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Away in a Manger

Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 543 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 First Line: Away in a manger, no crib for his 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 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 you, Lord Jesus: look down from on high and stay by my side until morning is nigh. 3 Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask you to stay close by me forever and love me, I pray. Bless all the dear children in your tender care; prepare us for heaven to live with you there. Topics: Christmas Used With Tune: CRADLE SONG Text Sources: USA, 19th century

Once in Royal David's City

Author: Cecil F. Alexander Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Appears in 407 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:4-7 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, oppressed, and lowly, Lived on earth our Savior holy. 3 Jesus 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. 4 And our eyes at last shall see Him, Through His own redeeming love, For that Child so dear and gentle Is our Lord in heaven above; And He leads His children on To the place where He is gone. Used With Tune: IRBY

What Child Is This

Author: William C. Dix Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 202 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:6-20 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 Christians, 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: Christ's Gracious Life Birth and Baptism; Christian Year Christmas; Christian Year Epiphany; Christ's Gracious Life Birth and Baptism; Christian Year Christmas; Christian Year Epiphany; Jesus Christ; Salvation Used With Tune: GREENSLEEVES

Silent Night, Holy Night

Author: Joseph Mohr; John Freeman Young Meter: Irregular Appears in 621 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:5-20 Lyrics: 1 Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright, Round yon virgin mother and Child! Holy Infant, so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace. 2 Silent night, holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight, Glories stream from heaven afar, Heavenly hosts sing "Alleluia; Christ the Savior is born, Christ the Savior is born!" 3 Silent night, holy night! Son of God, love’s pure light Radiant beams from Thy holy face, With the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth, Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth. 4 Silent night, holy night! Wondrous star, lend thy light; With the angels let us sing, Alleluia to our King; Christ the Savior is born, Christ the Savior is born! German: 1 Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht! Alles schläft, einsam wacht Nur das traute hochheilige Paar, Holder Knabe mit lockigem Haar, Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh, Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh! 2 Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht! Hirten erst kundgemacht Durch der Engel Alleluja Tönt es laut von fern und nah: Christ der Retter ist da, Christ der Retter ist da! 3 Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht! Gottes Sohn, o wie lacht Lieb’ aus deinem göttlichen Mund, Da uns schlägt die rettende Stund’, Christ, in deiner Geburt, Christ, in deiner Geburt! Used With Tune: STILLE NACHT

Angels, from the Realms of Glory

Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 761 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:6-18 Refrain First Line: 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 light: (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 fill his heav'nly throne, Gather all the nations to him; Ev'ry knee shall then bow down: (Refrain) Topics: Seasons and Feasts Epiphany Used With Tune: REGENT SQUARE Text Sources: Christmas Box, 1825 (st. 4)

Infant Holy, Infant Lowly

Author: Edith M. G. Reed Meter: 4.4.7.4.4.7.4.4.4.4.7 Appears in 95 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:6-20 Lyrics: 1. Infant holy, infant lowly, for his bed a cattle stall; oxen lowing, little knowing, Christ the babe is Lord of all. Swift are winging angels singing, noels ringing, tidings bringing: Christ the babe is Lord of all. 2. Flocks were sleeping, shepherds keeping vigil till the morning new saw the glory, heard the story, tidings of a gospel true. Thus rejoicing, free from sorrow, praises voicing, greet the morrow: Christ the babe was born for you. Topics: Christ's Gracious Life Birth and Baptism; Christian Year Christmas; Christian Year Epiphany; Christ's Gracious Life Birth and Baptism; Children's Choir Selections; Christian Year Christmas; Christian Year Epiphany; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Lordship Used With Tune: W ZLOBIE LEZY Text Sources: Polish carol

O Little Town of Bethlehem

Author: Phillips Brooks Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 842 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:4-14 Lyrics: 1 O little town of Bethlehem, How still we see thee lie! Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by. Yet in thy dark streets shineth The everlasting light; The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee tonight. 2 For Christ is born of Mary, And gathered all above, While mortals sleep, the angels keep Their watch of wondering love. O morning stars together Proclaim the holy birth! And praises sing to God the King, And peace to men on earth! 3 How silently, how silently, The wondrous gift is given! So God imparts to human hearts The blessings of His heaven. No ear may hear His coming, But in this world of sin, Where meek souls will receive Him still, The dear Christ enters in. 4 O holy Child of Bethlehem, Descend to us, we pray; Cast out our sin, and enter in, Be born in us today. We hear the Christmas angels The great glad tidings tell; O come to us, abide with us, Our Lord Emmanuel! Used With Tune: FOREST GREEN

