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Angels, from the Realms of Glory

Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Hymnal: Gather Comprehensive #358 (1994) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Seasons and Feasts Epiphany Refrain First Line: Come and worship Lyrics: 1 Angels from the realms of glory, Wing your flight o'er all the earth; You 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 on earth is now residing; Yonder shines the infant light: (Refrain) 3 Sages, leave your contemplations, Brighter visions beam afar; Seek the great Desire of nations, You have seen His morning star: (Refrain) 4 Though an infant now we view him, He shall fill his heav'nly throne, Gather all the nations to him; Ev'ry knee shall then bow down: (Refrain) Scripture: Haggai 2:7 Languages: English Tune Title: REGENT SQUARE

'Twas in the Moon of Wintertime

Author: Jean de Brebeuf, 1563-1649; Jesse E. Middleton, 1872-1960 Hymnal: Gather Comprehensive #361 (1994) Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.8 with refrain Topics: Seasons and Feasts Epiphany Refrain First Line: Jesus your king is born Lyrics: 1 ’Twas in the moon of wintertime, When all the birds had fled, That God the Lord of all the earth Sent angel choirs instead; Before their light the stars grew dim, And wand'ring hunters heard the hymn: Jesus your king is born; Jesus is born, In excelsis gloria. 2 The earliest moon of wintertime Is not so round and fair As was the ring of glory 'round The helpless infant there. The chiefs from far before him knelt With gifts of fox and beaver pelt. Jesus your king is born; Jesus is born, In excelsis gloria. 3 O children of the forest free, The angel song is true; The holy child of earth and sky Is born this day for you; Come kneel before the radiant boy, Who brings you beauty, peace, and joy. Jesus your king is born; Jesus is born, In excelsis gloria. Scripture: Matthew 2:9-11 Languages: English Tune Title: UNE JEUNE PUCELLE

O Little Town of Bethlehem

Author: Philips Brooks, 1835-1893 Hymnal: Gather Comprehensive #363 (1994) Meter: 8.6.8.6.7.6.8.6 Topics: Seasons and Feasts Epiphany 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 wond'ring 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 giv'n! So God imparts to human hearts The blessings of his heav'n. 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: Micah 5:2 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. LOUIS

We Three Kings of Orient Are

Author: John H. Hopkins, Jr., 1820-1891 Hymnal: Gather Comprehensive #373 (1994) Meter: 8.8.4.4.6 with refrain Topics: Seasons and Feasts Epiphany Refrain First Line: O star of wonder, star of night Lyrics: 1 We three kings of Orient are, Bearing gifts we traverse afar Field and fountain, Moor and mountain, Following yonder star. Refrain: O star of wonder, star of night, Star with royal beauty bright; Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to thy perfect Light. 2 Born a babe on Bethlehem’s plain, Gold we bring to crown him again; King forever, Ceasing never, Over us all to reign. (Refrain) 3 Frankincense to offer have I; Incense owns a Deity nigh, Prayer and praising, Gladly raising, Worshiping God on high. (Refrain) 4 Myrrh is mine: its bitter perfume Breathes a life of gath'ring gloom; Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying, Sealed in the stone cold tomb. (Refrain) 5 Glorious now behold him rise, King and God and sacrifice: Heav'n sings, "Hallelujah!" "Hallelujah!" earth replies. (Refrain) Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Languages: English Tune Title: KINGS OF ORIENT

The First Nowell

Hymnal: Gather Comprehensive #377 (1994) Meter: Irregular Topics: Seasons and Feasts Epiphany 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 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 rev'rently 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 heav'nly Lord; Who with the Father we adore And Spirit blest for evermore. (Refrain) Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Languages: English Tune Title: THE FIRST NOWELL

