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Joy to the World
Author: Isaac Watts (1674-1748) Hymnal: Common Praise (1998) #154 (1998) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7 First Line: Joy to the world! The Lord is come Lyrics: 1 Joy to the world! The Lord is come:
let earth receive the King;
let every heart prepare him room,
and heaven and nature sing,
and heaven and nature sing,
and heaven, and heaven and nature sing.
2 Joy to the world! The Saviour reigns:
let us glad songs employ,
while fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains
repeat the sounding joy,
repeat the sounding joy,
repeat, repeat the sounding joy.
3 No more let wrongs and sorrows grow,
nor thorns infest the ground;
he comes to make his blessings flow
far as our sin is found,
far as our sin is found,
far as, far as our sin is found.
4 He rules the world with truth and grace,
and makes the nations prove
the glories of his righteousness
and wonders of his love,
and wonders of his love,
and wonders, wonders of his love. Topics: Christmas; Reign of Christ; Epiphany Languages: English Tune Title: ANTIOCH
Joy to the World
Hark! the herald angels sing
Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: The Presbyterian Book of Praise #30 (1897) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7 D Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-8 Topics: God: His Attributes, Works and Word The Son - Incarnation Languages: English Tune Title: BETHLEHEM
Hark! the herald angels sing
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Hymnal: Common Praise (1998) #138 (1998) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D with refrain Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7 Lyrics: 1 Hark! The herald angels sing,
"Glory to the new-born King,
peace on earth, and mercy mild,
God and sinners reconciled."
Joyful, all ye nations, rise,
join the triumph of the skies;
with the angelic hosts proclaim,
"Christ is born in Bethlehem!"
Refrain:
Hark! the herald angels sing,
"Glory to the newborn King."
2 Christ, by highest heaven adored;
Christ, the everlasting Lord;
late in time behold him come,
offspring of a virgin's womb.
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see;
hail, the incarnate Deity,
pleased as one of us to dwell,
Jesus, our Emmanuel! [Refrain]
3 Hail, the heaven-born Prince of Peace!
Hail, the Sun of Righteousness!
Light and life to all he brings,
risen with healing in his wings,
Mild he lays his glory by,
born that we no more may die,
born to raise each child of earth,
born to give us second birth. [Refrain] Topics: Christmas; Epiphany Languages: English Tune Title: MENDELSSOHN
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #295 (1995) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D with refrain Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7 Lyrics: 1 Hark! The herald angels sing:
“Glory to the new-born King!
Peace on earth and mercy mild,
God and sinners reconciled!”
Joyful, all you nations, rise,
join the triumph of the skies;
with th'angelic hosts proclaim,
“Christ is born in Bethlehem!”
Refrain:
Hark! The herald angels sing:
“Glory to the newborn King!”
2 Christ, by highest heaven adored,
Christ, the Everlasting Lord!
Late in time behold him come
to the earth from heaven's home;
veiled in flesh the Godhead see;
hail th'incarnate Deity,
pleased as man with us to dwell,
Jesus our Immanuel. [Refrain]
3 Hail, the heav'n-born Prince of Peace!
Hail, the Sun of Righteousness!
Light and life to all he brings,
ris'n with healing in his wings.
Mild he lays his glory by,
born that we no more may die,
born to raise us from the earth,
born to give us second birth. [Refrain] Topics: Christmas; Christian year--Christmas Languages: English Tune Title: HERALD ANGELS
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Hark the herald angels sing
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-88 Hymnal: Together in Song #303 (1999) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D with refrain Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7 First Line: Hark! the herald angels sing Lyrics: 1 Hark! the herald angels sing
glory to the new-born King,
peace on earth, and mercy mild,
God and sinners reconciled.
Joyful, all you nations, rise,
join the triumph of the skies;
with the angelic host proclaim,
'Christ is born in Bethlehem'.
Refrain:
Hark! the herald angels sing,
glory to the new-born King.
2 Christ, by highest heaven adored,
Christ, the everlasting Lord,
late in time behold him come,
offspring of a Virgin's womb:
veiled in flesh the Godhead see;
hail the incarnate Deity,
pleased in human flesh to dwell,
Jesus, our Immanuel. [Refrain]
3 Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace!
Hail the Sun of righteousness!
Light and life to all he brings,
risen with healing in his wings:
mild he lays his glory by,
born that we no more need die,
born to raise us from the earth,
born to give us second birth. [Refrain] Topics: Christmas; Jesus Christ Coming to Bethlehem; Jesus Christ Incarnation Languages: English Tune Title: MENDELSSOHN
Hark the herald angels sing
All Praise Be Yours, My God, This Night
Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr.; Thomas Ken Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #100 (1995) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7 First Line: All praise be yours, my God this night Lyrics: 1 All praise be yours, my God, this night,
for all the blessings of the light;
Keep me, kind Maker of all things,
beneath the shelter of your wings.
2 Forgive me, by Christ's victory won,
the ill that I this day have done,
That from the fear of sin set free,
I, ere I sleep, at peace may be.
