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'Wake, awake! for night is flying'
Author: Philipp Nicolai (1556-1608); Catherine Winkworth (1827-1878) Hymnal: CH4 #278 (2005) Lyrics: 1 'Wake, awake! for night is flying',
the watchmen on the heights are crying.
'Awake, Jerusalem, at last!'
Midnight hears the welcome voices,
and at the thrilling cry rejoices:
'Come forth, you virgins, night is past!
The Bridegroom comes; awake,
your lamps with gladness take,
Alleluia!
and for his marriage feast prepare,
for ye must go and meet him there.'
2 Zion hears the watchmen singing,
and all her heart with joy is springing;
she wakes, she rises from her gloom;
for the Lord comes down all-glorious,
the strong in grace, in truth victorious;
her Star is risen, her Light is come!
Now come, O blessèd One,
God's own belovèd Son,
Alleluia!
We follow to the festal hall
to sup with you, the Lord of all.
3 All the heavens and earth adore you,
and saints and angels sing before you,
with harp and cymbal's clearest tone;
Zion's gates of pearl before us
resound as angels sing in chorus
and lead us to your dazzling throne.
No mortal eye nor ear
can comprehend or bear
such great glory;
but we rejoice and sing the song,
Alleluia! through ages long. Topics: Christ Incarnate Promise of the Messiah; Christ Risen Coming Again; Angels; Jesus Names and images for Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9 Languages: English Tune Title: WACHET AUF
'Wake, awake! for night is flying'
Make way, make way, for the King of kings
Author: Graham Kendrick (b. 1950) Hymnal: CH4 #279 (2005) Meter: Irregular First Line: Make way, make way, for Christ the King Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Promise of the Messiah Scripture: Exodus 20:3 Languages: English Tune Title: MAKE WAY
Make way, make way, for the King of kings
Alleluia! Hurry, the Lord is near
Author: Patrick Lee (1930-2004) Hymnal: CH4 #280 (2005) Meter: Irregular First Line: Sound the trumpet, the Lord is near Topics: Christ Incarnate Promise of the Messiah; Jesus Names and images for; Jesus Word of God Scripture: 2 Peter 1:11 Languages: English Tune Title: HURRY, THE LORD IS NEAR
Alleluia! Hurry, the Lord is near
People, look East. The time is near
Author: Eleanor Farjeon (1881-1965) Hymnal: CH4 #281 (2005) Meter: 8.7.9.8.8.7 Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Promise of the Messiah; Jesus Names and images for Scripture: Amos 4:12 Languages: English Tune Title: BESANÇON
People, look East. The time is near
'Christmas is coming!'
Author: John L. Bell (b. 1949) Hymnal: CH4 #282 (2005) Meter: Irregular First Line: The first is for God's promise Topics: Christ Incarnate Promise of the Messiah Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-5 Languages: English Tune Title: ADVENT RING
'Christmas is coming!'
The voice of God goes out to all the world
Author: Luke Connaughton (1917-1979) Hymnal: CH4 #283 (2005) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Promise of the Messiah; Justice and Peace; Kingdom of God Scripture: Isaiah 35:4-6 Languages: English Tune Title: MORESTEAD
The voice of God goes out to all the world
Hope is a candle, once lit by the prophets
Author: Richard Leach Hymnal: CH4 #284 (2005) Meter: 11.10.11.8 Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Promise of the Messiah; Light; Sharing and Caring Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:11 Languages: English Tune Title: GALLOWAY TAM
Hope is a candle, once lit by the prophets
The angel Gabriel from heaven came
Author: Sabine Baring-Gould (1834-1924) Hymnal: CH4 #285 (2005) Meter: 10.10.11.10 Lyrics: 1 The Angel Gabriel from heaven came,
his wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame;
'All hail,' said he, 'thou lowly maiden Mary,
most highly favoured lady.'
Gloria!
2 'For know a blessèd Mother thou shalt be,
all generations laud and honor thee,
thy Son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold;
most highly favoured lady.'
Gloria!
3 Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head,
'To me be as it pleaseth God,' she said.
'My soul shall laud and magnify his holy name':
most highly favoured lady.
Gloria!
4 Of her, Emmanuel, the Christ was born
in Bethlehem, all on a Christmas morn,
and Christian folk throughout the world will ever say,
'Most highly favored lady.'
Gloria! Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Promise of the Messiah; Angels; Annunciation; Mary Scripture: Luke 1:26-38 Languages: English Tune Title: GABRIEL'S MESSAGE
The angel Gabriel from heaven came
Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord!
Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith (b. 1926) Hymnal: CH4 #286 (2005) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Lyrics: 1 Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord!
Unnumbered blessings, give my spirit voice;
tender to me the promise of his word;
in God my Saviour shall my heart rejoice.
