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While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks

Author: Nahum Tate Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,099 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 First Line: While shepherds watched their flocks by night Lyrics: 1 While shepherds watched their flocks by night, all seated on the ground, an angel of the Lord came down, and glory shone around. 2 "Fear not," said he for mighty 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 a Savior, who is Christ the Lord; and this shall be the sign: 4 "The heavenly babe you there shall find to human view displayed, all simply wrapped in swaddling clothes and in a manger laid." 5 Thus spoke the angel. Suddenly appeared a shining throng of angels praising God, who thus addressed their joyful song: 6 "All glory be to God on high, and to the earth be peace; to those on whom his favor rests goodwill shall never cease." Topics: Biblical Names & Places David; Songs for Children Bible Songs; Angels; Biblical Names & Places David; Christmas Used With Tune: WINCHESTER OLD

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 7.7.7.7 D with refrain Appears in 1,326 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:8-20 Lyrics: 1 Hark! The herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn 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 host 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 the virgin's womb. Veiled in flesh the Godhead see; Hail the incarnate Deity, Pleased in flesh with us to dwell, Jesus our Emmanuel. 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 we no more may die. Born to raise us from the earth, Born to give us second birth. Topics: Jesus Christ Kingship Used With Tune: MENDELSSOHN

Angels, from the Realms of Glory

Author: James Montgomery Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 763 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:8-20 Refrain First Line: Come and worship 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, come and worship, Worship Christ, the newborn 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: 3 Sages, leave your contemplations, Brighter visions beam afar; Seek the great Desire of nations; Ye have seen His natal star. 4 All creation, join in praising God, the Father, Spirit, Son, Evermore your voices raising To the eternal Three in One. Topics: Jesus Christ Kingship Used With Tune: REGENT SQUARE Text Sources: Salisbury Hymn Book, 1857 (st. 4)

Angels We Have Heard on High

Author: James Chadwick Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Appears in 236 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:8-20 First Line: Angels, we have heard on high Refrain First Line: Gloria in excelsis Deo Lyrics: 1 Angels we have heard on high, sweetly singing through the night, and the mountains in reply echoing their brave delight. Refrain: Gloria in excelsis Deo, Gloria in excelsis Deo. 2 Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why these songs of happy cheer? What great brightness did you see? What glad tiding did you hear? (Refrain) 3 Come to Bethlehem and see him whose birth the angels sing; come, adore, on bended knee Christ, the Lord, the newborn King. (Refrain) 4 See him in a manger laid whom the angels praise above; Mary, Joseph, lend your aid, while we raise our hearts in love. (Refrain) Topics: Singing God's Story Christmas / Birth of Christ; French Used With Tune: GLORIA Text Sources: French carol

It Came Upon the Midnight Clear

Author: Edmund Hamilton Sears Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 870 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:14 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 all, 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 blessed angels sing. 3 And ye, 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; O rest beside the weary road, And hear the angels sing. 4 For lo, the days are hastening on, By prophet bards foretold, When with the ever circling years Comes round the age of gold; When peace shall over all the earth Its ancient splendors fling, And the whole world send back the song Which now the angels sing. Used With Tune: CAROL

O Come, All Ye Faithful

Author: John Francis Wade; Frederick Oakeley Meter: 6.6.10.5.6 with refrain Appears in 730 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:8-20 First Line: O come, all ye faithful Refrain First Line: O come, let us adore Him 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 Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, Born this happy morning, Jesus, to Thee be all glory given; Word of the Father, Now in flesh appearing! [Refrain] 3 Sing, choirs of angels, Sing in exultation! Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above! Glory to God, all Glory in the highest![Refrain] Used With Tune: ADESTE FIDELES

Silent Night, Holy Night

Author: Joseph Mohr; John Freeman Young Meter: Irregular Appears in 622 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:5-20 Lyrics: 1 Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright, Round yon virgin mother and Child! Holy Infant, so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace. 2 Silent night, holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight, Glories stream from heaven afar, Heavenly hosts sing "Alleluia; Christ the Savior is born, Christ the Savior is born!" 3 Silent night, holy night! Son of God, love’s pure light Radiant beams from Thy holy face, With the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth, Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth. 4 Silent night, holy night! Wondrous star, lend thy light; With the angels let us sing, Alleluia to our King; Christ the Savior is born, Christ the Savior is born! German: 1 Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht! Alles schläft, einsam wacht Nur das traute hochheilige Paar, Holder Knabe mit lockigem Haar, Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh, Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh! 2 Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht! Hirten erst kundgemacht Durch der Engel Alleluja Tönt 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! Used With Tune: STILLE NACHT

