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Savior of the Nations, Come

Author: Ambrose of Milan, 340-397; Martin Luther; William M. Reynolds Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 47 hymnals Topics: Christ Birth of Lyrics: 1 Savior of the nations, come, virgin's Son, make here thy home! Marvel now, O heav'n and earth, that the Lord chose such a birth. 2 Not of flesh and blood the Son, offspring of the Holy One; born of Mary ever blest, God in flesh is manifest. 3 Wondrous birth! O wondrous Child of the Virgin undefiled! Though by all the world disowned, still to be in heav'n enthroned. 4 From the Father forth he came and returneth to the same, captive leading death and hell, high the song of triumph swell! 5 Thou, the Father's only Son, hast o'er sin the vict'ry won. Boundless shall thy kingdom be; when shall we its glories see? 6 Praise to God the Father sing. Praise to God the Son, our King. Praise to God the Spirit be ever and eternally. Scripture: Luke 1:26-35 Used With Tune: NUN KOMM, DER HEIDEN HEILAND

Psalm 71:1-14 (A Responsorial Setting)

Author: Jacques Berthier, 1923-1994; Community of Taizé Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: Life Stages Birth First Line: Oculi nostri ad Dominum Jesum (Our eyes are turned to the Lord Jesus Christ) Scripture: Psalm 71:1-14 Used With Tune: [Our eyes are turned to the Lord Jesus Christ] Text Sources: Evangelical Lutheran Worship (Psalm text)

Calm on the Listening Ear of Night

Author: Edmund H. Sears Appears in 352 hymnals Topics: Christ's Birth - Christmas First Line: Calm on the list'ning ear of night Used With Tune: ST. AGNES

Come Hither, Ye Faithful

Author: Rev. E. Caswall Appears in 157 hymnals Topics: Christ Birth of First Line: Come hither, ye faithful, Triumphantly sing! Used With Tune: ADESTE FIDELES

Jesus, the Light of the World

Author: George D. Elderkin; Charles Wesley Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Appears in 57 hymnals Topics: Jesus Christ His Birth First Line: Hark the herald angels sing Refrain First Line: We'll walk in the light Lyrics: 1 Hark the herald angels sing. Jesus, the light of the world. Glory to the newborn King, Jesus, the light of the world. Refrain: We’ll walk in the light, beautiful light. Come where the dewdrops of mercy shine bright. Shine all around us by day and by night. Jesus, the light of the world. 2 Joyful all ye nations rise, Jesus, the light of the world. Join the triumph of the skies. Jesus, the light of the world. [Refrain] 3 Christ by highest heav'n adored, Jesus, the light of the world. Christ, the everlasting Lord, Jesus, the light of the world. [Refrain] 4 Hail, the heav'n born Prince of Peace, Jesus, the light of the world. Hail, the Sun of righteousness. Jesus, the light of the world. [Refrain] Used With Tune: WE'LL WALK IN THE LIGHT

The Hands That First Held Mary's Child

Author: Thomas H. Troeger, 1945- Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 8 hymnals Topics: Christmas Birth Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25 Used With Tune: KINGSFOLD

Away in a Manger

Author: John Thomas McFarland; Unknown Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 565 hymnals Topics: Jesus Our Savior : His Birth First Line: Away in a manger, no crib for a bed Lyrics: 1 Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head; The stars in the 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. Used With Tune: AWAY IN A MANGER

Il est né

Author: George Evans Meter: 7.10.7.8 with refrain Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: Jesus Christ Birth and Infancy First Line: Depuis plus de quatre mille ans (Through long ages of the past) Refrain First Line: Il est né, le divin Enfant (He is born, little Child divine) Lyrics: [Refrain:] Il est né, le divin Enfant, jouez hautbois rèsonnez musettes; il est né, le divin Enfant, chantons tous son avènement! 1 Depuis plus de quatre mille ans nous le promettaient les prophètes: depuis plus de quatre mille ans nous attendions cet heureux temps! [Refrain] 3 Une étable est son logement, un peu de paille est sa couchette. Une étable est son logement, pour un Dieu, quel abaissement! [Refrain] 3 Ô Jésus! Ô roi tout-puissant! Tout petit enfant que vous êtes, Ô Jésus! Ô roi tout-puissant! Régnez sur nous entièrement. [Refrain] [Refrain:] He is born, little Child divine; play on the reeds while the lutes are strumming. He is born, little Child divine; join to song to announce the day. 1 Through long ages of the past, prophets have foretold his coming; thru long ages of the past, now the time has come at last! [Refrain] 2 O how lovely, O how pure is this perfect child of heaven; O how lovely, O how pure gracious gift to humankind! [Refrain] 3 Lowly lodged in a stable poor, laid on straw for his infant cradle. Lowly lodged in a stable poor, God come down to our mortal aid. [Refrain] 4 Jesus, Lord of all the world, coming as a child among us, Jesus, Lord of all the world, grant to us your heavenly peace. [Refrain] Used With Tune: IL EST NÉ Text Sources: Trad. 19th-century French carol

Hail to the Lord's Anointed

Author: James Montgomery Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 853 hymnals Topics: Jesus Birth Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7 Used With Tune: MENDEBRAS

The Star of Bethlehem

Author: H. K. White Appears in 483 hymnals Topics: Advent of Christ At Birth; Christ Advent at Birth First Line: When marshalled on the nightly plain Used With Tune: SOLID ROCK