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Unto Us a Boy Is Born

Author: Percy Dearmer Meter: 7.6.7.7.7 Appears in 44 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2:16-18 Topics: Biblical Characters Mary; Jesus Christ Epiphany and Youth Used With Tune: PUER NOBIS Text Sources: Piae Cantiones (1582)

Night of Silence

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

Coventry Carol

Appears in 25 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2:23 First Line: [Coventry Carol] Text Sources: Renaissance Carol - Cyberhymnal (http://www.hymntime.com/tch/, 1996)

A Voice Was Heard in Ramah

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23 First Line: A voice was heard in Ramah that could not be consoled Topics: Children and Youth; Lament Used With Tune: LLANGLOFFAN

In Bethlehem a Newborn Boy

Author: Rosamond E. Herklots Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 8 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2:13-16 Topics: Holy Innocents Used With Tune: IN BETHLEHEM

By All Your Saints Still Striving

Author: Horatio Bolton Nelson (1823-1913) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 116 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2 Topics: Andrew; John, the Apostle; John, the Baptist; Mary; Mary Magdalene; Peter; Stephen; Thomas; The Saints Used With Tune: KING'S LYNN Text Sources: Rev. The Hymnal 1982

Oh, Sleep Now, Holy Baby

Author: John Donald Robb, 1892-1989 Meter: Irregular Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23 First Line: Oh, sleep now, holy baby (Duérmete, Niño lindo) Refrain First Line: Alaru, alamé Topics: Christmas Used With Tune: A LA RU Text Sources: Hispanic folk song

God of Adam, God of Joseph

Author: Fred Kaan, b. 1929 Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23 First Line: God, you make us your companions Lyrics: Refrain: God of Adam, God of Joseph, God of sowing, soil and seed, Thank you for your world of promise, Milk and honey, wine and bread. 1 God, you make us your companions, Sharers of your loving cup; Thank you for the generations, Weave of names and threads of hope. (Refrain) 2 May your passion for creation Be reflected in our own; For our role in birth and nurture Make through us your presence known. (Refrain) 3 Thank you for all men entrusted With the charge of fatherhood, And for those who have no children, Yet are parents under God. (Refrain) 4 Abba(Father), God of Joseph, Human Christ whose name we bear, Spirit, womb of life and wisdom, Thank you, God for who we are! (Refrain) Topics: Parent Used With Tune: FARRELL

Our Savior's Infant Cries Were Heard

Author: Thomas H. Troeger Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2:13 Topics: Biblical Persons; Jesus Christ Advocate; Biblical Persons Mary, Joseph, Herod; Children; Christian Education; Social Concerns Used With Tune: BARIUM SPRINGS HOME

Brightest and Best

Author: Reginald Heber, 1783-1826 Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Appears in 911 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2 First Line: Brightest and best of the stars of the morning Refrain 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; Star of the east, the horizon adorning, Guide where our infant Redeemer is laid. Refrain: Brightest and best of the stars 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 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 Savior of all. (Refrain) 3 Shall we then 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, and gold from the mine? (Refrain) 4 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 pray'rs of the poor. (Refrain) 5 Brightest and best of the stars 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. (Refrain) Topics: Seasons and Feasts Epiphany Used With Tune: STAR IN THE EAST

Holy Patron, Thee Saluting

Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 43 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2:13-19 Refrain First Line: Happy saint, in bliss adoring Lyrics: 1 Holy patron, thee saluting Here we meet, with hearts sincere; Blest Saint Joseph, all uniting, Call on thee to hear our prayer. Refrain: Happy saint, in bliss adoring Jesus, Savior of humankind, Hear thy children thee imploring, May we thy protection find. 2 Thou who faithfully attended Him whom heav'n and earth adore; Who with pious care defended Mary, Virgin ever pure. [Refrain] 3 May our fervent pray'rs ascending, Move thee for our souls to plead; May thy smile of peace descending, Benedictions on us shed. [Refrain] 4 Through this life, O watch around us! Fill with love our ev'ry breath, And, when parting fear surrounds us, Guide us through the toils of death. [Refrain] Topics: The Liturgical Year St. Joseph, Spous of teh Blessed Virgin Mary (March 19) Used With Tune: PLEADING SAVIOR Text Sources: American, ca. 1843; anon.

