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Angels, from the Realms of Glory

Author: James Montgomery Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 764 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:8-20 Refrain First Line: Come and worship Lyrics: 1 Angels from the realms of glory, Wing your flight o'er all the earth; Ye 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 with us is now residing; Yonder shines the infant light: 3 Sages, leave your contemplations, Brighter visions beam afar; Seek the great Desire of nations; Ye have seen His natal star. 4 All creation, join in praising God, the Father, Spirit, Son, Evermore your voices raising To the eternal Three in One. Topics: Jesus Christ Kingship Used With Tune: REGENT SQUARE Text Sources: Salisbury Hymn Book, 1857 (st. 4)

What Child Is This

Author: William C. Dix Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 204 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 623 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 We Have Heard on High

Author: James Chadwick Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Appears in 237 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:8-20 First Line: Angels, we have heard on high Refrain First Line: Gloria in excelsis Deo Lyrics: 1 Angels we have heard on high, sweetly singing through the night, and the mountains in reply echoing their brave delight. Refrain: Gloria in excelsis Deo, Gloria in excelsis Deo. 2 Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why these songs of happy cheer? What great brightness did you see? What glad tiding did you hear? (Refrain) 3 Come to Bethlehem and see him 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 angels praise above; Mary, Joseph, lend your aid, while we raise our hearts in love. (Refrain) Topics: Singing God's Story Christmas / Birth of Christ; French Used With Tune: GLORIA Text Sources: French carol

Go, Tell It on the Mountain

Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 108 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:8-20 First Line: While shepherds kept their watching Lyrics: Refrain: Go, tell it on the mountain over the hills and everywhere; go, tell it on the mountain, that Jesus Christ is born. 1 While shepherds kept their watching o'er silent flocks by night, behold, throughout the heavens there shone a holy light. (Refrain) 2 The shepherds feared and trembled when lo! above the earth rang out the angel chorus that hailed our Savior's birth. (Refrain) 3 Down in a lowly stable the humble Christ was born, and God sent us salvation that blessed Christmas morn. (Refrain) Topics: Singing God's Story Christmas / Birth of Christ; African-American Used With Tune: GO TELL IT Text Sources: African-American spiritual

O Come, All Ye Faithful

Author: John Francis Wade; Frederick Oakeley Meter: 6.6.10.5.6 with refrain Appears in 732 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:8-20 First Line: O come, all ye faithful 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 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] 3 Sing, choirs of angels, Sing in exultation! Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above! Glory to God, all Glory in the highest![Refrain] Used With Tune: ADESTE FIDELES

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

While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks

Author: Nahum Tate Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,102 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

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 7.7.7.7 D with refrain Appears in 1,329 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:8-20 Lyrics: 1 Hark! The herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn 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 host 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 the virgin's womb. Veiled in flesh the Godhead see; Hail the incarnate Deity, Pleased in flesh with us to dwell, Jesus our Emmanuel. 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 us from the earth, Born to give us second birth. Topics: Jesus Christ Kingship Used With Tune: MENDELSSOHN

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

O little town of Bethlehem

Author: Phillips Brooks (1835-1893) Appears in 846 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:1-16 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. Used With Tune: FOREST GREEN

Away in a Manger

Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 546 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

The First Nowell

Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 401 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 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 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 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 heavenly Lord, who has made heaven and earth of nought, and with his blood salvation bought. [Refrain] Topics: Christmas; Epiphany Used With Tune: THE FIRST NOWELL Text Sources: English trad.

Good Christian Friends, Rejoice

Author: John M. Neale Meter: Irregular Appears in 220 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:8-20 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 has 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 his everlasting hall. Christ was born to save! Christ was born to save! Topics: Christmas Season Used With Tune: IN DULCI JUBILO Text Sources: Macaronic carol, 14th C.

