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Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming

Author: Theodore Baker, 1851-1934; Friedrich Layritz, 1808-1859; Harriet Reynolds Krauth, 185-1925 Meter: 7.6.7.6.6.7.6 Appears in 101 hymnals 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 This Flow'r, whose fragrance tender With sweetness fills the air, Dispels with glorious splendor The darkness ev'rywhere. True man, yet very God, From sin and death he saves us, And lightens ev'ry load. Topics: Advent Season; Christmas Season; Mary, Mother of God; Epiphany of the Lord; Incarnation; Prophecy Scripture: Isaiah 11:1 Used With Tune: ES IST EIN' ROS' ENSTSPRUNGEN Text Sources: Es ist ein' Ros' entsprungen; Speyer Gesangbuch, 1599

Angels, from the Realms of Glory

Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 764 hymnals Refrain First Line: Come and worship, come and worship Lyrics: 1 Angels, from the realms of glory, Wing your flight o'er all the earth; You who sang creation's story, Now proclaim Messiah's birth: Refrain: Come and worship, come and worship, Worship Christ, the newborn King. 2 Shepherds, in the field abiding, Watching o'er your flocks by night, God on earth is now residing, Yonder shines the infant lLight. [Refrain] 3 Sages, leave your contemplations, Brighter visions beam afar; Seek the great Desire of nations; You have seen his morning star. [Refrain] 4 Though an infant now we view him, He shall share his heavenly throne, Gather all the nations to him; Ev'ry knee shall then bow down. [Refrain] Topics: Christmas Season; Epiphany of the Lord; Epiphany of the Lord; Angels Scripture: Haggai 2:7 Used With Tune: REGENT SQUARE Text Sources: St. 4, Christmas Box, 1825

Of the Father's Love Begotten

Author: Aurelius Prudentius, 348-413; John M. Neale, 1818-1866; Henry W. Baker, 1821-1877 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 214 hymnals Refrain First Line: Evermore and evermore! (Saeculórum saéculis) Lyrics: 1 Of the Father's love begotten Ere the worlds 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 the Virgin, full of grace, Overshadowed by the Spirit, Bore the Savior of our race; And the babe, the world's redeemer, First revealed his sacred face, Evermore and evermore! 3 This is he whom seers and sages Sang of old with one accord, Whom the voices of the prophets Promised in their faithful word; Now he shines, the long expected; Let creation praise its Lord Evermore and evermore! 4 Let the heights of heav'n adore him; Angel hosts, his praises sing; Pow'rs, dominions, bow before him And extol our God and King; Let no tongue on earth be silent, Ev'ry voice in concert ring Evermore and evermore! 5 Christ, to you, with God the Father, And the Spirit, One in Three, Hymn and chant and high thanksgiving And unwearied praises be: Honor, glory, and dominion, And eternal victory Evermore and evermore! Or: Saeculórum saéculis. Topics: Christmas Season; Mary, Mother of God; Epiphany of the Lord; Angels; Creation; God the Father, Creator; Incarnation; Praise; Promise of God; Prophecy; Redemption; Trinity; Worship and Adoration Scripture: John 1:14 Used With Tune: DIVINUM MYSTERIUM Text Sources: Corde natus ex Parentis

Once in Royal David's City

Author: Cecil F. Alexander, 1818-1895 Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.7 Appears in 408 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Once in royal David's city Stood a lowly cattle shed, Where a mother laid her baby In a manger for his bed. Mary was that mother mild; Jesus Christ, her little child. 2 He came down to earth from heaven Who is God and Lord of all. And his shelter was a stable, And his cradle was a stall. With the poor and meek and lowly Lived on earth our Savior holy. 3 And, through all his wondrous childhood, He would honor and obey, Love and watch the lowly maiden In whose gentle arms he lay. Christian children all should be Kind, obedient, good as he. 4 For he is our childhood's pattern, Day by day like us he grew; He was little, weak, and helpless, Tears and smiles like us he knew. And he feels for all our sadness, And he shares in all our gladness. 5 And our eyes at last shall see him, Through his own redeeming love; For that child so dear and gentle Is our Lord in heav'n above. And he leads his children on To the place where he is gone. Topics: Christmas Season; Holy Family; Mary, Mother of God; Epiphany of the Lord; Funeral Sacraments; Children's Hymns; Heaven; Incarnation; Second Coming Scripture: Luke 2:7 Used With Tune: IRBY

Brightest and Best

Author: Reginald Heber, 1783-1826 Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 912 hymnals First Line: Brightest and best of the stars of the morning Lyrics: 1 Brightest and best of the stars of the morning, Dawn on our darkness and lend us your aid, Star of the east, the horizon adorning, Guide where our infant Redeemer is laid. 2 Say, shall we yield him in costly devotion, Odors of Edom and off'rings divine, Gems of the mountain and pearls of the ocean, Myrrh from the forest, or gold from the mine? 3 Vainly we offer each ample oblation, Vainly with gifts would His favor secure; Richer by far is the heart's adoration, Dearer to God are the prayers of the poor. 4 Cold on his cradle the dew-drops are shining, Low lies his head with the beasts of the stall; Angels adore him in slumber reclining, Maker and Monarch and Savior of all. Topics: Epiphany of the Lord; Petition, Prayer; Redemption; Worship and Adoration Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22 Used With Tune: MORNING STAR

