From the words of Augustine, the church father of the 4th century in his proclaiming the Christmas Gospel, [Sermon 184—On Christmas Day in The Works of St. Augustine], he stated:
“Rejoice, you just;” it is the birthday of the Justifier.
Rejoice, you who are weak and sick; it is the birthday of the Savior, the Healer.
Rejoice, captives; it is the birthday of the Redeemer.
Rejoice, slaves; it is the birthday of the one who makes you lords.
Rejoice, free people; it is the birthday of the one who makes you free.
Rejoice, all Christians; it is the birthday of Christ.
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