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The First Nowell

Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 428 hymnals Topics: The Liturgical Year Christmas (Days of) First Line: The first Nowell the angel did say Refrain First Line: Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell Lyrics: 1 The first Nowell, the angel did say, Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; In fields where they lay keeping their sheep, On a cold winter's night that was so deep. Refrain: Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Born is the King of Israel. 2 They looked up and saw a star Shining in the east, beyond them far; And to the earth it gave great light, And so it continued both day and night. [Refrain] 3 And by the light of that same star Three wise men came from country far; To seek for a king was their intent, And to follow the star wherever it went. [Refrain] 4 This star drew nigh to the northwest, O'er Bethlehem it took its rest, And there it did both stop and stay, Right over the place where Jesus lay. [Refrain] 5 Then entered in those wise men three, Full rev'rently upon the knee, And offered there, in his presence, Their gold and myrrh and frankincense. [Refrain] 6 Then let us all with one accord Sing praises to our heav'nly Lord; Who with the Father we adore And Spirit blest for evermore. [Refrain] Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11 Used With Tune: THE FIRST NOWELL Text Sources: Trad. English carol, 17th cent. ; Vs. 6, alt.

Great King of nations, hear our prayer

Author: John H. Gurney Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 74 hymnals Topics: Fast-Days Used With Tune: DUNDEE

From Ocean unto Ocean

Author: Robert Murray Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 78 hymnals Topics: Special Days - National Used With Tune: WEBB

Thou art the Way, to Thee alone

Author: G. W. Doane Appears in 622 hymnals Topics: Holy Days St. Philip and St. James Lyrics: 1 Thou art the Way, to Thee alone From sin and death we flee; And he who would the Father seek, Must seek Him, Lord, by Thee. 2 Thou art the Truth, Thy word alone True wisdom can impart; Thou only canst inform the mind, And purify the heart. 3 Thou art the Life, the rending tomb Proclaims Thy conquering arm, And those who put their trust in Thee Nor death nor hell shall harm. 4 Thou art the Way, the Truth, the Life; Grant us that way to know, That truth to keep, that life to win, Whose joys eternal flow. Used With Tune: LAMBETH

Come Holy Ghost, our souls inspire

Author: John Cosin Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 246 hymnals Topics: Ember Days and Ordination Used With Tune: VENI CREATOR Text Sources: Latin, 9th cent.