2 Tell out, my soul, the greatness of his name!
Make known his might, the deeds his arm has done;
his mercy sure, from age to age the same;
his holy Name, the Lord, the Mighty One.
3 Tell out, my soul, the greatness of his might!
Powers and dominions lay their glory by.
Proud hearts and stubborn wills are put to flight,
the hungry fed, the humble lifted high.
4 Tell out, my soul, the glories of his word!
Firm is his promise, and his mercy sure.
Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord
to children's children and for evermore!
Topics: Christ Incarnate Promise of the Messiah; Mary Scripture: Luke 1:46-55 Languages: English Tune Title: WOODLANDS
Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord!
No wind at the window
Author: John L. Bell (b. 1949) Hymnal: CH4 #287 (2005) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Promise of the Messiah; Angels; Annunciation; Mary Scripture: Luke 1:28-38 Languages: English Tune Title: COLUMCILLE
No wind at the window
Creator of the stars of night
Author: John Mason Neale (1818-1866) Hymnal: CH4 #288 (2005) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Creator of the stars of night,
your people's everlasting light,
O Christ, redeemer of us all,
we pray you, hear us when we call.
2 When earth drew on to darkest night,
you came, but not in splendour bright,
not as a king, but as the child
of Mary, Virgin mother mild.
3 At your great name, majestic now,
all knees must bend, all hearts must bow:
all things on earth with one accord
join those in heaven to call you Lord.
4 To God the Father, God the Son,
and God the Spirit, Three in One,
praise, honour, might, and glory be
from age to age eternally. Amen. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Promise of the Messiah; Mary Scripture: Acts 17:27-28 Languages: English Tune Title: CONDITOR ALME
Creator of the stars of night
Lift up your heads, eternal gates
Author: George Weissel (1590-1635); Catherine Winkworth (1827-1878); John L. Bell (b. 1949) Hymnal: CH4 #289 (2005) Meter: 8.4.8.4.8.8.4.4.4 Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Promise of the Messiah Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:25-28 Languages: English Tune Title: C.H. THREE
Lift up your heads, eternal gates
The race that long in darkness pined
Hymnal: CH4 #290a (2005) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 The race that long in darkness pined
has seen a glorious light;
the people dwell in day, who dwelt
in death’s surrounding night.
2 To us a Child of hope is born:
to us a Son is given:
him shall the tribes of earth obey,
him all the hosts of heaven.
3 His name shall be the Prince of Peace,
for evermore adored:
the Wonderful, the Counsellor,
the great and mighty Lord.
4 His power increasing still shall spread,
his reign no end shall know:
justice shall guard his throne above,
and peace abound below. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Promise of the Messiah; Jesus Names and images for Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. MAGNUS (NOTTINGHAM)
The race that long in darkness pined
The race that long in darkness pined
Hymnal: CH4 #290b (2005) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 The race that long in darkness pined
has seen a glorious light;
the people dwell in day, who dwelt
in death’s surrounding night.
2 To us a Child of hope is born:
to us a Son is given:
him shall the tribes of earth obey,
him all the hosts of heaven.
3 His name shall be the Prince of Peace,
for evermore adored:
the Wonderful, the Counsellor,
the great and mighty Lord.
4 His power increasing still shall spread,
his reign no end shall know:
justice shall guard his throne above,
and peace abound below. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Promise of the Messiah; Jesus Names and images for Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7 Languages: English Tune Title: TIVERTON
The race that long in darkness pined
When out of poverty is born
Author: Kathryn Galloway (b. 1952) Hymnal: CH4 #291a (2005) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Promise of the Messiah; Jesus Word of God; Mary Scripture: Amos 9:13-15 Languages: English Tune Title: KINGSFOLD
When out of poverty is born
When out of poverty is born
Author: Kathryn Galloway (b. 1952) Hymnal: CH4 #291b (2005) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Promise of the Messiah; Jesus Word of God; Mary Scripture: Amos 9:13-15 Languages: English Tune Title: KINGSFOLD
When out of poverty is born
It's rounded like an orange
Author: Basil Ernest Bridge (b. 1927) Hymnal: CH4 #292 (2005) Meter: 7.6.8.7 with refrain Topics: Christ Incarnate Promise of the Messiah; Christingle Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15 Languages: English Tune Title: THE HOLLY AND THE IVY
It's rounded like an orange
Bring your Christingle with gladness and joy!
Author: Valerie Anne Ruddle (b. 1932); William Horton Hymnal: CH4 #293 (2005) Meter: Irregular First Line: Here is an orange Topics: Christ Incarnate Promise of the Messiah; Christingle; God In Creation Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:15 Languages: English Tune Title: CANDLE
Bring your Christingle with gladness and joy!
On Christmas night all Christians sing
Author: Luke Wadding (d. 1686) Hymnal: CH4 #294 (2005) 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 so sad,
since our Redeemer made us glad,
then why should we on earth be so sad,
since our Redeemer made us glad,
when from our sin he set us free,
all for to gain our liberty?