Christians, Awake, Salute the Happy Morn

Author: John Byrom Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Appears in 186 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:8-17 Lyrics: 1 Christians, awake, salute the happy morn, whereon the Savior of the world was born; rise to adore the mystery of love, which hosts of angels chanted from above; with them the joyful tidings first begun of God incarnate and the Virgin's Son. 2 Then to the watchful shepherds it was told, who heard th'angelic herald's voice: "Behold, I bring good tidings of a Savior's birth to you and all the nations on the earth: this day hath God fulfilled his promised word, this day is born a Savior, Christ the Lord." 3 He spake, and straightway the celestial choir in hymns of joy, unknown before, conspire; the praises of redeeming love they sang, and heav'n's whole orb with alleluias rang; God's highest glory was their anthem still, peace on the earth, and unto men good will. 4 To Bethl'hem straight the happy shepherds ran, to see the wonder God had wrought for man; and found, with Joseph and the blessed maid, her son, the Savior, in a manger laid; amazed, the wondrous story they proclaim, the earliest heralds of the Savior's name. 5 Let us, like these good shepherds, then employ our grateful voices to proclaim the joy; trace we the babe, who hath retrieved our loss, from his poor manger to his bitter cross; treading his steps, assisted by his grace, till man's first heav'nly state again takes place. 6 Then may we hope, th'angelic throngs among, to sing, redeemed, a glad triumphant song; he that was born upon this joyful day around us all his glory shall display; saved by his love, incessant we shall sing eternal praise to heav'n's almighty King. Topics: Christ Lord; The Virgin Mary Used With Tune: YORKSHIRE

It came upon the midnight clear

Author: Edmund Hamilton Sears (1810-1876) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 873 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

God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen

Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.6 with refrain Appears in 121 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:8-16 Refrain First Line: O tidings of comfort and joy Lyrics: 1 God rest you merry, gentlemen, let nothing you dismay, remember Christ our Savior was born on Christmas day, to save us all from Satan's pow'r when we were gone astray; Refrain: O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy, O tidings of comfort and joy. 2 From God our heav'nly Father, 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] 3 "Fear not, then," said the angel, "let nothing you affright; this day is born a Savior of a pure virgin bright, to free all those who trust in him from Satan's pow'r and might." [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 Son of God to find. [Refrain] Topics: Christ Deity of Used With Tune: GOD REST YOU MERRY Text Sources: English carol, 18th cent.

The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy

Appears in 28 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:7-21 Refrain First Line: He come from the glory Lyrics: 1 The virgin Mary had a baby boy, the virgin Mary had a baby boy, the virgin Mary had a baby boy, and they say that his name was Jesus. Refrain: He come from the glory, he come from the glorious kingdom. He come from the glory, he come from the glorious kingdom. Oh, yes! believer! Oh, yes! believer! He come from the glory, he come from the glorious kingdom. 2 The angels sang when the baby born, the angels sang when the baby born, the angels sang when the baby born, and they say that his name was Jesus. (Refrain) 3 The wise men saw where the baby born, the wise men saw where the baby born, the wise men went where the baby born, and they say his name was Jesus. (Refrain) Used With Tune: [The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy] Text Sources: West Indian carol

From Heaven Above

Author: Martin Luther Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 145 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:10-16 First Line: From heaven above to earth I come Used With Tune: VOM HIMMEL HOCH Text Sources: Inter-Luteran Commission on Worship for Lutheran Book of Worship, 1978; alt, translation from

In the Bleak Midwinter

Author: Christina G. Rossetti Meter: Irregular Appears in 86 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:8-20 Lyrics: 1 In the bleak midwinter, Frosty wind made moan, Earth stood hard as iron, Water like a stone; Snow had fallen, snow on snow, Snow on snow, In the bleak midwinter, Long ago. 2 Our God, Heaven cannot hold Him, Nor earth sustain; Heaven and earth shall flee away When He comes to reign: In the bleak midwinter A stable place sufficed The Lord God incarnate, Jesus Christ. 3 Angels and archangels May have gathered there, Cherubim and seraphim Thronged the air; But His mother only, In her maiden bliss, Worshipped the beloved With a kiss. 4 What can I give Him, Poor as I am? If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb; If I were a wise man, I would do my part; Yet what I can I give Him: Give my heart. Used With Tune: CRANHAM