3 O let me on your love repose,
let welcome sleep my eyelids close,
Sleep from whose balm new strength I take
to serve my God when I awake.
4 Praise God who gives all blessings birth;
praise God all creatures on the earth;
Praise God, who makes, sustains, sets free:
one holy God in person three.
Topics: Evening; Forgiveness of Sin; Rest Languages: English Tune Title: TALLIS' CANON
All Praise Be Yours, My God, This Night
Brightest and Best
Author: Reginald Heber (1783-1826) Hymnal: Common Praise (1998) #159 (1998) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7 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 thine aid:
gem of the East, the horizon adorning,
guide where our infant Redeemer is laid.
2 Cold on his cradle the dewdrops are shining,
low lies his head with the beasts of the stall;
angels adore him in slumber reclining,
Maker and Monarch and Saviour of all.
3 Say, shall we yield him, in costly devotion
odours of Edom and offerings divine,
gems of the mountain and pearls of the ocean,
myrrh from the forest and gold from the mine?
4 Vainly we offer each ample oblation,
vainly with gifts would his favour secure;
richer by far is the heart’s adoration,
dearer to God are the prayers of the poor.
5 Brightest and best of the stars of the morning,
dawn on our darkness and lend us thine aid;
gem of the East, the horizon adorning,
guide where our infant Redeemer is laid. Topics: Epiphany (feast); Christmas Languages: English Tune Title: STELLA ORIENTIS
Brightest and Best
Brightest and Best of the Stars
Author: Reginald Heber Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #182 (1990) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Scripture: Isaiah 9:2 First Line: Brightest and best of the stars of the morning Lyrics: 1 Brightest and best of the sons of the morning,
dawn on our darkness and come to our aid;
star of the east, the horizon adorning,
guide where our infant Redeemer is laid.
2 What shall we give him, in costly devotion?
Shall we bring incense and offerings divine,
gems of the mountain and pearls of the ocean,
myrrh from the forest or gold from the mine?
3 Vainly we offer each lavish 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 Brightest and best of the stars of the morning,
dawn on our darkness and come to our aid;
star of the east, the horizon adorning,
guide where our infant Redeemer is laid!
Topics: Epiphany Season Languages: English Tune Title: MORNING STAR
Brightest and Best of the Stars
Brightest and Best of the Stars
Author: Reginald Heber, 1783-1826 Hymnal: Worship and Rejoice #235 (2003) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Scripture: Isaiah 9:2 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 come to our aid;
star of the east, the horizon adorning,
guide where our infant Redeemer is laid.
2 What shall we give him, in costly devotion?
Shall we bring incense and offerings divine,
gems of the mountain and pearls of the ocean,
myrrh from the forest or gold from the mine?
3 Vainly we offer each lavish 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 Brightest and best of the stars of the morning,
dawn on our darkness and come to our aid;
star of the east, the horizon adorning,
guide where our infant Redeemer is laid! Topics: Epiphany Languages: English Tune Title: MORNING STAR
Brightest and Best of the Stars
Brightest and Best
Author: Reginald Heber, 1783-1826 Hymnal: Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #272 (2012) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Scripture: Isaiah 9:2 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 Languages: English Tune Title: MORNING STAR
Brightest and Best
Brightest and Best
Author: Reginald Heber, 1783-1826 Hymnal: One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism #285 (2018) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Scripture: Isaiah 9:2 First Line: Brightest and best of the sons of the morning Lyrics: 1 Brightest and best of the sons of the morning,
Dawn on our darkness and lend us Thine 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: The Celebration of the Gospel Story Epiphany; Christian Year Epiphany Languages: English Tune Title: MORNING STAR
Brightest and Best
It came upon the midnight clear
Author: E. H. Sears Hymnal: The Presbyterian Book of Praise #28a (1897) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-8 Topics: God: His Attributes, Works and Word The Son - Incarnation Languages: English Tune Title: NOEL
It came upon the midnight clear
It came upon the midnight clear
Author: E. H. Sears Hymnal: The Presbyterian Book of Praise #28b (1897) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-8 Topics: God: His Attributes, Works and Word The Son - Incarnation Languages: English Tune Title: CAROL
It came upon the midnight clear
It Came upon the Midnight Clear
Author: Edmund Hamilton Sears (1810-1876) Hymnal: Common Praise (1998) #140 (1998) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7 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, to all good will
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 blessed angels sing.
3 Yet with the woes of sin and strife
the world has suffered long;
beneath the angel-strain have rolled
two thousand years of wrong;
and we amid our wars hear not
the words of peace they bring;
O listen now, and still your 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:
O rest beside the weary road
and hear the angels sing.
5 For lo, the days are hastening on,
by prophets seen of old,
when with the ever-circling years
shall come the time foretold:
when the new heaven and earth shall own
the Prince of Peace their King,
and the whole world send back the song
which now the angels sing. Topics: Christmas; Epiphany; Angels Languages: English Tune Title: CAROL
It Came upon the Midnight Clear
It Came upon the Midnight Clear
Author: Edmund Hamilton Sears (1810-1876) Hymnal: Common Praise (1998) #141 (1998) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7 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, to all good will
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
bend on hovering wing,
and ever o'er its Babel sounds
the blessed angels sing.
