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In the Bleak Midwinter
Author: Christina Rossetti Meter: Irregular Appears in 86 hymnals Topics: Christian Year-Christmastide Lyrics: 1 In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan,
earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone;
snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow,
in the bleak midwinter, long ago.
2 Heaven cannot hold Him, nor earth sustain;
heaven and earth shall flee away when He comes to reign:
in the bleak midwinter a stable place sufficed
the Lord God incarnate, Jesus Christ.
3 Angels and archangels may have gathered there,
cherubim and seraphim thronged the air;
but His mother only, in her maiden bliss,
worshiped the Beloved with a kiss.
4 What can I give Him, poor as I am?
If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb;
if I were a wise man, I would do my part;
yet what I can I give Him: give Him my heart. Used With Tune: CRANHAM
In the Bleak Midwinter
Gentle Mary Laid Her Child
Author: Joseph Simpson Cook Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 48 hymnals Topics: Christian Year-Christmastide Lyrics: 1 Gentle Mary laid her Child
lowly in a manger;
there He lay, the undefiled,
to the world a stranger:
such a Babe in such a place,
can He be the Savior?
Ask the saved of all the race
who have found His favor.
2 Angels sang about His birth;
wise men sought and found Him;
heaven’s star shone brightly forth,
glory all around Him:
shepherds saw the wondrous sight,
heard the angels singing;
all the plains were lit that night,
all the hills were ringing.
3 Gentle Mary laid her Child
lowly in a manger;
He is still the undefiled,
but no more a stranger:
Son of God, of humble birth,
beautiful the story;
praise His name in all the earth;
hail the King of glory! Scripture: Luke 2:4-14 Used With Tune: TEMPUS ADEST FLORIDUM
Gentle Mary Laid Her Child
Jesus, the Light of the World
Author: Charles Wesley; George D. Elderkin (refrain) Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Appears in 56 hymnals Topics: Christian Year-Christmastide First Line: Hark! the herald angels sing Lyrics: 1 Hark! the herald angels sing.
Jesus, the light of the world.
Glory to the newborn King,
Jesus, the light of the world.
Refrain:
We’ll walk in the light, beautiful light.
Come where the dewdrops of mercy shine bright.
Oh, shine all around us by day and by night.
Jesus, the light of the world.
2 Joyful, all ye nations, rise.
Jesus, the light of the world.
Join the triumph of the skies.
Jesus, the light of the world. [Refrain]
3 Christ, by highest heaven adored;
Jesus, the light of the world.
Christ, the everlasting Lord,
Jesus, the light of the world. [Refrain]
4 Hail, the heaven born Prince of Peace!
Jesus, the light of the world.
Hail, the Sun of righteousness!
Jesus, the light of the world. [Refrain] Scripture: Luke 2:8-16 Used With Tune: WE'LL WALK IN THE LIGHT
Jesus, the Light of the World
On Christmas Night All Christians Sing
Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 48 hymnals Topics: Christian Year-Christmastide Lyrics: 1 On Christmas night all Christians sing
to hear the news the angels bring;
on Christmas night all Christians sing
to hear the news the angels bring:
news of great joy, news of great mirth,
news of our merciful King’s birth.
2 Then why should we on earth be sad,
since our Redeemer made us glad?
Then why should we on earth be sad,
since our Redeemer made us glad,
when from our sin He set us free,
all for to gain our liberty?
3 All out of darkness we have light,
which made the angels sing this night;
all out of darkness we have light,
which made the angels sing this night:
“Glory to God in highest heaven,
now and forevermore. Amen.” Used With Tune: SUSSEX CAROL Text Sources: English carol
On Christmas Night All Christians Sing
Sing We Now of Christmas
Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 20 hymnals Topics: Christian Year-Christmastide Refrain First Line: Sing we Noel Lyrics: 1 Sing we now of Christmas,
Noel, sing we here!
Hear our grateful praises
to the Babe so dear.
Refrain:
Sing we Noel, the King is born, Noel!
