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O Radiant Christ, Incarnate Word
Author: Ruth Duck Hymnal: Voices United #84 (1996) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Jesus Christ Incarnation Tune Title: CANONBURY
O Radiant Christ, Incarnate Word
God incarnate
Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: Hymnal of the Methodist Episcopal Church #190 (1891) Meter: 7 Topics: Christ Incarnate First Line: Hark! the herald-angels sing Scripture: Luke 2:13-14 Languages: English
God incarnate
O Word of God Incarnate
Author: William W. How Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #598 (1989) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Jesus Christ Incarnation 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 you, our Savior,
received the gift divine,
and still that light is lifted
o'er all the earth to shine.
It is the sacred vessel
where gems of truth are stored;
it is the heaven-drawn picture
of Christ, the living Word.
3. The Scripture is a banner
before God's host unfurled;
it is a shining beacon
above the darkling world.
It is the chart and compass
that o'er life's surging tide,
mid mists and rocks and quicksands,
to you, O Christ, will guide.
4. O make your church, dear Savior,
a lamp of purest gold,
to bear before the nations
your true light as of old.
O teach your wandering pilgrims
by this their path to trace,
till, clouds and darkness ended,
they see you face to face.
Languages: English Tune Title: MUNICH
O Word of God Incarnate
God Has Spoken by His Prophets
Author: George W. Briggs Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #311 (1990) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Jesus Christ God Incarnate; Jesus Christ God Incarnate; Jesus Christ Incarnation Lyrics: 1 God hath spoken by the prophets,
spoken the unchanging Word,
each from age to age proclaiming
God the one, the righteous Lord.
In the world's despair and turmoil
one firm anchor holds us fast:
God is king, his throne eternal,
God the first, and God the last.
2 God hath spoken by Christ Jesus,
Christ, the everlasting Son,
brightness of the Father's glory,
with the Father ever one;
spoken by the Word incarnate,
God of God, ere time was born;
Light of Light, to earth descending,
Christ, as God in human form.
3 God is speaking by his Spirit,
speaking to our hearts again;
in the agelong Word expounding
God's own message, now as then.
Through the rise and fall of nations
one sure faith yet standing fast:
God abides, his Word unchanging,
God the first, and God the last. Scripture: Psalm 119:89 Languages: English Tune Title: ODE TO JOY
God Has Spoken by His Prophets
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing
Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #34 (1926) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D with refrain Topics: Christ Incarnation; Incarnation of Christ 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:
Universal nature say,
"Christ the Lord is born today!'
Refrain:
Hark! the herald angels sing:
“Glory to the newborn King!”
2 Veiled in flesh the Godhead see,
Hail the incarnate Deity!
Pleased as Man with us to dwell,
Jesus, our Immanuel.
Hail, the heavenly Prince of Peace,
Hail, the Sun of Righteousness!
Light and life to all He brings,
Risen with healing in His wings. [Refrain]
3 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.
Come, Desire of nations, come,
Fix in us Thy humble home;
O to all Thyself impart,
Formed in each believing heart! [Refrain]
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: MENDELSSOHN
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing
God Almighty, We Are Waiting
Author: Ann Bell Worley Hymnal: Worship and Song #3047 (2011) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Jesus Christ Incarnation; Jesus Christ Incarnation First Line: God Almignty, we are waiting Lyrics: 1 God Almighty, we are waiting
for a Savior to appear.
Meet us in our desert journey;
give a sign that you are near:
burning bushes, parted waters,
food aplenty in the wild.
As we look for signs and wonders,
help us see you in a child.
2 God Incarnate, we are waiting
for the feast day of your birth.
Looking back and looking forward
to the Christ's return to earth.
Help us to proclaim the gospel,
'til the world is reconciled.
Let us set your holy table
for each woman, man, and child.
3 God the Spirit, we are waiting
for your presence here and now.
Humbled by our sinful weakness,
at your mercy we will bow.