What Child is This

Author: William C. Dix Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 203 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:8-14 First Line: What Child is this, who, laid to rest Refrain First Line: This, this is Christ the King Lyrics: 1 What Child is this who, laid to rest On Mary's lap is sleeping? Whom angels greet with anthems sweet While shepherds watch are keeping? Refrain: This, this is Christ the King, Whom shepherds guard and angels sing; Haste, haste, to bring Him laud, The Babe, the Son of Mary! 2 Why lies He in such mean estate, Where ox and ass are feeding? Good Christian, fear; for sinners here The silent Word is pleading. 3 So bring Him incense, gold, and myrrh, Come one and all, to own Him. The King of kings salvation brings; Let loving hearts enthrone Him. Used With Tune: GREENSLEEVES

Gloria, Gloria

Appears in 48 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:14 First Line: Gloria, gloria, in excelsis deo Topics: Christmas Used With Tune: [Gloria, gloria, in excelsis Deo]

Go, Tell It on the Mountain

Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 108 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:8-20 First Line: While shepherds kept their watching Lyrics: Refrain: Go, tell it on the mountain over the hills and everywhere; go, tell it on the mountain, that Jesus Christ is born. 1 While shepherds kept their watching o'er silent flocks by night, behold, throughout the heavens there shone a holy light. (Refrain) 2 The shepherds feared and trembled when lo! above the earth rang out the angel chorus that hailed our Savior's birth. (Refrain) 3 Down in a lowly stable the humble Christ was born, and God sent us salvation that blessed Christmas morn. (Refrain) Topics: Singing God's Story Christmas / Birth of Christ; African-American Used With Tune: GO TELL IT Text Sources: African-American spiritual

Infant Holy, Infant Lowly

Author: Edith M. G. Reed Meter: 4.4.7.4.4.7.4.4.4.4.7 Appears in 95 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:6-20 Lyrics: 1. Infant holy, infant lowly, for his bed a cattle stall; oxen lowing, little knowing, Christ the babe is Lord of all. Swift are winging angels singing, noels ringing, tidings bringing: Christ the babe is Lord of all. 2. Flocks were sleeping, shepherds keeping vigil till the morning new saw the glory, heard the story, tidings of a gospel true. Thus rejoicing, free from sorrow, praises voicing, greet the morrow: Christ the babe was born for you. Topics: Christ's Gracious Life Birth and Baptism; Christian Year Christmas; Christian Year Epiphany; Christ's Gracious Life Birth and Baptism; Children's Choir Selections; Christian Year Christmas; Christian Year Epiphany; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Lordship Used With Tune: W ZLOBIE LEZY Text Sources: Polish carol

O Little Town of Bethlehem

Author: Phillips Brooks Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 844 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:4-14 Lyrics: 1 O little town of Bethlehem, How still we see thee lie! Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by. Yet in thy dark streets shineth The everlasting light; The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee tonight. 2 For Christ is born of Mary, And gathered all above, While mortals sleep, the angels keep Their watch of wondering love. O morning stars together Proclaim the holy birth! And praises sing to God the King, And peace to men on earth! 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! Used With Tune: FOREST GREEN

The First Nowell

Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 399 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:4-15 First Line: The first Nowell the angel did say Refrain First Line: Nowell, nowell Lyrics: 1 The first Nowell the angel did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; In fields where they lay akeeping 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 looked 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 northwest; 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 the 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 our life hath bought. [Refrain] Used With Tune: THE FIRST NOWELL Text Sources: English carol, 17th century

Glory

Appears in 24 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:14 First Line: Gloria, gloria, gloria, en las alturas a Dios (Glory, glory, glory, glory be to God on high) Topics: Christmas Used With Tune: CUEQUITA

Good Christian Friends, Rejoice

Author: John M. Neale Meter: Irregular Appears in 220 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:8-20 Lyrics: 1 Good Christian friends, rejoice with heart and soul and voice; give ye 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 Christian friends, rejoice with heart and soul and voice; now ye hear of endless bliss; Jesus Christ was born for this; he has opened heaven's door, and we are blest forevermore. Christ was born for this! Christ was born for this! 3 Good Christian friends, rejoice with heart and soul and voice; now ye 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: Christmas Season Used With Tune: IN DULCI JUBILO Text Sources: Macaronic carol, 14th C.

