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It is necessary for a due celebration of Christmas, that we should recognize the Son of God in the new-born child; for, without this recognition, we should lack —

(1)  the full reason for and due appreciation of, this celebration;

(2)  we should observe it without the right spirit; and

(3)  fail to obtain its true blessing.

(Kuchler.)

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KJV: And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)

WEB: Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David;