Search our hearts and make us ready,
speak in language strong and mild,
help each one of us, your people,
to receive you like a child. Scripture: Exodus 3:14 Languages: English Tune Title: HYFRYDOL
God Almighty, We Are Waiting
Before the world began
Author: Iona Community (Scotland) Hymnal: The Book of Praise #341 (1997) Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.6.4 Topics: Jesus Christ Incarnation Scripture: John 1:1-14 Languages: English Tune Title: INCARNATION
Before the world began
A Star Shone Bright
Author: F. Richard Garland Hymnal: Worship and Song #3051 (2011) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Jesus Christ Incarnation; Jesus Christ Incarnation First Line: A star shone bright across the plain Scripture: Matthew 2:1 Languages: English Tune Title: O WALY WALY
A Star Shone Bright
Son of God, eternal Saviour
Author: Somerset Corry Lowry, 1855-1932 Hymnal: Together in Song #606 (1999) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Jesus Christ Incarnation Lyrics: 1 Son of God, eternal Saviour,
source of life and truth and grace,
Son of Man, whose birth incarnate
hallows all our human race,
Christ our Head, who throned in glory
for your own will ever plead,
fill us with your love and pity,
heal our wrongs, and help our need.
2 As you, Lord, have lived for others
so may we for others live;
freely have your gifts been granted,
freely may your servants give:
yours the gold and yours the silver,
yours the wealth of sea and land,
we but stewards of your bounty
held in trust as from your hand.
3 Come, O Christ, and reign among us
King of love and Prince of peace;
hush the storm of strife and passion,
bid its cruel discords cease;
by your patient years of toiling,
by your silent hours of pain,
quench our fevered thirst of pleasure,
shame our selfish greed of gain.
4 Son of God, eternal Saviour,
source of life and truth and grace,
Son of Man, whose birth incarnate
hallows all our human race,
in your love you prayed the Father
that your people should be one:
grant, O Christ, our hope's fruition,
here on earth your will be done. Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11 Languages: English Tune Title: POND STREET
Son of God, eternal Saviour
Eternal God Transcending Time
Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. Hymnal: Worship and Song #3030 (2011) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Jesus Christ Incarnation; Jesus Christ Incarnation Lyrics: 1 Eternal God transcending time,
yet mindful of the fears,
the hopes, the questions raised for us
by ever changing years:
so guide us through our pilgrim days
that we may find a home
where justice, truth, and mercy meet,
fulfilled in your shalom.
2 Incarnate God revealed in time,
true Word in flesh retold,
who marked the years from birth to death,
then rose to break death's hold:
by your becoming one with us,
help us to know and claim
the unity of all baptized
in your redeeming name.
3 Life breathing God enliv'ning time,
awaking heart and tongue,
inspiring prophets, bringing hope,
consoling old and young:
draw us to those denied your gifts
by bias, want, or strife,
convert our wills and form through us
new channels of your life.
4 Great Triune God, so bless the time
entrusted to our care,
that all our varied ministries
may form a common prayer;
then when time ceases,
bring us where divisions are undone,
that in your presence, joined in praise,
at last we may be one. Scripture: Psalm 119:33-40 Languages: English Tune Title: RESIGNATION
Eternal God Transcending Time
O How Shall I Receive Thee?
Author: Paul Gerhardt Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #4 (1926) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Christ Incarnation; Incarnation of Christ First Line: O how shall I receive Thee Lyrics: 1 O how shall I receive Thee,
How greet Thee, Lord, aright?
All nations long to see Thee,
My Hope, my heart's Delight!
O kindle, Lord most holy,
Thy lamp within my breast,
To do in spirit lowly
All that may please Thee best.
2 Thy Zion palms is strewing,
And branches fresh and fair;
My heart, its powers renewing,
An anthem shall prepare.
My soul puts off her sadness
Thy glories to proclaim;
With all her strength and gladness
She fain would serve Thy Name.
3 I lay in fetters groaning,
Thou com'st to set me free;
I stood, my shame bemoaning,
Thou com'st to honor me.
A glory Thou dost give me,
A treasure safe on high,
That will not fail nor leave me
As earthly riches fly.
4 Love caused Thine incarnation,
Love brought Thee down to me;
Thy thirst for my salvation
Procured my liberty.
O love beyond all telling,
That led Thee to embrace,
In love all love excelling,
Our lost and fallen race!
5 Rejoice then, ye sad-hearted,
Who sit in deepest gloom,
Who mourn o'er joys departed,
And tremble at your doom;
He who alone can cheer you,
Is standing at the door;
He brings His pity near you,
And bids you weep no more.
Amen. Scripture: Haggai 2:7 Languages: English Tune Title: O, DU MITT HJÄRTAS TRÄNGTAN
O How Shall I Receive Thee?