From Heaven Above to Earth I Come

Author: Martin Luther Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 145 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:10-14 Lyrics: 1 "From heaven above to earth I come to bring good news to every home! Glad tidings of great joy I bring to all the world, and gladly sing: 2 "To you this night is born a child of Mary, chosen virgin mild; this little child of lowly birth shall be the joy of all the earth. 3 "This is the Christ, God's Son most high, who hears your sad and bitter cry; he will himself your Savior be, from all your sins to set you free. 4 "These are the signs which you shall mark: the swaddling clothes and manger dark. There you shall find the infant laid by whom the heavens and earth were made." 5 We too must join the angel throng to sing again this joyful song: "All glory be to God in heaven, who unto us his Son has given." Topics: Biblical Names & Places Mary; Christmas; Angels; Biblical Names & Places Mary; Christmas Used With Tune: VOM HIMMEL HOCH

See Amid the Winter's Snow

Author: Edward Caswall Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Appears in 164 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:8-14 Refrain First Line: Hail that everblessed morn Lyrics: 1 See amid the winter's snow, Born for us on earth below, See, the gentle Lamb appears, Promised from eternal years. Refrain: Hail! that ever-blessed morn, Hail redemption's happy dawn, Sing through all Jerusalem: Christ is born in Bethlehem. 2 Say, you holy shepherds, say, Tell your joyful news today. Why have you now left your sheep On the lonely mountain steep? 3 "As we watched at dead of night, There appeared a wondrous light; Angels singing 'Peace on earth' Told us of the Savior's birth." Used With Tune: HUMILITY

Christians, Awake, Salute the Happy Morn

Author: John Byrom Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Appears in 186 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:8-17 Lyrics: 1 Christians, awake, salute the happy morn, whereon the Savior of the world was born; rise to adore the mystery of love, which hosts of angels chanted from above; with them the joyful tidings first begun of God incarnate and the Virgin's Son. 2 Then to the watchful shepherds it was told, who heard th'angelic herald's voice: "Behold, I bring good tidings of a Savior's birth to you and all the nations on the earth: this day hath God fulfilled his promised word, this day is born a Savior, Christ the Lord." 3 He spake, and straightway the celestial choir in hymns of joy, unknown before, conspire; the praises of redeeming love they sang, and heav'n's whole orb with alleluias rang; God's highest glory was their anthem still, peace on the earth, and unto men good will. 4 To Bethl'hem straight the happy shepherds ran, to see the wonder God had wrought for man; and found, with Joseph and the blessed maid, her son, the Savior, in a manger laid; amazed, the wondrous story they proclaim, the earliest heralds of the Savior's name. 5 Let us, like these good shepherds, then employ our grateful voices to proclaim the joy; trace we the babe, who hath retrieved our loss, from his poor manger to his bitter cross; treading his steps, assisted by his grace, till man's first heav'nly state again takes place. 6 Then may we hope, th'angelic throngs among, to sing, redeemed, a glad triumphant song; he that was born upon this joyful day around us all his glory shall display; saved by his love, incessant we shall sing eternal praise to heav'n's almighty King. Topics: Christ Lord; The Virgin Mary Used With Tune: YORKSHIRE

Glory to God in the Highest

Appears in 102 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:14 Lyrics: Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God's people on earth Glory to God in the highest and peace to God's people on earth. Lord, God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship You, we give You thanks, we praise You for Your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, You take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; You are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer. For You alone are the Holy One, You alone are the Lord, You alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Used With Tune: [Glory to God in the Highest]