3 When sin departs before his grace,
then life and health come in its place:
when sin departs before his grace,
then life and health come in its place:
heaven and earth with joy may sing,
all for to see the new-born King.
4 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, on earth be peace,
goodwill to all shall never cease.' Topics: Social Concern Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9 Languages: English Tune Title: SUSSEX CAROL
On Christmas night all Christians sing
Who would think that what was needed
Author: John L. Bell (b. 1949); Graham Maule (b. 1958) Hymnal: CH4 #295 (2005) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Christmas and Epiphany Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7 Languages: English Tune Title: WHITE ROSETTES
Who would think that what was needed
While humble shepherds watched their flocks
Hymnal: CH4 #296 (2005) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 While humble shepherds watched their flocks
in Bethlehem's plains by night,
an angel sent from heaven appeared,
and filled the plains with light.
2 'Fear not' he said, for sudden dread
had seized their troubled mind;
'Glad tidings of great joy I bring
to you and all mankind.
3 'To you in David's town, this day,
is born, of David's line,
the Saviour, who is Christ the Lord;
and this shall be the sign:
4 'The heavenly Babe you there shall find
to human view displayed,
all meanly wrapped in swaddling-bands,
and in a manger laid.'
5 Thus spake the seraph: and forthwith
appeared a shining throng
of angels praising God; and thus
addressed their joyful song:
6 'All glory be to God on high,
and to the earth be peace:
good will is shown from heaven above
and never more shall cease.' Scripture: Luke 2:8-14 Languages: English Tune Title: WINCHESTER OLD
While humble shepherds watched their flocks
I come from hevin [heich] to tell
Author: Martin Luther (1483-1546); John Wedderburn (fl. 1540); Kenneth Elliott (b. 1929); Robert Wedderburn (fl. 1540) Hymnal: CH4 #297 (2005) Lyrics: 1 I come from hevin [heich] to tell
the best nowells that e'er befell.
To you thir tythings trew I bring
and I will of them say and sing.
2 This day to you is born ane Child
of Marie meik and Virgin mild.
That blissit bairn bening and kind, bening and kind,
sall you rejoyce baith hart and mind.
3 Lat us rejoyis now and be blyth
and with the Hyrdis go full swyth
and see what Godis grace hes done
throu Christ to bring us to his throne.
4 My saull and life stand up and see
wha lyis in ane cribbe of tree.
What Babe is that, sa gude and fair? sa gude and fair?
It is Christ, Godis Son and Air.
5 The silk and sandell thee to eis
ar hay and sempill sweilling clais
wharin thou gloris greitest King
as thou in hev'n war in thy ring.
6 And war the warld ten times sa wide
cled ouer with gold and stanes of pride
unworthie yit it were to thee, yit it were to thee,
under they feet ane stule to be.
7 O my deir hart, yung Jesus sweit
prepair thy creddill in my spreit!
And I sall rock thee in my hart
and never mair fra thee depart.
8 Bot I sall praise thee evermoir
with sangis sweit unto thy gloir.
The kneis of my hart sall I bow, all I bow
and sing that rycht Balulalow. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Christmas and Epiphany; Christ Incarnate Christmas and Epiphany Scripture: Luke 2:1-16 Languages: English Tune Title: BALULALOW
I come from hevin [heich] to tell
I come from heaven high to tell
Author: Martin Luther (1483-1546); John Wedderburn (fl. 1540); Robert Wedderburn (fl. 1540) Hymnal: CH4 #298 (2005) Topics: Christ Incarnate Christmas and Epiphany Scripture: Luke 2:1-16 Languages: English Tune Title: BALULALOW
I come from heaven high to tell
One day an angel here on this earth
Author: Alison M. Robertson (b. 1940) Hymnal: CH4 #299 (2005) Meter: 9.9.9.9 Lyrics: 1 One day an angel here on this earth
spoke of God's presence coming to birth.
Mary was listening; humbly her heart
sang at the Word God chose to impart.
2 Mary gave birth in Bethlehem's cave,
blessed by the child God chose her to have.
Love was the reason God had become
close to his mother, far from her home.
3 Out in the fields a heavenly throng
broke through the dark with resonant song.
Shepherds, who saw God's glory by night,
sped on their way to worship the Light.
4 Jesus, your Spirit, shining with care,
speaks to the world you treasure and share.
Come with the human touch of your birth;
find in our hearts your home on this earth. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Christmas and Epiphany; Angels; Annunciation; Mary Scripture: 1 John 3:24 Languages: English Tune Title: STEP-WISE
One day an angel here on this earth
He come from the glory
Hymnal: CH4 #300 (2005) Meter: Irregular First Line: The Virgin Mary had a baby boy Lyrics: 1 The Virgin Mary had a baby boy,
the Virgin Mary had a baby boy,
the Virgin Mary had a baby boy
and they say that his name is Jesus.
