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In the Bleak Midwinter
Author: Christina Rossetti Hymnal: Hymns to the Living God #129 (2017) Meter: Irregular Topics: Jesus Christ Incarnation 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 Heaven cannot hold Him, nor earth sustain;
heav'n 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,
worshiped 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.
Languages: English Tune Title: CRANHAM
In the Bleak Midwinter
Thou didst leave Thy throne
Author: Emily E. S. Elliott, 1836-1897 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #130 (1917) Topics: Christ Incarnate; Incarnation of Jesus Lyrics: 1 Thou didst leave Thy throne
And Thy kingly crown
When Thou camest to earth for me,
But in Bethlehem's home
Was there found no room
For Thy holy nativity:
O come to my heart, Lord Jesus,
There is room in my heart for Thee!
2 Heaven's arches rang
When the angels sang,
Proclaiming Thy royal degree;
But of lowly birth
Didst Thou come to earth,
And in great humility;
O come to my heart, Lord Jesus,
There is room in my heart for Thee!
3 The foxes found rest,
And the birds had their nest
In the shade of the forest tree;
But Thy couch was the sod,
O Thou Son of God,
In the deserts of Galilee:
O come to my heart, Lord Jesus,
There is room in my heart for Thee!
4 Thou camest, O Lord,
With the living word,
That should set Thy people free;
But, with mocking scorn,
And with crown of thorn,
They bore Thee to Calvary:
O come to my heart, Lord Jesus,
Thy cross is my only plea!
5 When heaven's arches shall ring,
And her choirs shall sing
At Thy coming to victory,
Let Thy voice call me home,
Saying, "Yet there is room
There is room at My side for thee!"
And my heart shall rejoice, Lord Jesus,
When Thou comest and callest for me. Languages: English Tune Title: MARGARET
Thou didst leave Thy throne
Christians, Awake!
Author: John Byrom Hymnal: Hymns to the Living God #133 (2017) Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Topics: Jesus Christ Incarnation First Line: Christians, awake! Salute the happy morn 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 of the earth;
this day hath God fulfilled His promised Word;
this day is born a Savior, Christ the Lord."
3 This may we hope, th'angelic hosts among,
to sing, redeemed a glad triumphal song.
He that was born upon this joyful day
around us all His glory shall display.
Saved by His love, incessantly we sing
eternal praise to heav'n's almighty King. Languages: English Tune Title: YORKSHIRE
Christians, Awake!
God has spoken by his prophets
Author: George Wallace Briggs, 1875-1959 Hymnal: Together in Song #158 (1999) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Jesus Christ Incarnation Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17 Languages: English Tune Title: ODE TO JOY
God has spoken by his prophets
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
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
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
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"
A New Advent of Joy
Author: F. Richard Garland Hymnal: Discipleship Ministries Collection #207 Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Topics: Incarnation Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11 Languages: English Tune Title: DARWALL'S 148TH
A New Advent of Joy
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
Love Came Down at Christmas
Author: Christina Rossetti Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns to the Living God #234 (2023) Meter: 6.7.6.7 Topics: Jesus Christ Incarnation Lyrics: 1 Love came down at Christmas,
Love all lovely, Love divine;
Love was born at Christmas;
star and angels gave the sign.
2 Worship we the Godhead,
Love incarnate, Love divine;
worship we our Jesus,
but wherewith for sacred sign?
3 Love shall be our token;
love be yours and love be mine;
love to God and others,
love for plea and gift and sign.
Languages: English Tune Title: CULBACH
Love Came Down at Christmas
Christians, Awake!
Author: John Byrom Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns to the Living God #237 (2023) Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Topics: Jesus Christ Incarnation First Line: Christians, awake, salute the happy morn 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 were 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 of 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 Oh, may we keep and ponder in our mind
God's wondrous love in saving lost mankind!
Trace we the Babe, who hath retrieved our loss,
from His poor manger to His bitter cross.
Tread in His steps, assisted by His grace,
till our imperfect state God doth replace.
6 Then may we hope, th'angelic hosts among,
to sing, redeemed, a glad triumphal 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. Languages: English Tune Title: YORKSHIRE
Christians, Awake!
Wisdom from on High Is Dawning
Author: Adam Michael Wood Hymnal: Voices Together #238 (2020) Meter: Irregular Topics: Incarnation Lyrics: 1 Wisdom from on high is dawning.