3 Yet with the woes of sin and strife
the world has suffered long;
beneath the angel-strain have rolled
two thousand years of wrong;
and we amid our wars hear not
the words of peace they bring;
O listen now, and still your 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:
O rest beside the weary road
and hear the angels sing.
5 For lo, the days are hastening on,
by prophets seen of old,
when with the ever-circling years
shall come the time foretold:
when the new heaven and earth shall own
the Prince of Peace their King,
and the whole world send back the song
which now the angels sing. Topics: Christmas; Epiphany; Angels Languages: English Tune Title: NOEL
It Came upon the Midnight Clear
It Came upon the Midnight Clear
Author: Edmund H. Sears, 1810-76 Hymnal: Lutheran Service Book #366 (2006) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Scripture: Isaiah 9:4-5 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, goodwill to all,
From heav'n'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 heav'nly music floats
O'er all the weary world.
Above its sad and lowly plains
They bend on hov'ring wing,
And ever o'er its babel sounds
The blessed angels sing.
3 All you, beneath your heavy load,
By care and guilt bent low,
Who toil along a dreary way
With painful steps and slow:
Look up, for golden is the hour,
Come swiftly on the wing,
The Prince was born to bring you peace;
Of Him the angels sing.
4 For lo, the days have come to pass
By prophets seen of old,
When down into the circling years
Came Christ as was foretold.
His word of peace shall to the earth
God's ancient promise bring,
And all who take this gift will hear
The song the angels sing. Topics: Society Languages: English Tune Title: CAROL
It Came upon the Midnight Clear
O Little Town of Bethlehem (Oh, aldehuela de Belén)
Author: Phillips Brooks, 1835-1893; Anonymous Hymnal: Santo, Santo, Santo #80 (2019) Meter: 8.6.8.6.7.6.8.6 Scripture: Isaiah 9:2 First Line: O little town of Bethlehem (¡Oh, aldehuela de Belén!) 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 wond'ring love.
O morning stars, together
Proclaim the holy birth,
And praises sing to God the King,
And peace to all on earth!
3 How silently, how silently
The wondrous gift is giv'n!
So God imparts to human hearts
The blessings of his heav'n.
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 Immanuel!
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1 ¡Oh, aldehuela de Belén!
Afortunada tú,
pues en tus campos brilla hoy
la sempiterna luz.
El Hijo tan deseado
con santa expectación,
el anunciado Salvador
en ti, Belén, nació.
2 Allá do el Redentor nació
los ángeles están
velando todos con amor
al niño sin igual.
¡Estrellas rutilantes,
a Dios la gloria dad!
Pues hoy el cielo nos mostró
Su buena voluntad.
3 Calladamente Dios nos da
su incomparable don;
así también impartirá
Sus bendiciones hoy.
Ningún oído acaso
perciba su venir,
mas el de humilde corazón
le habrá de recibir.
4 ¡Oh Santo Niño de Belén!
Desciende con tu paz;
en nuestras almas nace hoy
limpiando todo mal.
Los ángeles del cielo
te anuncian al nacer;
¡ven con nosotros a morar,
oh Cristo, Emanuel! Topics: Año Cristiano Navidad; Christian Year Christmas Languages: English; Spanish Tune Title: ST. LOUIS
O Little Town of Bethlehem (Oh, aldehuela de Belén)
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Author: Phillips Brooks Hymnal: Glory to God #121 (2013) Meter: 8.6.8.6.7.6.8.6 Scripture: Isaiah 9:2 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 all 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!
Topics: Christian Year Nativity/Christmas; Christian Year Epiphany; Jesus Christ Birth Languages: English Tune Title: ST. LOUIS
O Little Town of Bethlehem
O little town of Bethlehem
Author: Phillips Brooks, 1835-1893 Hymnal: Singing the Faith #213 (2011) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Scripture: Isaiah 9:2 Topics: The Incarnate Christ: Christmas Languages: English Tune Title: FOREST GREEN
O little town of Bethlehem
O little town of Bethlehem
Author: Phillips Brooks (1835-1893) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #304 (2005) Scripture: Isaiah 9:2 Lyrics: 1 O little town of Bethlehem,
how still we see you lie!
Above your deep and dreamless sleep
the silent stars go by;
yet, in your dark streets shining
the everlasting Light;
the hopes and fears of all the years
are met in you tonight.
2 O morning stars, together
proclaim the holy birth
and praises sing to God the King,
and peace to all on earth.
For Christ is born of Mary;
and, gathered all above,
while mortals sleep, the angels keep
their watch of wondering love.
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. Languages: English Tune Title: FOREST GREEN
O little town of Bethlehem
O little town of Bethlehem
Author: Phillips Brooks (1835-1893) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #304 (2008) Scripture: Isaiah 9:2 Lyrics: 1 O little town of Bethlehem,
how still we see you lie!