Refrain:
He come from the glory,
he come from the glorious kingdom;
He come from the glory,
he come from the glorious kingdom.
O yes, believer!
O yes, believer!
He come from the glory,
he come from the glorious kingdom.
2 The angels sang when the baby was born,
the angels sang when the baby was born,
the angels sang when the baby was born
and they sang that his name is Jesus. [Refrain]
3 The shepherds came where the baby was born,
the shepherds came where the baby was born,
the shepherds came where the baby was born
and they say that his name is Jesus. [Refrain] Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Christmas and Epiphany; Jesus Name Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 Languages: English Tune Title: THE VIRGIN MARY
He come from the glory
Hark! the herald angels sing
Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Hymnal: CH4 #301 (2005) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D with refrain Lyrics: 1 Hark! the herald angels sing,
'Glory to the new-born King,
peace on earth, and mercy mild,
God and sinners reconciled!'
Joyful, all ye nations, rise,
join the triumph of the skies,
with the angelic hosts proclaim,
'Christ is born in Bethlehem'.
[Refrain:]
Hark! the herald angels sing,
'Glory to the newborn King'.
2 Christ, by highest heaven adored,
Christ, the everlasting Lord,
late in time behold him come,
offspring of a virgin's womb.
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see:
hail, the incarnate Deity,
pleased as Man with man to dwell,
Jesus, our Immanuel! [Refrain]
3 Hail, the heaven-born Prince of Peace!
Hail, the Sun of Righteousness!
Light and life to all he brings,
risen with healing in his wings.
Mild he lays his glory by,
born that man no more may die,
born to raise the sons of earth,
born to give them second birth: [Refrain] Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Christmas and Epiphany; Angels Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3 Languages: English Tune Title: MENDELSSOHN (BETHLEHEM)
Hark! the herald angels sing
And all the angels sang for him
Author: Joy Webb (b. 1932) Hymnal: CH4 #302 (2005) Meter: Irregular First Line: It was a starry night when the hills were bright Topics: Christ Incarnate Christmas and Epiphany Scripture: Luke 2:1-16 Languages: English Tune Title: A STARRY NIGHT
And all the angels sang for him
It came upon the midnight clear
Author: Edmund Hamilton Sears (1810-1876) Hymnal: CH4 #303 (2005) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Lyrics: 1 It came upon the midnight clear,
that glorious song of old,
from angels bending near the earth
to touch their harps of gold:
"Peace on the earth, good will to you
from heaven's all-gracious King!"
The world in solemn stillness lay
to hear the angels sing.
2 Still through the cloven skies they come,
with peaceful wings unfurled:
and still their heavenly music floats
o'er all the weary world;
above its sad and lowly plains
they bend on hovering wing,
and ever o'er its Babel-sounds
the blessèd angels sing.
3 But with the woes of sin and strife
the world has suffered long:
beneath the angels' hymn have rolled
two thousand years of wrong:
and warring humankind hears not
the love-song which they bring:
oh, hush the noise and still the strife
to hear the angels sing.
4 And you, beneath life's crushing load
whose forms are bending low,
who toil along the climbing way
with painful steps and slow,
look now! for glad and golden hours
come swiftly on the wing:
oh, rest beside the weary road,
and hear the angels sing.
5 For lo! the days are hastening on,
by prophet bards foretold,
when, with the ever-rolling years,
still dawns the Age of Gold,
when peace shall over all the earth
its ancient splendours fling,
and all the world give back the song
which now the angels sing. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Christmas and Epiphany; Angels Scripture: 2 Peter 3:13 Languages: English Tune Title: NOEL
It came upon the midnight clear
O little town of Bethlehem
Author: Phillips Brooks (1835-1893) Hymnal: CH4 #304 (2005) Lyrics: 1 O little town of Bethlehem,
how still we see you lie!
Above your deep and dreamless sleep
the silent stars go by;
yet, in your dark streets shining
the everlasting Light;
the hopes and fears of all the years
are met in you tonight.
2 O morning stars, together
proclaim the holy birth
and praises sing to God the King,
and peace to all on earth.
For Christ is born of Mary;
and, gathered all above,
while mortals sleep, the angels keep
their watch of wondering love.
3 How silently, how silently,
the wondrous gift is given!
So God imparts to human hearts
the blessings of his heaven.
No ear may hear his coming:
but in this world of sin,
where meek souls will receive him, still
the dear Christ enters in.
4 O holy child of Bethlehem,
descend to us, we pray;
cast out our sin, and enter in;
be born in us today.