Brightest and Best

Author: Reginald Heber, 1783-1826 Hymnal: Gather Comprehensive #379 (1994) Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Topics: Seasons and Feasts Epiphany First Line: Brightest and best of the stars of the morning Refrain First Line: Brightest and best of the stars of the morning Lyrics: 1 Brightest and best of the stars 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. Refrain: Brightest and best of the stars 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 dewdrops are shining, Low lies his head with the beasts of the stall; Angels adore him in slumber reclining, Maker and Monarch and Savior of all. (Refrain) 3 Shall we then yield him, in costly devotion, Odors of Edom, and off'rings divine, Gems of the mountain, and pearls of the ocean, Myrrh from the forest, and gold from the mine? (Refrain) 4 Vainly we offer each ample oblation, Vainly with gifts would His favor secure, Richer by far is the heart’s adoration, Dearer to God are the pray'rs of the poor. (Refrain) 5 Brightest and best of the stars 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. (Refrain) Scripture: Matthew 2 Languages: English Tune Title: STAR IN THE EAST

Dust and Ashes

Author: Brian Wren, b. 1936 Hymnal: Gather Comprehensive #381 (1994) Topics: Seasons and Feasts Ash Wednesday First Line: Dust and ashes touch our face Refrain First Line: Take us by the hand and lead us Lyrics: 1 Dust and ashes touch our face, mark our failure and our falling. Holy Spirit, come, walk with us tomorrow, take us as disciples, washed and wakened by your calling. Refrain: Take us by the hand and lead us, lead us through the desert sands, bring us living water, Holy Spirit, come. 2 Dust and ashes soil our hands-- greed of market, pride of nation. Holy Spirit, come, walk with us tomorrow, as we pray and struggle through the meshes of oppression. (Refrain) 3 Dust and ashes choke our tongue in the wasteland of depression. Holy Spirit, come, walk with us tomorrow. through all gloom and grieving to the paths of resurrection. (Refrain) Scripture: John 4:10-15 Languages: English Tune Title: [Dust and ashes touch our face]

Forty Days and Forty Nights

Author: George H. Smyttan, 1822-1870 Hymnal: Gather Comprehensive #384 (1994) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: Seasons and Feasts Ash Wednesday Lyrics: 1 Forty days and forty nights You were fasting in the wild; Forty days and forty nights Tempted and yet undefiled. 2 Shall not we your sorrow share And from worldly joys abstain, Fasting with unceasing prayer, Strong with you to suffer pain? 3 Then if Satan on us press, Flesh or spirit to assail, Victor in the wilderness, Grant we may not faint nor fail! 4 So shall we have peace divine: Holier gladness ours shall be; Round us, too, shall angels shine, Such as served you faithfully. 5 Keep, O keep us, Savior dear, Ever constant by your side; That with you we may appear At the eternal Eastertide. Scripture: Matthew 4:1-2 Languages: English Tune Title: HEINLEIN

The Glory of These Forty Days

Author: Gregory the Great, c. 540-604; Maurice F. Bell, 1862-1947 Hymnal: Gather Comprehensive #388 (1994) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Seasons and Feasts Ash Wednesday Lyrics: 1 The glory of these forty days We celebrate with songs of praise; For Christ, by whom all things were made, Himself has fasted and has prayed. 2 Alone and fasting Moses saw The loving God who gave the law; And to Elijah, fasting, came The steeds and chariots of flame. 3 So Daniel trained his mystic sight, Delivered from the lion's might; And John, the Bridegroom’s friend, became The herald of Messiah’s name. 4 Then grant that we like them be true, Consumed in fast and prayer with you; Our spirits strengthen with your grace, And give us joy to see your face. Scripture: Matthew 1:12-13 Languages: English Tune Title: OLD HUNDREDTH

Return to God

Author: Marty Haugen, b. 1950 Hymnal: Gather Comprehensive #389 (1994) Topics: Seasons and Feasts Ash Wednesday First Line: Now the time of grace has come Refrain First Line: Return to God with all your heart Scripture: Isaiah 58:9-14 Languages: English Tune Title: [Now the time of grace has come]