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Christians, awake, salute the happy morn
Author: John Byrom, 1692-1763 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #124 (1917) Topics: Christmas Hymns 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 upon earth:
This day hath God fulfilled His promised word,
This day is born a Saviour, 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 heaven's whole orb with alleluias rang:
God's highest glory was their anthem still,
Peace upon earth, and unto men good will.
4 To Bethlehem straight the enlightened shepherds ran,
To see the wonder God had wrought for man,
And found, with Joseph and the blessed maid,
Her Son, the Saviour, in a manger laid:
Then to their flocks, still praising God, return,
And their glad hearts with holy rapture burn.
5 O may we keep and ponder in our mind
God's wondrous love in saving lost mankind;
Trace we the Babe, who has retrieved our loss,
From His poor manger to His bitter cross;
Tread in His steps, assisted by His grace,
Till man's first heavenly state again takes places.
6 Then may we hope, the 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 heaven's Almighty King. Languages: English Tune Title: YORKSHIRE
Christians, awake, salute the happy morn
Angels, from the realms of glory
Author: J. Montgomery, 1771-1854 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #121 (1917) Topics: Christmas Hymns; Christmas Hymns Lyrics: 1 Angels, from the realms of glory,
Wing your flight o'er all the earth;
Ye who sang creation's story,
Now proclaim Messiah's birth:
Come and worship,
Worship Christ, the newborn King.
2 Shepherds, in the field abiding,
Watching o'er your flocks by night,
God with man is now residing;
Yonder shines the infant light:
Come and worship,
Worship Christ, the newborn King.
3 Sages, leave your contemplations,
Brighter visions beam afar;
Seek the great Desire of nations;
Ye have seen His natal star:
Come and worship,
Worship Christ, the newborn King.
4 Saints, before the altar bending,
Watching long in hope and fear,
Suddenly the Lord, descending
In His temple shall appear:
Come and worship,
Worship Christ, the newborn King.
Languages: English Tune Title: REGENT SQUARE
Angels, from the realms of glory
Hark! what mean those holy voices
Author: J. Cawood, 1775-1852 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #117 (1917) Topics: Christmas Hymns Lyrics: 1 Hark! what means those holy voices,
Sweetly sounding through the skies?
Lo! the angelic host rejoices;
Heavenly hallelujahs rise.
2 Listen to the wondrous story,
Which they chant in hymns of joy:
"Glory in the highest, glory,
Glory be to God most high!"
3 Peace on earth, good will from heaven,
Reaching far as man is found;
Man redeemed, his sins forgiven,
Loud our golden harps shall sound.
4 Christ is born, the great Anointed;
Heaven and earth His praises sing;
O receive whom God appointed
For your Prophet, Priest, and King.
5 Hasten, mortals, to adore Him;
Learn His name, and taste His joy;
Till in heaven ye sing before Him,
"Glory be to God most high!"
6 Let us learn the wondrous story
Of our great Redeemer's birth;
Spread the brightness of His glory
Till it cover all the earth. Languages: English Tune Title: UNSER HERRSCHER
Hark! what mean those holy voices
Hark! the herald-angels sing
Author: C. Wesley, 1707-1788 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #116 (1917) Topics: Christmas Hymns 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."
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 as Man with man 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 man no more may die,
Born to raise the sons of earth,
Born to give them second birth.
Hark! the herald-angels sing
Glory to the new-born King. Languages: English Tune Title: MENDELSSOHN
Hark! the herald-angels sing
It came upon the midnight clear
Author: Dr. Edmund Sears, 1810-1876 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #118a (1917) Topics: Christmas Hymns Lyrics: 1 It came upon the midnight clear,
That glorious song of old,
From angels bending near the earth
To touch their harps of gold:
"Peace on the earth, good-will to men,
From heaven's all-gracious King!"
The world in solemn stillness lay
To hear the angels sing.
2 Still through the cloven skies they come,
With peaceful wings unfurled,
And still their heavenly music floats
O'er all the weary world;
Above its sad and lowly plains
They bend on hovering wing,
And ever o'er its Babel sounds
The blessed angels sing.
