Misc Traditional – Sussex Carol (Guitar)

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On Christmas night all Christians sing,

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to hear the news the angels bring.

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On Christmas night all Christians sing,

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to hear the news the angels bring.

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News of great joy, news of great mirth,

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news of our merciful King's birth.

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Then why should men on earth be so sad,

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since our Redeemer made us glad?

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Then why should men on earth be so sad,

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since our Redeemer made us glad?

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When from our sin he set us free,

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all for to gain our liberty.

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When sin departs before his grace,

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then life and health come in it s place

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When sin departs before his grace,

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then life and health come in it s place

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Angels and men with joy may sing,

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all for to see the new-born King.

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All out of darkness we have light,

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which made the angels sing this night

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All out of darkness we have light,

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which made the angels sing this night

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"Glory to God, and peace to men,

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now and forever more. Amen."