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In Bethlehem a Newborn Boy
Author: Rosamond E. Herklots Hymnal: Voices United #77 (1996) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Biblical Places Bethlehem Languages: English Tune Title: IN BETHLEHEM
In Bethlehem a Newborn Boy
O little town of Bethlehem
Author: Bp. Phillips Brooks, 1835-1893 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #126 (1917) Topics: Bethlehem Christ born in 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 to-night.
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 to-day,
We hear the heavenly angels
The great glad tidings tell;
O come to us, abide with us,
Our Lord, Immanuel. Languages: English Tune Title: BETHLEHEM
O little town of Bethlehem
If I Could Visit Bethlehem
Author: Brian Wren Hymnal: Worship and Song #3063 (2011) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Bethlehem; Bethlehem Lyrics: 1 If I could visit Bethlehem
what presents would I bring?
If I could see what happened then,
what would I say or sing?
I wouldn't take a modern toy
but gold to pay for bread,
some wine to give his parents joy
and wool to warm his bed.
2 I'd learn some simple words to speak
in Aramaic tongues.
I'd cradle him, and kiss his cheek,
and say, "I'm glad you've come."
If Mary asked me who I was
and what her child would do,
I wouldn't talk about the cross
or tell he all I knew.
3 I'd say, "He'll never hurt or kill,
and joy will follow tears.
We'll know his name and love him still
in twenty hundred years."
I cannot visit Bethlehem
but what I can, I'll do:
I'll love you, Jesus, as my friend,
and give my life to you. Scripture: Psalm 30:3 Languages: English Tune Title: CAROL STREAM
If I Could Visit Bethlehem
How Far It Was to Bethlehem
Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: Faith That Lets Us Sing #42 (2017) Topics: Christmas Journey to Bethlehem Lyrics: 1 How far it was to Bethlehem
for Mary, great with child,
and Joseph, trusted with the one
upon whom God had smiled!
From Nazareth to Jericho,
then up a long, steep road,
they journeyed on to David’s town
with their most precious load.
2 They could not find a place to stay
save in a stable stall,
and there amid the animals
was born the Lord of all.
The heavens burst with angel-song
to shepherds on the hill:
“The Christ is born and peace will come
to people of good will.”
3 The shepherds hurried off to find
this new-born baby boy.
“The Promised One is here, at last!
Our hearts are filled with joy!”
They knelt before his manger bed,
and gazed upon the face
that showed in its sweet countenance
Love’s gift of peace and grace.
4 How far it is to Bethlehem
for us who live today,
who bear the burdens of our doubts
and do not trust Love’s way.
God, as we journey on in life,
let angel-songs ne’er cease,
that, like the shepherds, we may find
in Christ a hope for peace.
Scripture: Luke 2:4-5 Languages: English Tune Title: JERICHO ROAD
How Far It Was to Bethlehem
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Author: Phillips Brooks Hymnal: Voices United #64 (1996) Meter: 8.6.8.6.7.6.8.6 Topics: Biblical Places Bethlehem 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 all on earth.
3 How silently, how silently,
the wondrous gift is given!
So God imparts to human hearts
the blessed gift of 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.
Languages: English Tune Title: ST LOUIS
O Little Town of Bethlehem
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Author: Phillips Brooks, 1835-1893 Hymnal: Lift Up Your Hearts #88 (2013) Meter: 8.6.8.6.7.6.8.6 Topics: Biblical Names and Places Bethlehem First Line: O little town of Bethlehem 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 all 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.
Scripture: Job 38:7 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. LOUIS
O Little Town of Bethlehem
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Author: Phillips Brooks Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #154 (1990) Meter: 8.6.8.6.7.6.8.6 Topics: Biblical Places Bethlehem 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.
Scripture: Job 38:7 Languages: English Tune Title: FOREST GREEN
O Little Town of Bethlehem
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Author: Phillips Brooks Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #155 (1990) Meter: 8.6.8.6.7.6.8.6 Topics: Biblical Places Bethlehem 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.