Come Hither, Ye Faithful, Triumphantly Sing!
Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #33 (1926) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Topics: Christ Incarnation; Incarnation of Christ First Line: Come hither, ye faithful, triumphantly sing Lyrics: 1 Come hither, ye faithful, triumphantly sing;
Come see in the manger your Saviour and King!
To Bethlehem hasten with joyful accord;
O come ye, come hither;
O come ye, come hither;
O come ye, come hither, to worship the Lord!
2 True Son of the Father, He comes from the skies;
The birth by a virgin He does not despise;
To Bethlehem hasten with joyful accord;
O come ye, come hither;
O come ye, come hither;
O come ye, come hither, to worship the Lord!
3 Hark, hark to the angels all singing in heaven,
"To God in the highest all glory be given!"
To Bethlehem hasten, with joyful accord;
O come ye, come hither;
O come ye, come hither;
O come ye, come hither, to worship the Lord!
4 To Thee, then, O Jesus, this day of Thy birth,
Be glory and honor through heaven and earth.
True Godhead incarnate, omnipotent Word!
O come, let us hasten;
O come, let us hasten;
O come, let us hasten, to worship the Lord!
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: ADESTE FIDELES (PORTUGUESE HYMN)
Come Hither, Ye Faithful, Triumphantly Sing!
In Christ Alone
Author: Keith Getty; Stuart Townend Hymnal: Worship and Song #3105 (2011) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Jesus Christ Incarnation; Jesus Christ Incarnation First Line: In Christ alone my hope is found Scripture: Isaiah 44:8 Languages: English Tune Title: IN CHRIST ALONE
In Christ Alone
Tomorrow Christ is coming
Author: Fred Kaan Hymnal: Voices United #27 (1996) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Jesus Christ Incarnation Lyrics: 1 Tomorrow Christ is coming
as yesterday he came;
a child is born this moment,
we do not know its name.
The world is full of darkness,
again there is no room;
the symbols of existence
are stable, cross and tomb.
2 Tomorrow will be Christmas,
the feast of love divine,
but for the nameless millions
the star will never shine.
Still is the census taken
with people on the move;
new infants born in stables
are crying out for love.
3 There will be no tomorrows
for many a baby born;
Good Friday falls on Christmas
when life is sown as corn.
But Jesus Christ is risen
and comes again in bread
to still our deepest hunger
and raise us from the dead.
4 Our God becomes incarnate
in every human birth.
Created in God's image,
we must make peace on earth.
God will fulfil Love's purpose
and this shall be the sign:
e shall find Christ among us
as woman, child, or man. Tune Title: LITTLE BADDOW
Tomorrow Christ is coming
The Nativity
Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: Laudes Domini #185 (1888) Topics: Christ Incarnation of 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 ye nations, rise,
Join the triumph of the skies;
With the angelic host proclaim,
Christ is born in Bethlehem!
2 Christ, by highest heaven adored;
Christ, the everlasting Lord;
Late in time behold him come,
Offspring of the Virgin's womb:
Vailed in flesh the Godhead see;
Hail the incarnate Deity,
Pleased as man with men to dwell;
Jesus, our Immanuel!
3 Hail! the heaven-born Prince of Peace!
Hail the Sun of Righteousness!
Light and life to all he brings,
Rise 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. Scripture: Matthew 1:23 Languages: English Tune Title: HERALD ANGELS
The Nativity
Lay down your head, Lord Jesus Christ
Author: John L. Bell (b. 1949); Graham Maule (b. 1958) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #371 (2005) Meter: 8.4.8.4.8.4.8.4 Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Passion and Death; Christ Incarnate Passion and Death Scripture: Mark 14:32-42 Languages: English Tune Title: RESTING
Lay down your head, Lord Jesus Christ
Lay down your head, Lord Jesus Christ
Author: Graham Maule (b. 1958); John L. Bell (b. 1949) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #371 (2008) Meter: 8.4.8.4.8.4.8.4 Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Passion and Death; Christ Incarnate Passion and Death Scripture: Mark 14:32-42 Languages: English Tune Title: RESTING
Lay down your head, Lord Jesus Christ
One Is the Body
Author: John Bell Hymnal: Worship and Song #3156 (2011) Meter: Irregular Topics: Jesus Christ Incarnation; Jesus Christ Incarnation First Line: One is the body and one is the Head Languages: English Tune Title: ONE IS THE BODY
One Is the Body
Christ, We Are Blest
Author: Steve Garnaas-Holmes Hymnal: Worship and Song #3174 (2011) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Jesus Christ Incarnation; Jesus Christ Incarnation First Line: Christ, we are blest as we gather to dine Languages: English Tune Title: SLANE
Christ, We Are Blest
The Newborn King Who Comes Today
Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #40 (1926) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Christ Incarnation; Incarnation of Christ Lyrics: 1 The new-born King who comes to-day
Brings tidings of great joy,
Which sin can never take away,
Nor death nor hell destroy.
