When rose the eastern star
the birds came from a-far
in that full might of glory
With one melodious voice
they sweetly did rejoice
and sang the wonderous story
sang, praising God on high
enthroned above the sky
and his fair mother Mary
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The eagle left his lair
came winging through the air
his message loud arising
And to his jouyous cry
the sparrow made reply
his answer sweetly voicing
Overcome are death and strife
this night is born new life
the robin sang rejoicing
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When rose the eastern star
the birds came from a far