Scripture: Job 38:7 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. LOUIS
O Little Town of Bethlehem
O Sing a Song of Bethlehem
Author: Louis F. Benson Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #192 (1990) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Biblical Places Bethlehem, Nazareth, Galilee 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.
Scripture: Micah 5:2 Languages: English Tune Title: KINGSFOLD
O Sing a Song of Bethlehem
Little Bethlehem of Judah
Author: Calvin Seerveld Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Gray) #204 (1987) Meter: 8.5.8.3 Topics: Biblical Names & Places Bethlehem; Biblical Names & Places Bethlehem Scripture: Micah 5:2-4 Languages: English Tune Title: WESTRIDGE
Little Bethlehem of Judah
In the fields near Bethlehem
Author: Siu-Yung Suen; Wesley Milgate, 1916- Hymnal: Together in Song #327 (1999) Topics: Jesus Christ Coming to Bethlehem Languages: English Tune Title: YENCHING
In the fields near Bethlehem
That Boy-Child of Mary
Author: Tom Colvin Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Gray) #352 (1987) Meter: Irregular Topics: Biblical Names & Places Bethlehem; Biblical Names & Places Bethlehem First Line: What shall we call him Lyrics: Refrain:
That boy-child of Mary was born in a stable,
a manger his cradle in Bethlehem.
What shall we call him, child of the manger?
What name is given in Bethlehem? Refrain
2 His name is Jesu, God ever with us,
God given for us in Bethlehem. Refrain
3 He came to save us, he came to help us,
born here among us in Bethlehem. Refrain
4 One with the Father, he is our Savior,
heaven-sent helper of Bethlehem. Refrain
5 Gladly we praise him, love and adore him,
give ourselves to him of Bethlehem. Refrain
Languages: English Tune Title: BLANTYRE
That Boy-Child of Mary
O little town of Bethlehem
Author: Phillips Brooks Hymnal: The Hymnal #181 (1921) Meter: 8.6.8.6.7.6.8.6 Topics: Bethlehem Languages: English Tune Title: ST. LOUIS
O little town of Bethlehem
See Him Lying on a Bed of Straw
Author: Micahel Perry Hymnal: Worship and Song #3061 (2011) Meter: Irregular Topics: Bethlehem; Bethlehem Refrain First Line: Oh, 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:
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 Savior of the world! [Refrain]
3 Angels, sing again the song you sang,
sing the glory of God's gracious plan;
sing that Bethlehem'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] Scripture: Luke 2:6-7 Languages: English Tune Title: CALYPSO CAROL
See Him Lying on a Bed of Straw
When marshalled on the nightly plain
Author: H. Kirke White, 1785-1806 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #127 (1917) Topics: Bethlehem Star of; Star Of Bethlehem Lyrics: 1 When, marshalled on the nightly plain,
The glittering hosts bestud the sky,
One star alone of all the train
Can fix the sinner's wandering eye.
2 Hark! hark! to God the chorus breaks
From every host, from every gem;
But one alone the Saviour speaks,
It is the Star of Bethlehem.
3 In storm and darkness, once I feared,
And, death-struck, ceased the tide to stem,
When suddenly a star appeared,
It was the Star of Bethlehem.
4 It is my guide, my light, my all;
It bids my dark forebodings cease;
And through life's storm and danger's thrall,
It leads me to the port of peace.
5 Thus, safely moored, my perils o'er,
I'll sing first in night's diadem,
For ever, and for evermore,
The Star! the Star of Bethlehem!
Languages: English Tune Title: SIMEON
When marshalled on the nightly plain
Star of Bethlehem
Author: H. Kirke White Hymnal: Hymnal of the Methodist Episcopal Church #187 (1891) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Star Of Bethlehem First Line: When, marshaled on the nightly plain Scripture: Luke 2:10 Languages: English
Star of Bethlehem
The Star of Bethlehem
Author: H. K. White Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs #467 (1875) Topics: Star of Bethlehem First Line: When marshalled on the nightly plain Tune Title: SOLID ROCK
The Star of Bethlehem
God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen
Hymnal: Worship and Song #3052 (2011) Meter: Irregular with refrain Topics: Bethlehem; Bethlehem Refrain First Line: O tidings of comfort and joy Lyrics: 1 God rest you merry, gentlemen,
let nothing you dismay,
for Jesus Christ our Savior
was born upon this day,
to save us all from Satan's power
when we were gone astray.
