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2Processional Hymn: Once in Royal David's City
Invitatory (From 'The Christmas Oratorio')
First Lesson: God Announces in the Garden of Eden That the Seed of Woman Shall Bruise the Serpent's Head (Genesis III. 8-15)
Second Lesson: Christ's Birth and Kingdom Are Foretold by Isaiah (Isiah IX. 1-5)
Third Lesson: The Angel Gabriel Salutes the Blessed Virgin Mary (St. Luke I. 26-33 and 38)
Carol: God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen
Fourth Lesson: St. Matthew Tells of Christ's Holy Birth (St. Matthew I. 18-23)
Fifth Lesson: The Shepherds Go Unto the Manger (St. Luke II. 8-16)
Hymn: While Shepherds Watched
Sixth Lesson: The Wise Men Are Led by the Star to Jesus (St. Matthew II. 1-5 and 7-11)
Hymn: O Come, All Ye Faithful (Words Translated by F. Oakeley, Music: 18th Century)
Seventh Lesson: St. John Unfolds the Great Mystery of the Incarnation (St. John I. 1-14)
Hymn: Hark the Herald Angels Sing
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