Above your deep and dreamless sleep
the silent stars go by;
yet, in your dark streets shining
the everlasting Light;
the hopes and fears of all the years
are met in you tonight.
2 O morning stars, together
proclaim the holy birth
and praises sing to God the King,
and peace to all on earth.
For Christ is born of Mary;
and, gathered all above,
while mortals sleep, the angels keep
their watch of wondering love.
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. Languages: English Tune Title: FOREST GREEN
O little town of Bethlehem
Crown him with many crowns
Author: Matthew Bridges, 1800-94; Godfrey Thring, 1823-1903 Hymnal: Together in Song #228 (1999) Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7 Lyrics: 1 Crown him with many crowns,
the Lamb upon his throne;
hark! how the heavenly anthem drowns
all music but its own:
awake, my soul, and sing
of him who died for me,
and hail him as your chosen king
through all eternity.
2 Crown him the Son of God
before the worlds began:
and we who tread where he has trod
crown him the Son of Man,
who every grief has known
that wrings the human breast,
and takes and bears them for his own,
that all in him may rest.
3 Crown him the Lord of love;
behold his hands and side,
those wounds yet visible above
in beauty glorified;
no angel there on high
can fully bear that sight,
but downwards bends a burning eye
at mysteries so bright.
4 Crown him the Lord of life,
who triumphed o'er the grave,
and rose victorious in the strife
for those he came to save:
his glories now we sing
who died, and rose on high;
who died eternal life to bring,
and lives that death may die.
5 Crown him the Lord of peace,
whose power a sceptre sways
from pole to pole, that wars may cease
absorbed in prayer and praise:
his reign shall know no end,
and round his pierced feet
fair flowers of paradise extend
their fragrance ever sweet.
6 Crown him the Lord of years,
the Potentate of time,
Creator of the rolling spheres,
majestic and sublime:
all hail, Redeemer, hail!
for you have died for me;
your praise shall never, never fail
throughout eternity.
Topics: ADORATION AND PRAISE; Ascension; Christ tne King Sunday; Jesus Christ Humanity; Jesus Christ Priesthood and Intercession; Jesus Christ Redeemer; Jesus Christ Resurrection; Name/s of God; Peace of the World; Worship Processional Entrance Languages: English Tune Title: DIADEMATA
Crown him with many crowns
Crown Him with Many Crowns
Author: Matthew Bridges (1800-1894); Godfrey Thring (1823-1903) Hymnal: Common Praise (1998) #378 (1998) Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7 Lyrics: 1 Crown him with many crowns,
the Lamb upon his throne:
hark, how the heavenly anthem drowns
all music but its own!
Awake, my soul, and sing of him
who died for thee,
and hail him as thy matchless King
through all eternity.
2 Crown him the Lord of life,
who triumphed o'er the grave,
and rose victorious in the strife
for those he came to save.
His glories now we sing
who died and rose on high,
who died eternal life to bring,
and lives that death may die.
3 Crown him the Lord of peace,
whose power a sceptre sways
from pole to pole, that wars may cease,
absorbed in prayer and praise.
His reign shall know no end;
and round his pierced feet
fair flowers of paradise extend
their fragrance ever sweet.
4 Crown him the Lord of love;
behold his hands and side,
rich wounds yet visible above
in beauty glorified.
All hail, Redeemer, hail!
for thou hast died for me;
thy praise shall never, never fail
throughout eternity. Topics: Jesus, the Lamb; Praise of God; Reign of Christ; Ascension and Exaltation Languages: English Tune Title: DIADEMATA
Crown Him with Many Crowns
Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus (Ven, Jesús, muy esperado)
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788; Lorenzo Álvarez, 1897-1969 Hymnal: Santo, Santo, Santo #64 (2019) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7 Topics: Año Cristiano Adviento; Christian Year Advent; Pecado; Sin Languages: English; Spanish Tune Title: STUTTGART
Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus (Ven, Jesús, muy esperado)
Come, Thou long-expected Jesus
Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: The Presbyterian Book of Praise #84b (1897) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-8 Topics: God: His Attributes, Works and Word The Son - Second Coming Languages: English Tune Title: LEIPSIC
Come, Thou long-expected Jesus
Come, Thou long-expected Jesus
Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: The Presbyterian Book of Praise #84a (1897) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-8 Topics: God: His Attributes, Works and Word The Son - Second Coming Tune Title: ST. ANDREW'S
Come, Thou long-expected Jesus
Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: Voices Together #218 (2020) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7 Lyrics: 1 Come, thou long-expected Jesus,
born to set thy people free;
from our fears and sins release us,
let us find our rest in thee:
Israel’s strength and consolation,
hope of all the earth thou art;
dear desire of ev’ry nation,
joy of ev’ry longing heart.
2 Come, thou universal Savior;
come, redeem the human race.
Life and joy spring from thy favor;
cheer each soul in need of grace.
Still we wait for thine appearing—
make our senseless struggles cease.