Rejoice, ye Gentile lands, rejoice,
And hail this glorious dawn;
For God comes down, frail man to crown:
The Lord of life is born!
2 He comes not as a king of earth,
In pomp and pride to reign;
He seeks a poor and humble birth,
But free from sinful stain;
Rejoice, ye Gentile lands, rejoice,
Glad hymns of triumph sing:
The Wonderful, the Counsellor,
He comes, your God and King!
3 For us He leaves His Father’s throne,
His sapphire throne on high,
And comes to dwell on earth alone,
For fallen man to die.
Rejoice, ye Gentile lands, rejoice,
All hail Messiah’s dawn;
Our God comes down, earth’s joy and crown:
The King of Love is born.
4 Glad Gentiles in their eastern home
His radiant star behold;
To God, their King, they joy to bring
Sweet incense, myrrh, and gold.
Rejoice, ye Gentile lands, rejoice,
In heaven your praises sing,
Before Him fall, the Lord of all,
Your Maker and your King!
5 We join your song, celestial throng,
Whose anthems never cease;
We tune our lyres, with angels choirs,
To hail the Prince of Peace!
Rejoice, ye Gentile lands, rejoice,
All hail Immanuel’s morn;
For God comes down, frail man to crown:
To us a Child is born.
Amen. Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6 Languages: English Tune Title: MATERNA
The Newborn King Who Comes Today
Hark! the herald angels sing
Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: Voices United #48 (1996) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D with refrain Topics: Jesus Christ Incarnation 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 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 with us in flesh 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 us from the earth,
born to give us second birth. [Refrain]
Languages: English Tune Title: MENDELSSOHN
Hark! the herald angels sing
Ah, Holy Jesus
Author: Robert Seymour Bridges; Johann H. Heermann Hymnal: Voices United #138 (1996) Meter: 11.11.11.5 Topics: Jesus Christ Incarnation First Line: Ah, holy Jesus, how have you offended Lyrics: 1 Ah, holy Jesus, how have you offended,
that we to judge you have in hate pretended?
By foes derided, by your own rejected,
O most afflicted.
2 Who was the guilty? Who brought this upon you?
Alas, my treason, Jesus, has undone you;
yes, I, Lord Jesus, I it was denied you;
I crucified you.
3 Lo, the good shepherd for the sheep is offered;
the slave is guilty, yet the Son has suffered;
for our atonement, we nothing heeded,
God interceded.
4 For me, kind Jesus, was your incarnation,
your mortal sorrow, and your life's oblation,
your death of anguish and your bitter passion,
for my salvation.
5 Therefore, kind Jesus, since I cannot pay you,
I do adore you, and will ever pray you,
think on your pity and your love unswerving,
not my deserving. Languages: English Tune Title: HERZLIEBSTER JESU
Ah, Holy Jesus
The name "Jesus"
Author: Anne Steele Hymnal: Laudes Domini #197 (1888) Topics: Christ Incarnation of First Line: The Saviour! oh, what endless charms Lyrics: 1 The Saviour! oh, what endless charms
Dwell in the blissful sound!
Its influence every fear disarms,
And spreads sweet comfort round.
The almighty Former of the skies
Stooped to our vile abode;
While angels viewed with wondering eyes
And hailed the incarnate God.
2 Oh, the rich depths of love divine!
Of bliss a boundless store!
Dear Saviour, let me call thee mine;
I cannot wish for more.