'Twas in the Moon of Wintertime

Author: Jean de Brebeuf, 1563-1649; Jesse E. Middleton, 1872-1960 Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.8 with refrain Appears in 41 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:7-18 Refrain First Line: Jesus your king is born Lyrics: 1 ’Twas in the moon of wintertime, When all the birds had fled, That God the Lord of all the earth Sent angel choirs instead; Before their light the stars grew dim, And wand'ring hunters heard the hymn: Jesus your king is born; Jesus is born, In excelsis gloria. 2 The earliest moon of wintertime Is not so round and fair As was the ring of glory 'round The helpless infant there. The chiefs from far before him knelt With gifts of fox and beaver pelt. Jesus your king is born; Jesus is born, In excelsis gloria. 3 O children of the forest free, The angel song is true; The holy child of earth and sky Is born this day for you; Come kneel before the radiant boy, Who brings you beauty, peace, and joy. Jesus your king is born; Jesus is born, In excelsis gloria. Topics: Seasons and Feasts Epiphany Used With Tune: UNE JEUNE PUCELLE

Sing We Now of Christmas

Meter: 11.10.10.11 Appears in 20 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:8-20 First Line: Sing we now of Christmas, Noel sing we here Refrain First Line: Sing we Noel, the King is born, Noel Lyrics: 1 Sing we now of Christmas, Noel, sing we here! Hear our grateful praises to the babe so dear. Refrain: Sing we Noel, the King is born, Noel! Sing we now of Christmas, sing we now Noel! 2 Angels called to shepherds, "Leave your flocks at rest, journey forth to Bethlehem, find the child so blest." (Refrain) 3 In Bethlehem they found him; Joseph and Mary mild, seated by the manger, watching the holy child. (Refrain) 4 From the eastern country came the kings afar, bearing gifts to Bethlehem, guided by a star. (Refrain) 5 Gold and myrrh they took there, gifts of greatest price; there was never a stable so like paradise. (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; Eternal Life; Jesus Christ Used With Tune: FRENCH CAROL Text Sources: Traditional French carol

Once in royal David's city

Author: Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Appears in 408 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 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 Saviour holy. 3 And our eyes at last shall see him, through his own redeeming love; for that Child so dear and helpless is our Lord in heaven above; and he leads his children on to the place where he is gone. 4 Not in that poor lowly stable, with the oxen standing by, we shall see him; but in heaven, set at God's right hand on high, where his children gather round, bright like stars, with glory crowned. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Christmas and Epiphany Used With Tune: IRBY

See Him Lying on a Bed of Straw

Author: Michael Perry, 1942-1996 Meter: 9.9.9.7 with refrain Appears in 16 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:1-16 Refrain First Line: O now carry me to Bethlehem Lyrics: 1 See him lying on a bed of straw: a drafty stable with an open door; Mary cradling the babe she bore-- the Prince of glory is his name. Refrain: O now carry me to Bethlehem to see the Lord of love again: just as poor as was the stable then, the Prince of glory when he came. 2 Star of silver, sweep across the skies, show where Jesus in the manger lies; shepherds, swiftly from your stupor rise to see the Savior of the world! [Refrain] 3 Angels, sing again the song you sang, sing the glory of God's gracious plan; sing that Bethl'em's little baby can be the Savior of us all. [Refrain] 4 Mine are riches, from your poverty, from your innocence, eternity; mine forgiveness by your death for me, child of sorrow for my joy. [Refrain] Used With Tune: CALYPSO CAROL

Night of Silence

Author: Daniel Kantor, b. 1960 Appears in 10 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2 First Line: Cold are the people, winter of life Used With Tune: [Cold are the people, winter of life]

All My Heart Today Rejoices

Author: Paul Gerhardt; Catherine Winkworth Meter: 8.3.3.6 D Appears in 276 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:8-20 Lyrics: 1 All my heart today rejoices, As I hear, Far and near, Sweetest angel voices: "Christ is born," their choirs are singing, Till the air, Everywhere, Now with joy is ringing. 2 Hark! A voice from yonder manger, Soft and sweet, Does entreat: "Flee from woe and danger; Come and see; from all that grieves you You are freed; All you need I will surely give you." 3 Come, then, let us hasten yonder; Here let all, Great and small, Kneel in awe and wonder; Love Him who with love is yearning; Hail the star That from far Bright with hope is burning! Used With Tune: WARUM SOLLT' ICH

