Oh, Christmas comes but once a year,
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And with it brings good hearty cheer;
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For years ago, upon this morn,
Our Saviour, Jesus Christ, was born.
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To shepherds, in those days of old,
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A heav'nly band the glad news told,
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In Bethlehem is born this day
A Babe who'll wash our sins away.
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This newborn Babe to children brings,
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A message from the King of Kings,
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"Comfort, Joy, Goodwill and Peace,
And on this earth may love increase!"
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So in the future, as in past,
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It will be, while this world shall last,
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That Christmas coming once a year,
Brings with it peace, and love, and cheer!
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