Even now a golden ray
shines into a world of shadows
from the realms of endless day.
Hidden womb who birthed the heavens
in the womb now hides away.
2 In her heart the joy of heaven,
in her hands the poor of earth,
on her back all human sorrow,
in her laugh all human mirth.
God most human, God most holy,
God incarnate comes to birth.
3 All creation stands in wonder
as her glory fills the sky.
Down in adoration falling,
we her children raise the cry:
She who is and was and evermore shall be,
alleluia! God most high! Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-3 Tune Title: PICARDY
Wisdom from on High Is Dawning
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
In the Bleak Midwinter
Author: Christina Georgina Rossetti Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns to the Living God #246 (2023) Topics: Jesus Christ Incarnation 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 Heaven cannot hold Him, nor earth sustain;
heav'n 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,
worshiped 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.
Languages: English Tune Title: CRANHAM
In the Bleak Midwinter
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Hymnal: Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #247 (2012) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D with refrain Topics: 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 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 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 us 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 each child of earth,
Born to give us second birth. [Refrain] Scripture: Isaiah 9:5 Languages: English Tune Title: MENDELSSOHN
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing
Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: Voices Together #247 (2020) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Topics: 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!”
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 th’incarnate deity;
pleased with us in flesh to dwell,
Jesus, our Immanuel!
Hark! the herald angels sing,
“Glory to the newborn King!”
3 Hail the heav’nborn Prince of Peace!
Hail the Sun of righteousness!
Light and life to all he brings,
ris’n with healing in his wings.
Mild he lays his glory by,
born that we no more may die,
born to raise us from the earth,
born to give us second birth.
Hark! the herald angels sing,
“Glory to the newborn King!” Scripture: Isaiah 7:14 Tune Title: MENDELSSOHN
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing
When Long Before Time
Author: Peter Davison Hymnal: Voices United #248 (1996) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Topics: Jesus Christ Incarnation First Line: When long before time and the worlds were begun Languages: English Tune Title: THE SINGER AND THE SONG
When Long Before Time
God has spoken - by his prophets
Author: G. W. Briggs (1875-1959) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #248 (1987) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Christmas 1 The Incarnation Lyrics: 1 God has spoken — by the prophets,
spoken his unchanging word;
each from age to age proclaiming
God the one, the righteous Lord;
in the world's despair and turmoil
one firm anchor still holds fast:
God is king, his throne eternal,
God the first and God the last.
2 God has spoken — by Christ Jesus,
Christ, the everlasting Son;
brightness of the Father's glory,
with the Father ever one:
spoken by the Word incarnate,
Life, before all time began,
light of light, to earth descending,
God, revealed as Son of Man.
3 God is speaking — by the Spirit,
speaking to our hearts again;
in the age-long word expounding
God's own message, now as then.
Through the rise and fall of nations
one sure faith is standing fast:
God abides, his word unchanging,
God the first and God the last. Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-2 Languages: English Tune Title: EBENEZER
God has spoken - by his prophets
When long before time
Author: Peter Davison, 1936- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #295 (1997) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Topics: Jesus Christ Incarnation First Line: When long before time and the worlds were begun Scripture: Genesis 1, 2:1-4 Languages: English Tune Title: THE SINGER AND THE SONG
When long before time
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
Christians, awake, salute the happy morn
Author: John Byrom, 1692-1763 Hymnal: Together in Song #306 (1999) Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Topics: Jesus Christ Incarnation Lyrics: 1 Christians, awake, salute the happy morn,
whereon the Saviour 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 the angelic herald's voice, 'Behold,
I bring good tidings of a Saviour's birth
to you and all the nations on the earth;
this day has God fulfilled his promised word,
this day is born a Saviour, Christ the Lord.'
3 He spoke; and straightway the celestial choir
in hymns of joy, unknown before, conspire.
The praises of redeeming love they sang,
and heaven's whole orb with hallelujahs rang:
God's highest glory was their anthem still,
peace upon earth to people of good-will.
4 To Bethlehem straight the enlightened shepherds ran
to see the wonder of our God made man,
and found, with Joseph and the blessèd Maid,
her son, the Saviour, in a manger laid;
amazed, the wondrous story they proclaim,
the first apostles of his infant fame.
5 Like Mary, let us ponder in our mind
God's wondrous love in saving humankind;
trace we the Babe, who has retrieved our loss,
from the poor manger to the bitter cross;
tread in his steps, assisted by his grace,
until in heaven God's people take their place.