Refrain:
O tidings of comfort and joy,
comfort and joy;
O tidings of comfort and joy.
2 In Bethlehem in Judah
this blessed babe was born,
and laid within a manger
upon this blessed morn:
for which his mother Mary
did nothing take in scorn. [Refrain]
3 From God our heavenly 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]
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 blessed babe to find. [Refrain]
5 Now to the Lord sing praises,
all you within this place,
and with true love and brotherhood
each other now embrace;
this holy tide of Christmas
all others doth deface. [Refrain] Scripture: Luke 2:8-13 Languages: English Tune Title: GOD REST YOU MERRY
God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen
When, marshaled on the nightly plain
Author: Kirke White Hymnal: The Voice of Praise #159 (1873) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Star of Bethlehem Lyrics: 1 When, marshaled on the nightly plain,
The glittering hosts bestud the sky,
One star alone, of all the train,
Can fix the sinner's wandering eye.
2 Hark! hark! to God the chorus breaks,
From every host, from every gem;
But one alone the Saviour speaks,--
It is the Star of Bethlehem.
3 Once on the raging seas I rode,
The storm was loud, the night was dark--
The ocean yawned--and rudely blowed
The wind, that tossed my foundering bark.
4 Deep horror then my vitals froze,
Death-struck, I ceased the tide to stem;--
When suddenly a star arose,--
It was the Star of Bethlehem.
5 It was my guide, my light, my all;
It bad my dark forebodings cease;
And, through the storm, and danger's thrall,
It led me to the port of peace.
6 Now safely moored, my perils o'er,
I'll sing, first in night's diadem,
Forever and for evermore,
The Star--the Star of Bethlehem!
Scripture: Numbers 24:17
When, marshaled on the nightly plain
When marshall'd on the nightly plain
Hymnal: Hymns, Selected and Original #161 (1828) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Names and Characters of Christ Star of Bethlehem Lyrics: 1 When marshalled on the nightly plain,
The glitt’ring hosts bestud the sky;
One star alone, of all the train,
Can fix the sinner’s wand’ring eye.
2 Hark! hark! to God the chorus breaks,
From every host, from every gem;
But one alone the Saviour speaks,
It is the star of Bethlehem.
3 Once on the raging seas I rode,
The storm was loud,--the night was dark,
The ocean yawn'd,--and rudely blow'd
The wind that toss'd my foundering bark.
4 Deep horror then my vitals froze,
Death-struck, I ceas'd the tide to stem;
When suddenly a star arose,
It was the star of Bethlehem.
5 It was my guide, my light, my all,
It bade my dark forebodings cease;
And through the storm and danger’s thrall,
It led me to the port in peace.
4 Now safely moor'd--my perils o’er,
I’ll sing, first in night’s diadem,
For ever and for ever more,
The star!--The star of Bethlehem!
When marshall'd on the nightly plain
When, marshall'd on the nightly plain
Hymnal: Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) #171 (1870) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Star of Bethlehem Lyrics: 1 When, marshall'd on the nightly plain,
The glitt'ring hosts bestud the sky,
One star alone, of all the train,
Can fix the sinner’s wand'ring eye.
2 Hark! hark! to God the chorus breaks,
From ev'ry host, from ev'ry gem;
But one alone the Saviour speaks,
It is the Star of Bethlehem.
3 Once on the raging seas I rode,
The storm was loud--the night was dark,
The ocean yawn'd--and rudely blow'd
The wind that toss'd my found'ring bark.
4 Deep horror then my vitals froze,
Death-struck, I ceased the tide to stem;
When suddenly a star arose--
It was the Star of Bethlehem.
5 It was my guide, my light, my all;
It bade my dark forebodings cease;
And through the storm and danger’s thrall,
It led me to the port of peace.
