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I Sing the Birth

Author: B. Jonson, c. 1572-1637 Hymnal: ELH1996 #130 (1996) Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7 First Line: I sing the birth was born tonight Lyrics: 1 I sing the birth was born tonight, The Author both of life and light: The angels so did sound it; And like the ravished shepherds said, Who saw the light and were afraid, Yet searched, and true they found it. 2 The Son of God, th'eternal King, That did us all salvation bring, And freed the world from danger, He whom the whole world could not take, The Lord which heav'n and earth did make, Was now laid in a manger. 3 The Father's wisdom willed it so, The Son's obedience knew no "No," Both wills were in one stature; And, as that wisdom hath decreed, The Word was now made flesh indeed, And took on Him our nature. 4 What comfort by Him do we win, Who made Himself the price of sin, To make us heirs of glory! To see this Babe, all innocence, A martyr born in our defense-- Can man forget this story? Topics: Nativity of our Lord Languages: English

Now Hail the Day So Rich in Cheer

Author: Unknown; C. Døving, 1867-1937 Hymnal: ELH1996 #131 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.8.8.7 Topics: Nativity of our Lord Languages: English Tune Title: DER TAG, DER IST SO FREUDENREICH

Rejoice, Rejoice, Ye Christians

Author: C. Winkworth, 1827-78 Hymnal: ELH1996 #132 (1996) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Lyrics: 1 Rejoice, rejoice, ye Christians, With all your hearts, this morn! O hear the blessed tidings, "The Lord, the Christ, is born," Now brought us by the angels That stand about God's throne; Oh lovely are the voices That make such tidings known! 2 Oh hearken to their singing! This Child shall be your Friend; The Father so hath willed it That thus your woes should end. The Son is freely given, That in Him ye may have The Father's grace and blessing, And know He loves to save. 3 Nor deem the form too lowly That clothes Him at this hour; For know ye what it hideth? 'Tis God's almighty pow'r. Though now within the manger So poor and weak He lies; He is the Lord of all things, He reigns above the skies. 4 Sin, death, and hell, and Satan Have lost the victory; This Child shall overthrow them, As ye shall surely see. Their wrath shall nought avail them; Fear not, their reign is o'er; This Child shall overthrow them,-- Oh hear, and doubt no more. Topics: Nativity of our Lord Languages: English

O Come, All Ye Faithful

Author: J. F. Wade, c. 1711-1786; F. Oakeley,1802-80 Hymnal: ELH1996 #133 (1996) Meter: Irregular 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, Lo! He comes forth from the Virgin's womb: Our very God, begotten, not created, [Refrain] 3 Sing, choirs of angels; sing in exultation, Sing, all ye citizens of heav'n above; Glory to God, all glory in the highest; [Refrain] 4 Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning; Jesus, to Thee be glory giv'n; Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing; [Refrain] Topics: Nativity of our Lord Languages: English Tune Title: ADESTE FIDELES

Let Us All with Gladsome Voice

Author: C. Winkworth, 1827-78 Hymnal: ELH1996 #134 (1996) Meter: 7.6.7.6 Lyrics: 1 Let us all with gladsome voice Praise the God of heaven, Who, to bid our hearts rejoice, His own Son hath given. 2 To this vale of tears He comes, Here to serve in sadness, That with Him in heav'n's fair homes We may reign in gladness. 3 We are rich, for He was poor; Is not this a wonder? Therefore praise God evermore Here on earth and yonder. 4 0 Lord Christ, our Savior dear, Be Thou ever near us. Grant us now a glad new year. Amen, Jesus, hear us! Topics: Nativity of our Lord Languages: English Tune Title: LASST UNS ALLE FRÖLICH SEIN

