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As with Gladness Men of Old

Author: William C. Dix, 1837-1898 Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #124 (2011) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Topics: Jesus Christ Advent and Nativity; Jesus Advent and Nativity Lyrics: 1 As with gladness men of old Did the guiding star behold: As with joy they hailed its light, Leading onward, beaming bright: So, most gracious Lord, may we Evermore be led to Thee. 2 As with joyful steps they sped To that lowly manger bed, There to bend the knee before Him whom heaven and earth adore; So may we with willing feet Ever seek Thy mercy seat. 3 As they offered gifts most rare At that manger rude and bare, So may we with holy joy, Pure and free from sin's alloy, All our costliest treasures bring, Christ, to Thee, our heavenly King. 4 Holy Jesus, every day Keep us in the narrow way; And when earthly things are past, Bring our ransomed souls at last Where they need no star to guide, Where no clouds Thy glory hide. Amen. Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11 Languages: English Tune Title: DIX

All my heart this night rejoices

Author: Catherine Winkworth; Rev. Paul Gerhardt Hymnal: The Hymnal #125 (1950) Meter: 8.3.3.6 D Topics: Christ Nativity, The; Nativity, the Lyrics: 1 All my heart this night 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, Doth entreat, "Flee from woe and danger; Brethren, come; 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. Amen. Tune Title: EBELING (BONN)

While shepherds watched their flocks by night

Author: Nahum Tate, 1652-1715 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #125 (1917) Topics: Angels Song at Nativity; Nativity, the Lyrics: 1 While shepherds watched their flocks by night, All seated on the ground, The angel of the Lord came down, And glory shone around. 2 "Fear not," said he for mighty dread Had seized their troubled mind "Glad tidings of great joy I bring To you and all mankind. 3 "To you, in David's town, this day Is born of David's line A Saviour, who is Christ the Lord; And this shall be the sign: 4 "The heavenly Babe you there shall find To human view displayed, All meanly wrapped in swathing bands, And in a manger laid." 5 Thus spake the seraph; and forth with Appeared a shining throng Of angels, praising God, who thus Addressed their joyful song: 6 "All glory be to God on high And to the earth be peace; Good will henceforth from heaven to men Begin, and never cease." Languages: English Tune Title: WINCHESTER OLD

Away in a manger, no crib for a bed

Author: Rev. Martin Luther Hymnal: The Hymnal #126 (1950) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Topics: Christ Nativity, The; Nativity, the Lyrics: 1 Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head; The stars in the bright sky looked down where He lay, The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay. 2 The cattle are lowing, the Baby awakes, But little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes. I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky, And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh. 3 Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever, and love me, I pray. Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care, And fit us for heaven to live with Thee there. Amen. Tune Title: CRADLE SONG

It came upon the midnight clear

Author: Rev. Edmund H. Sears Hymnal: The Hymnal #127 (1950) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Christ Nativity, The; Nativity, the Lyrics: 1 It came upon the midnight clear, That glorious song of old, From angels bending near the earth, To touch their harps of gold: "Peace on the earth, good will to men, From heaven's all-gracious King": The world in solemn stillness lay, To hear the angels sing. 2 Still through the cloven skies they come, With peaceful wings unfurled, And still their heavenly music floats O'er all the weary world: Above its sad and lowly plains They bend on hovering wing, And ever o'er its Babel sounds The blessed angels sing. 3 And ye, beneath life's crushing load, Whose forms are bending low, Who toil along the climbing way With painful steps and slow, Look now! for glad and golden hours Come swiftly on the wing: O rest beside the weary road, And hear the angels sing. 4 For lo, the days are hastening on, By prophet bards foretold, When with the ever-circling years Comes round the age of gold; When peace shall over all the earth Its ancient splendors fling, And the whole world give back the song Which now the angels sing. Amen. Tune Title: CAROL

