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Hymn 3

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 123 hymnals Scripture: Luke 1:30 First Line: Behold, the grace appears! Lyrics: Behold, the grace appears! The promise is fulfilled; Mary, the wondrous virgin, bears, And Jesus is the child. [The Lord, the highest God, Calls him his only Son; He bids him rule the lands abroad, And gives him David's throne. O'er Jacob shall he reign With a peculiar sway; The nations shall his grace obtain, His kingdom ne'er decay.] To bring the glorious news A heav'nly form appears; He tells the shepherds of their joys, And banishes their fears. "Go, humble swains," said he, "To David's city fly; The promised infant born to-day Doth in a manger lie." "With looks and hearts serene, Go visit Christ your King; And straight a flaming troop was seen: The shepherds heard them sing: "Glory to God on high! And heav'nly peace on earth; Goodwill to men, to angels joy, At the Redeemer's birth! [In worship so divine, Let saints employ their tongues; With the celestial hosts we join, And loud repeat their songs: "Glory to God on high! And heav'nly peace on earth; Goodwill to men, to angels joy, At our Redeemer's birth!"]

Song of Zechariah (Blessed Be the God of Israel)

Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr., b. 1944 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 18 hymnals Scripture: Luke 1:68-79 First Line: Blessed be the God of Israel who comes to set us free Lyrics: 1 Blessed be the God of Israel who comes to set us free and raises up new hope for us: a branch from David’s tree. So have the prophets long declared that with a mighty arm God would turn back our enemies and all who wish us harm. 2 With promised mercy will God still the covenant recall, the oath once sworn to Abraham, from foes to save us all, that we might worship without fear and offer lives of praise, in holiness and righteousness to serve God all our days. 3 My child, as prophet of the Lord you will prepare the way, to tell God’s people they are saved from sin’s eternal sway. Then shall God’s mercy from on high shine forth and never cease to drive away the gloom of death and lead us into peace. Topics: Advent Used With Tune: FOREST GREEN Text Sources: Song of Zechariah

Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 749 hymnals Scripture: Luke 1:46-55 Lyrics: 1 Come, thou long-expected Jesus, born to set thy people free; from our fears and sins release us, let us find our rest in thee. 2 Israel's strength and consolation, hope of all the earth thou art: dear desire of every nation, joy of every longing heart. 3 Born thy people to deliver, born a child and yet a king, born to reign in us forever, now thy gracious kingdom bring. 4 By thine own eternal Spirit rule in all our hearts alone; by thine all-sufficient merit raise us to thy glorious throne. Topics: King, God/Christ as; Advent; Advent; Christmas; Holy Spirit; Hope; Joy; King, God/Christ as; Kingdom Used With Tune: STUTTGART

Of the Father's love begotten

Author: John Mason Neale (1818-1866); Prudentius (348-c. 413); Henry Williams Baker (1821-1877) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 214 hymnals Scripture: Luke 1:26-38 Lyrics: 1 Of the Father's love begotten ere the worlds began to be, he is Alpha and Omega, he the source, the ending he, of the things that are, that have been, and that future years shall see, evermore and evermore. 2 By his word was all created; he commanded; it was done: heaven and earth and depths of ocean, universe of three in one; all that sees the moon's soft shining, all that breathes beneath the sun, evermore and evermore. 3 O that birth for ever blessèd, when the Virgin, full of grace, by the Spirit's power conceiving, bore the Saviour of our race, and the Babe, the world's Redeemer, first revealed his sacred face, evermore and evermore. 4 This is he whom seers and sages sang of old with one accord, whom the voices of the prophets promised in their faithful word; now he shines, the long-expected; let creation praise its Lord, evermore and evermore. 5 All the heights of heaven, adore him; angel hosts, his praises sing; powers, dominions bow before him, and extol our God and King; let no tongue on earth be silent, every voice in concert ring, evermore and evermore. 6 Christ, to thee, with God the Father, and, O Holy Ghost, to thee, hymn and chant and high thanksgiving, and unwearied praises be, honour, glory and dominion, and eternal victory, evermore and evermore. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Christmas and Epiphany; Jesus Word of God Used With Tune: CORDE NATUS (DIVINUM MYSTERIUM)

Gospel Canticle

Author: Ruth Duck, b. 1947 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 12 hymnals Scripture: Luke 1:68-79 First Line: Now bless the God of Israel Topics: Seasons and Feasts Advent Used With Tune: MELBOURNE Text Sources: Benedictus

My Soul Rejoices in the Lord

Author: Charles Thatcher Appears in 22 hymnals Scripture: Luke 1:46-55 First Line: My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord Used With Tune: [My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord] (Thatcher) Text Sources: English Language Liturgical Consultation (ELLC), 1988; 'Sanctum nomen Domini,' Graduale Simplex

Song of Mary

Author: Miriam Therese Winter Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 12 hymnals Scripture: Luke 1:46-55 First Line: My soul gives glory to my God Used With Tune: MORNING SONG

Ave Maria

Meter: Irregular Appears in 28 hymnals Scripture: Luke 1:26-37 First Line: Ave Maria, grátia plena Lyrics: Ave Maria, grátia plena, Dóminus tecum, benedicta tu in muliéribus, et benedíctus fructus ventris tui, Jesus. Sancta María, Mater Dei, ora pro nobis peccatóribus, nunc et in hora mortis nostrae. Amen. Used With Tune: AVE MARIA Text Sources: Latin, 13th C.

Ye Who Claim the Faith of Jesus

Author: Vincent Stucky Stratton Coles; F. Bland Tucker Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 23 hymnals Scripture: Luke 1:26-55 Topics: Christ's Gracious Life Promised Coming; Christian Year Advent; Jesus Christ; Music and Singing Used With Tune: JULION

Long Ago, Prophets Knew

Author: Fred Pratt Green Meter: 6.6.6.6.6 with refrain Appears in 17 hymnals Scripture: Luke 1:28 Refrain First Line: Ring, bells, ring, ring, ring Lyrics: 1 Long ago, prophets knew Christ would come, born a Jew, come to make all things new, bear his people's burden, freely love and pardon. [Refrain:] Ring, bells, ring, ring, ring! Sing, choirs, sing, sing, sing! When he comes, when he comes, who will make him welcome? 2 God in time, God in man, this is God's timeless plan: he will come, as a man, born himself of woman, God divinely human. (Refrain) 3 Mary hail! Though afraid, she believed, she obeyed. In her womb, God is laid till the time expected, nurtured and protected. (Refrain) 4 Journey ends! Where afar Bethlehem shines, like a star, stable door stands ajar: unborn Son of Mary, Savior, do not tarry! Ring, bells, ring, ring, ring! Sing, choirs, sing, sing, sing! When he comes, when he comes, we will make him welcome! Topics: Advent Season; Jesus Christ Birth; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Music and Singing Used With Tune: PERSONENT HODIE