Sweet baby in the manger
hay for your humble bed . . .
animals your stable~mates
glimps'd halo 'round your head ~

Angels in the heavens
proclaim'd to one and all . . .
glory in the highest
for King born in lowly stall ~

God incarnate, Jesus Christ
Sharon's sweetest Rose . . .
sleeping in a manger
greatest Treasure Heaven knows

Born in precious innocence
sinless then as now . . .
too soon you'd feel that
crown of thorns 'pon your sacred brow ~

Your Heaven~Bless'd Nativity
began the journey here . . .
touching, healing every heart
Jesus our Saviour, dear ~

Cruel Cross looming before
sin~sculpt' by those You love . .
. "Forgive them, Father", priceless plea
blood~writ' our names above ~

Your fragrance lingers, JESUS
lovely flow'r , forgiveness brought . . .
crush'd and broken sweeter still
Sweet Rose of Sharon wrought ~

We bow in adoration before
our Lord of Lords ~ King of Kings . . .
Salvation ~ Love ~ Hope ~ Joy ~ Peace
sweet Rose of Sharon, JESUS, brings !

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