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Coordinates: 53°50′N 1°58′W / 53.83°N 1.96°W / 53.83; -1.96
Haworth is a rural village in the City of Bradford metropolitan borough of West Yorkshire, England. It is located amongst the Pennines, 3 miles (4.8 km) southwest of Keighley and 10 miles (16 km) west of Bradford. The surrounding areas include Oakworth and Oxenhope. Nearby villages include Cross Roads, Stanbury and Lumbfoot.
Haworth is a tourist attraction, best known for its association with the Brontë sisters.
Haworth is first mentioned as a settlement in 1209. The name may refer to a "hedged enclosure" or "hawthorn enclosure". The name was recorded as "Howorth" on a 1771 map.
Haworth's only traditional events were an annual service at Haworth Spa and the rush bearing. Spa Sunday died out in the early 20th century and the rush bearing ceremony has not been held for about twenty years. One of the modern events organised by the Haworth Traders' Association is "Scroggling the Holly" – an annual holly gathering event that takes place each November in Haworth. At the start of the festive season bands and Morris men lead a procession of children in Victorian costume, who follow the Holly Queen up the cobbles to her crowning ceremony on the church steps. The newly crowned Holly Queen unlocks the church gates to invite the spirit of Christmas into Haworth. Father Christmas then arrives bringing with him glad tidings and Christmas cheer to all.
I met a great and humble king
I met a king whose name is Love
I met a Savior who called me son
How worthy is He
I met a faithful and loving friend
Who wore my shame upon the cross
Who conquered death, and now I'm free
How worthy is He
How wonderful, powerful is our God
How loving, forgiving is the Son
How worthy is He, how worthy
A day will come and we'll finally see
Every wonder will be revealed
I'm so restless to see my king
How worthy is He
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How worthy is He
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I met a great and humble king