The Christmas Verse

1  And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a
decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be
taxed.

2  (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was
governor of Syria.)

3  And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.

4  And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of
Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is
called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage
of David:)

5  To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great
with child.

6  And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were
accomplished that she should be delivered.

7  And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him
in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because
there was no room for them in the inn.

8  And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in
the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

9  And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and
the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they
were sore afraid.

10  And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I
bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all
people.

11  For unto you is born this day in the city of David
a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

12  And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe
wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

13  And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of
the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

14  Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good
will toward men.

15  And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from
them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us
now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is
come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.

16  And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph,
and the babe lying in a manger.

17  And when they had seen it, they made known abroad
the saying which was told them concerning this child.

18  And all they that heard it wondered at those things
which were told them by the shepherds.

Luke  2:1-18
King James Version
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