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Psalm 98: Los Confines de la Tierra (All the Ends of the Earth)

Author: Bob Hurd, b. 1950 Hymnal: Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #76 (2003) Topics: Christmas Season Common Psalm; Christmas Season Common Psalm; Christmas Season Common Psalm First Line: Canten al Señor un cántico nuevo (Sing, sing to the Lord a new song) Refrain First Line: Los confines de la tierra (All the ends of the earth) Scripture: Psalm 98:1-6 Languages: English; Spanish Tune Title: [Sing, sing to the Lord a new song]

Psalm 98: All the Ends of the Earth

Author: Bob Hurd, b. 1950 Hymnal: Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #77 (2003) Topics: Christmas Season Common Psalm; Christmas Season Common Psalm; Christmas Season Common Psalm First Line: Let us sing a new song Refrain First Line: All the ends of the earth Scripture: Psalm 98:1 Languages: English Tune Title: [Let us sing a new song]

Upside Down Christmas

Author: Shirley Murray Hymnal: Alleluia Aotearoa #9 (1999) Topics: Aotearoa; New Zealand; Christmas; Seasons First Line: Carol our Christmas, an upside down Christmas Languages: English Tune Title: REVERSI

Psalm 62: For God Alone

Author: Scott Soper, b. 1961 Hymnal: Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #49 (2003) Topics: Christmas Season Common Psalm; Christmas Season Common Psalm; Christmas Season Common Psalm First Line: Only in God is my soul at rest Refrain First Line: For God alone my soul waits Scripture: Psalm 62:2-3 Languages: English Tune Title: [Only in God is my soul at rest]

A song was heard at Christmas

Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith (born 1926) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #75b (1987) Meter: 7.6.8.6 Topics: God, Saviour Born (Christmas Seasonal) Languages: English Tune Title: HOLY APOSTLES

A song was heard at Christmas

Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith (born 1926) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #75a (1987) Meter: 7.6.8.6 Topics: God, Saviour Born (Christmas Seasonal) Languages: English Tune Title: CHERRY TREE CAROL
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While shepherds watched their flocks by night

Author: N. Tate (1652-1715) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #94 (1987) Topics: God, Saviour Born (Christmas Seasonal); God, Saviour Born (Christmas Seasonal) Lyrics: 1 While shepherds watched their flocks by night all seated on the ground, the angel of the Lord came down and glory shone around. 2 'Fear not,'said he - for mighty dread had seized their troubled mind — 'Good news of greatest joy I bring to you and all mankind. 3 'To you in Bethlehem this day is born of David's line a saviour, who is Christ the Lord. And this shall be the sign: 4 'The heavenly babe you there shall find to human view displayed, in simple clothing tightly wrapped and in a manger laid.' 5 Thus spoke the seraph, and forthwith 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 favour rests goodwill shall never cease.' Scripture: Luke 2:8-14 Languages: English Tune Title: WINCHESTER OLD
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Heaven's Christmas Tree

Author: Charles A. Tindley, 1851-1933 Hymnal: Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #257 (2012) Meter: 11.9.11.7 with refrain Topics: Christmas Season First Line: I have heard of a tree, a great Christmas tree Refrain First Line: There is a package for me on that tree Lyrics: 1 I have heard of a tree, a great Christmas tree. It was fixed in yon Bethlehem's, Bethlehem's stall. The blessings of heaven for you and for me, A Christmas present for all. Refrain: There is a package for me on that tree; A precious token that someone loves me. Oh yes, I can see on Calvary's Tree, That there is a package for me. 2 There is one I behold in letters of gold, It hangs on a limb near to, limb near to me. 'Tis labeled "salvation," and Jesus, I'm told, Has bought that package for me. [Refrain] 3 There is one just above, it's title is love, It is marked by a deep crimson, deep crimson stain. For there it was tied by the Lord when he died, And glory to his dear name. [Refrain] 4 Another I see, it must be for me, The words "I will help you" I, "help you" I read. While holding his hand, by faith I can stand, And this is the package I need. [Refrain] 5 There are many, I'm sure, but just this one more I speak of above all the, bove all the rest. It spells "happy home" with God near the throne, A place where the weary shall rest. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: HEAVEN'S CHRISTMAS TREE

