Song of Succoth  (words and music by Richard Blauvelt)

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He was born in   a  succah, born on Succoth.
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This babe in a manger Israel's hope.
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Foretold by prophets,  sought by wise men.
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From such humble beginings in Bethle-hem.

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Mother Mary great with child, comes to Bethlehem.
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Rome's declared a census  theres no room at the inn.
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In a succah she will stay, her and her betrothed.
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In a succah Jesus Christ is born.

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He was born in a succah, born on Succoth.
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This babe in a manger Israel's hope.
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Foretold by prophets,  sought by wise men.
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From such humble beginings in Bethle-hem.

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Shephards keep their flocks in sight, angels do appear.
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God's glory fills the autumn night, 
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men's hearts are filled with fear.
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Be at peace we bring good news they hear the angels say.
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Messiah's born in Bethlehem this day.

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He was born in a succah, born on Succoth.
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This babe in a manger Israel's hope.
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Foretold by prophets,  sought by wise men.
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From such humble beginings in Bethle-hem.