In the Bleak Midwinter

Author: Christina G. Rossetti Meter: Irregular Appears in 86 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:8-20 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 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, Worshipped 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 my heart. Used With Tune: CRANHAM

Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow

Appears in 35 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:8-15 First Line: There's a star in the East on Christmas morn Refrain First Line: Follow, follow, rise up, shepherd, and follow Lyrics: 1 There's a star in the East on Christmas morn, Rise up, shepherd, and follow. It will lead to the place where the Christ was born, Rise up, shepherd, and follow. Refrain: Follow, follow, Rise up, shepherd, and follow. Follow the Star of Bethlehem, Rise up, shepherd, and follow. 2 If you take good heed to the angel's words, Rise up, shepherd, and follow. You'll forget your flocks, you'll forget your herds, Rise up, shepherd, and follow. Used With Tune: [There's a star in the East on Christmas morn] Text Sources: African-American spiritual

On Christmas Night All Christians Sing

Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 48 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:10-14 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 When sin departs before Your grace, then life and health come in its place; when sin departs before Your grace, then life and health come in its place; angels and men 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 and peace to men, now and forevermore. Amen.” Topics: Peace and Joy Used With Tune: SUSSEX CAROL Text Sources: Traditional English carol; mod.

God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen

Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.6 with refrain Appears in 120 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:8-16 Refrain First Line: O tidings of comfort and joy Lyrics: 1 God rest you merry, gentlemen, let nothing you dismay, remember Christ our Savior was born on Christmas day, to save us all from Satan's pow'r when we were gone astray; Refrain: O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy, O tidings of comfort and joy. 2 From God our heav'nly Father, a blessed angel came; and unto certain shepherds brought tidings of the same: how that in Bethlehem was born the son of God by name. [Refrain] 3 "Fear not, then," said the angel, "let nothing you affright; this day is born a Savior of a pure virgin bright, to free all those who trust in him from Satan's pow'r and might." [Refrain] 4 The shepherds at those tidings rejoiced much in mind, and left their flocks a-feeding, in tempest, storm, and wind: and went to Bethlehem straightway, the Son of God to find. [Refrain] Topics: Christ Deity of Used With Tune: GOD REST YOU MERRY Text Sources: English carol, 18th cent.

Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light

Author: Johann Rist; John Troutbeck; Fred Pratt Green Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7 Appears in 57 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:8-14 Lyrics: 1 Break forth, O beauteous heavenly light, and usher in the morning; O shepherds, shrink not with affright, but hear the angel's warning. This child, now weak in infancy, our confidence and joy shall be, the power of Satan breaking, our peace eternal making. 2 This night of wonder, night of joy, was born the Christ, our brother; he comes, not mighty to destroy, to bid us love each other. How could he quit his kingly state for such a world of greed and hate? What deep humiliation secured the world's salvation! 3 Come, dearest child, into our hearts, and leave your crib behind you! Let this be where the new life starts for all who seek and find you. To you the honor, thanks, and praise, for all your gifts this time of grace; come, conquer and deliver this world, and us, forever. Topics: Christ's Gracious Life Birth and Baptism; Christian Year Christmas; Christian Year Epiphany; Christ's Gracious Life Birth and Baptism; Christian Year Christmas; Christian Year Epiphany; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Presence; Light Used With Tune: ERMUNTRE DICH

The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy

Appears in 28 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:7-21 Refrain First Line: He come from the glory 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 was Jesus. Refrain: He come from the glory, he come from the glorious kingdom. He come from the glory, he come from the glorious kingdom. Oh, yes! believer! Oh, yes! believer! He come from the glory, he come from the glorious kingdom. 2 The angels sang when the baby born, the angels sang when the baby born, the angels sang when the baby born, and they say that his name was Jesus. (Refrain) 3 The wise men saw where the baby born, the wise men saw where the baby born, the wise men went where the baby born, and they say his name was Jesus. (Refrain) Used With Tune: [The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy] Text Sources: West Indian carol

Huron Carol

Author: Jean de Brebeuf; Jesse Edgar Middleton Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.6 with refrain Appears in 41 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:8-14 First Line: 'Twas in the moon of wintertime Refrain First Line: Jesus your King is born Topics: Singing God's Story Christmas / Birth of Christ; Native North American Used With Tune: JESOUS AHATONHIA

