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    A Christmas Garland
    A Christmas Garland
    A Christmas Garland
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    A Christmas Garland

    By Margaret Tarrant

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    This enchanting Christmas gift book features stories and poems by St. Luke, William Blake, Alfred Lord Tennyson, William Wordsworth, Hans Christian Andersen, Christina Rossetti, and other literary luminaries. Charming color illustrations complement the brief tales and verses of this holiday treasury — an ideal read-aloud resource for children and families.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDover Publications
    Release dateMar 21, 2013
    ISBN9780486173726
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      A Christmas Garland - Margaret Tarrant

      ALWAYS

      The Christmas Story According To Saint Luke

      And it came to pass in those days that there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of thecity of Nazareth, into Judea , into the city of David, which is called Bethlehem (because he was of the house and lineage of David),to be taxed with Mary his espoused Wife, being great with child .

      And so it was, that , while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her Firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

      keeping watch over their flocks by night.

      And, lo, the angel of the LL

      And the angel said unto them, Fear not ; for behold. , I shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a SChrist the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Y

      the angel a multitude of heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God. in the highest, and. on earth peace , good will toward-men.

      I SALUTE YOU

      I am your friend, and my love For you goes deep. There is nothing I can give you which you have not; but there is much, very much, that, while I cannot give. it you can. take. No heaven can come to us unless our hearts find rest in it today. Take Heaven! No peace lies in the future which is not hidden in this present little instant. Take Peace!

      The gloom of the world is but a shadow. Behind it yet within our reach, is Joy. There is radiance and glory in the darkness could we but see; and to See, we have only to Look. I beseech you to Look.

      covering, cast them away as ugly or heavy or hard. Remove the covering and you will find beneath it a loving splendour, wover. of Love, by Wisdom, with Power. Welcome it, grasp it, and you touch the Ayou. Every thing we call a trial, a sorrow, or a duty; believe me, that Anglel’s hand is there; the Gift is there and the wonder of an overshadowing Presence. Our joys, too; be not content with them as joys. They; too, conceal diviner G

      Life is so full of Meaning and Purpose, so full of Beauty – beneath its covering-that you will find earth but cloaks your Heaven. Courage then, to claim it; that is all ! But CHome.

      And so, at this time, I greetings, but with profound esteem, and with the Prayer that for you, now and forever, the D

      A Letter Written by

      Fra Giovanni - A. D. 1513

      REAL CHRISTMAS

      Angelo Patri

      OUT in a western town where the old mission spirit still lives, the people celebrate Christmas by going to church. On Christmas Eve the

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