On thee alone my hope relies,
Beneath thy cross I fall;
My Lord, my Life, my Sacrifice,
My Saviour, and my All! Scripture: Psalm 3:8 Languages: English Tune Title: ATHENS
The name "Jesus"
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing
Author: Charles Wesley; George Whitefield Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #240 (1989) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D with refrain Topics: Jesus Christ Incarnation 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 th'angelic host proclaim,
"Christ is born in Bethlehem!"
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 th' incarnate Deity,
pleased with us in flesh to dwell,
Jesus, our Emmanuel.
Hark! the herald angels sing,
"Glory to the new-born King!"
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.
Hark! the herald angels sing,
"Glory to the new born King!"
Scripture: Luke 2:8-14 Languages: English Tune Title: MENDELSSOHN
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing
Before the world began
Author: John L. Bell, b. 1949; Graham Maule, b. 1958 Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #317 (2005) Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.6.4 Topics: Christ Incarnate Christmas and Epiphany Scripture: John 1:1-13 Languages: English Tune Title: INCARNATION
Before the world began
Before the world began
Author: John L. Bell, b. 1949; Graham Maule, b. 1958 Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #317 (2008) Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.6.4 Topics: Christ Incarnate Christmas and Epiphany Scripture: John 1:1-13 Languages: English Tune Title: INCARNATION
Before the world began
Oh, what a mystery -- meekness and majesty
Author: Graham Kendrick (b. 1950) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #356 (2005) Meter: Irregular Topics: Christ Incarnate Public Ministry; Christ Incarnate Passion and Death First Line: Meekness and majesty, manhood and deity Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:17 Languages: English Tune Title: THIS IS YOUR GOD
Oh, what a mystery -- meekness and majesty
Oh, what a mystery -- meekness and majesty
Author: Graham Kendrick (b. 1950) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #356 (2008) Meter: Irregular Topics: Christ Incarnate Public Ministry; Christ Incarnate Passion and Death First Line: Meekness and majesty, manhood and deity Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:17 Languages: English Tune Title: THIS IS YOUR GOD
Oh, what a mystery -- meekness and majesty
He came down that we may have love
Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #359 (2005) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Christ Incarnate Public Ministry; Christ Incarnate Christmas and Epiphany Lyrics: 1 He came down that we may have love;
he came down that we may have love;
he came down that we may have love,
hallelujah for evermore.
2 He came down that we may have peace;
he came down that we may have peace;
he came down that we may have peace,
hallelujah for evermore.
3 He came down that we may have joy;
he came down that we may have joy;
he came down that we may have joy,
hallelujah for evermore. Scripture: John 15:9-12 Languages: English Tune Title: HE CAME DOWN
He came down that we may have love
He came down that we may have love
Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #359 (2008) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Christ Incarnate Public Ministry; Christ Incarnate Christmas and Epiphany Lyrics: 1 He came down that we may have love;
he came down that we may have love;
he came down that we may have love,
hallelujah forevermore.
2 He came down that we may have peace;
he came down that we may have peace;
he came down that we may have peace,
hallelujah forevermore.
3 He came down that we may have joy;
he came down that we may have joy;
he came down that we may have joy,
hallelujah forevermore. Scripture: John 15:9-12 Languages: English Tune Title: HE CAME DOWN
He came down that we may have love
Hark, the Herald Angels Sing
Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: The Hymnbook #163 (1955) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D with refrain Topics: Christ Incarnation 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!
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 men 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 man no more may die,
Born to raise the sons of earth,
Born to give them second birth. [Refrain]
Amen. Scripture: Luke 2:13-14 Tune Title: MENDELSSOHN
Hark, the Herald Angels Sing
Across the Lands
Author: Keith Getty; Stuart Townend Hymnal: Worship and Song #3032 (2011) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D with refrain Topics: Jesus Christ Incarnation; Jesus Christ Incarnation First Line: You're the Word of God the Father Refrain First Line: You're the author of creation Scripture: Psalm 8:1 Languages: English Tune Title: ACROSS THE LANDS
Across the Lands
On Christmas Night
Hymnal: Worship and Song #3064 (2011) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Jesus Christ Incarnation; Jesus Christ Incarnation First Line: On Christmas night all Christians sing 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 we on earth be sad,
since our Redeemer made us glad.
Then why should we on earth be 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;
heaven and earth 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, on earth be peace,
goodwill to all shall never cease."
Scripture: Luke 2:14 Languages: English Tune Title: SUSSEX CAROL
On Christmas Night
Hark! the glad sound, the Saviour comes!
