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In the night, the sound of crying

Author: Martin Leckebusch (b. 1962) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #69b (2013) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: Other Saints and Festivals Holy Innocents Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18 Languages: English Tune Title: SUSSEX

Jesus Christ the Lord is born

Author: Michael Perry (1942-1996) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #71 (2013) Topics: Other Saints and Festivals Holy Innocents Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18 Languages: English Tune Title: PUER NOBIS NASCITUR

God is with us, alleluia

Author: Graham Kendrick (b. 1950) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #74 (2013) Topics: Other Saints and Festivals St John the Evangelist First Line: Like a candle flame Scripture: Matthew 1:23 Languages: English Tune Title: [Like a candle flame]

Ring, bells, ring, ring, ring!

Author: Fred Pratt Green (1903-2000) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #75 (2013) Meter: 6.6.6.6.6 with refrain Topics: Other Saints and Festivals The Visit of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Elizabeth First Line: Long ago, prophets knew Lyrics: 1 Long ago, prophets knew Christ would come, born a Jew, come to make all things new; bear his people's burden, freely love and pardon. Refrain: Ring, bells, ring, ring, ring! sing, choirs, sing, sing, sing! When he comes, when he comes, who will make him welcome? 2 God in time, God in man, this is God's timeless plan: he will come, as a man, born himself of woman, God divinely human. [Refrain] 3 Mary, hail! Though afraid, she believed, she obeyed. In her womb, God is laid: till the time expected, nurtured and protected, [Refrain] 4 Journey ends! Where afar Bethlem shines, like a star, stable door stands ajar. Unborn Son of Mary, Saviour, do not tarry! Refrain: Ring, bells, ring, ring, ring! sing, choirs, sing, sing, sing! Jesus comes! Jesus comes! We will make him welcome! Scripture: Isaiah 11 Languages: English Tune Title: PERSONENT HODIE

Lully, lulla

Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #77 (2013) Meter: 4.4.6 D with refrain Topics: Other Saints and Festivals Holy Innocents First Line: O sisters too Lyrics: Refrain: Lully, lulla, thou little tiny child, by by, lully lullay. 1 O sisters too, how may we do for to preserve this day this poor youngling, for whom we do sing by by, lully lullay? 2 Herod the king, in his raging, charged he hath this day his men of might, in his own sight, all young children to slay. 3 That woe is me, poor child for thee! and ever morn and day, for thy parting neither say nor sing by by, lully lullay! [Refrain] Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18 Languages: English Tune Title: COVENTRY CAROL

The Angel Gabriel from heaven came

Author: Sabine Baring-Gould (1834-1924) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #85 (2013) Meter: 10.10.12.7.3 Topics: Other Saints and Festivals The Annunciation of our Lord to the Blessed Virgin Mary Lyrics: 1 The Angel Gabriel from heaven came, his wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame; 'All hail,' said he, 'thou lowly maiden Mary, most highly favoured lady.' Gloria! 2 'For known a blessèd Mother thou shalt be, all generations laud and honour thee, thy son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold; most highly favoured lady.' Gloria! 3 Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head, 'To me be as it pleaseth God,' she said, 'My soul shall laud and magnify his holy name': most highly favoured lady. Gloria! 4 Of her, Emmanuel, the Christ was born in Bethlehem, all on a Christmas morn, and Christian folk throughout the world will ever say 'Most highly favoured lady.' Gloria! Scripture: Matthew 1:23 Languages: English Tune Title: GABRIEL'S MESSAGE

Jesus, come! for we invite you

Author: Christopher Idle (b. 1938) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #102 (2013) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Other Saints and Festivals Mary Magdalene Lyrics: 1 Jesus, come! for we invite you, Guest and Master, Friend and Lord; now, as once at Cana's wedding, speak, and let us hear your word: lead us through our need or doubting, hope be born and joy restored. 2 Jesus, come! transform our pleasures, guide us into paths unknown; bring your gifts, command your servants, let us trust in you alone: though your hand may work in secret, all shall see what you have done. 3 Jesus, come in new creation, heaven brought near in power divine; give your unexpected glory changing water into wine: rouse the faith of your disciples — come, our first and greatest Sign! 4 Jesus, come! surprise our dullness, make us willing to receive more than we can yet imagine, all the best you have to give: let us find your hidden riches, taste your love, believe, and live! Scripture: John 2:1-4 Languages: English Tune Title: UNSER HERRSCHER (NEANDER)

Hail to the Lord who comes

Author: John Ellerton (1826-1893) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #110 (2013) Meter: 6.6.6.6.6.6 Topics: Other Saints and Festivals The Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Candlemas) Lyrics: 1 Hail to the Lord who comes, comes to his temple gate, not with his angel host, not in his kingly state: no shouts proclaim him nigh, no crowds his coming wait. 2 But borne upon the throne of Mary's gentle breast, watched by her duteous love, in her fond arms at rest; thus to his Father's house he comes, the heavenly guest. 3 There Joseph at her side in reverent wonder stands; and, filled with holy joy, old Simeon in his hands takes up the promised child, the glory of all lands. 4 Hail to the great First-born, whose ransom-price they pay, the Son before all worlds, the child of man to-day, that he might ransom us who still in bondage lay. 5 O Light of all the earth, thy children wait for thee: come to thy temples here, that we, from sin set free, before thy Father's face may all presented be. Scripture: Malachi 3:1 Languages: English Tune Title: OLD 120TH

Light of the world, true light divine

Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith (b. 1926) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #111 (2013) Meter: 8.6.6 D Topics: Other Saints and Festivals The Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Candlemas) Scripture: Isaiah 9:2 Languages: English Tune Title: VASEY

Take up thy cross, the Saviour said

Author: Charles William Everest (1814-1877) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #135 (2013) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Other Saints and Festivals Matthias the Apostle Lyrics: 1 Take up thy cross, the Saviour said, if thou wouldst my disciple be; deny thyself, the world forsake, and humbly follow after me. 2 Take up thy cross: let not its weight fill thy weak spirit with alarm; his strength shall bear thy spirit up, and brace thy heart, and nerve thine arm. 3 Take up thy cross, nor heed the shame, nor let thy foolish pride rebel: thy Lord for thee the cross endured, to save thy soul from death and hell. 4 Take up thy cross then in his strength, and calmly every danger brave; 'twill guide thee to a better home, and lead to victory o'er the grave. 5 Take up thy cross, and follow Christ, nor think till death to lay it down; for only they who bear the cross may hope to wear the glorious crown. 6 To thee, great Lord, the One in Three, all praise for evermore ascend: O grant us in our home to see the heavenly life that knows no end. Scripture: Luke 9:23-27 Languages: English Tune Title: BRESLAU