Glad music fills the Christmas sky

Author: Michael Perry (born 1942) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #82 (1987) Topics: God, Saviour Born (Christmas Seasonal) Languages: English Tune Title: O WALY WALY
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Sing We Now of Christmas

Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #159 (1990) Meter: 6.5.6.5 with refrain Topics: Christmas Season Refrain First Line: Sing we Noel Lyrics: 1 Sing we now of Christmas, Noel, sing we here! Hear our grateful praises to the babe so dear. Refrain: Sing we Noel, the King is born, Noel! Sing we now of Christmas, sing we now Noel! 2 Angels called to shepherds, "Leave your flocks at rest, journey forth to Bethlehem, find the lambkin blest." (Refrain) 3 In 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 ne'er a place on earth so like paradise. (Refrain) Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Languages: English Tune Title: NOEL NOUVELET
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On Christmas Night All Christians Sing

Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #168 (1990) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Topics: Christmas Season 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 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 newborn 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.” Scripture: Luke 2:14 Languages: English Tune Title: SUSSEX CAROL
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Christ Was Born on Christmas Day

Hymnal: Worship (3rd ed.) #396 (1986) Meter: 7.7.7.11 Topics: Christmas Season Lyrics: 1 Christ was born on Christmas day: Wreathe the holly, twine the bay, Christus natus Hodie: The Babe, the Son, the Holy One of Mary. 2 He is born on set us free, He is born our Lord to be, Ex Maria Virgine: The God, the Lord, by all adored for ever. 3 Let the bright red berries glow Everywhere in goodly show: Christus Natur Hodie: The Babe, the Son, the Holy One of Mary. 4 Christians all, rejoice and sing, 'Tis the birthday of a King, Ex Maria Virgine: The God, the Lord, by all adored for ever. Scripture: Luke 2:7 Languages: English Tune Title: RESONET IN LAUDIBUS
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Come and sing the Christmas story

Author: Michael Perry (born 1942) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #81 (1987) Meter: 8.4.8.4.8.8.8.4 Topics: God, Saviour Born (Christmas Seasonal) Lyrics: 1 Come and sing the Christmas story this holy night! Christ is born: the hope of glory dawns on our sight. Alleluia! earth is ringing with a thousand angels singing — hear the message they are bringing this holy night. 2 Jesus, Saviour, child of Mary this holy night, in a world confused and weary you are our light. God is in a manger lying, manhood taking, self denying, life embracing, death defying this holy night. 3 Lord of all! Let us acclaim him this holy night; king of our salvation name him, throned in the height. Son of Man — let us adore him, all the earth is waiting for him; Son of God — we bow before him this holy night. Languages: English Tune Title: ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT

Love Came Down at Christmas

Author: Christian Rosetti Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #153 (1990) Topics: Christmas Season Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39 Languages: English
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Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow

Hymnal: Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #258 (2012) Topics: Christmas Season First Line: There's a star in the East on Christmas morn Refrain First Line: Follow, 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. [Refrain] Scripture: Matthew 2:1-10 Languages: English Tune Title: [There's a star in the East on Christmas morn]

Ya Llegó la Nochebuena (Christmas Eve Is Coming Quickly)

Author: Osvaldo Catena, SSS, 1920-1986; Mary Louise Bringle, n. 1953 Hymnal: Oramos Cantando = We Pray In Song #387 (2013) Topics: Christmas Season Refrain First Line: ¡Vamos todos a esperarlo! (Let us journey to await him) Scripture: Luke 2:15 Languages: English; Spanish Tune Title: NOCHEBUENA

to our God come to earth

Author: Michael Saward (born 1932) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #79 (1987) Meter: 8.7.8.7.3.3.7 Topics: God, Saviour Born (Christmas Seasonal) First Line: Christmas for God’s holy people Languages: English Tune Title: MABLEDON

Jesus Christ the Lord is born

Author: Michael Perry (born 1942) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #83 (1987) Meter: 7.6.7.7 Topics: God, Saviour Born (Christmas Seasonal) Languages: English Tune Title: PUER NOBIS
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O little town of Bethlehem

Author: P. Brooks (1835-1893) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #88b (1987) Topics: God, Saviour Born (Christmas Seasonal) 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 is everlasting light; the hopes and fears of all the years are met in you 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. Languages: English Tune Title: CHRISTMAS CAROL

