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Sing We Now of Christmas
Meter: 11.10.10.11 Appears in 20 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:8-20 First Line: Sing we now of Christmas, Noel sing we here Refrain First Line: Sing we Noel, the King is born, Noel Lyrics: 1 Sing we now of Christmas, Noel, sing we here!
Hear our grateful praises to the babe so dear.
Refrain:
Sing we Noel, the King is born, Noel!
Sing we now of Christmas, sing we now Noel!
2 Angels called to shepherds, "Leave your flocks at rest,
journey forth to Bethlehem, find the child so blest." (Refrain)
3 In Bethlehem they found him; Joseph and Mary mild,
seated by the manger, watching the holy child. (Refrain)
4 From the eastern country came the kings afar,
bearing gifts to Bethlehem, guided by a star. (Refrain)
5 Gold and myrrh they took there, gifts of greatest price;
there was never a stable so like paradise. (Refrain)
Topics: Christ's Gracious Life Birth and Baptism; Christian Year Christmas; Christian Year Epiphany; Christ's Gracious Life Birth and Baptism; Christian Year Christmas; Christian Year Epiphany; Eternal Life; Jesus Christ Used With Tune: FRENCH CAROL Text Sources: Traditional French carol
Sing We Now of Christmas
Luke 2:8-15: While humble shepherds watched their flocks
Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 18 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:8-15 First Line: While humble shepherds watched their flocks Lyrics:
While humble shepherds watched their flocks
in Bethleh’m’s plains by night,
An angel sent from heav’n appeared,
and filled the plains with light.
Fear not, he said, (for sudden dread
had seized their troubled mind;)
Glad tidings of great joy I bring
to you, and all mankind.
To you, in David’s town, this day
is born, of David’s line,
The Saviour, who is Christ the Lord;
and this shall be the sign:
The heav’nly Babe you there shall find
to human view displayed,
All meanly wrapt in swaddling-bands,
and in a manger laid.
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Thus spake the seraph; and forthwith
appeared a shining throng
Of angels, praising God; and thus
addressed their joyful song:
All glory be to God on high,
and to the earth be peace;
Good-will is shown by Heav’n to men,
and never more shall cease.
Luke 2:8-15: While humble shepherds watched their flocks
See Him Lying on a Bed of Straw
Author: Michael Perry, 1942-1996 Meter: 9.9.9.7 with refrain Appears in 17 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:1-16 Refrain First Line: O now carry me to Bethlehem Lyrics: 1 See him lying on a bed of straw:
a drafty stable with an open door;
Mary cradling the babe she bore--
the Prince of glory is his name.
Refrain:
O now carry me to Bethlehem
to see the Lord of love again:
just as poor as was the stable then,
the Prince of glory when he came.
2 Star of silver, sweep across the skies,
show where Jesus in the manger lies;
shepherds, swiftly from your stupor rise
to see the Savior of the world! [Refrain]
3 Angels, sing again the song you sang,
sing the glory of God's gracious plan;
sing that Bethl'em's little baby can
be the Savior of us all. [Refrain]
4 Mine are riches, from your poverty,
from your innocence, eternity;
mine forgiveness by your death for me,
child of sorrow for my joy. [Refrain] Used With Tune: CALYPSO CAROL
See Him Lying on a Bed of Straw
Salmo 95: Nos Ha Nacido un Salvador
Appears in 9 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:11 First Line: Canten al Señor un cántico nuevo Refrain First Line: ¡No ha nacido un Salvador, el Mesías, el Señor! Topics: Salmos Used With Tune: [¡No ha nacido un Salvador, el Mesías, el Señor!]
Salmo 95: Nos Ha Nacido un Salvador
Of the Father's Love Begotten
Author: Henry W. Baker, 1821-1877; John M. Neale, 1818-1866; Marcus Aureleius C. Prudentius, 4th c. Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 220 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:1-12 Lyrics: 1 Of the Father's love begotten,
ere the world 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 O that birth forever blessed,
when a virgin, blest with grace,
by the Holy Ghost conceiving,
bore the Savior of our race;
and the babe, the world's Redeemer,
first revealed his sacred face,
evermore and evermore!
2 Let 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!
4 Christ, to thee, with God the Father,
and, O Holy Ghost, to thee,
hymn and chant and high thanksgiving
and unwearied praises be:
honor, glory, and dominion,
and eternal victory,
evermore and evermore! Amen. Used With Tune: DIVINUM MYSTERIUM
Of the Father's Love Begotten
The Nativity of Christ
Appears in 123 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:10-19 First Line: Behold, the Grace appears Lyrics: 1 Behold, the Grace appears!
The Promise is fulfill'd;
Mary, the Wond'rous Virgin, bears,
And Jesus is the Child.
[2 The Lord, the Highest God,
Calls him his only Son;
He bids him rule the Lands abroad,
And gives him David's throne.
3 O'er Jacob shall he reign
With a peculiar Sway;
The Nations shall his Grace obtain,
His Kingdom ne'er decay.]