6 There may we hope, the angelic thrones among,
to sing, redeemed, a glad triumphal song:
he that was born upon this joyful day
around us all his glory shall display;
saved by his love, unceasing we shall sing
eternal praise to heaven's almighty King. Scripture: Luke 2:8-14 Languages: English Tune Title: STOCKPORT
Christians, awake, salute the happy morn
Come Now, Almighty King
Author: Anon. Hymnal: Voices United #314 (1996) Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.4 Topics: Jesus Christ Incarnation Lyrics: 1 Come now, almighty King,
help us your name to sing,
help us to praise;
one God all glorious,
ever victorious,
come and reign over us,
Ancient of Days.
2 Come now, incarnate Son,
your life in us begun,
our prayer attend;
come, and your people bless;
come, give your word success;
stablish your righteousness,
Saviour and friend!
3 Come holy Comforter,
your sacred witness bear
in this glad hour;
your grace to us impart,
now rule in every heart,
never from us depart,
Spirit of power!
4 To the great One in Three,
eternal praises be
for evermore;
your sovereign majesty
may we in glory see,
and to eternity
love and adore! Languages: English Tune Title: SERUG
Come Now, Almighty King
Love came down at Christmas
Author: Christina Georgian Rossetti, 1830-94 Hymnal: Together in Song #317 (1999) Meter: 6.7.6.7 Topics: Jesus Christ Incarnation Lyrics: 1 Love came down at Christmas,
Love all lovely, Love divine;
Love was born at Christmas,
star and angels gave the sign.
2 Worship we the Godhead,
Love incarnate, Love divine;
worship we our Jesus:
but wherewith for sacred sign?
3 Love shall be our token,
love be yours and love be mine,
love to God and neighbours,
love for plea and gift and sign. Scripture: John 1:10-14 Languages: English Tune Title: HERMITAGE
Love came down at Christmas
Maker, in Whom We Live
Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: Voices United #321 (1996) Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Topics: Jesus Christ Incarnation Lyrics: 1 Maker, in whom we live,
in whom we are and move,
the glory, power, and praise
receive for your creating love.
Let all the angel throng
give thanks to God on high,
while earth repeats the joyful song
and echoes to the sky.
2 Incarnate Deity,
let all the ransomed race
render in thanks their lives
to you for your redeeming grace.
The grace to sinners shown,
you heavenly choirs proclaim,
and cry, "Salvation to our God,
salvation to the Lamb!"
3 Spirit of Holiness,
let all your saints adore
your sacred energy, and bless
your heart-renewing power.
No angel tongues can tell
your love's ecstatic height,
the glorious joy unspeakable,
the beatific sight.
4 Eternal, Triune God,
let all the hosts above,
let all on earth below record
and dwell upon your love.
When heaven and earth have fled
before your glorious face,
may all the saints your love has made
sing everlasting praise. Languages: English Tune Title: DIADEMATA
Maker, in Whom We Live
Come, Thou Almighty King
Author: Anonymous Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #333 (1934) Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Topics: Incarnation of Christ Lyrics: 1 Come, Thou Almighty King,
Help us Thy Name to sing,
Help us to praise.
Father, all-glorious,
O’er all victorious,
Come, and reign over us,
Ancient of Days.
2 Come, Thou Incarnate Word,
Gird on Thy mighty sword,
Scatter Thy foes.
Let Thine almighty aid
Our sure defense be made,
Our souls on Thee be stayed;
Thy wonders show.
3 Come, holy Comforter,
Thy sacred witness bear
In this glad hour.
Thou who almighty art,
Now rule in every heart,
And ne’er from us depart,
Spirit of power.
4 To the great One in Three,
Eternal praises be,
Hence evermore.
His sovereign majesty
May we in glory see,
And to eternity
Love and adore. Languages: English Tune Title: TRINITY (ITALIAN HYMN)
Come, Thou Almighty King
Come Now, Almighty King
Author: Anon. Hymnal: Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #334 (2012) Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Topics: Incarnation Lyrics: 1 Come now, almighty King,
Help us your name to sing,
Help us to praise.
Father all glorious,
Ever victorious,
Come and reign over us,
Ancient of Days.
2 Come now, incarnate Word,
Merciful, mighty Lord,
Our prayer attend.
Come and your people bless,
And give your Word success,
Grant us your holiness,
Savior and Friend.