6 Now safely moor'd--my perils o’er,
I’ll sing, first in night’s diadem,
Forever, and forevermore,
The Star--the Star of Bethlehem! Languages: English
When, marshall'd on the nightly plain
When Herod Reigned in Israel
Author: Christopher L. Webber Hymnal: Singing the New Testament #12 (2008) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Biblical Names and Places Bethlehem Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11 Languages: English Tune Title: SALVATION
When Herod Reigned in Israel
Hark the bells! hark the bells!
Author: Rev. Ambrose M. Schmidt, 1857- Hymnal: The Sunday School Hymnal #26 (1899) Topics: Bethlehem; Star of Bethlehem Lyrics: 1 Hark the bells! Hark the bells!
Hear the merry Christmas bells!
As they ring through all the earth,
Telling of the Saviour’s birth.
Happy morn! happy morn!
Lo the Prince of Peace is born!
Tell the story, Christ of glory,
Comes to reign! comes to reign!
Hark the angels are singing;
Alleluias are ringing;
Peace to men upon earth
And good will,” they loud proclaim!
Refrain:
Hark the bells! Hark the bells!
Hear the merry Christmas bells!
As they ring through all the earth,
Telling of the Savior’s birth.
Happy morn! happy morn!
Lo the Prince of Peace is born!
Tell the story, Christ of glory,
Comes to reign! comes to reign!
2 Wond’rous star! wond’rous star!
Guiding wise-men from afar;
O’er the desert plains they come,
Seeking David’s Royal Son;
Low they bow! low they bow!
At the manger cradle now;
Gifts of gold and precious treasure
Offer Him! offer Him!
Christmas bells are sweetly ringing,
Children, carols are singing;
Heaven and earth Alleluias
Raise to Christ the new-born King! [Refrain]
3 Holy Child! Holy Child!
Babe of Bethlehem so mild!
Come to us anew today,
Keep us in the perfect way.
Lord of all! Lord of all!
At Thy feet we humbly fall!
Here we worship and adore Thee,
Christ our King! Christ our King!
Open wide now the portals
Of your hearts, all ye mortals;
Let Him in! let Him in!
Let the Christ-child enter in! [Refrain]
Hark the bells! hark the bells!
Hark! the sound of angel voices
Author: Mrs. David B. Coe, 1818- Hymnal: The Sunday School Hymnal #37 (1899) Topics: Bethlehem; Star of Bethlehem Lyrics: 1 Hark! the sound of angel-voices
Over Bethlehem starlit plain;
Hark! the heavenly host rejoices,
Jesus comes to earth to reign.
See celestial radiance beaming,
Lighting up the midnight sky;
‘Tis the promised daystar gleaming,
‘Tis the day-spring from on high,
‘Tis the day-spring from on high.
2 Westward, all along the ages,
Trace its pathway clear and bright;
Star of hope to eastern sages,
Radiant now with Gospel light.
Angels from the realms of glory,
Peace on earth delight to sing,
Christian, tell the wondrous story,
Go, proclaim the Saviour King!
Go, proclaim the Saviour King! Tune Title: [Hark! the sound of angel voices]
Hark! the sound of angel voices
Brightest and best of the sons of the morning
Author: Bp. R. Heber, 1783-1826 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #128a (1917) Topics: Bethlehem Star of; Bethlehem Visit of Magi to; Star Of Bethlehem Lyrics: 1 Brightest and best of the sons of the morning,
Dawn on our darkness, and lend us thine aid;
Star of the East, the horizon adorning,
Guide where our infant Redeemer is laid.
2 Cold on HIs cradle the dew-drops are shining;
Low lies His bed with the beasts of the stall;
Angels adore Him, in slumber reclining,
Maker, and Monarch, and Saviour of all.
3 Say, shall we yield Him, in costly devotion,
Odours of Edom, and offerings divine?
Gems of the mountain, and pearls of the ocean,
Myrrh from the forest, and gold from the mine?