Guide us from our weary wand’ring
into paths of perfect peace.
3 Born thy people to deliver,
born a child, and yet a king;
born to reign in us forever,
now thy gracious kingdom bring.
By thine own eternal Spirit,
rule in all our hearts alone.
By thine all-sufficient merit,
raise us to thy glorious throne. Topics: Hope; Joy; Liberation; Reign of Christ Tune Title: HYFRYDOL
Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
Come, Ye Thankful People, Come
Author: Henry Alford Hymnal: Church Hymnal, Mennonite #572 (1927) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Scripture: Isaiah 9:3 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. GEORGE'S (WINDSOR)
Come, Ye Thankful People, Come
Come, Ye Thankful People, Come
Author: Henry Alford Hymnal: Church Hymnal, Mennonite #572 (2017) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Scripture: Isaiah 9:3 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. GEORGE'S (WINDSOR)
Come, Ye Thankful People, Come
Come, Ye Thankful People, Come
Author: Henry Alford, 1810-71 Hymnal: Lutheran Service Book #892 (2006) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Scripture: Isaiah 9:3 Lyrics: 1 Come, ye thankful people, come;
Raise the song of harvest home.
All be safely gathered in
Ere the winter storms begin;
God, our Maker, doth provide
For our wants to be supplied.
Come to God's own temple, come;
Raise the song of harvest home.
2 All the world is God's own field,
Fruit unto His praise to yield;
Wheat and tares together sown,
Unto joy or sorrow grown.
First the blade and then the ear,
Then the full corn shall appear.
Lord of harvest, grant that we
Wholesome grain and pure may be.
3 For the Lord, our God, shall come
And shall take His harvest home,
From His field shall in that day
All offences purge away,
Give His angels charge at last
In the fire the tares to cast,
But the fruitful ears to store
In His garner evermore.
4 Even so, Lord, quickly come
To Thy final harvest home;
Gather Thou Thy people in,
Free from sorrow, free from sin,
There, forever purified,
In Thy garner to abide:
Come with all Thine angels, come,
Raise the glorious harvest home.
Topics: Harvest and Thanksgiving Languages: English Tune Title: ST. GEORGE'S WINDSOR
Come, Ye Thankful People, Come
How Beauteous Are Their Feet
Author: Isaac Watts (1674-1748) Hymnal: Common Praise (1998) #443 (1998) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7 Lyrics: 1 How beauteous are their feet
who stand on Zion's hill,
who bring salvation on their tongues
and words of peace reveal!
2 How welcome is their voice,
how sweet the tidings are!
Zion, behold thy Saviour King;
he reigns and triumphs here.
3 How happy are our ears
that hear this joyful sound,
which seers and rulers waited for
and sought, but never found.
4 How blessed are our eyes
that see this heavenly light!
Prophets and saints desired it long,
but died without the sight.
5 The sentinels in song
their tuneful notes employ;
Jerusalem breaks forth in hymns
and deserts sing for joy.
6 The glory of the Lord
shines through the earth abroad:
let every nation now behold
their Saviour and their God. Topics: Call and Vocation; Advent; Salvation/Redemption Languages: English Tune Title: VENICE
How Beauteous Are Their Feet
The Day of Resurrection (Anuncia, tierra, el día)
Author: John of Damascus, c.696-754; John M. Neale, 1818-1866; Georgina Pando-Connolly, b. 1946 Hymnal: Santo, Santo, Santo #186 (2019) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Scripture: Isaiah 9:2 First Line: The day of resurrection! (Anuncia, tierra, el día) Topics: Año Cristiano Semana Santa; Christian Year Easter Languages: English; Spanish Tune Title: LANCASHIRE
The Day of Resurrection (Anuncia, tierra, el día)
The Day of Resurrection!
Author: John of Damascus; John Mason Neale Hymnal: Glory to God #233 (2013) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Scripture: Isaiah 9:2 Lyrics: 1 The day of resurrection!
Earth, tell it out abroad,
the Passover of gladness,
the Passover of God.
From death to life eternal,
from sin’s dominion free,
our Christ has brought us over
with hymns of victory.
2 Let hearts be purged of evil
that we may see aright
the Lord in rays eternal
of resurrection light,
and listening to his accents,
may hear, so calm and plain,
his own “All hail!” and hearing,
may raise the victor strain.
3 Now let the heavens be joyful;
let earth its song begin;
the round world keep high triumph
and all that is therein.
Let all things seen and unseen
their notes of gladness blend,
for Christ the Lord has risen,
our joy that has no end. Topics: Christian Year Easter Vigil; Christian Year Resurrection/Easter; Jesus Christ Resurrection; Christian Year Easter Languages: English Tune Title: LANCASHIRE
The Day of Resurrection!
Jesus, where’er your people meet
Author: Willam Cowper, 1731-1800 Hymnal: Together in Song #445 (1999) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7 Lyrics: 1 Jesus, where'er your people meet
there they behold your mercy seat,
where'er they seek you, you are found
and every place is hallowed ground.