We Three Kings of Orient Are

Author: John H. Hopkins, Jr., 1820-1891 Meter: 8.8.4.4.6 with refrain Appears in 313 hymnals Refrain First Line: O star of wonder, star of night Lyrics: 1 We three kings of Orient are; Bearing gifts, we traverse afar Field and fountain, Moor and mountain, Following yonder star. Refrain: O star of wonder, star of night, Star with royal beauty bright, Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to the perfect Light. 2 Born a King on Bethlehem’s plain, Gold I bring to crown him again; King forever, Ceasing never, Over us all to reign. [Refrain] 3 Frankincense to offer have I; Incense owns a Deity nigh; Prayer and praising, Gladly raising, Worshiping God on high. [Refrain] 4 Myrrh is mine: its bitter perfume Breathes a life of gathering gloom; Sorrowing, sighing, Bleeding, dying, Sealed in the stone-cold tomb. [Refrain] 5 Glorious now behold him arise, King and God and Sacrifice; "Alleluia, Alleluia!" Sounds through the earth and skies. [Refrain] Topics: Epiphany of the Lord; Light; Offering, Giving; Paschal Mystery; Worship and Adoration Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Used With Tune: KINGS OF ORIENT

The First Nowell

Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 401 hymnals 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 lookèd 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 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 heav'nly Lord, Who made the heaven's and earth of naught, And with his blood our life has bought. [Refrain] Topics: Christmas Season; Epiphany of the Lord Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Used With Tune: THE FIRST NOWELL Text Sources: English carol, 17th C.

What Child Is This

Author: William C. Dix, 1827-1898 Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 204 hymnals First Line: What child is this, who, laid to rest Refrain First Line: This, this is Christ the King Lyrics: 1 What child is this, who, laid to rest, On Mary's lap is sleeping, Whom angels greet with anthems sweet While shepherds watch are keeping? Refrain: This, this is Christ the King, Whom shepherds guard and angels sing; Haste, haste to bring him laud, The babe, the son of Mary. 2 Why lies he in such mean estate Where ox and ass are feeding? Good Christian, fear; for sinners here The silent Word is pleading. [Refrain] 3 So bring him incense, gold, and myrrh; Come, peasant, king, to own him. The King of kings salvation brings; Let loving hearts enthrone him. [Refrain] Topics: Christmas Season; Holy Family; Mary, Mother of God; Epiphany of the Lord; Offering, Giving Scripture: Matthew 2:11 Used With Tune: GREENSLEEVES

Songs of Thankfulness and Praise

Author: Christopher Wordsworth, 1807-1885 Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 127 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Songs of thankfulness and praise, Jesus, Lord, to you we raise, Manifested by the star To the sages from afar; Branch of royal David's stem In your birth at Bethlehem; Anthems be to you addressed, God in flesh made manifest. 2 Manifest at Jordan's stream, Prophet, Priest, and King supreme; And at Cana, wedding guest, In your God-head manifest; Manifest in pow'r divine, Changing water into wine; Anthems be to you addressed, God in flesh made manifest. 3 Manifest in making whole Palsied limbs and fainting soul; Manifest in valiant fight, Quelling all the devil's might; Manifest in gracious will, Ever bringing good from ill; Anthems be to you addressed, God in flesh made manifest. 4 Grant us grace to see you, Lord, Present in your holy word. By that grace which you endow, Help us imitate you now, That we, pure like you, may be At your great epiphany; And may praise you, ever blest, God in flesh made manifest. Topics: Epiphany of the Lord; Baptism of the Lord; Healing; Incarnation; Jesus Christ; Praise; Presence of God; Salvation; Sickness; Thanksgiving, Gratitude; Worship and Adoration Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Used With Tune: SALZBURG

Down at the Cross

Author: Elisha A. Hoffman, 1839-1929 Meter: 9.9.9.7 Appears in 800 hymnals First Line: Down at the cross where my Savior died Refrain First Line: Glory to his name, his name! Lyrics: 1 Down at the cross where my Savior died, Down where for cleansing from sin I cried, There to my heart was the blood applied; Singin', Glory to his name! Refrain: Glory to his name, Precious name. Glory to his name, Precious name There to my heart was the blood applied; singin', Glory to his name, his name. 2 I am so wondrously saved from sin, Jesus so sweetly abides within; There at the cross where he took me in; singin', Glory to his name, his name! [Refrain] 3 Oh, precious fountain that saves from sin, I am so glad I have entered in; There Jesus saves me and keeps me clean; singin', Glory to his name, his name! [Refrain] 4 Come to this fountain so rich and sweet, Cast thy poor soul at the Savior’s feet; Plunge in today, and be made complete; singin', Glory to his name, his name! [Refrain] Topics: Lenten Season; Good Friday; Cross; Holiness; Holy Name of Jesus; Mercy, Forgiveness; Repentance, Confession; Salvation; Saving Blood of Christ; Sin; Worship and Adoration Scripture: Matthew 26:28 Used With Tune: GLORY TO HIS NAME