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Contains JSON data on the Trinity Hymnal
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{
"title": "Behold, a Branch is growing",
"author": "",
"tune": "Es ist ein' Ros' entsprungen",
"number": "153",
"lyrics": "Behold, a Branch is growing\nOf loveliest form and grace,\nAs prophets sung, foreknowing;\nIt springs from Jesse's race\nAnd bears one little Flow'r\nIn midst of coldest winter,\nAt deepest midnight hour.\n\nIsaiah hath foretold it\nIn words of promise sure,\nAnd Mary's arms enfold it,\nA virgin meek and pure.\nThrough God's eternal will\nThis Child to her is given\nAt midnight calm and still.\n\nThe shepherds heard the story,\nProclaimed by angels bright,\nHow Christ, the Lord of Glory,\nWas born on earth this night.\nTo Bethlehem they sped\nAnd in the manger found him,\nAs angel heralds said.\n\nThis Flower whose fragrance tender\nWith sweetness fills the air,\nDispels with glorious splendor\nThe darkness everywhere.\nTrue man, yet very God;\nFrom sin and death he saves us\nAnd lightens every load.\n\nO Saviour, Child of Mary,\nWho felt our human woe;\nO Saviour, King of Glory,\nWho dost our weakness know,\nBring us at length, we pray,\nTo the bright courts of heaven\nAnd to the endless day.",
"first_line": "Behold, a Branch is growing"
}