2 For you, within no walls confined,
are present in the humble mind;
such ever bring you where they come,
and, going, take your to their home.
3 Dear Shepherd of your chosen few,
your former mercies here renew;
here to our waiting hearts proclaim
the sweetness of your saving name.
4 Here may we prove the power of prayer
to strengthen faith and sweeten care,
to teach our faint desires to rise,
and bring all heaven before our eyes.
5 Lord, we are few, but you are near,
your arm can save, your ear can hear;
O rend the heavens, come quickly down,
and make a thousand hearts your own. Topics: Dedication of Church Buildgin; Fellowship in the Church; Invocation; Longing for God; Mercy of God; Mission/Sending; Name/s of Jesus; People of God; Prayer; Worship Gathering Languages: English Tune Title: WAREHAM
Jesus, where’er your people meet
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
Author: Henry Sloane Coffin; John M. Neale Hymnal: Hymns for the Living Church #100 (1974) Scripture: Isaiah 9:2 Refrain First Line: Rejoice! rejoice! Emmanuel Lyrics: 1 O come, O come, Immanuel,
And ransom captive Israel,
That mourns in lonely exile here
Until the Son of God appear.
Refrain:
Rejoice! Rejoice! Immanuel
Shall come to Thee, O Israel!
2 O come, Thou Rod of Jesse, free
Thine own from Satan's tyranny;
From depths of hell Thy people save
And give them vict'ry o'er the grave. (Refrain)
3 O come, Thou Dayspring, come and cheer
Our spirits by Thine advent here;
And drive away the shades of night,
And pierce the clouds and bring us light! (Refrain)
4 O come, Thou Key of David, come
And open wide our heav'nly home;
Make safe the way that leads on high,
And close the path to misery. (Refrain)
5 O come, Desire of nations, bind
All peoples in one heart and mind;
Bid envy, strife and quarrels cease;
Fill all the world with heaven's peace. (Refrain)
Amen. Topics: Christ Name(s) of Languages: English Tune Title: VENI EMMANUEL
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
Author: John M. Neale; Henry Sloane Coffin Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #133 (1990) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Scripture: Isaiah 9:2 Refrain First Line: Rejoice! rejoice! Lyrics: 1 O come, O come, Emmanuel,
and ransom captive Israel,
that mourns in lonely exile here
until the Son of God appear.
[Refrain:]
Rejoice! rejoice! Emmanuel
shall come to thee, O Israel!
2 O come, thou Rod of Jesse, free
thine own from Satan's tyranny;
from depths of hell thy people save
and give them victory o'er the grave. (Refrain)
3 O come, thou Dayspring, come and cheer
our spirits by thine advent here;
and drive away the shades of night,
and pierce the clouds and bring us light! (Refrain)
4 O come, thou Key of David, come,
and open wide our heavenly home;
make safe the way that leads on high,
and close the path to misery. (Refrain)
5 O come, Desire of nations,
bind all peoples in one heart and mind;
bid envy, strife and quarrels cease;
fill all the world with heaven's peace. (Refrain)
Topics: Advent Season; Jesus Christ Emmanuel; Advent Season; Jesus Christ Emmanuel; Jesus Christ Light; Jesus Christ Redeemer; Jesus Christ Son of God; Jesus Christ Final Victory; World Peace Languages: English Tune Title: VENI EMMANUEL
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
Author: Henry S. Coffin, 1877-1954; John M. Neale, 1818-1866 Hymnal: Worship and Rejoice #154 (2003) Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Scripture: Isaiah 9:2 Lyrics: 1 O come, O come, Emmanuel,
and ransom captive Israel,
that mourns in lonely exile here,
until the Son of God appear.
Refrain:
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
shall come to thee, O Israel!
2 O come, thou Dayspring, come and cheer
our spirits by thine advent here;
disperse the gloomy clouds of night,
and death's dark shadows put to flight. [Refrain]
3 O come, thou Wisdom from on high,
and order all things, far and nigh;
to us the path of knowledge show,
and cause us in her ways to go. [Refrain]
4 O come, Desire of nations, bind
all peoples in one heart and mind;
bid envy, strife and quarrels cease;
fill the whole world with heaven's peace. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: VENI EMMANUEL
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
Rejoice! rejoice!
Author: John Mason Neale, 1818-66 Hymnal: Together in Song #265 (1999) Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7 First Line: O come, O come, Emmanuel Lyrics: 1 O come, O come, Emmanuel,
and ransom captive Israel,
that mourns in lonely exile here
until the Son of God appear.
Refrain:
Rejoice! rejoice!
Emmanuel shall come to you, O Israel.
2 O come, O come, great Lord of might
who to the tribes on Sinai's height
in ancient times did give the law
in cloud and majesty and awe. [Refrain]
3 O come, thou Key of David, come,
and open wide our heavenly home;
make safe the way that leads on high
and close the path to misery. [Refrain]
4 O come, O branch of Jesse, free
your own from Satan's tyranny;
from depths of hell your people save
and give them victory o'er the grave. [Refrain]
5 O come, O dayspring, come and cheer
our spirits by your advent here;
disperse the gloomy clouds of night
and death's dark shadows put to flight. [Refrain]
Topics: Advent; Israel; Jesus Christ Coming today; Jesus Christ Return; Worship Processional Entrance Languages: English Tune Title: VENI EMMANUEL
Rejoice! rejoice!