4 Vainly we offer each ample oblation;
Vainly with gifts would His favour secure;
Richer by far is the heart's adoration;
Dearer to God are the prayers of the poor. Languages: English Tune Title: EPIPHANY
Brightest and best of the sons of the morning
Brightest and best of the sons of the morning
Author: Bp. R. Heber, 1783-1826 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #128b (1917) Topics: Bethlehem Star of; Bethlehem Visit of Magi to; Star Of Bethlehem Lyrics: 1 Brightest and best of the sons of the morning,
Dawn on our darkness, and lend us thine aid;
Star of the East, the horizon adorning,
Guide where our infant Redeemer is laid.
2 Cold on HIs cradle the dew-drops are shining;
Low lies His bed with the beasts of the stall;
Angels adore Him, in slumber reclining,
Maker, and Monarch, and Saviour of all.
3 Say, shall we yield Him, in costly devotion,
Odours of Edom, and offerings divine?
Gems of the mountain, and pearls of the ocean,
Myrrh from the forest, and gold from the mine?
4 Vainly we offer each ample oblation;
Vainly with gifts would His favour secure;
Richer by far is the heart's adoration;
Dearer to God are the prayers of the poor. Languages: English Tune Title: MORNING STAR
Brightest and best of the sons of the morning
Floating o'er Judea's plains
Author: Dr. A. D. Watson, 1859- Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #129 (1917) Topics: Bethlehem Star of; Star Of Bethlehem Lyrics: 1 Floating o'er Judea's plains,
And down the echoing height,
Hark, the love-evangel strains
Are blending with the night,
Angel voices from the sky
With music fill each vale and glen:
"Glory be to God on high,
On earth, good will to men."
2 Still is heard the shepherd's quest
That rose to Bethlehem's walls,
Burdened with a great unrest,
The world for Christ still calls,
From the vales and hills He trod,
Still rings the song that ne'er shall cease:
"Glory, glory be to God,
To men, good will and peace."
3 Evermore that wondrous strain
The door of hope unbars,
Whether in the cloistered fane
Or 'neath the Syrian stars,
Sing the joy-notes once again,
And let them echo to the sky:
"Peace on earth, good will to men,
Glory to God on high."
4 Angel harps, our souls inspire
With grace to conquer wrong,
Fill us with a deep desire
To live the angel song,
Till the life of love be found
In every land beneath the sky,
Till the whole wide world resound:
"Glory to God on high."
Languages: English Tune Title: SYRIAN STARS
Floating o'er Judea's plains
The Prophets Came to Israel
Author: Bert Witvoet Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Gray) #334 (1987) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Biblical Names & Places Bethlehem; Biblical Names & Places Bethlehem Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 Languages: English Tune Title: FIVE CANDLES
The Prophets Came to Israel
Savior of the Nations, Come
Author: Calvin Seerveld; Ambrose, 4th cent.; Martin Luther Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Gray) #336 (1987) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: Biblical Names & Places Bethlehem; Biblical Names & Places Bethlehem Scripture: Luke 1:35 Languages: English Tune Title: NUN KOMM DER HEIDEN HEILAND
Savior of the Nations, Come
O Come, All Ye Faithful
Author: John Francis Wade; Frederick Oakeley Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Gray) #340 (1987) Meter: Irregular Topics: Biblical Names & Places Bethlehem; Biblical Names & Places Bethlehem 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 God of God, Light of Light eternal,
lo, he abhors not the virgin's womb;
Son of the Father, begotten, not created; Refrain
3 Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation,
sing, all ye bright hosts of heaven above:
"Glory to God, all glory in the highest!" Refrain
4 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
Scripture: John 1:1-14 Languages: English Tune Title: ADESTE FIDELES
O Come, All Ye Faithful
Silent Night! Holy Night!
Author: Joseph Mohr; Henrietta Ten Harmsel; John F Young Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Gray) #344 (1987) Meter: Irregular Topics: Biblical Names & Places Bethlehem; Biblical Names & Places Bethlehem 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!
Son of God, source of light,
now lies crying in Bethlehem's stall,
tiny child, Creator of all,
infant, Savior, and King!
infant, Savior, and King!