Hark! what mean those holy voices

Author: Cawood Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 723 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2 Lyrics: 1 Hark! what mean those holy voices, Sweetly sounding through the skies? Lo! the angelic host rejoices; Heavenly hallelujahs rise. 2 Hear them tell the wondrous story, Which they chant in hymns of joy: Glory in the highest, glory, Glory be to God most high! 3 Peace on earth, good-will from heaven, Reaching far as man is found; Souls redeemed and sins forgiven!-- Loud our golden harps shall sound. 4 Christ is born, the great Anointed, Heaven and earth his praises sing; Oh, receive whom God appointed For your Prophet, Priest, and King. 5 Haste, ye mortals, to adore him; Learn his name and taste his joy; Till in heaven ye sing before him, Glory be to God most high! Topics: Christ Incarnation; The Angels' Song

O Sing a Song of Bethlehem

Author: Louis FitzGerald Benson Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 64 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:8-15 Lyrics: 1 O sing a song of Bethlehem, Of shepherds watching there, And of the news that came to them From angels in the air: The light that shone on Bethlehem Fills all the world today; Of Jesus’ birth and peace on earth The angels sing alway. 2 O sing a song of Nazareth, Of sunny days of joy, O sing of fragrant flowers’ breath, And of the sinless Boy; For now the flowers of Nazareth In every heart may grow; Now spreads the fame of His dear Name On all the winds that blow. 3 O sing a song of Galilee, Of lake and woods and hill, Of Him who walked upon the sea And bade the waves be still: For though, like waves on Galilee, Dark seas of trouble roll, When faith has heard the Master’s word, Falls peace upon the soul. 4 O sing a song of Calvary, Its glory and dismay; Of Him who hung upon the tree, And took our sins away: For He who died on Calvary Is risen from the grave, And Christ, our Lord, by heaven adored, Is mighty now to save. Topics: Jesus Christ Life Used With Tune: KINGSFOLD

How Great Our Joy!

Appears in 38 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:14 First Line: [How Great Our Joy!] Text Sources: Traditional German carol - Chalice Hymnal (Chalice Press, 2001)

Suenen Dulces Himnos

Author: W. O. Cushing; J. B. Cabrera Appears in 30 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:14 First Line: ¡Suenen dulces himnos gratos al Señor Refrain First Line: ¡Gloria! ¡Gloria sea a nuestro Dios! Used With Tune: RING THE BELLS OF HEAVEN Text Sources: Basada en Lucas 15:10

Glory to God

Meter: Irregular Appears in 19 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:14 First Line: Glory to God, glory to God Refrain First Line: Alleluia, Amen! Lyrics: 1 Glory to God, glory to God, glory in the highest! Glory to God, glory to God, glory in the highest! To God be glory forever! To God be glory forever! Alleluia, Amen! Alleluia, Amen! Alleluia, Amen! Alleluia, Amen! Alleluia, Amen! 2 Glory to God, glory to God, glory to Christ Jesus! Glory to God, glory to God, glory to Christ Jesus! To God be glory forever! To God be glory forever! Alleluia, Amen! Alleluia, Amen! Alleluia, Amen! Alleluia, Amen! Alleluia, Amen! 3 Glory to God, glory to God, glory to the Spirit! Glory to God, glory to God, glory to the Spirit! To God be glory forever! To God be glory forever! Alleluia, Amen! Alleluia, Amen! Alleluia, Amen! Alleluia, Amen! Alleluia, Amen! Topics: The Glory of the Triune God Praise and Thanksgiving Used With Tune: MACHU-PICHU Text Sources: Trad. Peruvian

God's Surprise

Author: John L. Bell, b. 1949 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 11 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:11-14 First Line: Who would think that what was needed Refrain First Line: God surprises earth with heaven Used With Tune: SCARLET RIBBONS

Joy to the world, the Lord is come

Author: Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,857 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:13-14 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. 2 Joy to the earth, the Saviour reigns, Let men their songs employ; While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains, Repeat the sounding joy. 3 No more let sins and sorrows grow, Nor thorns infest the ground; He comes to make his blessings flow Far as the curse is found. 4 He rules the world with truth and grace, And makes the nations prove The glorious of his righteousness and wonders of his love. Topics: Christ Incarnation; The Kingly Advent