O Word of God Incarnate
Author: William W. How, 1823-1897 Hymnal: Worship and Rejoice #670 (2003) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Scripture: Isaiah 9:2 Lyrics: 1 O Word of God incarnate,
O Wisdom from on high,
O Truth unchanged, unchanging,
O Light of our dark sky:
we praise you for the radiance
that from the hallowed page,
a lantern to our footsteps,
shines on from age to age.
2 The Church, from her dear Master,
received the gift divine,
and still that light is lifted
on all the earth to shine.
It is the chart and compass
that, all life's voyage through,
'mid mists and rocks and quicksands,
still guides, O Christ, to you.
3 O make your Church, dear Savior,
a lamp of burnished gold,
to bear before the nations
your true light as of old;
teach us, your wandering pilgrims,
by this our path to trace,
till, clouds and darkness ended,
we see you face to face!
Languages: English Tune Title: MUNICH
O Word of God Incarnate
Hail to the Brightness
Author: Thomas Hastings Hymnal: Timeless Truths #408 Meter: 11.10.11.10 Scripture: Isaiah 9:2 First Line: Hail to the brightness of Zion's glad morning! Lyrics: 1 Hail to the brightness of Zion’s glad morning!
Joy to the lands that in darkness have lain!
Hushed be the accents of sorrow and mourning;
Zion in triumph begins her mild reign.
2 Hail to the brightness of Zion’s glad morning!
Long by the prophets of Israel foretold;
Hail to the millions from bondage returning!
Gentiles and Jews the blest vision behold.
3 Lo, in the desert rich flowers are springing,
Streams ever copious are gliding along;
Loud from the mountaintops echoes are ringing,
Wastes rise in verdure, and mingle in song.
4 See, from all lands, from the isles of the ocean,
Praise to the Savior ascending on high;
Fallen the engines of war and commotion;
Shouts of salvation are rending the sky. Tune Title: WESLEY
Hail to the Brightness
God, Whose Almighty Word
Author: John Marriott, 1780-1825 Hymnal: Common Praise (1998) #560 (1998) Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7 Topics: Healing; Jesus Christ, Light; Light; Mission; Trinity; Trust Languages: English Tune Title: MOSCOW
God, Whose Almighty Word
O'er the gloomy hills of darkness
Author: William Williams Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal #373 (1961) Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.7 Scripture: Isaiah 9:2 Lyrics: 1 O'er the gloomy hills of darkness,
Cheered by no celestial ray,
Sun of Righteousness, arising,
Bring the bright, the glorious day;
Send the gospel
To the earth's remotest bounds.
2 Kingdoms wide that sit in darkness,
Grant them, Lord, the glorious light;
And from eastern coast to western
May the morning chase the night,
And redemption,
Freely purchased win the day.
3 Fly abroad, thou mighty gospel,
Win and conquer, never cease;
May thy lasting, wide dominions
Multiply and still increase;
Sway thy sceptre,
Saviour, all the world around.
Amen. Topics: The Church Missions; The Church Growth of; Gospel Triumph of; Missions Languages: English Tune Title: CORONAE
O'er the gloomy hills of darkness
Come, You Faithful, Raise the Strain
Author: John of Damascus,; John Mason Neale Hymnal: Glory to God #234 (2013) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Scripture: Isaiah 9:2 First Line: Come, you faithful raise the strain Lyrics: 1 Come, you faithful, raise the strain
of triumphant gladness!
God has brought forth Israel
into joy from sadness,
loosed from Pharaoh’s bitter yoke
Jacob’s sons and daughters;
led them with unmoistened foot
through the Red Sea waters.
2 ’Tis the spring of souls today:
Christ has burst his prison,
and from three days’ sleep in death
as a sun has risen.
All the winter of our sins,
long and dark, is flying
from the Light, to whom we give
laud and praise undying.
3 Now the queen of seasons, bright
with the day of splendor,
with the royal feast of feasts
comes its joy to render;
comes to glad Jerusalem,
who with true affection
welcomes in unwearied strains
Jesus’ resurrection!
4 Neither could the gates of death,
nor the tomb’s dark portal,
nor the watchers, nor the seal
hold you as a mortal:
but today, among your own,
you appear, bestowing
your deep peace, which evermore
passes human knowing.
Topics: Christian Year Easter Vigil; Christian Year Resurrection/Easter; Christian Year Reign of Christ; Freedom; Jesus Christ Resurrection; Joy; Christian Year Easter Languages: English Tune Title: ST. KEVIN
Come, You Faithful, Raise the Strain
Isaiah IX, 2
Hymnal: A Selection of Psalms and Hymns #CCXCIX (1790) Meter: 8.7 Scripture: Isaiah 9:2 First Line: Light of those whose dreary dwelling Lyrics: 1 Light of those whose dreary dwelling
Borders on the shades beneath,
Come and by thy love's revealing,
Dissipate the clouds beneath:
The new heav'n and earth's Creator,
In our deepest darkness rise!