We hear the Christmas angels
the great glad tidings tell:
O come to us, abide with us,
our Lord Emmanuel. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15 Languages: English Tune Title: FOREST GREEN
O little town of Bethlehem
In the bleak midwinter
Author: Christina Georgina Rossetti (1830-1894) Hymnal: CH4 #305 (2005) Meter: Irregular 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 Our God, 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 Almighty,
Jesus Christ.
3 Enough for him whom cherubim
worship night and day,
a breastful of milk
and a mangerful of hay:
enough for him
whom angels fall down before,
the ox and ass and camel
which adore.
4 Angels and archangels
may have gathered there,
cherubim and seraphim
thronged the air,
but only his mother,
in her maiden bliss,
worshiped the Beloved
with a kiss.
5 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 my heart.
Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Christmas and Epiphany; Angels; Mary; Offering of self Scripture: 1 Kings 8:27 Languages: English Tune Title: CRANHAM
In the bleak midwinter
O come, let us adore him
Author: John Francis Wade (c. 1711-1786) Hymnal: CH4 #306 (2005) Meter: Irregular First Line: O come, all ye faithful Lyrics: 1 O come, all ye faithful,
joyful and triumphant,
O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem;
come and behold him,
born the King of angels;
[Refrain:]
O come, let us adore him,
O come, let us adore him,
O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord.
2 God of God,
Light of Light,
Lo! he abhors not the Virgin's womb;
very God,
begotten, not created; [Refrain]
3 Sing, choirs of angels,
sing in exultation,
sing, all ye citizens of heaven above,
'Glory to God
in the highest': [Refrain]
4 Yea, Lord, we greet thee,
born this happy morning;
Jesus, to thee be glory given:
Word of the Father,
now in flesh appearing: [Refrain] Topics: Christ Incarnate Christmas and Epiphany Scripture: Hebrews 1:2-3 Languages: English Tune Title: ADESTE FIDELES
O come, let us adore him
venite, adoremus
Author: John F. Wade (c. 1711-1786) Hymnal: CH4 #307 (2005) Meter: Irregular First Line: Adeste, fideles Lyrics: 1 Adeste, fideles,
laeti, triumphantes,
venite, venite in Bethlehem;
natum videte
regem angelorum:
[Refrain:]
venite, adoremus,
venite, adoremus,
venite, adoremus Dominum.
2 Deum de Deo,
Lumen de Lumine,
gestant puellae viscera,
Deum verum,
genitum, non factum: [Refrain]
3. Cantet nunc hymnos
chorus angelorum;
cantet nunc aula caelestium:
gloria
in excelsis Deo! [Refrain]
4 Ergo qui natus
die hodierna,
Jesu, tibi sit gloria:
Patris aeterni
verbum caro factum: [Refrain] Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Christmas and Epiphany Scripture: Hebrews 1:2-3 Languages: English; Latin Tune Title: ADESTE FIDELES
venite, adoremus
Behold, the great creator makes
Author: Thomas Pestel (1585-1659) Hymnal: CH4 #308 (2005) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 Behold, the great Creator makes
himself a house of clay,
in human flesh, our form he takes
which he will bear alway.
2 Hark, how the wise eternal Word
as a weak infant cries!
In form of servant is the Lord,
and God in cradle lies.
3 This wonder all the world amazed,
it shook the starry frame;
the hosts of heaven stood to gaze,
and bless the Saviour's name.
4 Glad shepherds ran to view this sight;
a choir of angels sings,
and eastern sages with delight
adore this King of kings.
5 Join then, all hearts that are not stone,
to sing with choirs above
and celebrate this Holy One,
the God of peace and love. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Christmas and Epiphany; Christian Year Season of Epiphany Scripture: John 1:14 Languages: English Tune Title: DUNLAP'S CREEK
Behold, the great creator makes
Still the night, holy the night!
Author: Stopford Augustus Brooke (1832-1916); Joseph Mohr (1792-1848) Hymnal: CH4 #309 (2005) Meter: Irregular Lyrics: 1 Still the night, holy the night!
Sleeps the world; hid from sight,
Mary and Joseph in stable bare
watch o'er the child belovèd and fair,
sleeping in heavenly rest,
sleeping in heavenly rest.
2 Still the night, holy the night!
Shepherds first saw the light,
heard resounding clear and long,
far and near, the angel-song,
'Christ the Redeemer is here!'
'Christ the Redeemer is here!'
3 Still the night, holy the night!
Son of God, O how bright
love is smiling from thy face!
Strikes for us now the hour of grace,
Saviour, since thou art born!
Saviour, since thou art born!
Original German text:
1 Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht!
Alles schläft; einsam wacht
nur das traute heilige Paar.
Holder Knab im lockigten Harr,
Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh!
Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh!
2 Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht,
Hirten erst kund gemacht!
Durch der Engel Halleluja
tönet es laut von fern und nah:
Christ der Retter ist da!