3 Come, holy Comforter,
Your sacred witness bear
In this glad hour.
Your grace to us impart,
Now rule in ev'ry heart,
Never from us depart,
Spirit of pow'r.
4 To the great One in Three,
Eternal praises be
For evermore!
Your sov'reign majesty
May we in glory see
And, to eternity,
Love and adore. Scripture: Psalm 45:3-4 Languages: English Tune Title: ITALIAN HYMN
Come Now, Almighty King
O God, Almighty Father
Author: Irvin Udulutsch, OFM Cap., 1920-2010; Anon. Hymnal: Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #337 (2012) Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Topics: Incarnation Refrain First Line: O most holy Trinity Languages: English Tune Title: GOTT VATER SEI GEPRIESEN
O God, Almighty Father
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing
Author: Rev. Charles Wesley Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #349 (1934) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D with refrain Topics: Incarnation of Christ 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,
Offspring of the Virgin’s womb.
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see;
Hail th’incarnate Deity,
Pleased as man with men 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] Languages: English Tune Title: MENDELSSOHN
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing
O God, Almighty Father
Author: Anon.; Irvin Udulutsch, OFM, 1920-2010 Hymnal: Glory and Praise (3rd. ed.) #357 (2015) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.7.6.7 Topics: Incarnation Languages: English Tune Title: GOTT VATER SEI GEPRIESEN
O God, Almighty Father
O God, Almighty Father
Author: Anon.; Irvin Udulutsch, OFM, 1920-2010 Hymnal: Journeysongs (3rd ed.) #451 (2012) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.7.6.7 Topics: Incarnation Languages: English Tune Title: GOTT VATER SEI GEPRIESEN
O God, Almighty Father
Praise We the Lord This Day
Hymnal: Journeysongs (3rd ed.) #492 (2012) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Incarnation Lyrics: 1 Praise we the Lord this day,
This day so long foretold,
Whose promise shone with cheering ray
On waiting saints of old.
2 The Prophet gave the sign
For faithful folk to read:
A virgin, born of David's line
Shall bear the promised Seed.
3 Ask not how this should be,
But worship and adore
Like her whom God's own majesty
Came down to shadow o'er.
4 She meekly bowed her head
To hear the gracious word,
Mary, the pure and lowly maid,
The favored of the Lord.
5 Blessed shall be her name
In all the Church on earth
Through whom that wondrous mercy came,
The incarnate Savior's birth.
6 O Christ, the Virgin's Son,
We praise you and adore,
You are with God the Father One
And Spirit evermore. Scripture: Matthew 1:23 Languages: English Tune Title: SWABIA
Praise We the Lord This Day
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Hymnal: RitualSong #502 (1996) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D with refrain Topics: 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 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 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 us 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 us from the earth,
Born to give us second birth. [Refrain] Scripture: Galatians 4:4 Languages: English Tune Title: MENDELSSOHN
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Through the Heart of Every City
Author: Sylvia Dunstan Hymnal: Voices United #584 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Jesus Christ Incarnation Tune Title: HERMON
Through the Heart of Every City
Thanks to God whose Word was spoken
Author: Reginald Thomas Brooks (1918-1985) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #605 (2005) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Jesus incarnation Lyrics: 1 Thanks to God whose word was spoken
in the making of the earth.
His the voice that called a nation,
fired her vision, tried her worth.
God has spoken, God has spoken:
praise him for his open word.
2 Thanks to God whose word incarnate
came to save our human race.
Deeds and words and death and rising
testify to heaven's grace.
God has spoken, God has spoken:
praise him for his open word.
3 Thanks to God whose word was written
in the Bible's sacred page,
record of the revelation
showing God to every age.
God has spoken, God has spoken:
praise him for his open word.
4 Thanks to God whose word is published
in the tongues of every race.
See its glory undiminished
by the change of time and place.
God has spoken, God has spoken:
praise him for his open word.
5 Thanks to God whose word is answered
by the Spirit's voice within.
Here we drink of joy unmeasured,
life redeemed from death and sin.
God is speaking, God is speaking:
praise him for his open word. Scripture: 1 Peter 1:8 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. HELEN
Thanks to God whose Word was spoken
Thanks to God whose Word was spoken
Author: Reginald Thomas Brooks (1918-1985) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #605 (2008) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Jesus incarnation Lyrics: 1 Thanks to God whose word was spoken
in the making of the earth.
