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| 1 | Let all who know the joyful sound, | Luke 2:10-11; 1 John 4:8; John 3:16 |
| With gladness send the tidings round, |
| And tell that God is love: |
| That God so loved the world He gave |
| His own dear Son the world to save; |
| God's message from above. |
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| 2 | That all who in the Son believe, | Romans 8:1; John 5:24 |
| Shall never perish, but receive |
| Life endless and divine; |
| No condemnation e'er shall know, |
| From death to life they pass below, |
| And then in glory shine. |
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| 3 | 'Tis not of works: let no man boast, | Ephesians 2:9; 1 Corinthians 1:30; Romans 10:9 |
| Save in His name who saves the lost— |
| The Lord our righteousness! |
| Poor sinner, now from working cease, |
| And claim from God a blood-bought peace, |
| And Jesus, Lord confess. |
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| 4 | Let all who know our God rejoice, | Psalm 63:3; Romans 14:8; Revelation 5:9 |
| Praise Him in songs with cheerful voice, |
| And live to Him alone: |
| Let sinners too take up the strain, |
| Exalt the Lamb for sinners slain, |
| The coming Saviour own. |
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| 5 | The Spirit and the bride say, Come! | Revelation 22:17; 1 Thessalonians 4:16; Revelation 22:20 |
| Let him that heareth too say, Come! |
| Whoever thirsts may come: |
| Water of life is freely given |
| Till Christ the Lord descends from heaven; |
| Lord Jesus, quickly come! |
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