Intro
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Verse 1
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There blooms a rose in Bethlehem, from tender stem hath sprung
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Of Jesse's line this flower grows as men of old have sung
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Isaiah told us long ago about this rose we'd find
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In virgin arms, we shall behold the Savior of mankind
Verse 2
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The glories of the heavens surrounded shepherds bright
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The angels sang, a sign was shown, the Christ was born that night
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What mystery they came upon, the sign the heralds laud
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In manger slept the Holy One, in flesh, the Son of God
Interlude
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Verse 3
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This flow'r in bloom, a scent so sweet that greets us in the air
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It has dispelled with hopefulness the sting of death's despair
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Foretold, this rose was born to die, but would not see decay
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So those who place their faith in Him
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Shall blossom from the grave
Tag
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So those who place their faith in Him
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Shall blossom from the grave