His the voice that called a nation,
fired her vision, tried her worth.
God has spoken, God has spoken:
praise him for his open word.
2 Thanks to God whose word incarnate
came to save our human race.
Deeds and words and death and rising
testify to heaven's grace.
God has spoken, God has spoken:
praise him for his open word.
3 Thanks to God whose word was written
in the Bible's sacred page,
record of the revelation
showing God to every age.
God has spoken, God has spoken:
praise him for his open word.
4 Thanks to God whose word is published
in the tongues of every race.
See its glory undiminished
by the change of time and place.
God has spoken, God has spoken:
praise him for his open word.
5 Thanks to God whose word is answered
by the Spirit's voice within.
Here we drink of joy unmeasured,
life redeemed from death and sin.
God has spoken, God has spoken:
praise him for his open word. Scripture: 1 Peter 1:8 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. HELEN
Thanks to God whose Word was spoken
Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness
Author: Rusty Edwards, b. 1955 Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Worship #843 (2006) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Incarnation Lyrics: 1 Praise the One who breaks the darkness
with a liberating light;
praise the One who frees the pris'ners,
turning blindness into sight.
Praise the One who preached the gospel,
healing ev'ry dread disease,
calming storms and feeding thousands
with the very bread of peace.
2 Praise the One who blessed the children
with a strong yet gentle word;
praise the One who drove out demons
with a piercing, two-edged sword.
Praise the One who brings cool water
to the desert's burning sand;
from this well comes living water
quenching thirst in ev'ry land.
3 Praise the one true love incarnate:
Christ, who suffered in our place;
Jesus died and rose for many
that we may know God by grace.
Let us sing for joy and gladness,
seeing what our God has done.
Praise the one redeeming glory;
praise the One who makes us one. Languages: English Tune Title: NETTLETON
Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness
When Long Before Time (The Singer and the Song)
Author: Peter W. A. Davison, b. 1936 Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Worship #861 (2006) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Topics: Incarnation First Line: When long before time and the worlds were begun Languages: English Tune Title: THE SINGER AND THE SONG
When Long Before Time (The Singer and the Song)
Praise We the Lord This Day
Hymnal: RitualSong #877 (1996) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Incarnation Lyrics: 1 Praise we the Lord this day,
This day so long foretold,
Whose promise shone with cheering ray
On waiting saints of old.
2 The Prophet gave the sign
For faithful folk to read:
A virgin, born of David's line,
Shall bear the promised Seed.
3 Ask not how this should be,
But worship and adore
Like her whom God's own majesty
Came down to shadow o'er.
4 She meekly bowed her head
To hear the gracious word,
Mary, the pure and lowly maid,
The favored of the Lord.
5 Blessed shall be her name
In all the Church on earth
Through whom that wondrous mercy came,
The incarnate Savior's birth.
6 O Christ, the Virgin's Son,
We praise you and adore,
You are with God the Father One
And Spirit evermore. Scripture: Matthew 1:23 Languages: English Tune Title: SWABIA
Praise We the Lord This Day
Psalm 8
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.15 (1806) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Christ the second Adam, his incarnation, his dominion First Line: O Lord, our heav'nly King Lyrics:
O Lord, our heav'nly King,
Thy name is all divine;
Thy glories round the earth are spread,
And o'er the heav'ns they shine.
When to thy works on high
I raise my wondering eyes,
And see the moon, complete in light,
Adorn the darksome skies
When I survey the stars,
And all their shining forms,
Lord, what is man, that worthless thing,
Akin to dust and worms?
Lord, what is worthless man,
That thou shouldst love him so?
Next to thine angels is he placed,
And lord of all below.
Thine honors crown his head,
While beasts, like slaves, obey;
And birds that cut the air with wings,
And fish that cleave the sea.
How rich thy bounties are!
And wondrous are thy ways
Of dust and worms thy power can frame
A monument of praise.
[Out of the mouths of babes
And sucklings thou canst draw
Surprising honors to thy name,
And strike the world with awe.
O Lord, our heav'nly King,
Thy name is all divine;
Thy glories round the earth are spread,
And o'er the heav'ns they shine.]
Scripture: Psalm 8 Languages: English
Psalm 8
Psalm 8
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.16 (1806) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Christ the second Adam, his incarnation, his dominion First Line: O LORD, our Lord, how wondrous great Lyrics:
O LORD, our Lord, how wondrous great
Is thine exalted name!