The Nativity of Christ

Appears in 123 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:10-19 First Line: Behold, the Grace appears Lyrics: 1 Behold, the Grace appears! The Promise is fulfill'd; Mary, the Wond'rous Virgin, bears, And Jesus is the Child. [2 The Lord, the Highest God, Calls him his only Son; He bids him rule the Lands abroad, And gives him David's throne. 3 O'er Jacob shall he reign With a peculiar Sway; The Nations shall his Grace obtain, His Kingdom ne'er decay.] 4 To bring the glorious News A heav'nly Form appears; He tells the Shepherds of their joys, And banishes their Fears. 5 "Go, humble Swains, said he, To David's city fly; The Promis'd Infant born To Day Doth in a Manger lie. 6 With Looks and Hearts serene, Go visit Christ your King; And strait a flaming Troop was seen: The Shepherds heard them sing: 7 "Glory to God on high, And heav'nly Peace on Earth; Good Will to Men, to Angels joy, At the Redeemer's Birth. [8 In Worship so divine, Let Saints employ their Tongues; With the Celestial Host we Join, And loud repeat their Songs. 9 Glory to God on High, And heav'nly Peace on Earth; Good Will to Men, to Angels Joy, At our Redeemer's Birth.] Topics: Nativity of Christ

Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming

Author: Friedrich L. C. Layriz, 1808-59; Theodore Baker, 1851-1934; Harriet R. K. Spaeth, 1845-1925; John C. Mattes, 1876-1948 Meter: 7.6.7.6.6.7.6 Appears in 101 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:1-18 Lyrics: 1 Lo, how a rose e'er blooming From tender stem hath sprung! Of Jesse's lineage coming As prophets long have sung, It came, a flow'ret 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. 4 O Savior, child of Mary, Who felt our human woe; O Savior, King of glory, Who dost our weakness know: Bring us at length we pray To the bright courts of heaven, And to the endless day. Used With Tune: ES IST EIN ROS (Rhythmic) Text Sources: German, 16th cent. (sts. 1-2, 4)

While by the Sheep

Meter: Irregular Appears in 38 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 First Line: While by the sheep we watched at night Lyrics: 1 While by the sheep we watched at night, glad tidings brought an angel bright. How great our joy! Great our joy! Joy, joy, joy! Joy, joy, joy! Praise we the Lord in heaven on high! Praise we the Lord in heaven on high! 2 There shall be born, so he did say, in Bethlehem a Child today. How great our joy! Great our joy! Joy, joy, joy! Joy, joy, joy! Praise we the Lord in heaven on high! Praise we the Lord in heaven on high! 3 There shall the Child lie in a stall, this Child who shall redeem us all. How great our joy! Great our joy! Joy, joy, joy! Joy, joy, joy! Praise we the Lord in heaven on high! Praise we the Lord in heaven on high! 4 This gift of God we’ll cherish well, that ever joy our hearts shall fill. How great our joy! Great our joy! Joy, joy, joy! Joy, joy, joy! Praise we the Lord in heaven on high! Praise we the Lord in heaven on high! Used With Tune: JÜNGST Text Sources: German carol

There's a Star in the East

Meter: Irregular Appears in 36 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:15-20 First Line: There's a star in the East on Christmas morn Refrain First Line: Follow, follow, Lyrics: 1 There's a star in the East on Christmas morn, Rise up, shepherd, and follow. It will lead to the place where the Christ was born, Rise up, shepherd, and follow. Refrain: Follow, follow, rise up, shepherd, and follow. Follow the Star of Bethlehem, Rise up, shepherd, and follow. 2 If you take good heed to the angel's words, Rise up, shepherd, and follow. You'll forget your flocks, you'll forget your herds, Rise up, shepherd, and follow. Topics: Christmas Used With Tune: RISE UP, SHEPHERD Text Sources: African-American spiritual

On This Day Earth Shall Ring

Author: Jane Marion Joseph Meter: 6.6.6.6.6 with refrain Appears in 23 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2 Refrain First Line: Ideo-o-o Lyrics: 1 On this day earth shall ring With the song children sing To the Lord, Christ our King, Born on earth to save us; Him the Father gave us. Refrain: Ideo-o-o, Ideo-o-o, Ideo gloria in excelsis Deo! 2 His the doom, ours the mirth; When He came down to earth Bethlehem saw His birth; Ox and ass beside Him From the cold would hide Him. 3 God's bright star, o'er His head, Wise men three to Him led, Kneeling low by His bed, Lay their gifts before Him, Praise Him and adore Him. 4 On this day angels sing; With their song earth shall ring, Praising Christ, heaven's King, Born on earth to save us; Peace and love He gave us. Topics: Jesus Christ Kingship Used With Tune: PERSONENT HODIE Text Sources: Piae Cantiones, 1582