The Nativity of Christ

Appears in 123 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:10-19 First Line: Behold, the Grace appears Lyrics: 1 Behold, the Grace appears! The Promise is fulfill'd; Mary, the Wond'rous Virgin, bears, And Jesus is the Child. [2 The Lord, the Highest God, Calls him his only Son; He bids him rule the Lands abroad, And gives him David's throne. 3 O'er Jacob shall he reign With a peculiar Sway; The Nations shall his Grace obtain, His Kingdom ne'er decay.] 4 To bring the glorious News A heav'nly Form appears; He tells the Shepherds of their joys, And banishes their Fears. 5 "Go, humble Swains, said he, To David's city fly; The Promis'd Infant born To Day Doth in a Manger lie. 6 With Looks and Hearts serene, Go visit Christ your King; And strait a flaming Troop was seen: The Shepherds heard them sing: 7 "Glory to God on high, And heav'nly Peace on Earth; Good Will to Men, to Angels joy, At the Redeemer's Birth. [8 In Worship so divine, Let Saints employ their Tongues; With the Celestial Host we Join, And loud repeat their Songs. 9 Glory to God on High, And heav'nly Peace on Earth; Good Will to Men, to Angels Joy, At our Redeemer's Birth.] Topics: Nativity of Christ

Sing We Now of Christmas

Meter: 11.10.10.11 Appears in 20 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:8-20 First Line: Sing we now of Christmas, Noel sing we here Refrain First Line: Sing we Noel, the King is born, 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 child so blest." (Refrain) 3 In Bethlehem they found him; Joseph and Mary mild, seated by 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 never a stable so like paradise. (Refrain) Topics: Christ's Gracious Life Birth and Baptism; Christian Year Christmas; Christian Year Epiphany; Christ's Gracious Life Birth and Baptism; Christian Year Christmas; Christian Year Epiphany; Eternal Life; Jesus Christ Used With Tune: FRENCH CAROL Text Sources: Traditional French carol

Luke 2:8-15: While humble shepherds watched their flocks

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 18 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:8-15 First Line: While humble shepherds watched their flocks Lyrics: While humble shepherds watched their flocks in Bethleh’m’s plains by night, An angel sent from heav’n appeared, and filled the plains with light. Fear not, he said, (for sudden dread had seized their troubled mind;) Glad tidings of great joy I bring to you, and all mankind. 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: The heav’nly Babe you there shall find to human view displayed, All meanly wrapt in swaddling-bands, and in a manger laid. 138 Thus spake the seraph; and forthwith appeared a shining throng Of angels, praising God; and thus addressed their joyful song: All glory be to God on high, and to the earth be peace; Good-will is shown by Heav’n to men, and never more shall cease.

Songs of praise the angels sang

Author: Montgomery Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 542 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:13-14 Lyrics: 1 Songs of praise the angels sang, Heaven with hallelujahs rang, When Jehovah's work begun, When he spake, and it was done. 2 Songs of praise awoke the morn When the Prince of Peace was born; Songs of praise arose when he Captive led captivity. 3 Heaven and earth must pass away-- Songs of praise shall crown that day; God will make new heavens and earth-- Songs of praise shall hail their birth. 4 And shall man alone be dumb, Till that glorious kingdom come? No; the Church delights to raise Psalms and hymns and songs of praise. 5 Saints below, with heart and voice, Still in songs of praise rejoice; Learning here, by faith and love, Songs of praise to sing above. 6 Borne upon their latest breath, Songs of praise shall conquer death; Then, amid eternal joy, Songs of praise their powers employ. Topics: General Praise; Incentives to Praise

Once in royal David's city

Author: Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Appears in 407 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 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 Used With Tune: IRBY