Christ der Retter ist da!
3 Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht,
Gottes Sohn, o wie lacht
Lieb' aus deinem göttlichen Mund,
da uns schlägt die rettende Stund,
Christ, in deiner Geburt!
Christ, in deiner Geburt! Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Christmas and Epiphany Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6 Languages: English Tune Title: STILLE NACHT
Still the night, holy the night!
Oh, now carry me to Bethlehem
Author: Michael Arnold Perry (1942-1996) Hymnal: CH4 #310 (2005) Meter: Irregular First Line: See him lying on a bed of straw Lyrics: 1 See him lying on a bed of straw:
a draughty stable with an open door;
Mary cradling the babe she bore -
the Prince of glory is his name.
Refrain:
Oh, now carry me to Bethlehem
to see the Lord of love again:
just as poor as was the stable then,
the Prince of glory when he came.
2 Star of silver, sweep across the skies,
show where Jesus in the manger lies;
shepherds, swiftly from your stupor rise
to see the Saviour of the world! [Refrain]
3 Angels, sing again the song you sang,
sing the glory of God's gracious plan;
sing that Bethl'em's little baby can
be the saviour of us all.
4 Mine are riches, from your poverty,
from your innocence, eternity;
mine, forgiveness by your death for me,
child of sorrow for my joy. Topics: Christ Incarnate Christmas and Epiphany; Christian Year Season of Epiphany Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9 Languages: English Tune Title: CALYPSO CAROL
Oh, now carry me to Bethlehem
Jesus is born
Author: Pat Bennett (b. 1957) Hymnal: CH4 #311 (2005) Meter: Irregular Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Christmas and Epiphany; Jesus Word of God Scripture: John 1:1-14 Languages: English Tune Title: SING LULLABY (OI BETLEEM)
Jesus is born
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed
Author: Author unknown Hymnal: CH4 #312 (2005) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Lyrics: 1 Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,
the little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head;
the stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay,
the little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.
2 The cattle are lowing, the Baby awakes,
but little Lord Jesus no crying he makes.
I love you, Lord Jesus! look down from the sky,
and stay by my side until morning is nigh.
3 Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask you to stay
close by me for ever, and love me, I pray.
Bless all the dear children in your tender care,
and fit us for heaven to live with you there.
Scripture: Luke 2:7 Languages: English Tune Title: CRADLE SONG
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed
Hail, thou ever-blessed morn!
Author: Edward Caswall (1814-1878) Hymnal: CH4 #313 (2005) Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain First Line: See! in yonder manger low Lyrics: 1 See! in yonder manger low,
born for us on earth below,
see! the tender Lamb appears
promised from eternal years.
Refrain:
Hail, thou ever-blessèd morn!
Hail, redemption's happy dawn!
Sing through all Jerusalem,
'Christ is born in Bethlehem!'
2 Lo! within a manger lies
he who built the starry skies,
he who, throned in height sublime,
sits amid the cherubim. [Refrain]
3 Say, ye holy shepherds, say,
what your joyful news today;
wherefore have ye left your sheep
on the lonely mountain steep? [Refrain]
4 'As we watched at dead of night,
lo! we saw a wondrous light:
angels, singing peace on earth,
told us of the Saviour's birth.' [Refrain]
5 Sacred Infant, all Divine,
what a tender love was thine,
thus to come from highest bliss
down to such a world as this! [Refrain] Topics: Christ Incarnate Christmas and Epiphany Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-3 Languages: English Tune Title: HUMILITY (OXFORD)
Hail, thou ever-blessed morn!
Child in the manger
Author: Lachlan Macbean (1853-1931); Mary MacDonald (1789-1872) Hymnal: CH4 #314 (2005) Meter: 5.5.5.3 D Lyrics: 1 Child in the manger,
infant of Mary;
outcast and stranger,
Lord of all!
Child who inherits
all our transgressions,
all our demerits
on him fall.
2 Once the most holy
child of salvation
gently and lowly
lived below;
now, as our glorious
mighty Redeemer,
see him victorious
o'er each foe.
3 Prophets foretold him
infant of wonder;
angels behold him
on his throne;
worthy our Saviour
of all their praises;
happy forever
are his own.
Original Gaelic text:
1 Leanabh an àihg,
an leanabh bh'aig Màiri;
rugadh an stàbull
Rìgh nan dùl:
thànig don fhàsach,
dh'fhuling nar na-àite -
son' iad an àireamh
bhitheas dha dlùth!
2 Ged a bhios leanaban
aig rìghrean na talmhainn,
'n greadnachas garbh
's anabarr mùirn,
's geàrr gus am falbh iad
's fàsaidh iad anfhann,
an àilleachd 's an dealbh
a' searg 'san ùir.
3 Cha b'ionnan 's an t-Uan
a tháinig gar fuasgladh,
iriosal stuama
ghluais e 'n tùs;
e naomha gun truailleachd.