3 Silent night! Holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight
when they hear the angels sing
alleluia to the King.
Christ the Savior is born!
Christ the Savior is born!
4 Silent night! Holy night!
Son of God, love's pure light
shines anew from your heavenly face,
greets the hour of redeeming grace,
Jesus, Lord, at your birth!
Jesus, Lord, at your birth!
Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11 Languages: English Tune Title: STILLE NACHT
Silent Night! Holy Night!
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Gray) #345 (1987) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D with refrain Topics: Biblical Names & Places Bethlehem; Biblical Names & Places Bethlehem 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 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 the virgin's womb.
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see;
hail the incarnate Deity,
pleased as man with us 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 we no more may die,
born to raise the lost on earth,
born to give them second birth. Refrain
Scripture: Malachi 4:2 Languages: English Tune Title: MENDELSSOHN
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Angels We Have Heard on High
Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Gray) #347 (1987) Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Topics: Biblical Names & Places Bethlehem; Biblical Names & Places Bethlehem First Line: Angels we have heard on high (Les anges dans nos campagnes) Refrain First Line: Gloria in excelsis Deo Lyrics: 1 Angels we have heard on high,
singing sweetly 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 tidings 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
1 Les anges dans nos campagnes,
ont entonn‚ l'hymne des cieux,
et l'‚cho de nos montagnes,
redit ce chant m‚lodieux. Refrain
2 Bergers, pour qui cette fˆte?
Quel est l'objet de tous ces chants?
Quel vainqueur, quelle conquˆte
m‚rite ces cris triomphants? Refrain
3 Cherchons tous l'heureux village
qui l'a vu naŒtre sous ses toits;
offronslui le tendre hommage
et de nos c urs et de nos voix! Refrain
Scripture: Psalm 103:20-22 Languages: English; French Tune Title: GLORIA
Angels We Have Heard on High
Bright and Glorious Is the Sky
Author: Nikolai F. S. Grundtvig; Jens C. Aaberg Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Gray) #360 (1987) Meter: 7.7.8.8.7.7 D Topics: Biblical Names & Places Bethlehem; Biblical Names & Places Bethlehem Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Languages: English Tune Title: DEJLIG ER DEN HIMMEL BLAA
Bright and Glorious Is the Sky
Songs of Thankfulness and Praise
Author: Christopher Wordsworth Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Gray) #361 (1987) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Topics: Biblical Names & Places Bethlehem; Biblical Names & Places Bethlehem Refrain First Line: "You are Christ," by us confessed Lyrics: 1 Songs of thankfulness and praise,
Jesus, Lord, to you we raise,
manifested by the star
to the sages from afar;
Branch of royal David's stem,
in your birth at Bethlehem;
Refrain:
"You are Christ," by us confessed
God in flesh made manifest.
2 Manifest at Jordan's stream,
Prophet, Priest, and King supreme;
and at Cana, wedding guest,
in your Godhead manifest,
you revealed your power divine,
changing water into wine; Refrain
3 Manifest in making whole
palsied limbs and fainting soul;
manifest in valiant fight,
quelling all the devil's might;
manifest in gracious will,
ever bringing good from ill; Refrain
Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Languages: English Tune Title: SALZBURG
Songs of Thankfulness and Praise
Come, Join the Dance of Trinity
Author: Richard Leach Hymnal: Worship and Song #3017 (2011) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Bethlehem; Bethlehem Scripture: Psalm 150 Languages: English Tune Title: KINGSFOLD
Come, Join the Dance of Trinity
A Star Shone Bright
Author: F. Richard Garland Hymnal: Worship and Song #3051 (2011) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Bethlehem; Bethlehem First Line: A star shone bright across the plain Scripture: Matthew 2:1 Languages: English Tune Title: O WALY WALY
A Star Shone Bright
Love Has Come
Author: Ken Bible Hymnal: Worship and Song #3059 (2011) Meter: 9.9.10.9.9.8 Topics: Bethlehem; Bethlehem First Line: Love has come a light in the darkness! Scripture: Luke 2:6-7 Languages: English Tune Title: BRING A TORCH
Love Has Come
Spirit-Child Jesus
Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: Worship and Song #3062 (2011) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Bethlehem; Bethlehem First Line: Spirit-child Jesus, in joyful refrain Lyrics: 1 Spirit-child Jesus, in joyful refrain,
echoing songs over Bethlehem's plain,
what will we do when the carols all fade?
