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He restores my soul: He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me.

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of my enemies: Thou annointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

The Angel Gabriel was sent by God, to the city of Nazareth, to a virgin named Mary, who was betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David.  The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.”

“You will conceive and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name JESUS.  He will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David.  He will reign forever, and of His kingdom there will be no end.”  Then Mary said, “How can this be since I do not know a man?”  The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and will overshadow you; therefore, the Holy One born will be called the Son of God.”

Joseph went to Bethlehem, the city of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child.  While they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered.

She brought forth her first born Son, wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger.  Shepherds, watching their flock, saw an angel of the Lord, and the glory of the Lord shone.  The angel said, “Do not be afraid, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people.”

“There is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior who is Christ the Lord.”

“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, to men of grace!”