Sing we now of Christmas, sing we now Noel!
2 Angels called to shepherds,
"Leave your flocks at rest;
journey forth to Bethlehem,
find the Lambkin blest." [Refrain]
3 In the stall they found Him;
Joseph and Mary mild
seated 'round the manger,
watching the holy Child. [Refrain]
4 From the eastern country
came the kings afar,
bearing gifts to Bethlehem,
guided by a star. [Refrain]
5 Gold and myrrh they took there,
gifts of greatest price;
there was ne'er a stable
so like paradise. [Refrain] Scripture: Matthew 1:1-11 Used With Tune: FRENCH CAROL Text Sources: Trad. French carol
Sing We Now of Christmas
The Hands That First Held Mary's Child
Author: Thomas H. Troeger Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 8 hymnals Topics: Christian Year-Christmastide First Line: The hands that first held Mary's Child Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25 Used With Tune: KINGSFOLD
The Hands That First Held Mary's Child
Love Came Down at Christmas
Author: Christina Rossetti Meter: 6.7.6.7 Appears in 68 hymnals Topics: Christian Year-Christmastide Lyrics: 1 Love came down at Christmas,
Love all lovely, Love divine;
Love was born at Christmas;
star and angels gave the sign.
2 Worship we the Godhead,
Love incarnate, Love divine;
worship we our Jesus,
but wherewith for sacred sign?
3 Love shall be our token;
love be yours and love be mine;
love to God and others,
love for plea and gift and sign. Used With Tune: GARTAN
Love Came Down at Christmas
Let All Together Praise Our God
Author: F. Samuel Janzow, 1913-; Nikolaus Hermann, 1480-1561 Meter: 8.6.7.6.6 Appears in 6 hymnals Topics: The Christian Year Christmastide Used With Tune: LOBT GOTT, IHR CHRISTIAN ALLZUGLEICH
Let All Together Praise Our God
Oh, Come, Little Children
Author: Johann A. P. Schulz Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Appears in 11 hymnals Topics: Christian Year-Christmastide Lyrics: 1 Oh, come, little children, oh, come, one and all,
to Bethlehem's stable, in Bethlehem's stall,
and see with rejoicing this glorious sight,
Our Father in heaven has sent us this night.
2 Oh, see in the manger, in hallowed light
a star throws its beam on this holiest sight.
In clean swaddling clothes lies the heavenly Child,
more lovely than angels, this Baby so mild.
3 Oh, there lies the Christ Child, on hay and on straw;
the shepherds are kneeling before Him with awe.
And Mary and Joseph smile on Him with love,
While angels are singing sweet songs from above. Used With Tune: SCHULZ
Oh, Come, Little Children
He is Born
Meter: 7.8.7.7 with refrain Appears in 16 hymnals Topics: Christian Year-Christmastide First Line: Through long ages of the past Refrain First Line: He is born, the divine Christ Child Lyrics: Refrain:
He is born, the divine Christ Child;
play the oboe and bagpipes merrily!
He is born, the divine Christ Child;
sing we all of the Savior mild.
1 Through long ages of the past,
prophets have foretold His coming;
through long ages of the past,
now the time has come at last! [Refrain]
2 O how lovely, O how pure
is this perfect Child of heaven;
O how lovely, O how pure,
gracious gift to humankind! [ Refrain]
3 Jesus, Lord of all the world,
coming as a Child among us;
Jesus, Lord of all the world,
grant to us Thy heavenly peace. [Refrain]
Used With Tune: IL EST NÉ Text Sources: Trad. French carol
He is Born
His Name Is Called Emmanuel
Author: Ken Bible; Tom Fettke Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Christian Year-Christmastide Refrain First Line: God is with us! Scripture: Matthew 1:23 Used With Tune: LASST UNS ERFREUEN
His Name Is Called Emmanuel
Star-Child
Author: Shirley Erena Murray Meter: 9.9 with refrain Appears in 14 hymnals Topics: Christian Year-Christmastide First Line: Star-Child, earth-Child, go-between of God Refrain First Line: this year, this year, let the day arrive Lyrics: 1 Star-Child, earth-Child,
go-between of God,
love Child, Christ Child,
heaven's lightning rod,
Refrain:
this year, this year,
let the day arrive
when Christmas comes for everyone,
everyone alive!
