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It Came Upon A Midnight Clear

It came upon the midnight clear
That glorious song of old
From angels bending near the earth
To touch their harps of gold
Peace on the earth, good will to men
From heaven's all gracious King
The world in solemn stillness lay

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Carols

Let my lamp at midnight hour be seen in some high lonely tower.

Proverbs and old sayings British

Clear conscience never fears midnight knocking.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about conscience

One hour's sleep before midnight is better than three after it.

Proverbs and old sayings French about sleep

One hour's sleep before midnight is worth two after.

Proverbs and old sayings German about sleep

One hour's sleep before midnight is better than two after it.

Proverbs and old sayings German about sleep

It is never later than midnight.

Proverbs and old sayings

The gates of hell are always open, even at midnight.

Proverbs and old sayings Czechoslovak about hell

A virgin may travel alone at midnight and be safe, and a purse of gold dropped in the road at midday will never be stolen.

Proverbs and old sayings Syrian

The man whose conscience is clear will never fear a knock on the door at midnight.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about conscience, fear, man

If a man from humble beginnings gets rich, he will carry his umbrella at midnight.

Proverbs and old sayings Amerindian about wealth, man