From a Distant Home

Author: George K. Evans; Walter Ehret Meter: 12.12 with refrain Appears in 24 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2:23 First Line: De tierra lejana venimos a verte (From a distant home the Savior we come seeking) Refrain First Line: O brillante estre (Lovely eastern star) Used With Tune: ISLA DEL ENCANTO Text Sources: Puerto Rican carol

There is a place prepared for little children

Author: John L. Bell (b. 1949) Meter: 11.10.11.4 Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2:18 Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Oneness with the Church in Heaven; Children; Funerals of a child; Grief; Heaven Used With Tune: DUNBLANE PRIMARY

O little Love, who comes again

Author: Shirley Erena Murray (b. 1931) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2:1-14 Lyrics: 1 O little Love, who comes again, the Word made flesh to make God plain, O Child who shines, the Jesus light, disarm the world, this Christmas night! 2 No heart so hard it may not move, no hate resist your open love; defenceless in our hands you come to Herod's power, to Mary's home. 3 As all the wise look for your star, so I must follow where you are: as you are light so must I be, as you are peace, be peace in me. Topics: Christ Incarnate Christmas and Epiphany; Christian Year Season of Epiphany; Jesus Word of God; Light Used With Tune: PEACE CAROL

El Rey de gloria viene

Author: Willard F. Jabusch; Eunice Miller Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2:21-23 First Line: ¿Quién es el Rey de gloria? Topics: Reinado de Cristo/Cristo Rey; Reinado de Cristo Rey; Reign of Christ the King Used With Tune: KING OF GLORY

Jesus Entered Egypt

Author: Adam M. L. Tice Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2:13-15 Topics: Christian Year Nativity/Christmas; Christian Year Epiphany; Compassion; Discipleship; Jesus Christ Birth; Love for Others Used With Tune: KING’S WESTON

The tyrant issues his decrees

Author: Iain D. Cunningham (b. 1954) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2:13-16 Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Christmas and Epiphany; Suffering Used With Tune: AGINCOURT

When Heaven's Bright with Mystery

Author: Rob Johns Meter: 9.9.9.9.10.9 Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2:18 Topics: The Christian Year Epiphany; Biblical Characters Herod; Biblical Characters Rachel; Christian Year Epiphany; Gift(s); Healing; Heaven(s)/Paradise; Light; Mystery; New Creation; Science; Suffering; Wilderness/Desert; Christmas 2 Year B; Proper 15 Year B Used With Tune: SUSSEX CAROL

In the night, the sound of crying

Author: Martin Leckebusch (b. 1962) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18 Topics: Children; Christmas; Church Year Christmas; Death and Bereavement; Grief; Jesus coming again; Other Saints and Festivals Holy Innocents; Sorrow; Suffering Used With Tune: AMPLITUDO

A Babe in Mary's Arms

Author: James Hart Brumm, b. 1962 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2:13-17 Topics: Baptism; Infant Baptism Used With Tune: ELIZABETH

The Visit of the Wise Men

Appears in 1,891 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2 First Line: Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea Topics: Scripture Readings

Hark! the Herald Angels Sing

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 7.7.7.7 D with refrain Appears in 1,330 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2:13-14 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 th'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! Come, Desire of Nations, come, Fix in us Thy humble home. Veiled in flesh the Godhead see; Hail th'Incarnate Deity, Pleased as man with men 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, Risen with healing in his wings. Mild He lays His glory by, Born that man no more may die, Born to raise the sons of earth, Born to give them second birth. [Refrain] Amen. Topics: Jesus Christ Birth Used With Tune: MENDELSSOHN

Angels, from the Realms of Glory

Author: James Montgomery Appears in 764 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2 Refrain First Line: come, and worship, 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 fields abiding, watching o’er your flocks by night, God with us 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 natal star: [Refrain] 4 Though an infant now we view him, he will share his Father’s throne, gather all the nations to him; every knee shall then bow down: [Refrain] 5 All creation, join in praising God the Father, Spirit, Son, evermore your voices raising to the eternal Three in One: [Refrain] Topics: Church Year Christmas; Doxologies Used With Tune: REGENT SQUARE

As with gladness men of old

Author: William C. Dix Appears in 638 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2 Topics: Our Lord Christ His Nativity Used With Tune: DIX

Silent Night! Holy Night!