4 To bring the glorious News
A heav'nly Form appears;
He tells the Shepherds of their joys,
And banishes their Fears.
5 "Go, humble Swains, said he,
To David's city fly;
The Promis'd Infant born To Day
Doth in a Manger lie.
6 With Looks and Hearts serene,
Go visit Christ your King;
And strait a flaming Troop was seen:
The Shepherds heard them sing:
7 "Glory to God on high,
And heav'nly Peace on Earth;
Good Will to Men, to Angels joy,
At the Redeemer's Birth.
[8 In Worship so divine,
Let Saints employ their Tongues;
With the Celestial Host we Join,
And loud repeat their Songs.
9 Glory to God on High,
And heav'nly Peace on Earth;
Good Will to Men, to Angels Joy,
At our Redeemer's Birth.] Topics: Nativity of Christ
The Nativity of Christ
Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming
Author: Friedrich L. C. Layriz, 1808-59; Theodore Baker, 1851-1934; Harriet R. K. Spaeth, 1845-1925; John C. Mattes, 1876-1948 Meter: 7.6.7.6.6.7.6 Appears in 108 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:1-18 Lyrics: 1 Lo, how a rose e'er blooming
From tender stem hath sprung!
Of Jesse's lineage coming
As prophets long have sung,
It came, a flow'ret bright,
Amid the cold of winter,
When half-spent was the night.
2 Isaiah 'twas foretold it,
The rose I have in mind;
With Mary we behold it,
The virgin mother kind.
To show God's love aright,
She bore to us a Savior,
When half-spent was the night.
3 This flow'r, whose fragrance tender
With sweetness fills the air,
Dispels with glorious splendor
The darkness ev'rywhere.
True man, yet very God,
From sin and death he saves us
And lightens ev'ry load.
4 O Savior, child of Mary,
Who felt our human woe;
O Savior, King of glory,
Who dost our weakness know:
Bring us at length we pray
To the bright courts of heaven,
And to the endless day. Used With Tune: ES IST EIN ROS (Rhythmic) Text Sources: German, 16th cent. (sts. 1-2, 4)
Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming
Love Came Down at Christmas
Author: Christina Rossetti, 1830-1894 Meter: 6.7.6.7 Appears in 69 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:8-14 Lyrics: 1 Love came down at Christmas,
Love all lovely, Love divine;
Love was born at Christmas;
star and angels gave the sign.
2 Worship we the Godhead,
Love incarnate, Love divine;
worship we our Jesus,
but wherewith for sacred sign?
3 Love shall be our token;
love be yours and love be mine;
love to God and neighbor,
love for plea and gift and sign. Used With Tune: WHITNEY
Love Came Down at Christmas
O Holy Night
Author: John S. Dwight, 19th C. Meter: Irregular Appears in 54 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:8-16 First Line: O holy night, the stars are brightly shining Lyrics: 1 O holy night, the stars are brightly shining,
it is the night of the dear Savior’s birth;
long lay the world in sin and error pining,
till He appeared and the soul felt its worth.
A thrill of hope the weary soul rejoices,
for yonder breaks a new and glorious morn!
Fall on your knees! O hear the angel voices!
O night divine! O night when Christ was born!
O night divine! O night, O night divine!
2 Led by the light of faith serenely beaming,
with glowing hearts by his cradle we stand;
so led by light of a star sweetly gleaming,
here came the wise men from Orient land.
The King of kings lay thus in lowly manger,
in all our trials born to be our friend;
he knows our need, he guards us from all danger.
Behold your King; before him lowly bend!
Behold your King; before Him lowly bend!
3 Truly he taught us to love one another;
his law is love and his gospel is peace.
Chains shall he break, for the slave is our brother,
and in his name all oppression shall cease.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raising,
let all within us praise his holy name.
Christ is the Lord! O praise His name forever!
His power and glory evermore proclaim!
His power and glory evermore proclaim!
Topics: Christmas Season Used With Tune: CANTIQUE DE NOEL
O Holy Night
Gentle Mary Laid Her Child
Author: Joseph Simpson Cook Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 48 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:7-14 Lyrics: 1 Gentle Mary laid her child
lowly in a manger;
there he lay, the Undefiled,
but no more a stranger.
Such a babe in such a place,
can he be the Savior?
Ask the saved of all the race
who have found his favor.
2 Angels sang about his birth,
wise men sought and found him;
heaven's star shone brightly forth,
glory all around him.
Shepherds saw the wondrous sight,
heard the angels singing;
all the plains were lit that night,
all the hills were ringing.
3 Gentle Mary laid her child
lowly in a manger;
he is still the Undefiled,
but no more a stranger.
Son of God of humble birth,
beautiful the story;
praise his name in all the earth,
hail the King of glory!
Topics: Christ Epiphany of Used With Tune: TEMPUS ADEST FLORIDUM
Gentle Mary Laid Her Child
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