A thousand years have come and gone

Author: Rev. Thomas Toke Lynch Hymnal: The Hymnal #128 (1950) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Christ Nativity, The; Nativity, the Lyrics: 1 A thousand years have come and gone, And near a thousand more, Since happier light from heaven shone Than ever shone before; And in the hearts of old and young A joy most joyful stirred, That sent such news from tongue to tongue As ears had never heard. 2 Then angels on their starry way Felt bliss unfelt before, For news that men should be as they, To darkened earth they bore; So toiling men and spirits bright A first communion had, And in meek mercy's rising light Were each exceeding glad. 3 And we are glad, and we will sing, As in the days of yore; Come all, and hearts made ready bring, To welcome back once more The day when first on wintry earth A summer change began, And, dawning in a lowly birth, Uprose the Light of man. 4 For trouble such as men must bear From childhood to fourscore, He shared with us, that we might share His joy for evermore; And twice a thousand years of grief, Of conflict, and of sin, May tell how large the harvest sheaf His patient love shall win. Amen. Tune Title: NOEL

Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell

Hymnal: The Hymnal #129 (1950) Meter: Irregular with refrain Topics: Christ Nativity, The; Nativity, the First Line: The first Nowell, the angel did say Lyrics: 1 The first Nowell the angel did say, Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay, In fields where they lay a-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 afar; 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 reverently upon their 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 heavenly Lord; That both made heaven and earth of naught, And with His blood mankind hath bought. [Refrain] Amen. Tune Title: THE FIRST NOWELL

Good Christian men, rejoice

Author: Rev. John M. Neale Hymnal: The Hymnal #130 (1950) Meter: 6.6.7.9.7.8.5.5 Topics: Christ Nativity, The; Nativity, the Lyrics: 1 Good Christian men, rejoice With heart, and soul, and voice; Give ye heed to what we say: News! news! Jesus Christ is born today: Ox and ass before Him bow, And He is in the manger now. Christ is born today! Christ is born today! 2 Good Christian men, rejoice With heart, and soul, and voice; Now ye hear of endless bliss; Joy! joy! Jesus Christ was born for this! He has oped the heavenly door, And man is blessed evermore. Christ was born for this! Christ was born for this! 3 Good Christian men, rejoice With heart, and soul, and voice; Now ye need not fear the grave: Peace! peace! Jesus Christ was born to save! Calls you one and calls you all, To gain His everlasting hall. Christ was born to save! Christ was born to save! Amen. Languages: Latin Tune Title: IN DULCI JUBILO

O tidings of comfort and joy

Hymnal: The Hymnal #131 (1950) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6 with refrain Topics: Christ Nativity, The; Nativity, the First Line: God rest you merry, gentlemen Lyrics: 1 God rest you merry, gentlemen, Let nothing you dismay, Remember Christ our Saviour Was born on Christmas Day; To save us all from Satan's power 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 heavenly 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 Saviour Of a pure Virgin bright, To free all those who trust in Him From Satan's power and might." [Refrain] 4 Now to the Lord sing praises, All you within this place, And with true love and brotherhood Each other now embrace; This holy tide of Christmas All others doth deface. [Refrain] Amen. Tune Title: GOD REST YOU MERRY, GENTLEMEN

Silent night! holy night!

Author: Rev. Joseph Mohr Hymnal: The Hymnal #132 (1950) Meter: 6.6.8.8.6.6 Topics: Christ Nativity, The; Nativity, the Lyrics: 1 Silent night! holy night! All is dark, save the light Yonder, where they sweet vigil keep O'er the Babe, who in silent sleep Rests in heavenly peace, Rests in heavenly peace. 2 Peaceful night! holiest night! Darkness flies, all is light; Shepherds hear the angels sing: "Alleluia! hail the King! Christ the Saviour is here! Jesus the Saviour is here!" 3 Silent night! holiest night! Child of heaven, O how bright Thou didst smile on us when Thou wast born! Blest indeed that happy morn, Full of heavenly joy! Full of heavenly joy! Amen. Tune Title: STILLE NACHT