FROM STARRY HEAV'N DESCENDING
Tu scendi dalle stelle / CHRISTMAS
St.Alfonso de Lingouri, C.SS.R., d.1787 / Italian Carol Melody, pub. Naples, 1755
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From starry heav'n descending, The King of worth untold Was born in manger dwelling, Amid the winter's cold. Infant Savior, Child Divine! Thy trembling, baby from I see. O blessed Lord of all ! How great the cost to Thee to show Thy love for me, How great the cost to Thee to show Thy love for me. |
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For Thee, the world's creator, My God, so great, so good ! There was no warning shelter, Nor wealth of robe, nor food. Dearest Babe, how poor Thy state, To lie among the sheep and kine. O Thou, my Chosen One, Whatever love is mine, shall more and more be Thine, Whatever love is mine, shall more and more be Thine. |
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Thou weepest, Lord, full knowing Of my ingratitude, When love alone Thou gavest And ever sought my good. Holy Babe, my heart's desire ! I've livedtoo long away from Thee. I will no more Thee grieve; For now my aim shall be to love and honor Thee, For now my aim shall be to love and honor Thee. |
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