Author: Michael Perry (born 1942) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #81 (1987) Meter: 8.4.8.4.8.8.8.4 Hymnal Title: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) Lyrics: 1 Come and sing the Christmas story
this holy night!
Christ is born: the hope of glory
dawns on our sight.
Alleluia! earth is ringing
with a thousand angels singing —
hear the message they are bringing
this holy night.
2 Jesus, Saviour, child of Mary
this holy night,
in a world confused and weary
you are our light.
God is in a manger lying,
manhood taking, self denying,
life embracing, death defying
this holy night.
3 Lord of all! Let us acclaim him
this holy night;
king of our salvation name him,
throned in the height.
Son of Man — let us adore him,
all the earth is waiting for him;
Son of God — we bow before him
this holy night. Topics: God, Saviour Born (Christmas Seasonal); Christmas 1 The Incarnation Languages: English Tune Title: ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT
Come and sing the Christmas story