The glories of thy heav'nly state
Let men and babes proclaim.
When I behold thy works on high,
The moon that rules the night,
And stars that well adorn the sky,
Those moving worlds of light;
Lord, what is man, or all his race,
Who dwells so far below,
That thou shouldst visit him with grace,
And love his nature so?
That thine eternal Son should bear
To take a mortal form;
Made lower than his angels are,
To save a dying worm?
[Yet while he lived on earth unknown,
And men would not adore,
Th' obedient seas and fishes own
His Godhead and his power.
The waves lay spread beneath his feet;
And fish, at his command,
Bring their large shoals to Peter's feet,
Bring tribute to his hand.
These lesser glories of the Son
Shone through the fleshly cloud;
Now, we behold him on his throne,
And men confess him God.]
Let him be crowned with majesty,
Who bowed his head to death;
And be his honors sounded high,
By all things that have breath.
Jesus, our Lord, how wondrous great
Is thine exalted name!
The glories of thy heav'nly state
Let the whole earth proclaim.
Scripture: Psalm 8 Languages: English
Psalm 8
Psalm 8 Part 1
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.17 (1806) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Christ the second Adam, his incarnation, his dominion First Line: Almighty Ruler of the skies Lyrics:
Almighty Ruler of the skies,
Through the wide earth thy name is spread;
And thine eternal glories rise
O'er all the heav'ns thy hands have made.
To thee the voices of the young
A monument of honor raise;
And babes, with uninstructed tongue,
Declare the wonders of thy praise.
Thy power assists their tender age
To bring proud rebels to the ground,
To still the bold blasphemer's rage,
And all their policies confound.
Children amidst thy temple throng
To see their great Redeemer's face;
The Son of David is their song,
And young hosannas fill the place.
The frowning scribes and angry priests
In vain their impious cavils bring;
Revenge sits silent in their breasts,
While Jewish babes proclaim their King.
Scripture: Psalm 8:1-2 Languages: English
Psalm 8 Part 1
Psalm 8 Part 2
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.18 (1806) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Christ the second Adam, his incarnation, his dominion First Line: Lord, what was man, when made at first Lyrics:
Lord, what was man, when made at first,
Adam the offspring of the dust,
That thou shouldst set him and his race
But just below an angel's place?
That thou shouldst raise his nature so,
And make him lord of all below;
Make every beast and bird submit,
And lay the fishes at his feet?
But, O! what brighter glories wait
To crown the Second Adam's state!
What honors shall thy Son adorn,
Who condescended to be born!
See him below his angels made;
See him in dust amongst the dead,
To save a ruined world from sin;
But he shall reign with power divine.
The world to come, redeemed from all
The miseries that attend the fall,
New made and glorious, shall submit
At our exalted Savior's feet.
Scripture: Psalm 8:3-9 Languages: English
Psalm 8 Part 2
Psalm 96
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.207 (1806) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Christ first and second coming, or his incarnation, kingdom, and judgment First Line: Sing to the Lord, ye distant lands Lyrics:
Sing to the Lord, ye distant lands,
Ye tribes of every tongue;
His new-discovered grace demands
A new and nobler song.
Say to the nations, Jesus reigns,
God's own almighty Son;
His power the sinking world sustains,
And grace surrounds his throne.
Let heav'n proclaim the joyful day,
Joy through the earth be seen;
Let cities shine in bright array,
And fields in cheerful green.
Let an unusual joy surprise
The islands of the sea:
Ye mountains, sink; ye valleys, rise;
Prepare the Lord his way.
Behold, he comes, he comes to bless
The nations as their God;
To show the world his righteousness,
And send his truth abroad.
But when his voice shall raise the dead,
And bid the world draw near,
How will the guilty nations dread
To see their Judge appear!
Scripture: Psalm 96:1 Languages: English
Psalm 96
Psalm 96
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.208 (1806) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Topics: Christ first and second coming, or his incarnation, kingdom, and judgment First Line: Let all the earth their voices raise Lyrics:
Let all the earth their voices raise
To sing the choicest psalm of praise,
To sing and bless Jehovah's name:
His glory let the heathens know,
His wonders to the nations show,
And all his saving works proclaim.
The heathens know thy glory, Lord,
The wond'ring nations read thy word,
In Britain is Jehovah known:
Our worship shall no more be paid
To gods which mortal hands have made;
Our Maker is our God alone.