Author: Joseph Mohr; Henrietta Ten Harmsel; John F Young Meter: Irregular Appears in 624 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2 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! Son of God, source of light, now lies crying in Bethlehem's stall, tiny child, Creator of all, infant, Savior, and King! infant, Savior, and King! 3 Silent night! Holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight when they hear the angels sing alleluia to the King. Christ the Savior is born! Christ the Savior is born! 4 Silent night! Holy night! Son of God, love's pure light shines anew from your heavenly face, greets the hour of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord, at your birth! Jesus, Lord, at your birth! Topics: Biblical Names & Places Bethlehem; Songs for Children Hymns; Christmas; Biblical Names & Places Bethlehem; Christmas Used With Tune: STILLE NACHT

The First Nowell

Meter: Irregular Appears in 401 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2 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 lookèd 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 heav'nly Lord: Who with the Father we adore And Spirit blest for evermore. [Refrain] Topics: Christmas; Epiphany Used With Tune: THE FIRST NOWELL Text Sources: English Carol, 17th C.

We Three Kngs of Orient Are

Author: John H. Hopkins Appears in 314 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2:1-13 First Line: We three kings of Orient are 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, all men raising, Worship him, 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! Sound thro' the earth and skies. [Refrain] Topics: Christmas; Epiphany; Story of Jesus; Nativity; Praise; Prayer Used With Tune: KINGS OF ORIENT

There's a Song in the Air

Author: Josiah G. Holland Appears in 204 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2:12-16 First Line: There's a song in the air! Lyrics: 1 There’s a song in the air! There’s a star in the sky! There’s a mother’s deep prayer, And a baby’s low cry! And the star rains its fire while the beautiful sing, For the manger of Bethlehem cradles a King! 2 There’s a tumult of joy O’er the wonderful birth, For the virgin’s sweet Boy Is the Lord of the earth. Ay! the star rains its fire while the beautiful sing, For the manger of Bethlehem cradles a King! 3 In the light of that star Lie the ages impearled; And that song from afar Has swept over the world. Every hearth is aflame, and the beautiful sing In the homes of the nations that Jesus is King! 4 We rejoice in the light, And we echo the song That comes down thro' the night From the heavenly throng. Ay! we shout to the lovely evangel they bring, And we greet in His cradle our Savior and King! Topics: Christ Advent and Birth; Christ Advent and Birth Used With Tune: [There's a song in the air!]

Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence

Author: Gerard Moultrie, 1829-1885 Appears in 172 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2 Lyrics: 1 Let all mortal flesh keep silence, And with fear and trembling stand; Ponder nothing earthly minded, For with blessing in his hand Christ our God to earth descending, Our full homage to demand. 2 King of kings, yet born of Mary, As of old on earth he stood, Lord of lords in human vesture, In the body and the blood, He will give to all the faithful His own self for heav'nly food. 3 Rank on rank the host of heaven Spreads its vanguard on the way, As the Light of Light descending From the realms of endless day, That the pow'rs of hell may vanquish As the darkness clears away. 4 At his feet the six wing'd seraph, Cherubim with sleepless eye, Veil their faces to the Presence, As with ceaseless voice they cry: "Alleluia, alleluia, Alleluia! Lord, most high!" Topics: Adoration of God; Christ the King; Christmas; Deliverance; Eucharistic Devotion; Jesus; Light Used With Tune: PICARDY Text Sources: Liturgy of St. James, 5th C.

Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming

Author: Theodore Baker; Gracia Grindal; John C. Mattes, 1876-1948 Meter: 7.6.7.6.6.7.6 Appears in 101 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2 Topics: Biblical Names and Places Isaiah; Biblical Names and Places Jesse; Church Year Christmas; Love God's Love for Us Used With Tune: ES IST EIN' ROS' ENTSPRUNGEN Text Sources: German, 15th c.

