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Who is defeated by words is not always convinced by the truth.

The gossips fall out and tell each other truths.

He who is caught in a lie is not believed when he tells the truth.

Tell your friend a lie; and if he keeps it secret, tell him the truth.

Tell your friend a lie -- and if he keeps it a secret, tell him the truth.

Jesu, joy of man's desiring

Jesu, joy of man's desiring,
Holy wisdom, love most bright.
Drawn by Thee, our souls aspiring,
Soar to uncreated light.
Word of God, our flesh that fashioned
With the fire of life impassioned,
Striving...

Sleeping prayer

I am placing my soul and my body
On Thy sanctuary this night, O God,
On Thy sanctuary, O Jesus Christ,
On Thy sanctuary, O Spirit of perfect truth,
The Three who would defend my cause,
Nor turn Their backs upon me....

From Highest Heaven I Come To Tell

From highest heaven I come to tell
The gladdest news that e'er befell;
These tidings true to you I bring,
And gladly of them say and sing.

'To you today is given a Child,
Born of a chosen virgin...

The Angels Song

Now let us sing the Angel's song
That rang so sweet and clear,
When heav'nly light and music fell
On earthly eye and ear;
To Him we sing, our Saviour King,
Who always deigns to hear:
Glory to God, and peace on earth....