He framed the globe, he built the sky,
He made the shining worlds on high,
And reigns complete in glory there:
His beams are majesty and light;
His beauties, how divinely bright!
His temple, how divinely fair!
Come the great day, the glorious hour,
When earth shall feel his saving power,
And barb'rous nations fear his name;
Then shall the race of man confess
The beauty of his holiness,
And in his courts his grace proclaim.
Scripture: Psalm 96 Languages: English
Psalm 96
Psalm 97 Part 1
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.209 (1806) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Christ first and second coming, or his incarnation, kingdom, and judgment First Line: He reigns! the Lord, the Savior reigns Lyrics:
He reigns! the Lord, the Savior reigns;
Praise him in evangelic strains
Let the whole earth in songs rejoice,
And distant islands join their voice.
Deep are his counsels, and unknown,
But grace and truth support his throne;
Though gloomy clouds his ways surround,
Justice is their eternal ground.
In robes of judgment, lo! he comes,
Shakes the wide earth and cleaves the tombs;
Before him burns devouring fire;
The mountains melt, the seas retire.
His enemies, with sore dismay,
Fly from the sight, and shun the day;
Then lift your heads, ye saints, on high,
And sing, for your redemption's nigh.
Scripture: Psalm 97:1-5 Languages: English
Psalm 97 Part 1
Psalm 97 Part 2
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.210 (1806) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Christ first and second coming, or his incarnation, kingdom, and judgment First Line: The Lord is come; the heav'ns proclaim Lyrics:
The Lord is come; the heav'ns proclaim
His birth; the nations learn his name;
An unknown star directs the road
Of eastern sages to their God.
All ye bright armies of the skies,
Go, worship where the Savior lies;
Angels and kings before him bow,
Those gods on high and gods below.
Let idols totter to the ground,
And their own worshippers confound
But Judah shout, but Zion sing,
And earth confess her sovereign King.
Scripture: Psalm 97:6-9 Languages: English
Psalm 97 Part 2
Psalm 97 Part 3
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.211 (1806) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Christ first and second coming, or his incarnation, kingdom, and judgment First Line: Th' Almighty reigns exalted high Lyrics:
Th' Almighty reigns exalted high
O'er all the earth, o'er all the sky;
Though clouds and darkness veil his feet,
His dwelling is the mercy-seat.
O ye that love his holy name,
Hate every work of sin and shame;
He guards the souls of all his friends,
And from the snares of hell defends.
Immortal light and joys unknown
Are for the saints in darkness sown
Those glorious seeds shall spring and rise,
And the bright harvest bless our eyes.
Rejoice, ye righteous, and record
The sacred honors of the Lord:
None but the soul that feels his grace
Can triumph in his holiness.
Scripture: Psalm 97 Languages: English
Psalm 97 Part 3
Psalm 97
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.212 (1806) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Christ first and second coming, or his incarnation, kingdom, and judgment First Line: Ye islands of the northern sea Lyrics:
Ye islands of the northern sea,
Rejoice, the Savior reigns;
His word, like fire, prepares his way,
And mountains melt to plains.
His presence sinks the proudest hills,
And makes the valleys rise;
The humble soul enjoys his smiles,
The haughty sinner dies.
The heav'ns his rightful power proclaim,
The idol-gods around
Fill their own worshippers with shame,
And totter to the ground.
Adoring angels at his birth
Make the Redeemer known:
Thus shall he come to judge the earth,
And angels guard his throne.
His foes shall tremble at his sight,
And hills and seas retire;
His children take their unknown flight,
And leave the world in fire.
The seeds of joy and glory sown
For saints in darkness here,
Shall rise and spring in worlds unknown,
And a rich harvest bear.
Scripture: Psalm 97:1 Languages: English
Psalm 97
Psalm 98 Part 1
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.213 (1806) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Christ first and second coming, or his incarnation, kingdom, and judgment First Line: To our Almighty Maker, God Lyrics:
To our Almighty Maker, God,
New honors be addressed;
His great salvation shines abroad,
And makes the nations blest.
He spake the word to Abraham first;
His truth fulfils the grace;
The Gentiles make his name their trust,
And learn his righteousness.
Let the whole earth his love proclaim
With all her diff'rent tongues,
And spread the honors of his name
In melody and songs.
Scripture: Psalm 98 Languages: English
Psalm 98 Part 1
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