Author: Dr. Philip Doddridge, 1702-1751 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #123 (1917) Topics: Christ Incarnate Lyrics: 1 Hark! the glad sound, the Saviour comes!
The Saviour promised long;
Let every heart prepare a throne,
And every voice a song.
2 He comes! the prisoners to release,
Of sin's dread sickness healed;
The gates of brass before Him burst,
The iron letter yield.
3 He comes! the broken heart to bind,
The bleeding soul to cure;
And with the treasures of His grace
To enrich the humble poor.
4 Our glad hosannas, Prince of Peace,
Thy welcome shall proclaim;
And heaven's eternal arches ring
With Thy beloved name. Languages: English Tune Title: BYZANTIUM
Hark! the glad sound, the Saviour comes!
I come from hevin [heich] to tell
Author: Martin Luther (1483-1546); John Wedderburn (fl. 1540); Kenneth Elliott (b. 1929); Robert Wedderburn (fl. 1540) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #297 (2005) Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Christmas and Epiphany; Christ Incarnate Christmas and Epiphany 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. Scripture: Luke 2:1-16 Languages: English Tune Title: BALULALOW
I come from hevin [heich] to tell
I come from hevin [heich] to tell
Author: Martin Luther (1483-1546); Kenneth Elliott (b. 1929); John Wedderburn (fl. 1540); Robert Wedderburn (fl. 1540) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #297 (2008) Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Christmas and Epiphany; Christ Incarnate Christmas and Epiphany 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, my hart sall I bow
and sing that rycht Balulalow. Scripture: Luke 2:1-16 Languages: English Tune Title: BALULALOW
I come from hevin [heich] to tell
Hark! the herald angels sing
Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #301 (2005) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D with refrain Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Christmas and Epiphany 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 Man with man 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 man no more may die,
born to raise the sons of earth,
born to give them second birth: [Refrain] Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3 Languages: English Tune Title: MENDELSSOHN (BETHLEHEM)
Hark! the herald angels sing
Hark! the herald angels sing
Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #301 (2008) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D with refrain Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Christmas and Epiphany 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 Man with man 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 man no more may die,
born to raise the sons of earth,
born to give them second birth. [Refrain] Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3 Languages: English Tune Title: MENDELSSOHN (BETHLEHEM)
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 Topics: Jesus Christ Incarnation 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] Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5 Languages: English Tune Title: MENDELSSOHN
Hark the herald angels sing
God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen
Hymnal: Worship and Song #3052 (2011) Meter: Irregular with refrain Topics: Jesus Christ Incarnation; Jesus Christ Incarnation Refrain First Line: O tidings of comfort and joy Lyrics: 1 God rest you merry, gentlemen,
let nothing you dismay,
for Jesus Christ our Savior
was born upon this day,
to save us all from Satan's power
when we were gone astray.
Refrain:
O tidings of comfort and joy,
comfort and joy;
O tidings of comfort and joy.
2 In Bethlehem in Judah
this blessed babe was born,
and laid within a manger
upon this blessed morn:
for which his mother Mary
did nothing take in scorn. [Refrain]
3 From God our heavenly 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]
4 The shepherds at those tidings
rejoiced much in mind,
and left their flocks a-feeding
in tempest, storm, and wind,
and went to Bethlehem straightway,
the blessed babe to find. [Refrain]
5 Now to the Lord sing praises,
all you within this place,
and with true love and brotherhood
each other now embrace;
this holy tide of Christmas
all others doth deface. [Refrain] Scripture: Luke 2:8-13 Languages: English Tune Title: GOD REST YOU MERRY
God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen
Rise, Arise! Rise, Arise!
Author: Anna Hoppe Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #6 (1926) Meter: 6.7.8.7.8.9.6 Topics: Christ Incarnation Lyrics: 1 Rise, arise! Rise, arise!
Zion, rise to greet thy King!
Open wide the gates before Him!
Let the glad hosannas ring!
Haste to worship and adore Him!
Hark, the watchman on the mountain cries:
"Rise, arise! Rise, arise!"
2 Weep no more! Weep no more!
Zion, dry thy bitter tears!
Cast away all gloom and sadness,
For the Shiloh now appears,
Who shall turn thy grief to gladness!
Day has dawned! Arise! The night is o’er!