"Take up my song: Glory! Be not afraid!"
2 Spirit-child Jesus, in animal shed,
smiling at shepherds from strange borrowed bed,
what will we do when the manger's away?
"Take up my story, and live it each day!"
3 Spirit-child Jesus, in starry white light,
twinkling on evergreens, shiny and bright,
what will we do when the branches are shorn?
"Take up my cross that for you I have borne!"
4 Spirit-child Jesus, in vigilant eyes,
awaiting the gift bearing Love's great surprise,
what will we do when the presents are done?
"Take up my presence, for I am God's Son!"
5 Spirit-child Jesus, in hot tongues of flame,
melting the candle alight in your name,
What will we do when the candle is gone?
"Take up my light! Pass it on, pass it on!" Scripture: Luke 2:6-7 Languages: English Tune Title: SPIRIT-CHILD
Spirit-Child Jesus
Angels We Have Heard on High (Les anges dans nos campagnes_
Author: James Chadwick Hymnal: Voices United #38 (1996) Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Topics: Biblical Places Bethlehem First Line: Les anges dans nos campagnes (Angels we have heard on high) Refrain First Line: Gloria in excelsis Deo Lyrics: 1 Les anges dans nos campagnes
ont entonné l'hymne des cieux;
et l'écho de nos montagnes
redit ce chant mélodieux.
[Refrain:]
Gloria, in excelsis Deo!
Gloria, in excelsis Deo!
2 Bergers, pour qui cette fête?
Quel est l'objet de tous ces chants?
Quel vainqueur, quelle conquête
mérite ces cris triomphants? [Refrain]
3 Ils annoncent la naissance
du libérateur d'Israël,
et pleins de reconnaissance
chantent en ce jour solennel. [Refrain]
1 Angels we have heard on high
sweetly singing o'er the plains,
and the mountains in reply,
echoing their joyous strains.
[Refrain:]
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
2 Shepherds, why this jubilee?
Why your joyous strains prolong?
What the gladsome tidings be
which inspire your heavenly song? [Refrain]
3 Come to Bethlehem and see
Christ 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 choirs of angels praise;
Mary, Joseph, lend your aid,
while our hearts in love we raise. [Refrain]
Languages: English; French Tune Title: GLORIA
Angels We Have Heard on High (Les anges dans nos campagnes_
Hitsuji wa nemure ri (Sheep fast asleep, there on a hill)
Author: Genzo Miwa; John Moss Hymnal: Voices United #52 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.8.6 Topics: Biblical Places Bethlehem Languages: English; Japanese Tune Title: KORIN
Hitsuji wa nemure ri (Sheep fast asleep, there on a hill)
Jesus, Our Brother
Author: Robert Davis Hymnal: Voices United #56 (1996) Meter: Irregular Topics: Biblical Places Bethlehem First Line: Jesus, our brother, kind and good Languages: English Tune Title: ORIENTIS PARTIBUS
Jesus, Our Brother
Savior of the Nations, Come
Author: Ambrose, 4th c.; Martin Luther; Calvin Seerveld Hymnal: Lift Up Your Hearts #74 (2013) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: Biblical Names and Places Bethlehem Scripture: Genesis 18:18 Languages: English Tune Title: NUN KOMM DER HEIDEN HEILAND
Savior of the Nations, Come
See amid the Winter's Snow
Author: Edward Caswall Hymnal: Voices United #76 (1996) Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Topics: Biblical Places Bethlehem Refrain First Line: Hail, thou ever-blessed morn Lyrics: 1 See amid the winter's snow,
born for us on earth below,
see, the tender Lamb appears,
promised from eternal years.