Now Sing We, Now Rejoice

Author: A. T. Russell, 1806-74 Hymnal: ELH1996 #135 (1996) Meter: 6.6.7.6.7.6.5.5 Lyrics: 1 Now sing we, now rejoice, Now raise to heav'n our voice; Lo! He from whom joy streameth, Poor in the manger lies; Yet not so brightly beameth The sun in yonder skies! Thou my Savior art! Thou my Savior art! 2 Come from on high to me; I cannot rise to Thee. O cheer my wearied spirit: O pure and holy Child, Through all Thy grace and merit, Blest Jesus, Lord most mild, Draw me unto Thee! Draw me unto Thee! 3 Now through His Son doth shine The Father's grace divine. Death o'er us had reigned Through sin and vanity; The Son for us obtained Eternal joy on high. May we praise Him there! May we praise Him there! 4 Oh, where shall joy be found? Where but on heav'nly ground? Where now the angels singing With all His saints unite, Their sweetest praises bringing In heav'nly joy and light. May we praise Him there! May we praise Him there! Topics: Nativity of our Lord Languages: English Tune Title: IN DULCI JUBILO

O Jesus Christ, All Praise to Thee

Author: M. Luther, 1483-1546; A. T. Russell, 1806-74 Hymnal: ELH1996 #136 (1996) Meter: 8.8.8.8 with alleluias Lyrics: 1 O Jesus Christ, all praise to Thee, Thou who art pleased a Man to be; To dwell with men Thou dost not scorn, And angels shout to see Thee born, Alleluia. 2 Th'eternal Father's only Son Now takes a manger for His throne: The everlasting fount of good, Assumes our mortal flesh and blood. Alleluia. 3 He whom the world cannot enclose In Mary's bosom doth repose; To be a little Child He deigns Who all things by Himself sustains. Alleluia. 4 Th'eternal Light to us descends, Its brightness to the earth it lends, And purely shines upon our night, To make us children of the light. Alleluia. 5 The only Son, true God confessed, To His own world now comes a Guest; And through this vale of tears our Guide, Doth in His heav'n our home provide. Alleluia. 6 In poorest guise to us He came, Himself He bears our sin and shame, That, as His heirs in heav'n above, We may with angels share His love. Alleluia. 7 His love to show, surpassing thought! God's Son this wondrous work hath wrought; Then let us all unite to raise Our song of glad, unceasing praise. Alleluia. Topics: Nativity of our Lord Languages: English Tune Title: GELOBET SEIST DU, JESU CHRIST

O Little Town of Bethlehem

Author: P. Brooks, 1835-93 Hymnal: ELH1996 #137 (1996) Meter: 8.6.8.6.7.6.8.6 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! Topics: Nativity of our Lord Languages: English Tune Title: ST. LOUIS

Joy to the World

Author: I. Watts, 1674-1748 Hymnal: ELH1996 #138 (1996) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D 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 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, 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, 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, wonders of His love. Topics: Nativity of our Lord; Jesus, Savior of Gentiles Scripture: Psalm 98 Languages: English Tune Title: ANTIOCH

Once in Royal David's City

Author: C. F. Alexander1818-95 Hymnal: ELH1996 #139 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Lyrics: 1 Once in royal David's city Stood a lowly cattle shed Where a mother laid her Baby In a manger for his bed. Mary was that mother mild, Jesus Christ her little child. 2 He came down to earth from heaven, Who is God and Lord of all, And His shelter was a stable, And His cradle was a stall; With the poor and mean and lowly, Lived on earth our Savior holy. 3 Jesus is our childhood's pattern; Day by day like us He grew; He was little, weak, and helpless; Tears and smiles like us He knew, And He feeleth for our sadness, And He shareth in our gladness. 4 And our eyes at last shall see Him, Through His own redeeming love; For that Child, so dear and gentle Is our Lord in heav'n above; And he leads His children on To the place where He is gone. 5 Not in that poor lowly stable With the oxen standing by We shall see Him; but in heaven, Set at God's right hand on high; Where, like stars, His children crowned, All in white shall wait around. Topics: Nativity of our Lord; Jesus, Savior of Gentiles Languages: English Tune Title: IRBY