolling nowell!
hinds o'er the pearly
dewy lawn early
seek the high stranger
laid in the manager.
cheese from the dairy
bring they for Mary,
and, not for money,
butter and honey.
light out of star-land
leadeth from far land
princes, to meet him,
worship and greet him.
myrrh from full coffer,
incense they offer;
nor is the golden
nugget withholden.
thus they: i pray you,
up sirs, nor stay you
till ye confess him
likewise and bless him.
Old English Carol
by George Ratcliff Woodward (1848 - 1934)
Q: What makes the perfect midnight
or after - midnight snack?
A: Mince pies! (& a cup of tea, of course)
Thanks to Ben & Cathleen for the perfect present!
And a Toast to Gerry & the Christkindlmarket!
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Next Fortnightly Post
Monday, January 14th
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