Singing Glory Be to Jesus

Author: Rawn Harbor Hymnal: Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #260 (2012) Topics: Christmas Season First Line: Singing glory be to Jesus / O come all ye faithful / Joy to the world Refrain First Line: Born in our hearts on this Christmas morn Languages: English Tune Title: [Singing glory be to Jesus / O come all ye faithful / Joy to the world]

Psalm 98: All the Ends of the Earth

Author: Bob Hurd, b. 1950 Hymnal: Journeysongs (3rd ed.) #79 (2012) Topics: Christmas Season Common Psalm First Line: Let us sing a new song Refrain First Line: All the ends of the earth Scripture: Psalm 98:1 Languages: English Tune Title: [Let us sing a new song]

Psalm 98: All the Ends of the Earth

Hymnal: Journeysongs (3rd ed.) #81 (2012) Topics: Christmas Season Common Psalm First Line: Sing to the LORD a new song Refrain First Line: All the ends of the earth Scripture: Psalm 98:1-6 Languages: English Tune Title: [Sing to the LORD a new song]

Psalm 98: All the Ends of the Earth

Author: Ken Canedo, b. 1953 Hymnal: Journeysongs (3rd ed.) #82 (2012) Topics: Christmas Season Common Psalm First Line: O sing to the Lord a new song Refrain First Line: All the ends of the earth Scripture: Psalm 98:1-6 Languages: English Tune Title: [O sing to the Lord a new song]

Psalm 98: All the Ends of the Earth

Author: Bob Hurd, b. 1950 Hymnal: Glory and Praise (3rd. ed.) #177 (2015) Topics: Christmas Season Common Psalm First Line: Let us sing a new song Refrain First Line: All the ends of the earth Scripture: Psalm 98:1 Languages: English Tune Title: [Let us sing a new song]

Psalm 98: All the Ends of the Earth

Author: Ken Canedo, b. 1953 Hymnal: Glory and Praise (3rd. ed.) #178 (2015) Topics: Christmas Season Common Psalm First Line: O sing to the Lord a new song Refrain First Line: All the ends of the earth have seen Scripture: Psalm 98:1-3 Languages: English Tune Title: [O sing to the Lord a new song]

Let the Heavens Rejoice

Hymnal: Christian Worship #96A (2021) Topics: Christmas Season First Line: Sing to the LORD a new song Scripture: Psalm 96 Languages: English Tune Title: [Let the heavens rejoice]

Give the LORD Glory and Honor

Hymnal: Christian Worship #96B (2021) Topics: Christmas Season First Line: Sing to the LORD a new song Refrain First Line: Give the LORD, give the LORD Scripture: Psalm 96 Languages: English Tune Title: [Sing to the LORD a new song]

Proclaim to All the Nations

Author: David Haas Hymnal: Christian Worship #96C (2021) Topics: Christmas Season First Line: Sing to the LORD a new song Scripture: Psalm 96 Languages: English Tune Title: [Sing to the LORD a new song]
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Sing to the LORD, Ye Distant Lands

Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Christian Worship #96D (2021) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Christmas Season Lyrics: 1 Sing to the LORD, ye distant lands, ye tribes of ev'ry tongue; his new-discovered grace demands a new and nobler song. Tell all the nations, "Jesus reigns, God's own almighty Son; his pow'r the sinking world sustains, and grace surrounds his throne." 2 Let heav'n proclaim the joyful day; let joy on earth be seen; let cities shine in bright array, and fields in cheerful green. Let joy above all joys surprise the islands of the sea; ye mountains sink; ye valleys rise; prepare the LORD his way. 3 Behold, he comes, he comes to bless the nations as their God, to show the world his righteousness, and send his truth abroad. But when his voice shall raise the dead, and bid the world draw near, how will the guilty nations dread to see their judge appear. Languages: English Tune Title: FOREST GREEN

All the Ends of the Earth

Author: David Haas; Marty Haugen Hymnal: Christian Worship #98A (2021) Topics: Christmas Season First Line: Sing to the LORD a new song Scripture: Psalm 98 Languages: English Tune Title: [All the ends of the earth]
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Joy to the World

Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Christian Worship #98B (2021) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Christmas Season First Line: Joy to the world, the LORD is come! Lyrics: 1 Joy to the world, the LORD is come! Let earth receive her King; let ev’ry heart prepare him room and heav’n and nature sing, and heav’n and nature sing, and heav’n, and heav’n and nature sing. 2 Joy to the earth, the Savior reigns! Let men 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 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, far as the curse is found, far as, far as the curse is found. 4 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. Scripture: Psalm 98 Languages: English Tune Title: ANTIOCH

All the Ends of the Earth Have Seen

Author: David Haas; Marty Haugen Hymnal: Christian Worship #98C (2021) Topics: Christmas Season First Line: Sing to the LORD a new song Refrain First Line: All the ends of the earth Scripture: Psalm 98 Languages: English Tune Title: [Sing to the LORD a new song]

All the Ends of the Earth Have Seen the Saving Power

Hymnal: Christian Worship #98D (2021) Topics: Christmas Season First Line: Sing to the LORD a new song Refrain First Line: All the ends of the earth have seen the saving pow'r of God Scripture: Psalm 98 Languages: English Tune Title: [All the ends of the earth have seen the saving pow'r of God]
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Sing a New song to the LORD

Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith Hymnal: Christian Worship #98E (2021) Meter: 7.7.11.8 Topics: Christmas Season Lyrics: 1 Sing a new song to the LORD, he to whom wonders belong! Rejoice in his triumph and tell of his pow'r! O sing to the LORD a new song! 2 Now to the ends of the earth, see, his salvation is shown, and still he remembers his mercy and truth, unchanging in love to his own. 3 Sing a new song and rejoice! Publish his praises abroad! Let voices in chorus, with trumpet and horn, resound for the joy of the LORD! 4 Join with the hills and the sea thunders of praise to prolong! In judgment and justice he comes to the earth. O sing to the LORD a new song! Scripture: Psalm 98 Languages: English Tune Title: ONSLOW SQUARE

God Has Done Such Marvelous Things

Author: Hal H. Hopson Hymnal: Christian Worship #98F (2021) Meter: 6.6.6.6 D Topics: Christmas Season Scripture: Psalm 98 Languages: English Tune Title: MADRID

Sing to the LORD a New Song

Hymnal: Christian Worship #98G (2021) Topics: Christmas Season Scripture: Psalm 98 Languages: English Tune Title: [Sing to the LORD a new song]
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The Snow Lay on the Ground

Author: Anon. Hymnal: Breaking Bread (Vol. 39) #101 (2019) Meter: 10.10.10.10 with refrain Topics: Seasonal Music Christmas First Line: The snow lay on the ground, the stars shone bright Refrain First Line: Venite, adoremus Dominum Lyrics: 1 The snow lay on the ground, the stars shone bright, When Christ the Lord was born on Christmas night. Venite, adoremus Dominum, Venite, adoremus Dominum. Refrain: Venite, adoremus Dominum, Venite, adoremus Dominum. 2 'Twas Mary, Virgin pure of holy Anne, That brought into this world the God made man. She laid him in a stall at Bethlehem; The ass and oxen shared the roof with them. [Refrain] 3 Saint Joseph, too was near to tend the child, To guard him, and protect his mother mild: The angels hover'd round, and sang this song: Venite, adoremus Dominum. [Refrain] 4 And thus that manger poor became a throne; For he whom Mary bore was God the Son. O come, then, let us join the heav'nly host, To praise the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. [Refrain] Scripture: Isaiah 7:14 Languages: English Tune Title: VENITE ADOREMUS
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See amid the Winter's Snow

Author: Edward Caswall, 1814-1878 Hymnal: Worship (3rd ed.) #375 (1986) Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Topics: Christmas Season Refrain First Line: Hail that ever blessed 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 There within a manger lies, He who built the starry skies, He who throned in height sublime, Sits amid the cherubim. [Refrain] 3 Say, you holy shepherds, say, Tell your joyful news today, Why have you now left your sheep On the lonely mountain steep? [Refrain] 4 As we watched at dead of night, There appeared a wondrous light; Angels singing peace on earth, Told us of the Savior’s birth. [Refrain] Scripture: Luke 2:8-14 Languages: English Tune Title: HUMILITY