All My Heart Today Rejoices

Author: Paul Gerhardt; Catherine Winkworth Meter: 8.3.3.6 D Appears in 275 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:8-20 Lyrics: 1 All my heart today rejoices, As I hear, Far and near, Sweetest angel voices: "Christ is born," their choirs are singing, Till the air, Everywhere, Now with joy is ringing. 2 Hark! A voice from yonder manger, Soft and sweet, Does entreat: "Flee from woe and danger; Come and see; from all that grieves you You are freed; All you need I will surely give you." 3 Come, then, let us hasten yonder; Here let all, Great and small, Kneel in awe and wonder; Love Him who with love is yearning; Hail the star That from far Bright with hope is burning! Used With Tune: WARUM SOLLT' ICH

Love Came Down at Christmas

Author: Christina Rossetti, 1830-1894 Meter: 6.7.6.7 Appears in 68 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:8-14 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 neighbor, love for plea and gift and sign. Used With Tune: WHITNEY

Gentle Mary Laid Her Child

Author: Joseph Simpson Cook Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 48 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:7-14 Lyrics: 1 Gentle Mary laid her child lowly in a manger; there he lay, the Undefiled, but no more 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! Topics: Christ Epiphany of Used With Tune: TEMPUS ADEST FLORIDUM

People, Look East

Author: Eleanor Farjeon, 1881-1965 Meter: 8.7.9.8.8.7 Appears in 44 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:8-14 First Line: People, look east, the time is near Used With Tune: BESANÇON

Immaculate Mary

Author: Jeremiah Cummings, 1814-1866; Brian Foley, b. 1919 Meter: 11.11 with refrain Appears in 29 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:10-14 First Line: Immaculate Mary, your praises we sing Refrain First Line: Ave, Ave, Ave, Maria Used With Tune: LOURDES HYMN

¡Gloria a Dios en las alturas!

Author: Juan Bautista Cabrera Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7.7.7 Appears in 24 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:14 Topics: Navidad; Navidad; Christmas Used With Tune: ST. GEORGE'S WINDSOR

On This Day Earth Shall Ring

Author: Jane Marion Joseph Meter: 6.6.6.6.6 with refrain Appears in 23 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2 Refrain First Line: Ideo-o-o Lyrics: 1 On this day earth shall ring With the song children sing To the Lord, Christ our King, Born on earth to save us; Him the Father gave us. Refrain: Ideo-o-o, Ideo-o-o, Ideo gloria in excelsis Deo! 2 His the doom, ours the mirth; When He came down to earth Bethlehem saw His birth; Ox and ass beside Him From the cold would hide Him. 3 God's bright star, o'er His head, Wise men three to Him led, Kneeling low by His bed, Lay their gifts before Him, Praise Him and adore Him. 4 On this day angels sing; With their song earth shall ring, Praising Christ, heaven's King, Born on earth to save us; Peace and love He gave us. Topics: Jesus Christ Kingship Used With Tune: PERSONENT HODIE Text Sources: Piae Cantiones, 1582

Behold, the great creator makes

Author: Thomas Pestel (1585-1659) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 22 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:8-16 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 Used With Tune: DUNLAP'S CREEK

Gloria a Dios en el cielo

Appears in 20 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:14 Topics: Cantos Litúrgicos Gloria; Liturgical Music Gloria Used With Tune: PLANAS-RUTA Text Sources: Gloria in Excelsis Deo

Greet Now the Swiftly Changing Year

Author: Jaroslav J. Vajda, b. 1919 Meter: 8.8.8.6 Appears in 19 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:14 Topics: Seasons and Feasts Advent; Holy Name Used With Tune: SIXTH NIGHT

See Him Lying on a Bed of Straw

Author: Michael Perry, 1942-1996 Meter: 9.9.9.7 with refrain Appears in 16 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:1-16 Refrain First Line: O now carry me to Bethlehem Lyrics: 1 See him lying on a bed of straw: a drafty stable with an open door; Mary cradling the babe she bore-- the Prince of glory is his name. Refrain: O 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 Savior 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 Savior of us all. [Refrain] 4 Mine are riches, from your poverty, from your innocence, eternity; mine forgiveness by your death for me, child of sorrow for my joy. [Refrain] Used With Tune: CALYPSO CAROL

Night of Silence

Author: Daniel Kantor, b. 1960 Appears in 10 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2 First Line: Cold are the people, winter of life Used With Tune: [Cold are the people, winter of life]

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