O Oriens....

O Radiant Dawn,
splendor of eternal light,
sun of justice:
come, shine on those who dwell in darkness
and the shadow of death.

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For those among us heading out early, just a quick word to wish every blessing, joy and good gift of the Holy Night to you and yours -- travel safe, have a blast, and see you once you're back.

...and lest anyone could use it on this shortest day of the year, a foretaste of the Light just ahead -- at least, in sound:

(Lyrics/translation)

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