A SERMON OF D. MARTIN LUTHER, OF THE NATIVITY OF CHRIST.A SERMON OF D. MARTIN LVTHER, OF THE NATIVITIE OF CHRIST.

A SERMON OF D. MARTIN LUTHER, OF THE NATIVITY OF CHRIST.

A SERMON OF D. MARTIN LVTHER, OF THE NATIVITIE OF CHRIST.

Luke 2. Verse. 1. And it came to pass in those days, that there came a decree from Augustus Caesar, that all the world should be taxed. 2. (This first taxing was made, when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3. Therefore went all to be taxed every man to his own city. 4. And Joseph also went up from Galilee out of a city called Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem (because he was of the house and linage of David,) 5. To be taxed with Mary, that was given him to wife, which was with child. 6. And so it was, that while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered, 7. And she brought forth her first begotten son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, & laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the Inn. 8. And there were in the same country shepherds, ⟨p. 2⟩abiding in the field, and watching their flock by night. 9. And lo, the Angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone about them, and they were sore afraid. 10. Then the Angel said unto them, Be not afraid: for behold, I bring you glad tidings of great joy, that shall be to all people. 11. That is, that unto you is borne this day in the city of David, a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. 12. And this shall be a sign to you: ye shall find the babe swaddled and laid in a manger. 13. And straight way there was with the Angella multitude of heavenly soldiers praising God, and saying: 14. Glory be to God on high, and peace in earth, and towards men goodwill.

Luke 2. Verse. 1. ANd it came to passe in those daies, that there came a decree from Augustus Caesar, that all the world should be taxed. 2. (This firste taxing was made, when Cyrenius was gouernour of Syria.) 3. Therefore went all to be taxed euery man to his owne citie. 4. And Ioseph also went vp from Galile out of a citie called Nazareth, into Iudea, vnto the citie of Dauid, which is called Bethlehem (because he was of the house and linage of Dauid,) 5. To be taxed with Marie, that was giuen him to wife, which was with childe. 6. And so it was, that while they were there, the dayes were accomplished that she shoulde be deliuered, 7. And she brought forth her first begottē sonne, and wrapped him in swadling clothes, & layed him in a manger, because there was no roome for them in the Inne. 8. And there were in the same countrey shepeheards,