Who would think that what was needed

Author: John L. Bell (b. 1949); Graham Maule (b. 1958) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 11 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:1-16 Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Christmas and Epiphany Used With Tune: WHITE ROSETTES

Holy Child Within the Manger (Carol at the Manger)

Author: Marty Haugen, b. 1950 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 8 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 First Line: Holy Child within the manger Topics: Christmas Used With Tune: JOYOUS LIGHT

Glory to God

Appears in 102 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 First Line: Glory to God in the highest Lyrics: Glory to God in the highest! Peace to his people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer. For you alone are the Holy One, for you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen. Topics: Eucharistic Celebration (Mass) Glory to God Used With Tune: [Glory to God in the highest]

O Sing a Song of Bethlehem

Author: Louis F. Benson Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 64 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:8-32 Lyrics: 1 O sing a song of Bethlehem, of shepherds watching there, and of the news that came to them from angels in the air: The light that shone on Bethlehem fills all the world today; of Jesus' birth and peace on earth the angels sing alway. 2 O sing a song of Nazareth, of days of joy and sun, O sing of fragrant flowers' breath, and of the sinless One: For now the flowers of Nazareth in every heart may grow; now spreads the fame of his dear name on all the winds that blow. 3 O sing a song of Galilee, of lake and woods and hill, of One who walked upon the sea and bade the waves be still: For though, like waves on Galilee, rough seas of trouble roll, when faith has heard the Master's word, falls peace upon the soul. 4 O sing a song of Calvary, its glory and dismay, of One who hung upon the tree, and took our sins away: For Christ who died on Calvary is risen from the grave; God's sovereign Child, who reconciled, is mighty now to save. Topics: Adoration and Praise Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Life and Ministry; Jesus Christ Presentation of; Year A Christmas 1; Year A Proper 14; Year A Presentation; Year B Proper 12; Year B Presentation; Year C Presentation Used With Tune: KINGSFOLD

Gentle Mary Laid Her Child

Author: Joseph S. Cook Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 48 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:16 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 every 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! Topics: Christmas Season Used With Tune: TEMPUS ADEST FLORIDUM

Behold, the great creator makes

Author: Thomas Pestel (1585-1659) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 22 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:8-16 Lyrics: 1 Behold, the great Creator makes himself a house of clay, in human flesh, our form he takes which he will bear alway. 2 Hark, how the wise eternal Word as a weak infant cries! In form of servant is the Lord, and God in cradle lies. 3 This wonder all the world amazed, it shook the starry frame; the hosts of heaven stood to gaze, and bless the Saviour's name. 4 Glad shepherds ran to view this sight; a choir of angels sings, and eastern sages with delight adore this King of kings. 5 Join then, all hearts that are not stone, to sing with choirs above and celebrate this Holy One, the God of peace and love. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Christmas and Epiphany; Christian Year Season of Epiphany Used With Tune: DUNLAP'S CREEK

En la noche los pastores (On the Hills by Night the Shepherds)

Author: Carlos Colón, n. 1966 Appears in 14 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:8-20 Refrain First Line: a ardorar al niño (Come to Bethlehem) Topics: Año Cristiano Navidad; Christian Year Christmas; Año Cristiano Epifanía; Christian Year Epiphany Used With Tune: PASTORES VÉLAN Text Sources: Tradicional de España

Where is this stupendous stranger

Author: Christopher Smart (1722-1771) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 12 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:1-18 First Line: Where is this stupendous stranger? Lyrics: 1 Where is this stupendous stranger? Gentle shepherd now, advise. Lead me to my Master's manger, show me where my Savior lies. O Most Mighty! O Most Holy! Far beyond the seraph's thought, art thou then so weak and lowly as unheeded prophets taught? 2 O the magnitude of meekness! Worth from worth immortal sprung; O the strength of infant weakness, if eternal is so young! God all bounteous, all creative, whom no ills from good dissuade, is incarnate, and a native of the very world he made. Topics: Hymns and Spiritual Songs Advent and Christmas Used With Tune: MARIPOSA

