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Silently at Christmas Jesus came to town

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1 Silently at Christmas
Jesus came to town,
homelessness he suffered,
in a stable born.
Son of God almighty,
heir to heaven's crown,
powerlessness he suffered
on that morn.

... (continues)

Written by: Michael Saward [Find texts by Michael Saward] [Find tunes by Michael Saward]

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Related Biblical passages:

  • Luke - chapter 2 - verse(s) 1-20
  • Philippians - chapter 2 - verse(s) 05-8

Theme(s) of this text:

  • Birth, Christmas
  • Christmas
  • Homeless
  • Hopelessness
  • Humble
  • Hunger
  • Incarnation
  • Powerless
  • Self emptying
  • Shepherds, Christmas

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