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Hark! what mean those holy voices

Author: Cawood Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 723 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2 Lyrics: 1 Hark! what mean those holy voices, Sweetly sounding through the skies? Lo! the angelic host rejoices; Heavenly hallelujahs rise. 2 Hear them tell the wondrous story, Which they chant in hymns of joy: Glory in the highest, glory, Glory be to God most high! 3 Peace on earth, good-will from heaven, Reaching far as man is found; Souls redeemed and sins forgiven!-- Loud our golden harps shall sound. 4 Christ is born, the great Anointed, Heaven and earth his praises sing; Oh, receive whom God appointed For your Prophet, Priest, and King. 5 Haste, ye mortals, to adore him; Learn his name and taste his joy; Till in heaven ye sing before him, Glory be to God most high! Topics: Christ Incarnation; The Angels' Song

Glory to God in the Highest

Appears in 102 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:14 Lyrics: Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God's people on earth Glory to God in the highest and peace to God's people on earth. Lord, God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship You, we give You thanks, we praise You for Your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, You take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; You are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer. For You alone are the Holy One, You alone are the Lord, You alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Used With Tune: [Glory to God in the Highest]

Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light

Author: Johann Rist; John Troutbeck; Fred Pratt Green Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7 Appears in 57 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:8-14 Lyrics: 1 Break forth, O beauteous heavenly light, and usher in the morning; O shepherds, shrink not with affright, but hear the angel's warning. This child, now weak in infancy, our confidence and joy shall be, the power of Satan breaking, our peace eternal making. 2 This night of wonder, night of joy, was born the Christ, our brother; he comes, not mighty to destroy, to bid us love each other. How could he quit his kingly state for such a world of greed and hate? What deep humiliation secured the world's salvation! 3 Come, dearest child, into our hearts, and leave your crib behind you! Let this be where the new life starts for all who seek and find you. To you the honor, thanks, and praise, for all your gifts this time of grace; come, conquer and deliver this world, and us, forever. 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; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Presence; Light Used With Tune: ERMUNTRE DICH

Gentle Mary Laid Her Child

Author: Joseph Simpson Cook Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 48 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:7 Lyrics: 1 Gentle Mary laid her Child Lowly in a manger; There He lay, the undefiled, To the world 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! Used With Tune: TEMPUS ADEST FLORIDUM

Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming

Author: Theodore Baker, 1851-1934 Meter: 7.6.7.6.6.7.6 Appears in 101 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:7 Lyrics: 1 Lo, how a Rose e'er blooming From tender stem hath sprung! Of Jesse's lineage coming As seers of old have sung. It came, a blossom 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 O Flower, whose fragrance tender With sweetness fills the air, Dispel in glorious splendor The darkness ev'rywhere; True man, yet very God, From sin and death now save us, And share our ev'ry load. Topics: Seasons and Feasts Advent Used With Tune: ES IST EIN' ROS' ENSTSPRUNGEN Text Sources: The Hymnal, 1940 (st. 3); Speier Gesangbuch, 1599

O Sing a Song of Bethlehem

Author: Louis FitzGerald Benson Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 64 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:8-15 Lyrics: 1 O sing a song of Bethlehem, Of shepherds watching there, And of the news that came to them From angels in the air: The light that shone on Bethlehem Fills all the world today; Of Jesus’ birth and peace on earth The angels sing alway. 2 O sing a song of Nazareth, Of sunny days of joy, O sing of fragrant flowers’ breath, And of the sinless Boy; For now the flowers of Nazareth In every heart may grow; Now spreads the fame of His dear Name On all the winds that blow. 3 O sing a song of Galilee, Of lake and woods and hill, Of Him who walked upon the sea And bade the waves be still: For though, like waves on Galilee, Dark seas of trouble roll, When faith has heard the Master’s word, Falls peace upon the soul. 4 O sing a song of Calvary, Its glory and dismay; Of Him who hung upon the tree, And took our sins away: For He who died on Calvary Is risen from the grave, And Christ, our Lord, by heaven adored, Is mighty now to save. Topics: Jesus Christ Life Used With Tune: KINGSFOLD

Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing

Author: John Fawcett Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 1,292 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:29-32 Lyrics: 1 Lord, dismiss us with your blessing; fill our hearts with joy and peace. Let us each, your love possessing, triumph in redeeming grace. O direct us and protect us traveling through this wilderness. 2 Thanks we give and adoration for your gospel's joyful sound. May the fruits of your salvation in our hearts and lives abound. Ever faithful, ever faithful to your truth may we be found. Topics: Preaching; Close of Worship; Close of Worship; Joy; Peace; Pilgrimage & Conflct; Preaching; Thanksgiving & Gratitude; Victory Used With Tune: SICILIAN MARINERS

All My Heart Today Rejoices

Author: Paul Gerhardt; Catherine Winkworth Meter: 8.3.3.6 D Appears in 275 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:8-20 Lyrics: 1 All my heart today rejoices, As I hear, Far and near, Sweetest angel voices: "Christ is born," their choirs are singing, Till the air, Everywhere, Now with joy is ringing. 2 Hark! A voice from yonder manger, Soft and sweet, Does entreat: "Flee from woe and danger; Come and see; from all that grieves you You are freed; All you need I will surely give you." 3 Come, then, let us hasten yonder; Here let all, Great and small, Kneel in awe and wonder; Love Him who with love is yearning; Hail the star That from far Bright with hope is burning! Used With Tune: WARUM SOLLT' ICH

Huron Carol

Author: Jean de Brebeuf; Jesse Edgar Middleton Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.6 with refrain Appears in 41 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:8-14 First Line: 'Twas in the moon of wintertime Refrain First Line: Jesus your King is born Topics: Singing God's Story Christmas / Birth of Christ; Native North American Used With Tune: JESOUS AHATONHIA

How Great Our Joy!

Appears in 38 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:14 First Line: [How Great Our Joy!] Text Sources: Traditional German carol - Chalice Hymnal (Chalice Press, 2001)