"And it came to pass in those days that there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius governor of Syria.) And taxed every one into his own city. Joseph also up Galilee city Nazareth Judæa unto David which is called Bethlehem (because he house and lineage David:) To taxed with Mary espoused wife being great child. so was that while they were there days accomplished she delivered. brought forth her firstborn son wrapped him swaddling clothes laid manger because no room for them inn. same country shepherds abiding field keeping watch over their flock by night. And lo angel Lord upon them glory shone round about them: sore afraid. said Fear not: for behold I bring you good tidings joy shall people. For born day David Saviour Christ Lord. sign you Ye find babe lying manger. suddenly multitude heavenly host praising God saying Glory God highest on earth peace will toward men. pass as angels gone away heaven another Let us now go even Bethlehem see thing come hath known us. haste found Mary Joseph had seen it abroad saying told concerning heard wondered at things shepherds. But kept these things pondered heart. returned glorifying seen them. eight circumcising child name JESUS named before conceived womb. purification according law Moses accomplished Jerusalem present Lord (As written Lord Every male openeth womb holy Lord) offer sacrifice A pair turtledoves or two young pigeons. man whose Simeon just devout waiting consolation Israel: Holy Ghost him. revealed Ghost not death Lord’s Christ. Spirit temple: parents child Jesus do after custom law Then took arms blessed said lettest thou thy servant depart word: mine eyes have salvation Which hast prepared face people light lighten Gentiles people Israel. mother marvelled spoken Simeon mother Behold set fall rising again many Israel against (Yea sword pierce through soul also) thoughts hearts may revealed. Anna prophetess daughter Phanuel tribe Aser: age lived an husband seven years virginity widow fourscore four years departed temple but served fastings prayers night day. coming instant gave thanks likewise spake looked redemption Jerusalem. performed returned Nazareth. grew waxed strong spirit filled wisdom: grace him."