
And it came to pass in those days,
that there went out a decree from
Caesar 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 the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which
is called Bethlehem...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.
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch
over their flock by night. And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them,
and the glory of the Lord shone round about them and they were sore afraid.
And the angel said unto them:


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