While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks

Author: Nahum Tate Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,096 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 First Line: While shepherds watched their flocks by night Lyrics: 1 While shepherds watched their flocks by night, all seated on the ground, an 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 Savior, who is Christ the Lord; and this shall be the sign: 4 "The heavenly babe you there shall find to human view displayed, all simply wrapped in swaddling clothes and in a manger laid." 5 Thus spoke the angel. Suddenly 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; to those on whom his favor rests goodwill shall never cease." Topics: Biblical Names & Places David; Songs for Children Bible Songs; Angels; Biblical Names & Places David; Christmas Used With Tune: WINCHESTER OLD

O Come, All Ye Faithful

Meter: Irregular Appears in 728 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:4-7 Refrain First Line: O come, let us adore him Lyrics: 1 O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant! O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem! Come and behold him, born the King of angels; Refrain: O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord! 2 God of God, Light of Light eternal, lo, he abhors not the virgin's womb; Son of the Father, begotten, not created; (Refrain) 3 Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation, sing, all ye bright hosts of heaven above: "Glory to God, all glory in the highest!" (Refrain) 4 Yea, Lord, we greet thee, born this happy morning: Jesus, to thee be all glory given; Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing: (Refrain) Topics: Know Christmas/Birth of Christ Used With Tune: ADESTE FIDELES

Good Christian Friends, Rejoice

Author: John Mason Neale Meter: 6.6.7.7.7.8.5.5 Appears in 220 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:7 Lyrics: 1 Good Christian friends, rejoice With heart, and soul, and voice; Give ye heed to what we say: 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 friends, rejoice, With heart, and soul and voice; Now ye hear of endless bliss: Jesus Christ was born for this! He hath opened heaven's door, And we are blest forevermore. Christ was born for this! Christ was born for this! 3 Good Christian friends, rejoice, With heart and soul and voice; Now ye need not fear the grave: Jesus Christ was born to save! Calls you one and calls you all, To gain the everlasting hall. Christ was born to save! Christ was born to save! Used With Tune: IN DULCI JUBILO Text Sources: Medieval Latin carol

Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne

Author: Emily E. S. Elliott Meter: Irregular Appears in 416 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:7 First Line: Thou didst leave thy throne and thy kingly crown Refrain First Line: O come to my heart, Lord Jesus Lyrics: 1 Thou didst leave thy throne and thy kingly crown when thou camest to earth for me; but in Bethlehem's home was there found no room for thy holy nativity. Refrain: O come to my heart, Lord Jesus, there is room in my heart for thee. 2 Heaven's arches rang when the angels sang, proclaiming thy royal degree; but in lowly birth thou didst come to earth, and in great humility: (Refrain) 3 The foxes found rest and the birds their nest in the shade of the forest tree; but thy couch was the sod, O thou Son of God, in the desert of Galilee: (Refrain) 4 Thou camest, O Lord, with the living Word that should set thy people free; but with mocking scorn, and with crown of thorn, they bore thee to Calvary: (Refrain) 5 When the heavens shall ring, and the angels sing, at thy coming to victory, let thy voice call me home, saying, "Yet there is room, there is room at my side for thee." My heart shall rejoice, Lord Jesus, when thou comest and callest for me! Topics: Adoration of Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Humility; Adoration of Jesus Christ; Biblical Places Bethlehem, Galilee; Commitment; Jesus Christ Birth; Jesus Christ Death; Jesus Christ Earthly Life and Ministry; Jesus Christ Resurrection; Jesus Christ Suffering Used With Tune: MARGARET

The First Nowell

Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 397 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:4-15 First Line: The first Nowell the angel did say Refrain First Line: 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 akeeping 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 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 reverently upon the 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 hath made Heaven and earth of naught, And with His blood our life hath bought. [Refrain] Used With Tune: THE FIRST NOWELL Text Sources: English carol, 17th century

Go Tell It on the Mountain

Author: John W. Work, Jr., 1871-1925 Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 107 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:6-18 First Line: While shepherds kept their watching Used With Tune: GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN Text Sources: African-American spiritual

Gentle Mary Laid Her Child

Author: Joseph Simpson Cook Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 48 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:7 Lyrics: 1 Gentle Mary laid her Child Lowly in a manger; There He lay, the undefiled, To the world a stranger. Such a Babe in such a place, Can He be the Savior? Ask the saved of all the race Who have found His favor. 2 Angels sang about His birth; Wise men sought and found Him; Heaven’s star shone brightly forth, Glory all around Him. Shepherds saw the wondrous sight, Heard the angels singing; All the plains were lit that night, All the hills were ringing. 3 Gentle Mary laid her Child Lowly in a manger; He is still the undefiled, But no more a stranger. Son of God, of humble birth, Beautiful the story; Praise His Name in all the earth, Hail the King of glory! Used With Tune: TEMPUS ADEST FLORIDUM

Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming

Author: Theodore Baker, 1851-1934 Meter: 7.6.7.6.6.7.6 Appears in 101 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:7 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 O Flower, whose fragrance tender With sweetness fills the air, Dispel in glorious splendor The darkness ev'rywhere; True man, yet very God, From sin and death now save us, And share our ev'ry load. Topics: Seasons and Feasts Advent Used With Tune: ES IST EIN' ROS' ENSTSPRUNGEN Text Sources: The Hymnal, 1940 (st. 3); Speier Gesangbuch, 1599

Angels We Have Heard on High

Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refain Appears in 235 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:6-20 Refrain First Line: Gloria Lyrics: 1 Angels we have heard on high sweetly singing o’er the plains, and the mountains in reply echoing their joyous strains. Refrain: Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Gloria, in excelsis Deo! 2 Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why your joyous strains prolong? What the gladsome tidings be which inspire your heavenly song? (Refrain) 3 Come to Bethlehem and see Christ whose birth the angels sing; come, adore on bended knee, Christ the Lord, the newborn King. (Refrain) 4 See him in a manger laid, whom the choirs of angels praise; Mary, Joseph, lend your aid, while our hearts in love we raise. (Refrain) Topics: Christ's Gracious Life Birth and Baptism; Christian Year Christmas; Christian Year Epiphany; Christ's Gracious Life Birth and Baptism; Christian Year Christmas; Christian Year Epiphany; Glory; Jesus Christ; Responses, Antiphonal Used With Tune: GLORIA Text Sources: Traditional French carol; trans. Crown of Jesus,1852, alt.

See amid the Winter's Snow

Author: Edward Caswall, 1814-78 Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Appears in 164 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 Refrain First Line: Hail, O ever-blessed morn! Lyrics: 1 See amid the winter's snow, Born for us on earth below, See, the gentle Lamb appears, Promised from eternal years. Refrain: Hail, O ever-blessed morn! Hail, redemption's happy dawn! Sing through all Jerusalem: "Christ is born in Bethlehem!" 2 Lo, within a stable lies He who built the starry skies, He who, throned in height sublime, Sits amid the cherubim. [Refrain] 3 Sacred Infant, all divine, What a tender love was Thine, Thus to come from highest bliss Down to such a world as this! [Refrain] 4 Teach, O teach us, holy child, By Thy face so meek and mild, Teach us to resemble Thee In Thy sweet humility. [Refrain] Used With Tune: HUMILITY

God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen

Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.6 with refrain Appears in 120 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:6-18 Refrain First Line: O tidings of comfort and joy Lyrics: 1 God rest you merry, gentlemen, Let nothing you dismay, For Jesus Christ our Saviour Was born upon this 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 In Bethlehem in Judah This blessed babe was born, And laid within a manger Upon this blessed morn: For which his mother Mary Did nothing take in scorn. (Refrain) 3 From God our great Creator 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) 4 The shepherds at those tidings Rejoiced much in mind, And left their flocks a-feeding In tempest, storm, and wind, And went to Bethlehem straightway, The blessed babe to find. (Refrain) 5 Now to the Lord sing praises, All you within this place, And with true love and charity Each other now embrace; This holy tide of Christmas All others shall replace. (Refrain) Used With Tune: GOD REST YOU MERRY Text Sources: English carol, 18th C.

Hark! the Herald Angels Sing

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 7.7.7.7 D with refrain Appears in 1,324 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 Topics: Incarnation Of God'S Son; King, Christ Our; Life, Jesus The; Light: God, Christ, As; Prince Of Peace, Christ The; Reconciliation With God; Virgin Birth; Names Of Jesus ; Son Of God, Christ The ; Birth of Christ; Humanity of Christ Used With Tune: MENDELSSOHN

It came upon the midnight clear

Author: Edmund Hamilton Sears (1810-1876) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 868 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 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 you 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 blessèd angels sing. 3 But with the woes of sin and strife the world has suffered long: beneath the angels' hymn have rolled two thousand years of wrong: and warring humankind hears not the love-song which they bring: oh, hush the noise and still the strife to hear the angels sing. 4 And you, 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: oh, rest beside the weary road, and hear the angels sing. 5 For lo! the days are hastening on, by prophet bards foretold, when, with the ever-rolling years, still dawns the Age of Gold, when peace shall over all the earth its ancient splendours fling, and all the world give back the song which now the angels sing. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Christmas and Epiphany; Angels Used With Tune: NOEL

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