Stille Nacht

Author: Joseph Mohr Meter: Irregular Appears in 94 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2 First Line: Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht! Lyrics: 1 Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht! Alles schläft, einsam wacht Nur das traute, heilige Paar. Holder Knabe im lockigen Haar: Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh! Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh! 2 Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht! Gottes Sohn, o wie lacht Lieb aus deinem göttlichen Mund, Da uns schlägt die rettende Stund: Jesus, in deiner Geburt! Jesus, in deiner Geburt! 3 Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht! Hirten erst kundgemacht; Durch der Engel Alleluja Tönt es laut von fern und Nah: Jesus der Retter ist da! Jesus der Retter ist da! Topics: Christmas Used With Tune: STILLE NACHT

Adeste, Fideles

Author: John F. Wade, c. 1711-186 Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 91 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2 First Line: Adéste, fidéles, laiti triumpántes Refrain First Line: Venite adoremus Lyrics: 1 Adéste, fidéles, laeti, triumphántes, Venite, venite in Béthlehem. Natum vidéte, Regem angelórum, Veníte adorémus, veníte adorémus, veníte adorémus Dóminum. 2 Deum de Deo, Lumen de Lúmine, Gestant puellae viscera. Deum verum, génitum non factum. Veníte adorémus, veníte adorémus, veníte adorémus Dóminum. 3 Cantet nunc io, chorus angelórum, Cantet nunc aula caeléstium. Glória, glória in excélsis Deo. Veníte adorémus, veníte adorémus, veníte adorémus Dóminum. 4 Ergo qui natus die hodiérna, Jesu, tibi sit glória. Patris aeterni Verbum caro factum. Veníte adorémus, veníte adorémus, veníte adorémus Dóminum. Topics: Christmas Used With Tune: ADESTE, FIDELES

Silent Night

Author: Joseph Mohr, 1792-1848; Jane Montgomery Campbell, 1817-1878 Meter: Irregular Appears in 73 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2 First Line: Silent night! Holy night! 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, Heav'nly 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. Topics: Christmas; Light Used With Tune: STILLE NACHT

Twas in the Moon of Winter Time

Author: St. Jean de Brébeuf, 1593-1649; Jesse Edgar Middleton, 1872-1960 Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.8 with refrain Appears in 41 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2 Refrain First Line: Jesus your king is born! Topics: Christmas; Christmas; Epiphany Used With Tune: UNE JEUNE PUCELLE

I cannot tell why he, whom angels worship

Author: William Young Fullerton, 1857-1932 Meter: 11.10.11.10.11.10.11.12 Appears in 32 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2:23 Topics: The Promised Christ: Advent; Jesus Christ the Saviour: Lord of All Used With Tune: LONDONDERRY AIR

Child in the manger

Author: Mary Macdonald, 1789-1872; Lachlan Macbean, 1853-1931 Meter: 5.5.5.3 D Appears in 26 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2:14-16 Lyrics: 1 Child in the manger, infant of Mary; outcast and stranger, Lord of all! Child who inherits all our transgressions, all our demerits on him fall. 2 Once the most holy child of salvation gently and lowly lived below; now, as our glorious mighty Redeemer, see him victorious over each foe. 3 Prophets foretold him, infant of wonder; angels behold him on his throne; worthy our Saviour of all their praises; happy for ever are his own. Topics: Christmas; Humility; Hymns Specially Suitable for Children; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Jesus Christ Redeemer; Prophetic Witness; Refugee/Outcast; Salvation Used With Tune: BUNESSAN

On This Day Earth Shall Ring

Author: Jane Marion Joseph Meter: 6.6.6.6.6 with refrain Appears in 23 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 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

You walk along our shoreline

Author: Sylvia G. Dunstan, 1955=1993 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 15 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2:18-22 Topics: Discipleship; Evangelism; Jesus Christ Call of; Justice; Love; One Life in Christ Mission Used With Tune: WIE LIEBLICH IST DER MAIEN

