10.  SOFTLY, SWEETLY THRO' THE AIR

Softly, sweetly thro' the air, Hear the angels singing:
Christ the Lord is born today, Peace on earth is bringing.
Love divine in Him revealed, Love, all love excelling.
Tho' He in a manger lay, Hearts shall be His dwelling.
Hearts shall be His dwelling.

Chorus:
Softly, sweetly thro' the air, Hear the angels singing:
Christ the Lord is born today, Peace on earth is bringing.

Shepherds gathered at His feet, Loving hearts outpouring;
While above the Holy One, Angels bent adoring.
They who worshipped Jesus there, Knew not half the measure
Of the fullness of His grace, Of His love the treasure,
Of His love the treasure.

- Glen Rock Carolers

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