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Entered according to Act of Congress, in June, 1867, by J. W Burk v V On - Vol. I. Written for Burke’s Weekly. THE CHRISTMAS CAROL. K singing in the 3 morn- mg', but we suppose very , if any, of them have ever heard them from the lips of such little singers as are represent ed in the picture. The practice seems to be as ancient as the celebra tion of Christmas itself, -ihoy were originally confined entirely" to sa ered subjects, and were °nly sung in church on Christmas morning, but they were afterwards ecnlaiized, and sung i’oni house to house by the children, both on Christmas eve and on Christmas morning. ihe picture represents a Party of English chil dren singing their Chris tmas ca r°l at the door cf a handsome residence, 10m window of "', hich a young lady and a lf olnld are looking a uj children are comfort sin! ° ° thed ’ b,U mar H of the little carol c l„?, FS aie l )00r children, whose thin seas”" 5 bar ° feet aro sadl 7 out of »in‘ o «t e "Tl eustom t 0 ca " tho liulc ° ‘ and s hare with them the boun MACON, G-A., DECEMBER 21, 1867. WfiL v BrSSfPV' ; S^^^®J®!lSS»®. : «;*«►-. XLS r >®HBlnßißßiji^K«S's!S l J *-is=»^B& iv -v - - PwlL^ i ~~~~~~- — r^r"*W|»L ties of the season, and many a sad little heart is made glad on this joyous morn, the anniversary of the birth of the Sa viour. In Chamber’s “ Book of Days” we are informed that “ Christmas carols are sung on Christmas eve as well as on the niorn- mg of Christmas day, and indeed the former is regarded by many as the more appropriate occa sion. Then the choris ters attached to the vil lage church make their rounds to the principal houses throughout the parish, and sing some of these simple and touch ing hymns. The airs to which they are sung are frequently no less plain tive and melodious than the words, and are often accompanied by instru- meats.” Here is one of the most beautiful of the modern Christmas carols which we have met with. It is called “The Chil dren’s .King,” and is to a very sweet and aj3- propriate air: Xow we bring ou :* Christmas trea sures, Loving thoughts and deeds we bring, Childlike hearts we gladly offer To “the Child, the children’s King.” To the Child, who, in the manger Lay upon that Christmas mo n, When the angels came to tell us That the children’s King was born. Child, yet God. The Eastern sages Traveled weary miles to bring Richest off’rings, humblest wor ship To “ (he Child, the children’ King.” And He lives, throughout the ages,— Lives and reigns in earth and sky ; Angel hosts still sing the glory Os the children’s King, on high. Yet lie eares foe children’s praises ;f So, with hrart and voice we sing: Glory in the Highest, glory To “ the Child, the children’s King!” No. 25