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God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen
Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.6 with refrain Appears in 120 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:8-16 Refrain First Line: O tidings of comfort and joy Lyrics: 1 God rest you merry, gentlemen,
let nothing you dismay,
remember Christ our Savior
was born on Christmas day,
to save us all from Satan's pow'r
when we were gone astray;
Refrain:
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy,
O tidings of comfort and joy.
2 From God our heav'nly Father,
a blessed angel came;
and unto certain shepherds
brought tidings of the same:
how that in Bethlehem was born
the son of God by name. [Refrain]
3 "Fear not, then," said the angel,
"let nothing you affright;
this day is born a Savior
of a pure virgin bright,
to free all those who trust in him
from Satan's pow'r and might." [Refrain]
4 The shepherds at those tidings
rejoiced much in mind,
and left their flocks a-feeding,
in tempest, storm, and wind:
and went to Bethlehem straightway,
the Son of God to find. [Refrain]
Topics: Christ Deity of Used With Tune: GOD REST YOU MERRY Text Sources: English carol, 18th cent.
God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen
Christians, Awake
Author: John Byrom Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Appears in 186 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:17 First Line: Christians, awake, salute the happy morn Lyrics: 1 Christians, awake, salute the happy morn
on which 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 were begun
of God incarnate and the virgin's Son.
2 Then to the watchful shepherds it was told,
who heard the herald angel's voice: "Behold,
I bring good tidings of a Savior's birth
to you and all the nations on the earth.
This day has God fulfilled his promised word:
this day is born a Savior, Christ the Lord!"
3 O may we keep and ponder in our mind
God's wondrous love in saving lost mankind!
Christ, who was born upon this joyful day,
around us all his glory shall display.
Saved by his love, unceasing we shall sing
eternal praise to heaven's almighty King.
Topics: Love God's Love to Us; Christmas; Angels; Christmas; Love God's Love to Us Used With Tune: YORKSHIRE
Christians, Awake
There's a Star in the East
Meter: Irregular Appears in 35 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:15-20 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.
Topics: Christmas Used With Tune: RISE UP, SHEPHERD Text Sources: African-American spiritual
There's a Star in the East
Song of Simeon (Lord, Bid Your Servant Go in Peace)
Author: James Quinn, S.J., b. 1919 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 19 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:29-32 First Line: Lord, bid your servant go in peace Topics: Blessing and Parting; Blessing and Parting Used With Tune: LAND OF REST
Song of Simeon (Lord, Bid Your Servant Go in Peace)
See Amid the Winter's Snow
Author: Edward Caswall Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Appears in 164 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:8-14 Refrain First Line: Hail that everblessed 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 Say, you holy shepherds, say,
Tell your joyful news today.
Why have you now left your sheep
On the lonely mountain steep?
3 "As we watched at dead of night,
There appeared a wondrous light;
Angels singing 'Peace on earth'
Told us of the Savior's birth."
Used With Tune: HUMILITY
See Amid the Winter's Snow
Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne
Author: Emily E. S. Elliott Meter: Irregular Appears in 417 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:7 First Line: Thou didst leave thy throne and thy kingly crown Refrain First Line: O come to my heart, Lord Jesus Lyrics: 1 Thou didst leave thy throne and thy kingly crown
when thou camest to earth for me;
but in Bethlehem's home was there found no room
for thy holy nativity.
Refrain:
O come to my heart, Lord Jesus,
there is room in my heart for thee.
2 Heaven's arches rang when the angels sang,
proclaiming thy royal degree;
but in lowly birth thou didst come to earth,
and in great humility: (Refrain)
3 The foxes found rest and the birds their nest
in the shade of the forest tree;
but thy couch was the sod, O thou Son of God,
in the desert of Galilee: (Refrain)
4 Thou camest, O Lord, with the living Word
that should set thy people free;
but with mocking scorn, and with crown of thorn,
they bore thee to Calvary: (Refrain)
5 When the heavens shall ring, and the angels sing,
at thy coming to victory,
let thy voice call me home, saying, "Yet there is room,
there is room at my side for thee."
My heart shall rejoice, Lord Jesus,
when thou comest and callest for me!
Topics: Adoration of Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Humility; Adoration of Jesus Christ; Biblical Places Bethlehem, Galilee; Commitment; Jesus Christ Birth; Jesus Christ Death; Jesus Christ Earthly Life and Ministry; Jesus Christ Resurrection; Jesus Christ Suffering Used With Tune: MARGARET
Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne
In the Bleak Midwinter
Author: Christina G. Rossetti Meter: Irregular Appears in 86 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:8-20 Lyrics: 1 In the bleak midwinter,
Frosty wind made moan,
Earth stood hard as iron,
Water like a stone;
Snow had fallen, snow on snow,
Snow on snow,
In the bleak midwinter,
Long ago.
2 Our God, Heaven cannot hold Him,
Nor earth sustain;
Heaven and earth shall flee away
When He comes to reign:
In the bleak midwinter
A stable place sufficed
The Lord God incarnate,
Jesus Christ.
3 Angels and archangels
May have gathered there,
Cherubim and seraphim
Thronged the air;
But His mother only,
In her maiden bliss,
Worshipped the beloved
With a kiss.
4 What can I give Him,
Poor as I am?
If I were a shepherd,
I would bring a lamb;
If I were a wise man,
I would do my part;
Yet what I can I give Him:
Give my heart.
Used With Tune: CRANHAM
In the Bleak Midwinter
Hymn 3
Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 123 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:10 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!"]
Hymn 3
On Christmas Night All Christians Sing
Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 48 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:10-14 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 Your grace,
then life and health come in its place;
when sin departs before Your grace,
then life and health come in its place;
angels and men with joy may sing,
all for to see the new-born 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.”
Topics: Peace and Joy Used With Tune: SUSSEX CAROL Text Sources: Traditional English carol; mod.
On Christmas Night All Christians Sing
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