Weep no more! Weep no more!
3 O rejoice! O rejoice!
Christ doth come, as long foretold!
The Messiah long expected,
The incarnate Word behold!
Though by kings of earth rejected,
Hail Him Lord of all with mighty voice!
O rejoice! O rejoice!
4 Crown Him King! Crown Him King!
His exalted Name confess!
From His heavenly throne descending,
Jesus, Lord of righteousness,
Bringeth joy and peace unending!
O let heart and tongue His praises sing!
Crown Him King! Crown Him King!
5 Worship Him! Worship Him!
Worship at His sacred feet!
Hail the Son of God thy Saviour!
Haste, thy longed for Bridegroom greet!
Come, receive His kingly favor!
Zion, haste thy lamp of faith to trim!
Worship Him! Worship Him!
Amen. Scripture: Genesis 49:10 Languages: English Tune Title: FAHRE FORT, FAHRE FORT
Rise, Arise! Rise, Arise!
Come, Thou Saviour of Our Race
Author: Martin Luther; Ambrose, (340-397); Wm. R. Reynolds Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #23 (1926) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: Christ Incarnation; Incarnation of Christ Lyrics: 1 Come, Thou Saviour of our race,
Choicest Gift of heav'nly grace!
O Thou blessed Virgin's Son,
Be Thy race on earth begun,
Be Thy race on earth begun.
2 Not of mortal blood or birth,
He descends from heaven to earth:
By the Holy Ghost conceived,
God and man by us believed,
God and man by us believed.
3 Wondrous birth! O wondrous Child
Of the virgin undefiled!
Though by all the world disowned,
Still to be in heaven enthroned,
Still to be in heaven enthroned.
4 From the Father forth He came,
And returneth to the same;
Captive leading death and hell,--
High the song of triumph swell!
High the song of triumph swell!
5 Equal to the Father now,
Though to dust Thou once didst bow,
Boundless shall Thy kingdom be;
When shall we its glories see?
When shall we its glories see?
6 Brightly doth Thy manger shine!
Glorious in its light divine:
Let not sin o'ercloud this light,
Ever be our faith thus bright,
Ever be our faith thus bright.
Amen.
Scripture: Psalm 68:18 Languages: English Tune Title: HENDON
Come, Thou Saviour of Our Race
Still, Still, Still
Author: John Rutter Hymnal: Voices United #47 (1996) Meter: 3.6.9.8.3.6 Topics: Jesus Christ Incarnation Languages: English Tune Title: STILL, STILL, STILL
Still, Still, Still
Now Israel's Hope in Triumph Ends
Author: Samuel Johan Hedborn; Conrad Emil Lindberg Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #61 (1926) Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7.8.8.8 Topics: Christ Incarnation; Incarnation of Christ Lyrics: 1 Now Israel's hope in triumph ends,
With angels' glorious song ascends
A star of heavenly splendor.
O'er Bethlehem it shineth bright,
And people, guided by its light,
Shall come and homage render.
Great Light,
Bright Light,
Now descendeth,
Darkness endeth,
Day beginneth,
Light to all the world it bringeth.
2 Among us dwells in truth and grace
The hidden God, who loves our race;
He brought us all salvation.
The glory of the Son we see,
The only Son's true majesty,
And bow in adoration.
Draw near,
And hear,
Every nation,
Now salvation
God bestoweth,
And His love and mercy showeth.
3 Rejoice, my soul, and bless His Name
Who to the lost and fallen came
To open heaven's portals.
Rejoice that God will mercy show,
The broken covenant renew
With us poor sinful mortals.
Now be
Glory
Ever given
God in heaven;
Peace unending
Be on earth from heaven descending.
Amen.
Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Languages: English Tune Title: WIE SCHÖN LEUCHTET DER MORGENSTERN
Now Israel's Hope in Triumph Ends
Songs of Thankfulness and Praise
Author: Christopher Wordsworth Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #76 (1926) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Topics: Christ Incarnation; Incarnation of Christ Lyrics: 1 Songs of thankfulness and praise,
Jesus, Lord, to Thee we raise,
Manifested by the star
To the sages from afar;
Branch of royal David's stem
In Thy birth at Bethlehem;
Anthems be to Thee addrest,
God in Man made manifest.
