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It Came upon the Midnight Clear

Author: Edmund Sears, 1810-1876 Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #108 (2011) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Jesus Christ Advent and Nativity; Jesus Advent and Nativity 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 men, 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 give back the song Which now the angels sing. Scripture: Luke 2:13-14 Languages: English Tune Title: CAROL

O Little Town of Bethlehem

Author: Phillips Brooks, 1835-1893 Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #109 (2011) Meter: 8.6.8.6.7.6.8.6 Topics: Jesus Christ Advent and Nativity; Jesus Advent and Nativity 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 Immanuel! Amen. Scripture: Micah 5:2 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. LOUIS

While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks

Author: Nahum Tate, 1652-1715 Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #110 (2011) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Jesus Christ Advent and Nativity; Jesus Advent and Nativity First Line: While shepherds watched their flocks by night 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, 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, To you and all mankind. 3 "To you, in David's town, this day Is born of David's line The Savior, who is Christ the Lord; And this shall be the sign, And this shall be the sign: 4 "The heavenly Babe you there shall find To human view displayed, All meanly wrapped in swathing bands, And in a manger laid, And in a manger laid." 5 Thus spake the seraph; and forthwith Appeared a shining throng Of angels, praising God, who thus Addressed their joyful song, Addressed their joyful song: 6 "All glory be to God on high, And to the earth be peace; Good will henceforth from heaven to men Begin and never cease, Begin and never cease." Amen. Scripture: Luke 2:14 Languages: English Tune Title: CHRISTMAS

The First Noel

Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #111 (2011) Meter: Irregular with refrain Topics: Jesus Christ Advent and Nativity; Jesus Advent and Nativity First Line: The first Noel, the angel did say Refrain First Line: Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Lyrics: 1 The first Noel, the angel did say, Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; In fields where they lay keeping their sheep, On a cold winter's night that was so deep. Refrain: Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, 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 frank incense. [Refrain] Scripture: Luke 2:8 Languages: English Tune Title: THE FIRST NOEL

Away in a Manger

Author: Anonymous Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #113 (2011) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Topics: Jesus Christ Advent and Nativity; Jesus Advent and Nativity First Line: Away in a manger, no crib for a bed Lyrics: 1 Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head. The stars in the sky looked down where He lay, The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay. 2 The cattle are lowing, the Baby awakes, But little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes. I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky, And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh. 3 Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever, and love me, I pray. Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care, And fit us for heaven to live with Thee there. Amen. Scripture: Luke 2:7 Languages: English Tune Title: AWAY IN A MANGER

Away in a Manger

Author: Anonymous Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #114 (2011) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Topics: Jesus Christ Advent and Nativity; Jesus Advent and Nativity First Line: Away in a manger, no crib for a bed Lyrics: 1 Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head; The stars in the bright sky looked down where He lay, The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay. 2 The cattle are lowing, the Baby awakes, But little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes. I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky, And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh. 3 Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever, and love me, I pray. Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care, And fit us for heaven to live with Thee there. Amen. Scripture: Luke 2:8 Languages: English Tune Title: CRADLE SONG

Hark! the Herald Angels Sing

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788; George Whitefield, 1714-1770 Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #115 (2011) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D with refrain Topics: Jesus Christ Advent and Nativity; Jesus Advent and Nativity 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 th'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 th'incarnate Deity, Pleased as man with men to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel. [Refrain] 3 Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace! Hail the Sun of Righteousness! Light and life to all He brings, Risen with healing in His wings, Mild He lays His glory by, Born that man no more may die, Born to raise the sons of earth, Born to give them second birth. [Refrain] Amen. Scripture: Luke 2:13-14 Languages: English Tune Title: MENDELSSOHN

Silent Night, Holy Night

Author: Joseph Mohr, 1792-1848; John F. Young, 1820-1885 Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #116 (2011) Meter: Irregular Topics: Jesus Christ Advent and Nativity; Jesus Advent and Nativity 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, All is dark save the light Yonder, where they sweet vigils keep O'er the Babe who in silent sleep Rests in heavenly peace, Rests in heavenly peace. Scripture: Luke 2:16 Languages: English Tune Title: STILLE NACHT

Christians, Awake!

Author: John Byrom, 1692-1763 Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #117 (2011) Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Topics: Jesus Christ Advent and Nativity; Jesus Advent and Nativity First Line: Christians, awake! salute the happy morn 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 the angelic herald’s voice, "Behold, I bring good tidings of a Savior’s birth To you and all the nations upon earth: This day hath God fulfilled His promised word, This day is born a Savior, Christ the Lord." 3 He spake, and straightaway the celestial choir In hymns of joy, unknown before, conspire; The praises of redeeming love they sang, And heaven’s whole orb with alleluias rang; God’s highest glory was their anthem still, Peace upon earth, and unto men good will. 4 Then may we hope, the angelic hosts among, To sing, redeemed, a glad triumphal 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 heaven’s Almighty King. Amen. Scripture: Luke 2:11 Languages: English Tune Title: YORKSHIRE

Angels We Have Heard on High

Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #118 (2011) Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refain Topics: Jesus Christ Advent and Nativity; Jesus Advent and Nativity Refrain First Line: Gloria in excelsis Deo Lyrics: 1 Angels we have heard on high Sweetly singing o'er the plains, And the mountains in reply Echo back their joyous strains. Refrain: Gloria in excelsis Deo, Gloria in excelsis Deo. 2 Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why your joyous strains prolong? Say what may the tidings be, Which inspire your heavenly songs? [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 within a manger laid Jesus, Lord of heaven and earth! Mary, Joseph, lend your aid, With us sing our Savior's birth. [Refrain] Scripture: Luke 2:13-14 Languages: English Tune Title: GLORIA