Where Shepherds Lately Knelt

Author: Jaroslav J. Vajda, b. 1919 Meter: 12.12.10.10 Appears in 9 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:1-16 First Line: Where shepherds lately knelt and kept the angel's word Used With Tune: MANGER SONG

Come and join the celebration

Author: Valerie Collison (b. 1933) Meter: 11.14 with refrain Appears in 9 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:15-18 First Line: See the shepherds hurry down to Bethlehem Topics: Christ Incarnate Christmas and Epiphany; Children Used With Tune: CELEBRATIONS

I come from hevin [heich] to tell

Author: Martin Luther (1483-1546); John Wedderburn (fl. 1540); Kenneth Elliott (b. 1929); Robert Wedderburn (fl. 1540) Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:1-16 Lyrics: 1 I come from hevin [heich] to tell the best nowells that e'er befell. To you thir tythings trew I bring and I will of them say and sing. 2 This day to you is born ane Child of Marie meik and Virgin mild. That blissit bairn bening and kind, bening and kind, sall you rejoyce baith hart and mind. 3 Lat us rejoyis now and be blyth and with the Hyrdis go full swyth and see what Godis grace hes done throu Christ to bring us to his throne. 4 My saull and life stand up and see wha lyis in ane cribbe of tree. What Babe is that, sa gude and fair? sa gude and fair? It is Christ, Godis Son and Air. 5 The silk and sandell thee to eis ar hay and sempill sweilling clais wharin thou gloris greitest King as thou in hev'n war in thy ring. 6 And war the warld ten times sa wide cled ouer with gold and stanes of pride unworthie yit it were to thee, yit it were to thee, under they feet ane stule to be. 7 O my deir hart, yung Jesus sweit prepair thy creddill in my spreit! And I sall rock thee in my hart and never mair fra thee depart. 8 Bot I sall praise thee evermoir with sangis sweit unto thy gloir. The kneis of my hart sall I bow, all I bow and sing that rycht Balulalow. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Christmas and Epiphany; Christ Incarnate Christmas and Epiphany Used With Tune: BALULALOW Text Sources: The Gude and Godlie Ballatis, 1578

Of the Father's love begotten

Author: John Mason Neale (1818-1866); Prudentius (348-c. 413); Henry Williams Baker (1821-1877) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 214 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 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 By his word was all created; he commanded; it was done: heaven and earth and depths of ocean, universe of three in one; all that sees the moon's soft shining, all that breathes beneath the sun, evermore and evermore. 3 O that birth for ever blessèd, when the Virgin, full of grace, by the Spirit's power conceiving, bore the Saviour of our race, and the Babe, the world's Redeemer, first revealed his sacred face, evermore and evermore. 4 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. 5 All the heights of heaven, adore him; angel hosts, his praises sing; powers, dominions bow before him, and extol our God and King; let no tongue on earth be silent, every voice in concert ring, evermore and evermore. 6 Christ, to thee, with God the Father, and, O Holy Ghost, to thee, hymn and chant and high thanksgiving, and unwearied praises be, honour, glory and dominion, and eternal victory, evermore and evermore. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Christmas and Epiphany; Jesus Word of God Used With Tune: CORDE NATUS (DIVINUM MYSTERIUM)

Who Is He?

Author: Aaron Jones Appears in 138 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:16 First Line: Who is he in yonder stall Refrain First Line: 'T is the Lord, wondrous story Used With Tune: [Who is he in yonder stall]

venite, adoremus

Author: John F. Wade (c. 1711-1786) Meter: Irregular Appears in 88 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 First Line: Adeste, fideles Lyrics: 1 Adeste, fideles, laeti, triumphantes, venite, venite in Bethlehem; natum videte regem angelorum: [Refrain:] venite, adoremus, venite, adoremus, venite, adoremus Dominum. 2 Deum de Deo, Lumen de Lumine, gestant puellae viscera, Deum verum, genitum, non factum: [Refrain] 3. Cantet nunc hymnos chorus angelorum; cantet nunc aula caelestium: gloria in excelsis Deo! [Refrain] 4 Ergo qui natus die hodierna, Jesu, tibi sit gloria: Patris aeterni verbum caro factum: [Refrain] Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Christmas and Epiphany Used With Tune: ADESTE FIDELES

Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light

Author: Johann Rist Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7 Appears in 57 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 Topics: Birth of Christ Used With Tune: SCHOP

O Holy Night

Author: John S. Dwight, 19th C. Meter: Irregular Appears in 49 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:8-16 First Line: O holy night, the stars are brightly shining Lyrics: 1 O holy night, the stars are brightly shining, it is the night of the dear Savior’s birth; long lay the world in sin and error pining, till He appeared and the soul felt its worth. A thrill of hope the weary soul rejoices, for yonder breaks a new and glorious morn! Fall on your knees! O hear the angel voices! O night divine! O night when Christ was born! O night divine! O night, O night divine! 2 Led by the light of faith serenely beaming, with glowing hearts by his cradle we stand; so led by light of a star sweetly gleaming, here came the wise men from Orient land. The King of kings lay thus in lowly manger, in all our trials born to be our friend; he knows our need, he guards us from all danger. Behold your King; before him lowly bend! Behold your King; before Him lowly bend! 3 Truly he taught us to love one another; his law is love and his gospel is peace. Chains shall he break, for the slave is our brother, and in his name all oppression shall cease. Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raising, let all within us praise his holy name. Christ is the Lord! O praise His name forever! His power and glory evermore proclaim! His power and glory evermore proclaim! Topics: Christmas Season Used With Tune: CANTIQUE DE NOEL

On Christmas Night All Christians Sing

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 49 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:10-20 Lyrics: 1 On Christmas night all Christians sing To hear the news the angels bring, On Christmas night all Christians sing To hear the news the angels bring, News of great joy, news of great mirth, News of our merciful King's birth. 2 Then why should men on earth be so sad, Since our Redeemer made us glad, Then why should men on earth be so sad, Since our Redeemer made us glad, When from our sin He set us free, All for to gain our liberty? 3 When sin departs before His grace, Then life and health come in its place, When sin departs before His grace, Then life and health come in its place; Angels and men with joy may sing, All for to see the newborn King. 4 All out of darkness we have light, Which made the angels sing this night, All out of darkness we have light, Which made the angels sing this night: "Glory to God and peace to men Now and forevermore. Amen." Used With Tune: SUSSEX CAROL Text Sources: English

Noche de paz

Author: Joseph Mohr; Federico Fliedner Appears in 45 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:4-20 First Line: ¡Noche de paz, noche de amor! Lyrics: 1 ¡Noche de paz, noche de amor! Todo duerme en derredor. Entre los astros que esparcen su luz, bella anunciando al niñito Jesús, brilla la estrella de paz, brilla la estrella de paz. 2 ¡Noche de paz, noche de amor! Oye humilde el fiel pastor Coros celestes que anuncian salud, gracias y glorias en gran plenitud, por nuestro buen Redentor, por nuestro buen Redentor. 3 ¡Noche de paz, noche de amor! Ved qué bello resplandor Luce en el rostro del niño Jesús, en el pesebre, del mundo la luz, astro de eterno fulgor, astro de eterno fulgor. Topics: Advenimiento; Advent Used With Tune: STILLE NACHT

Venid, Pastorcillos

Author: Francisco Martínez de la Rosa, s. 19 Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 40 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:4-20 First Line: Venid, pastorcillos, venid a adorar Lyrics: 1 Venid, pastorcillos, venid a adorar Al Rey de los cielos que nace en Judá. Sin ricas ofrendas podemos llegar, Que el Niño prefiere la fe y la bondad. 2 Un rústico techo abrigo le da; Por cuna un pesebre, por templo un portal; En lecho de pajas incógnito está Quien quiso a los astros su gloria prestar. 3 Hermoso lucero le vino a anunciar, Y magos de oriente buscándole van; Delante se postran del Rey de Judá, De incienso, oro y mirra tributo le dan. Topics: Advenimiento; Advent Used With Tune: HIDING IN THEE

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