Scatt'ring all the night of nature,
Pouring eye-sight on our eyes!
2 Still we wait for thine appearing,
Life and joy thy beams impart;
Chasing all our fears, and chearing
Ev'ry poor benighted heart:
Come, and manifest the favour
God has for our ransom'd race;
Come, thou All sufficient Saviour,
Come and bring thy gospel-grace.
3 Save us in thy great compassion,
O thou mild pacific Prince
Give the knowledge of salvation,
Give the pardon of our sins!
By thine all-restoring merit,
Ev'ry burden'd soul release;
Ev'ry weary, wand'ring spirit,
Guide into thy perfect peace.
Languages: English
Isaiah IX, 2
Light
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CLXXXII (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Isaiah 9:2 First Line: Light of those whose dreary dwelling Lyrics: 1 Light of those whose dreary dwelling
Borders on the shades of death,
Come! and thy dear self revealing,
Dissipate the clouds beneath:
The new heaven's and earth's creator,
In our deepest darkness rise!
Scattering all the night of nature,
Pouring eye-sight on our eyes!
2 Still we wait for thine appearing,
Life and joy thy beams impart;
Chasing all our fears, and chearing
Every poor benighted heart:
Come and manifest the favor
Thou hast for the ransom'd race:
Come, thou dear exalted savior,
Come, and bring thy gospel-grace.
3 Save us in thy great compassion,
O thou mild pacific prince!
Give the knowledge of salvation,
Give the pardon of our sins.
By thine all-sufficient merit,
Every burden'd soul release;
By the influence of thy spirit,
Guide us into perfect peace.
Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Light; Christ Light Languages: English
Light
Light
Hymnal: A Collection of Evangelical Hymns #XX (1793) Scripture: Isaiah 9:2 First Line: Light of those whose dreary dwelling Lyrics: 1 Light of those whose dreary dwelling
Borders on the shades of death,
Come! and thy dear self revealing,
Dissipate the clouds beneath:
The new Heaven and Earth's Creator,
In our deepest darkness rise!
Scattering all the night of nature,
Pouring eye-sight on our eyes!
2 Still we wait for thine appearing,
Life and joy thy beams impart;
Chasing all our fears, and cheering
Every poor benighted heart:
Come, and manifest the favour
God has for our ransom'd race:
Come, thou dear exalted Saviour,
Come, and bring thy gospel-grace.
3 Save us in thy great compassion,
O thou mild pacific Prince!
Give the knowledge of salvation,
Give the pardon of our sins.
By thine all-sufficient merit,
Every burden'd soul release;
By the influence of thy spirit,
Guide us into perfect peace. Topics: Son Languages: English
Light
Light of those whose dreary dwelling
Hymnal: Village hymns for social worship, selected and original #132 (1840) Meter: 8.7 Scripture: Isaiah 9:2 Topics: Characters of Christ
Light of those whose dreary dwelling
Join all the glorious names
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: The Presbyterian Book of Praise #94 (1897) Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-8 Topics: God: His Attributes, Works and Word The Son - His Praise Languages: English Tune Title: WATERSTOCK
Join all the glorious names
We Three Kings of Orient Are
Author: John H. Hopkins, Jr., 1820-1891 Hymnal: Worship and Rejoice #233 (2003) Meter: 8.8.8.6 with refrain Scripture: Isaiah 9:2 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 thy 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, voices raising,
worshipping 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] Languages: English Tune Title: KINGS OF ORIENT
We Three Kings of Orient Are
We've a Story to Tell to the Nations
Author: H. Ernest Nichol, 1862-1928 Hymnal: Worship and Rejoice #562 (2003) Meter: 10.8.8.7.7 with refrain Scripture: Isaiah 9:2 Refrain First Line: For the darkness shall turn to dawning Lyrics: 1 We've a story to tell to the nations,
that shall turn their hearts to the right,
a story of truth and mercy,
a story of peace and light,
a story of peace and light.
Refrain:
For the darkness shall turn to dawning,
and the dawning to noonday bright;
and Christ's great kingdom shall come on earth,
the kingdom of love and light.
2 We've a song to be sung to the nations,
that shall lift their hearts to the Lord,
a song that shall conquer evil
and shatter the spear and sword,
and shatter the spear and sword. [Refrain]
3 We've a message to give to the nations,
that the Lord who reigns above
has sent us his Son to save us,
and show us that God is love,
and show us that God is love. [Refrain]
4 We've a Savior to show to the nations,
who the path of sorrow has trod,
that all of the world's great peoples
might come to the truth of God,
might come to the truth of God. [Refrain]
Languages: English Tune Title: MESSAGE
We've a Story to Tell to the Nations
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