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Proclaim The

Joyful Message

By

James V. Marchionda, O.P.

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Refrain:

Proclaim the joyful message

that our God is coming to earth.

Let the valleys be filled

and the mountains made low,

Preparing for his holy birth.

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He will come

in the Spirit of wisdom.

To bring the world

justice and right.

The poor and the lowly

will know him,

For the Lord- will be- their light.

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Refrain:

Proclaim the joyful message

that our God is coming to earth.

Let the valleys be filled

and the mountains made low,

Preparing for his holy birth.

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II

Soon God’s creatures

will all live together.

The wolf will be

guest of the lamb.

The calf will walk

next to the lion

and be led by the Child’s– hand.

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Refrain:

Proclaim the joyful message

that our God is coming to earth.

Let the valleys be filled

and the mountains made low,

Preparing for his holy birth.

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III

Soon the mountain

of God will be holy.

All war and

destruction will cease.

The earth will be filled

with the wisdom

of the com-ing Prince- of Peace.

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Refrain:

Proclaim the joyful message

that our God is coming to earth.

Let the valleys be filled

and the mountains made low,

Preparing for his holy birth.

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