We Did Not Love First

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We did not love first, but were loved by the Holy One
Who sent as a Lamb for sin His only begotten Son

Zechariah wordless went when he questioned the angel's word
Barrenness and age turned to joy when the cries of John were heard

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Troubled was the heart of Mary at the words of Gabriel
But she praised the Lord Most High as He came to man to dwell

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Joseph thought to leave sweet Mary, for the Child was not his own
In a dream the angel convinced him to take Mary home

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Fear consumed the lowly shepherds when the sky with angels filled
When they saw the newborn babe, they rejoiced at the Word fulfilled

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From the east the Magi traveled, led by star to Bethlehem,
Gifts of incense, gold, and myrrh they offered and worshiped Him

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Herod sought to kill the baby, self-protecting, terrified
So to Egypt Joseph and kin flew until the king had died

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For a lifetime Simeon watched for salvation patiently
Holding Jesus, he praised God for the light that let us see

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