How vain the cruel Herod's fear

Author: Caelius Sedulius Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 12 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2:16-18 Lyrics: 1 How vain the cruel Herod’s fear, when told that Christ the King is near! He takes not earthly realms away, who gives the realms that ne’er decay. 2 The eastern sages saw from far and followed on his guiding star; by light their way to Light they trod, and by their gifts confessed their God. 3 Within the Jordan’s sacred flood the heavenly Lamb in meekness stood; that he who knew no sin that day his people's sin might wash away. 4 And O what miracle divine, when water reddened into wine! He spake the word, and forth it flowed in streams that nature ne’er bestowed. 5 All glory, Jesu, be to Thee for this thy glad Epiphany; whom with the Father we adore and Holy Ghost for evermore. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Epiphany Used With Tune: ELY (MANCHESTER) Text Sources: 5th century, Latin; Translation: Editors of Hymns Ancient and Modern

Who would think that what was needed

Author: John Bell, b. 1949; Graham Maule, b. 1958 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 11 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2:16 Topics: Christmas; Christmas Day Used With Tune: REX GLORIÆ

When Christ's Appearing Was Made Known

Author: Caelius Sedulius (5th cent.?); John Mason Neale (1818-1866) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 9 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2 Lyrics: 1 When Christ’s appearing was made known, King Herod trembled for his throne; but he who offers heavenly birth sought not the kingdom of this earth. 2 The eastern sages saw from far and followed on his guiding star; by light their way to Light they trod, and by their gifts confessed their God. 3 Within the Jordan’s sacred flood the heavenly Lamb in meekness stood, that he, to whom no sin was known, might cleanse his people from their own. 4 And O what a miracle divine, when water reddened into wine! He spake the word, and forth it flowed in streams that nature ne’er bestowed. 5 All glory, Jesus, be to thee for this thy glad Epiphany: whom with the Father we adore and Holy Ghost forevermore. Topics: Baptism of Jesus; Epiphany (feast) Used With Tune: ST. VENANTIUS Text Sources: Trans. st. 1 The Hymn Book, 1971

Who can sound the depths of sorrow

Author: Graham Kendrick, b. 1950 Appears in 8 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2:18 Topics: Justice and Peace Used With Tune: [Who can sound the depths of sorrow]

What Adam's Disobedience Cost

Author: Fred Pratt Green; Carol Bechtel Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 1, 2 Lyrics: 1 What Adam’s disobedience cost, let Holy Scripture say: ourselves estranged, an Eden lost, and then a judgment day: each day a judgment day. 2 An ark of mercy rode the flood, but we, where waters swirled, rebuilt, impatient of the good, another fallen world: an unrepentant world. 3 A little child is Adam’s heir, is Adam’s hope and Lord, sing joyful carols everywhere, that Eden is restored: in Jesus is restored. 4 Regained is Adam’s blessedness: the angels sheathe their swords; in joyful carols all confess the kingdom is the Lord’s: the glory is the Lord’s! 5 Renewed, restored we look ahead to glimpse that glorious day when in the new Jerusalem all griefs will pass away. “Amen. Hallelujah!” Topics: Biblical Names and Places Eden; Church Year Christmas; Fall and the Human Condition; God's Judgment; Jesus Christ King Used With Tune: DETROIT

Covenant Hymn

Author: Rory Cooney, 1957- Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2:16 First Line: Wherever you go, I will follow Topics: Church; Comfort; Commissioning; Covenant; Faithfulness of God; Fellowship; Mission; Presence of God; Promise; Providence; Unity Used With Tune: [Wherever you go, I will follow]

Lord, Who Left the Highest Heaven

Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith, 1926- Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2 Topics: Jesus' Life and Ministry; Justice; Lent (season); Peace Used With Tune: LATIMER

Midnight Stars Make Bright the Sky

Author: Ching-chiu Yang; Mildred A. Wiant Meter: 7.7.7.7 D with refrain Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2:23 Used With Tune: HUAN-SHA-CH'I Text Sources: Chinese hymn

Mary, First among Believers

Author: Delores Dufner, OSB, b. 1939 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2:12-18 Topics: Annunciation of the Lord (March 25); Assumption of Mary (August 15); Blessed Virgin Mary; Communion of Saints; Discipleship; Exile; Faith; Justice; Light; Love for Others; People of God; Promise of God; Refuge; Saints; Suffering Used With Tune: PLEADING SAVIOR

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