2 Manifest in making whole
Palsied limbs and fainting soul;
Manifest in valiant fight,
Quelling all the devil's might;
Manifest in gracious will,
Ever bringing good from ill;
Anthems be to Thee addrest,
God in Man made manifest.
3 Grant us grace to see Thee, Lord,
Mirrored in Thy holy Word;
May we imitate Thee now,
And be pure, as pure art Thou;
That we like to Thee may be
At Thy great Epiphany;
And may praise Thee, ever blest,
God in Man made manifest.
Amen. Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Languages: English Tune Title: VIOLA
Songs of Thankfulness and Praise
O little town of Bethlehem
Author: Bp. Phillips Brooks, 1835-1893 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #126 (1917) Topics: Christ Incarnate 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 to-night.
2 For Christ is born of Mary;
And gathered all above,
While mortals sleep, the angels keep
Their watch of wondering love.
O morning stars, together
Proclaim the holy birth,
And praises sing to God the King,
And peace to men on earth!
3 How silently, how silently,
The wondrous gift is given!
So God imparts to human hearts
The blessings of His heaven:
No ear may hear His coming;
But in this world of sin,
Where meek souls will receive Him, still
The dear Christ enters in.
4 O holy Child of Bethlehem,
Descend to us, we pray;
Cast out our sin, and enter in;
Be born in us to-day,
We hear the heavenly angels
The great glad tidings tell;
O come to us, abide with us,
Our Lord, Immanuel. Languages: English Tune Title: BETHLEHEM
O little town of Bethlehem
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Author: Charles Wesley; George Whitefield Hymnal: Hymns to the Living God #127 (2017) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D with refrain Topics: Jesus Christ Incarnation Refrain First Line: Hark, the herald angels sing 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 hosts proclaim,
“Christ is born in Bethlehem!”
Refrain:
Hark, the herald angels sing,
“Glory to the newborn King!”
2 Christ by highest heav'n 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 as man with men to dwell,
Jesus our Emmanuel. [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 the sons of earth,
born to give them second birth. [Refrain]
4 Come, Desire of nations, come,
fix in us Thy humble home;
rise, the woman's conqu'ring Seed,
bruise in us the serpent's head.
Adam's likeness now efface,
stamp Thine image in its place;
Second Adam from above,
Reinstate us in Thy love. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: MENDELSSOHN
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Alleluia, alleluia
Author: John Charles McIntyre, 1951- Hymnal: Together in Song #185 (1999) Topics: Jesus Christ Incarnation First Line: We praise you, God, Creator Lord Scripture: Revelation 4:9-11 Languages: English Tune Title: PACHELBEL
Alleluia, alleluia
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing
Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns to the Living God #227 (2023) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D with refrain Topics: Jesus Christ Incarnation 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 hosts proclaim,
“Christ is born in Bethlehem!”
Refrain:
Hark! the herald angels sing,
“Glory to the newborn King!”
2 Christ by highest heav'n 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 as man with men to dwell,
Jesus our Emmanuel. [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 man no more may die,
born to raise the sons of earth,
born to give them second birth. [Refrain]
4 Come, Desire of nations, come,
fix in us Thy humble home;
rise, the woman's conqu'ring Seed,
bruise in us the serpent's head.
Adam's likeness now efface,
stamp Thine image in its place;
Second Adam from above,
reinstate us in Thy love. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: MENDELSSOHN
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing
Ah, Holy Jesus
Author: Johann Heermann; Robert Bridges Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #231 (1990) Meter: 11.11.11.5 Topics: Jesus Christ Incarnation First Line: Ah, holy Jesus, how have you offended Lyrics: 1 Ah, holy Jesus, how have you offended,
that mortal judgment has on you descended?
By foes derided, by your own rejected,
O most afflicted!
2 Who was the guilty? Who brought this upon you?
It is my treason, Lord, that has undone you.
'Twas I, Lord Jesus, I it was denied you;
I crucified you.
3 For me, kind Jesus, was your incarnation,
your mortal sorrow, and your life's oblation,
your death of anguish and your bitter passion,
for my salvation.
4 Therefore, dear Jesus, since I cannot pay you,
I do adore you and will ever pray you,
think on your pity and your love unswerving,
not my deserving. Scripture: Ezra 9:13 Languages: English Tune Title: HERZLIEBSTER JESU
Ah, Holy Jesus
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