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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

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. 138 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.

See Him Lying on a Bed of Straw

Author: Michael Perry, 1942-1996 Meter: 9.9.9.7 with refrain Appears in 16 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

Calm On the Listening Ear of Night

Author: Edmund H. Sears, 1810-1865 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 350 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:8-9 First Line: Calm on the list'ning ear of night Topics: Christ Advent Used With Tune: NOEL

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 214 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

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

People, Look East

Author: Eleanor Farjeon, 1881-1965 Meter: 8.7.9.8.8.7 Appears in 44 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:8-14 First Line: People, look east, the time is near Used With Tune: BESANÇON

Immaculate Mary

Author: Jeremiah Cummings, 1814-1866; Brian Foley, b. 1919 Meter: 11.11 with refrain Appears in 31 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:10-14 First Line: Immaculate Mary, your praises we sing Refrain First Line: Ave, Ave, Ave, Maria Used With Tune: LOURDES HYMN

¡Gloria a Dios en las alturas!

Author: Juan Bautista Cabrera Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7.7.7 Appears in 24 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:14 Topics: Navidad; Navidad; Christmas Used With Tune: ST. GEORGE'S WINDSOR

On This Day Earth Shall Ring

Author: Jane Marion Joseph Meter: 6.6.6.6.6 with refrain Appears in 23 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2 Refrain First Line: Ideo-o-o Lyrics: 1 On this day earth shall ring With the song children sing To the Lord, Christ our King, Born on earth to save us; Him the Father gave us. Refrain: Ideo-o-o, Ideo-o-o, Ideo gloria in excelsis Deo! 2 His the doom, ours the mirth; When He came down to earth Bethlehem saw His birth; Ox and ass beside Him From the cold would hide Him. 3 God's bright star, o'er His head, Wise men three to Him led, Kneeling low by His bed, Lay their gifts before Him, Praise Him and adore Him. 4 On this day angels sing; With their song earth shall ring, Praising Christ, heaven's King, Born on earth to save us; Peace and love He gave us. Topics: Jesus Christ Kingship Used With Tune: PERSONENT HODIE Text Sources: Piae Cantiones, 1582