2 Street child, beat child,
no place left to go,
hurt child, used child,
no one wants to know, [Refrain]
3 Grown child, old child,
memory full of years,
sad child, lost child,
story told in tears, [Refrain]
4 Spared child, spoiled child,
having, wanting more,
wise child, faith child,
knowing joy in store, [Refrain]
5 Hope-for-peace Child,
God's stupendous sign,
down-to-earth Child,
Star of stars that shine, [Refrain] Used With Tune: STAR-CHILD
Star-Child
How Far Is It to Bethlehem
Author: Frances Alice Chesterton; Christina Rossetti Meter: Irregular Appears in 11 hymnals Topics: Christian Year-Christmastide Lyrics: 1 How far is it to Bethlehem,
not very far?
Shall we find the stable room
lit by a star?
Can we see the little child,
is He within?
If we lift the wooden latch,
may we go in?
2 May we stroke the creatures there,
oxen or sheep?
May we peek like them and see
Jesus asleep?
If we touch His tiny hand,
will He awake?
Will He know we've come so far
just for His sake?
3 O what can I give to Him,
poor as I am?
If I were a shepherd,
I'd bring a lamb;
if i were a wise man
I'd do my part;
yet what can I give to Him?
Give Him my heart.
Used With Tune: STOWEY
How Far Is It to Bethlehem
One Small Child
Author: David Meece Meter: Irregular Appears in 5 hymnals Topics: Christian Year-Christmastide First Line: One small Child in a land of a thousand Used With Tune: ONE SMALL CHILD
One Small Child
Still, Still, Still
Author: George K. Evans Meter: 3.6.9.8.3.6 Appears in 7 hymnals Topics: Christian Year-Christmastide Used With Tune: STILL, STILL, STILL Text Sources: Austrian carol
Still, Still, Still
Hark! Hear the Voice
Author: Robert Sterling; Claire Cloninger Meter: Irregular Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Christian Year-Christmastide First Line: Hark! Hear the voice that cries in the desert Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-4 Used With Tune: ADVENT CAROL
Hark! Hear the Voice
In dulci jubilo
Author: Martin L. Seltz, 1909-67 Meter: 6.6.6.6.6.6.5.5 Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: The Christian Year Christmastide Lyrics: 1 In dulci jubilo
Sing "Alleluia," lo!
See our Joy reclining
Here in praesepio!
Heaven's Sun is shining
Matris in gremio.
Alpha es et o!
Alpha es et o!
2 O Jesu parvule,
For thee I long alway!
Heal my heart and spirit,
O puer optime,
Through thy saving merit,
O priceps gloriae,
Trahe me post te!
Trahe me post te!
3 O Patris caritas!
O Nati lenitas!
Sin our soul was staining
Per nostra crimina,
Came the Christ regaining
Caelorum gaudia.
O that we were there!
O that we were there!
4 Ubi sunt gaudia?
Where else but here on high,
Where the angels, singing
Nova cantica,
Joyous bells are ringing
In Regis curia?
O that we were there!
O that we were there!
Used With Tune: IN DULCI JUBILO Text Sources: 14th-century Latin-German macaronic carol
In dulci jubilo
God's Love Made Visible!
Author: Iola Brubeck Meter: 12.10.12.10.9.9.12.10 Appears in 7 hymnals Topics: Christian Year-Christmastide First Line: God's love made visible! Incomprehensible! Used With Tune: POSADA
God's Love Made Visible!
Where Shepherds Lately Knelt
Author: Jaroslav J. Vajda Meter: 12.12.10 Appears in 9 hymnals Topics: Christian Year-Christmastide First Line: Where shepherds lately knelt, and kept the angel's word Used With Tune: SAMFORD
Where Shepherds Lately Knelt
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