Cruithear an t-sluaigh,
dh'èirich e suas
le buaidh on ùir.
4 Leanabh an àigh
mar dh'aithris na faidhean,
's na h-ainglean àrd'
b'e miann an sùl:
's e 's airidh ar gràdh
's ar n-urram thoirt dha:
is sona an àireamh
bhitheas dha dlùth. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Christmas and Epiphany Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21 Languages: English Tune Title: BUNESSAN
Child in the manger
Once in royal David's city
Author: Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895) Hymnal: CH4 #315 (2005) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Lyrics: 1 Once in royal David's city
stood a lowly cattle shed,
where a mother laid her Baby
in a manger for his bed.
Mary was that mother mild,
Jesus Christ her little child.
2 He came down to earth from heaven
who is God and Lord of all,
and his shelter was a stable,
and his cradle was a stall.
With the poor and meek and lowly
lived on earth our Saviour holy.
3 And our eyes at last shall see him,
through his own redeeming love;
for that Child so dear and helpless
is our Lord in heaven above;
and he leads his children on
to the place where he is gone.
4 Not in that poor lowly stable,
with the oxen standing by,
we shall see him; but in heaven,
set at God's right hand on high,
where his children gather round,
bright like stars, with glory crowned. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Christmas and Epiphany Scripture: 1 John 3:2 Languages: English Tune Title: IRBY
Once in royal David's city
Love came down at Christmas
Author: Christina Georgina Rossetti (1830-1894) Hymnal: CH4 #316 (2005) Meter: 6.7.6.7 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 all men,
love for plea and gift and sign. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Christmas and Epiphany; God Love of; Love For God; Love for others Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13 Languages: English Tune Title: GARTAN
Love came down at Christmas
Before the world began
Author: John L. Bell, b. 1949; Graham Maule, b. 1958 Hymnal: CH4 #317 (2005) Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.6.4 Topics: Christ Incarnate Christmas and Epiphany; Jesus Word of God Scripture: John 1:1-13 Languages: English Tune Title: INCARNATION
Before the world began
Lord, you were rich beyond all splendour
Author: Frank Houghton (1894-1972) Hymnal: CH4 #318 (2005) Meter: 9.8.9.8.9.8 Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Christmas and Epiphany; God Love of Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9 Languages: English Tune Title: QUELLE EST CETTE ODEUR AGRÉABLE
Lord, you were rich beyond all splendour
Of the Father's love begotten
Author: John Mason Neale (1818-1866); Prudentius (348-c. 413); Henry Williams Baker (1821-1877) Hymnal: CH4 #319 (2005) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Lyrics: 1 Of the Father's love begotten
ere the worlds began to be,
he is Alpha and Omega,
he the source, the ending he,
of the things that are, that have been,
and that future years shall see,
evermore and evermore.
2 By his word was all created;
he commanded; it was done:
heaven and earth and depths of ocean,
universe of three in one;
all that sees the moon's soft shining,
all that breathes beneath the sun,
evermore and evermore.
3 O that birth for ever blessèd,
when the Virgin, full of grace,
by the Spirit's power conceiving,
bore the Saviour of our race,
and the Babe, the world's Redeemer,
first revealed his sacred face,
evermore and evermore.
4 This is he whom seers and sages
sang of old with one accord,
whom the voices of the prophets
promised in their faithful word;
now he shines, the long-expected;
let creation praise its Lord,
evermore and evermore.
5 All the heights of heaven, adore him;
angel hosts, his praises sing;
powers, dominions bow before him,
and extol our God and King;
let no tongue on earth be silent,
every voice in concert ring,
evermore and evermore.
6 Christ, to thee, with God the Father,
and, O Holy Ghost, to thee,
hymn and chant and high thanksgiving,
and unwearied praises be,
honour, glory and dominion,
and eternal victory,
evermore and evermore. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Christmas and Epiphany; Jesus Word of God Scripture: Genesis 1:3-27 Languages: English Tune Title: CORDE NATUS (DIVINUM MYSTERIUM)
Of the Father's love begotten
Joy to the world, the Lord is come!
Author: Isaac Watts (1674-1748) Hymnal: CH4 #320 (2005) Lyrics: 1 Joy to the world, the Lord is come!
let earth receive her King;
let every heart prepare him room,
and heaven and nature sing,
and heaven and nature sing,
and heaven, and heaven and nature sing.
2 Joy to the world, the Saviour reigns!
let all their songs employ;
while fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains
repeat the sounding joy,
repeat the sounding joy,
repeat, repeat the sounding joy.
3 He rules the world with truth and grace,
and makes the nations prove
the glories of his righteousness
and wonders of his love,
and wonders of his love,
and wonders, wonders of his love. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Christmas and Epiphany; Jesus coming again Scripture: Isaiah 35:1 Languages: English Tune Title: ANTIOCH (COMFORT (Mason))
Joy to the world, the Lord is come!