[Refrain:]
Hail, thou ever-blessed morn;
hail, redemption's happy dawn;
sing through all Jerusalem,
Christ is born in Bethlehem.
2 Lo, within a stable lies
God who built the starry skies,
who enthroned in height sublime
sits amid the cherubim. [Refrain]
3 Say, ye humble 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 a Saviour's birth." [Refrain]
5 Sacred infant, all divine,
what a mighty love was thine,
thus to come from highest bliss
down to such a world as this! [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: SEE AMID THE WINTER'S SNOW
See amid the Winter's Snow
O Come, All Ye Faithful
Author: John F. Wade; Frederick Oakeley Hymnal: Lift Up Your Hearts #76 (2013) Meter: Irregular Topics: Biblical Names and Places Bethlehem 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 God of God, Light of Light eternal,
lo, he abhors not the virgin’s womb;
Son of the Father, begotten, not created; [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]
4 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]
Scripture: Luke 2:4-14 Languages: English Tune Title: ADESTE FIDELES
O Come, All Ye Faithful
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: Lift Up Your Hearts #80 (2013) Topics: Biblical Names and Places Bethlehem 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 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 the virgin's womb.
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see;
hail the incarnate Deity,
pleased as man with us 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 we no more may die,
born to raise us from the earth,
born to give us second birth. [Refrain]
Scripture: Malachi 4:2 Languages: English Tune Title: MENDELSSOHN
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Midnight Stars Make Bright the Skies
Author: Ching-chiu Yang; Mildred A. Wiant; Christopher Cheung Hymnal: Voices United #85 (1996) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D with refrain Topics: Biblical Places Bethlehem First Line: Midnight stars make bright the skies (ming xing can lan ye wei yang) Refrain First Line: Glory be to God on high (zhi gao rong yao gui shang zhu!) Languages: Chinese; English Tune Title: HUAN-SHA-CH'I
Midnight Stars Make Bright the Skies
Songs of Thankfulness and Praise
Author: Christopher Wordsworth Hymnal: Voices United #101 (1996) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Topics: Biblical Places Bethlehem Lyrics: 1 Songs of thankfulness and praise,
Jesus Christ, to you we raise,
manifested by the star,
to the sages from afar;
branch of royal David's stem
in your birth at Bethlehem;
anthems be to you addressed
God in flesh made manifest.
2 Manifest at Jordan's stream,
Prophet, Priest and King supreme;
and at Cana wedding-guest
in your Godhead manifest;
manifest in power divine,
changing water into wine:
anthems be to you addressed
God in flesh made manifest.
3 Manifest in making whole
palsied limbs and fainting soul;
manifest in valiant fight,
quelling all the devil's might;
manifest in gracious will,
ever bringing good from ill:
anthems be to you addressed
God in flesh made manifest.
4 Grant us grace to see you, Lord,
mirrored in your holy Word;
with your grace our lives endow,
grace to imitate you now,
that we like to you may be
at your great epiphany;
anthems be to you addressed
God in flesh made manifest. Languages: English Tune Title: SALZBURG (HINTZE)
Songs of Thankfulness and Praise
As with gladness men of old
Author: W. C. Dix, 1837- Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #103 (1917) Topics: Bethlehem Star of; Star Of Bethlehem Lyrics: 1 As with gladness men of old
Did the guiding star behold;
As with joy they hailed its light,
Leading onward, beaming bright;
So, most gracious Lord, may we
Evermore be led to Thee.
2 As with joyful steps they sped
To that lowly manger-bed,
There to bend the knee before
Him whom heaven and earth adore;
So may we, with willing feet,
Ever seek Thy mercy-seat.
3 As they offered gifts most rare,
At that cradle rude and bare;
So may we with holy joy,
Pure and free from sin's alloy,
All our costliest treasures bring,
Christ, to Thee our heavenly King.
4 Holy Jesus! every day
Keep us in the narrow way;
And, when earthly things are past,
Bring our ransomed souls at last
Where they need no star to guide,
Where no clouds Thy glory hide. Languages: English Tune Title: DIX
As with gladness men of old
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