How Brightly Beams the Morning Star

Author: Philipp Nicolai, 1556-1608 Hymnal: Worship (3rd ed.) #389 (1986) Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7.2.2.4.4.4.8 Topics: Christmas Season First Line: How brightly beams the morning star! Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13 Languages: English Tune Title: WIE SCHÖN LEUCTET

How Brightly Beams the Morning Star

Author: Philipp Nicolai, 1556-1608 Hymnal: Worship (3rd ed.) #390 (1986) Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7.2.2.4.4.4.8 Topics: Christmas Season First Line: How brightly beams the morning star! Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13 Languages: English Tune Title: WIE SCHÖN LEUCTET

O tidings of comfort and joy

Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #84 (1987) Meter: Irregular Topics: God, Saviour Born (Christmas Seasonal) First Line: God rest you merry, gentlemen Languages: English Tune Title: GOD REST YOU MERRY

Mary's Little Boy-Child

Author: Jester Hairston Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #178 (1990) Meter: Irregular Topics: Christmas Season First Line: Long time ago in Bethlehem Refrain First Line: Hark now, hear the angels sing Scripture: Luke 2:20 Languages: English Tune Title: HAIRSTON
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Now Every Child That Dwells on Earth

Author: Eleanor Farjeon, 1881-1965 Hymnal: Worship (3rd ed.) #394 (1986) Meter: Irregular Topics: Christmas Season First Line: Now ev'ry child that dwells on earth Lyrics: 1 Now every child that dwells on earth, Stand up, stand up and sing! The passing night has given birth Unto the children's King. Sing sweet as the flute, Sing clear as the horn, Sing joy of the children, Come Christmas the morn: Little Christ Jesus our brother is born. 2 Now every star that dwells in sky, Look down, with shining eyes: The night has dropped in passing by A star from paradise. Sing sweet as the flute, Sing clear as the horn, Sing joy of the stars, Come Christmas the morn: Little Christ Jesus our brother is born. Scripture: Luke 2:7 Languages: English Tune Title: BERKELEY
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Go Tell it on the Mountain

Author: John W. Work, Jr., 1871-1925 Hymnal: Worship (3rd ed.) #397 (1986) Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Topics: Christmas Season First Line: While shepherds kept their watching Lyrics: Refrain: Go tell it on the mountain, Over the hills and ev'rywhere; 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 manger The humble Christ was born, And God sent us salvation That blessed Christmas morn. [Refrain] Scripture: Luke 2:6-18 Languages: English Tune Title: GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN
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Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow

Hymnal: Gather (3rd ed.) #453 (2011) Topics: Christmas Season First Line: There's a star in the East on Chritsmas morn Refrain First Line: Follow, follow Scripture: Luke 2:11-14 Languages: English Tune Title: [There's a star in the East on Christmas morn]

Shepherds came, their praises bringing

Author: G. B. Caird (1917-1984) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #74 (1987) Meter: 8.8.8.7 Topics: God, Saviour Born (Christmas Seasonal) Languages: English Tune Title: QUEM PASTORES LAUDAVERE

Come and worship Christ the newborn king

Author: J. Montgomery (1771-1854) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #77 (1987) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 with refrain Topics: God, Saviour Born (Christmas Seasonal) First Line: Angels from the realms of glory Languages: English Tune Title: IRIS
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O little town of Bethlehem

Author: P. Brooks (1835-1893) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #88a (1987) Topics: God, Saviour Born (Christmas Seasonal) 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 is everlasting light; the hopes and fears of all the years are met in you 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. Languages: English Tune Title: FOREST GREEN
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Nowell, nowell, nowell, nowell

Author: unknown (c. seventeenth century) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #93 (1987) Meter: Irregular Topics: God, Saviour Born (Christmas Seasonal) First Line: The first nowell the angel did say Languages: English Tune Title: THE FIRST NOWELL

I cannot tell

Author: William Young Fullerton, 1857-1932 Hymnal: Complete Mission Praise #266 (1999) Meter: Irregular Topics: Seasons of the Christian Year Advent and Christmas First Line: I cannot tell why He, whom angels worship Languages: English Tune Title: LONDONDERRY AIR

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