Come and join the celebration
Author: Valerie Collison (b. 1933) Hymnal: CH4 #321 (2005) Meter: 11.14 with refrain First Line: See the shepherds hurry down to Bethlehem Topics: Christ Incarnate Christmas and Epiphany; Children Scripture: Luke 2:15-18 Languages: English Tune Title: CELEBRATIONS
Come and join the celebration
Good Christians, all rejoice
Author: John Mason Neale (1818-1866) Hymnal: CH4 #322 (2005) Meter: 6.6.7.7.7.8.5.5 Lyrics: 1 Good Christians, all rejoice
with heart and soul and voice;
now give heed to what we say,
Jesus Christ is born today:
ox and ass before him bow,
and he is in the manger now.
Christ is born today!
Christ is born today!
2 Good Christians, all rejoice
with heart and soul and voice;
now you hear of endless bliss,
Jesus Christ was born for this:
he has opened heaven's door,
and all are blessed for evermore.
Christ was born for this!
Christ was born for this!
3 Good Christians, all rejoice
with heart and soul and voice;
now you need not fear the grave,
Jesus Christ was born to save,
calls you one, and calls you all,
to gain his everlasting hall.
Christ was born to save!
Christ was born to save! Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Christmas and Epiphany; Salvation and Redemption Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15 Languages: English Tune Title: IN DULCI JUBILO
Good Christians, all rejoice
Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell
Hymnal: CH4 #323 (2005) Meter: Irregular First Line: The first Nowell the angel did say Lyrics: 1 The first Nowell the angel did say
was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay;
in fields where they lay a-keeping their sheep
on a cold winter's night that was so deep:
[Refrain:]
Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell,
born is the King of Israel.
2 They lookèd up and saw a star,
shining in the east, beyond them far;
and to the earth it gave great light,
and so it continued both day and night. [Refrain]
3 And by the light of that same star
three wise men came from country far;
to seek for a king was their intent,
and to follow the star wherever it went. [Refrain]
4 This star drew nigh to the north-west,
o'er Bethlehem it took its rest,
and there it did both stop and stay
right over the place where Jesus lay. [Refrain]
5 Then entered in those wise men three,
full reverently upon their knee,
and offered there in his presence
their gold and myrrh and frankincense. [Refrain]
6 Then let us all with one accord
sing praises to our heavenly Lord,
that hath made heaven and earth of naught,
and with his blood mankind hath bought. [Refrain] Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Christmas and Epiphany; Christian Year Season of Epiphany Scripture: Hebrews 9:12 Languages: English Tune Title: THE FIRST NOWELL
Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell
Come and worship
Author: James Montgomery (1771-1854) Hymnal: CH4 #324 (2005) Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain First Line: Angels from the realms of glory Lyrics: 1 Angels from the realms of glory,
wing your flight o'er all the earth;
ye who sang creation's story
now proclaim Messiah's birth:
[Refrain:]
Come and worship
Christ, the new-born King.
Come and worship,
worship Christ, the new-born King.
2 Shepherds in the field abiding,
watching o'er your flocks by night,
God with us is now residing,
yonder shines the infant Light: [Refrain]
3 Wise men, leave your contemplations;
brighter visions beam afar;
seek the great Desire of nations;
ye have seen his natal star: [Refrain]
4 Though an infant now we view him,
he will share his Father's throne,
gather all the nations to him;
every knee shall then bow down: [Refrain]
5 All creation, join in praising
God the Father, Spirit, Son,
evermore your voices raising
to the eternal Three in One: [Refrain] Topics: Christ Incarnate Christmas and Epiphany; Christian Year Season of Epiphany Scripture: Haggai 2:7 Languages: English Tune Title: IRIS
Come and worship
Bethlehem, a noble city
Author: Prudentius (348-c. 413); Edward Caswall (1814-1878) Hymnal: CH4 #325 (2005) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Lyrics: 1 Bethlehem, a noble city,
has been blessed beyond compare,
for the gracious God of heaven
once became incarnate there.
2 Fairer than the sun at morning
was the star that told his birth,
to the world its God announcing,
seen in human form on earth.
3 From the east came men of wisdom
bringing treasures prized of old,
tributes to a greater wisdom,
gifts of incense, myrrh, and gold.
4 Sacred gifts of mystic meaning:
incense shows that God has come,
gold proclaims him king of nations,
myrrh foretells his saving tomb.
5 Holy Jesus, in your brightness
to the gentile world displayed,
with the Father and the Spirit
endless praise to you be paid. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Christmas and Epiphany; Christian Year Season of Epiphany Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Languages: English Tune Title: STUTTGART
Bethlehem, a noble city
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