3 Yet with the woes of sin and strife
The world has suffered long;
Beneath the angel-strain have rolled
Two thousand years of wrong;
And man, at war with man, hears not
The words of peace they bring:
O hush the noise, ye men of strife,
And hear the angels sing!
4 O ye, beneath life's crushing load,
Whose forms are bending low,
Who toil along the climbing way,
With painful steps and slow:
Look now, for glad and golden hours
Come swiftly on the wing;
O rest beside the weary road,
And hear the angels sing!
5 For lo! the days are hastening on
By prophet-bards foretold,
When with the ever-circling years
Comes round the age of gold;
When peace shall over all the earth
Its ancient splendours fling,
And the whole world give back the song
Which now the angels sing. Languages: English Tune Title: NOEL
It came upon the midnight clear
It came upon the midnight clear
Author: Dr. Edmund Sears, 1810-1876 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #118b (1917) Topics: Christmas Hymns Lyrics: 1 It came upon the midnight clear,
That glorious song of old,
From angels bending near the earth
To touch their harps of gold:
"Peace on the earth, good-will to men,
From heaven's all-gracious King!"
The world in solemn stillness lay
To hear the angels sing.
2 Still through the cloven skies they come,
With peaceful wings unfurled,
And still their heavenly music floats
O'er all the weary world;
Above its sad and lowly plains
They bend on hovering wing,
And ever o'er its Babel sounds
The blessed angels sing.
3 Yet with the woes of sin and strife
The world has suffered long;
Beneath the angel-strain have rolled
Two thousand years of wrong;
And man, at war with man, hears not
The words of peace they bring:
O hush the noise, ye men of strife,
And hear the angels sing!
4 O ye, beneath life's crushing load,
Whose forms are bending low,
Who toil along the climbing way,
With painful steps and slow:
Look now, for glad and golden hours
Come swiftly on the wing;
O rest beside the weary road,
And hear the angels sing!
5 For lo! the days are hastening on
By prophet-bards foretold,
When with the ever-circling years
Comes round the age of gold;
When peace shall over all the earth
Its ancient splendours fling,
And the whole world give back the song
Which now the angels sing. Languages: English Tune Title: BETHLEHEM
It came upon the midnight clear
It came upon the midnight clear
Author: Dr. Edmund Sears, 1810-1876 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #118c (1917) Topics: Christmas Hymns Lyrics: 1 It came upon the midnight clear,
That glorious song of old,
From angels bending near the earth
To touch their harps of gold:
"Peace on the earth, good-will to men,
From heaven's all-gracious King!"
The world in solemn stillness lay
To hear the angels sing.
2 Still through the cloven skies they come,
With peaceful wings unfurled,
And still their heavenly music floats
O'er all the weary world;
Above its sad and lowly plains
They bend on hovering wing,
And ever o'er its Babel sounds
The blessed angels sing.
3 Yet with the woes of sin and strife
The world has suffered long;
Beneath the angel-strain have rolled
Two thousand years of wrong;
And man, at war with man, hears not
The words of peace they bring:
O hush the noise, ye men of strife,
And hear the angels sing!
4 O ye, beneath life's crushing load,
Whose forms are bending low,
Who toil along the climbing way,
With painful steps and slow:
Look now, for glad and golden hours
Come swiftly on the wing;
O rest beside the weary road,
And hear the angels sing!
5 For lo! the days are hastening on
By prophet-bards foretold,
When with the ever-circling years
Comes round the age of gold;
When peace shall over all the earth
Its ancient splendours fling,
And the whole world give back the song
Which now the angels sing. Languages: English Tune Title: CAROL
It came upon the midnight clear
Silent night! Holy night!
Author: Joseph Mohr, 1792-1848 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #119 (1917) Topics: Christmas Hymns Lyrics: 1 Silent night! Holy night!
All is calm, all is bright;
Round yon virgin mother and Child!
Holy Infant, so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace.
Sleep in heavenly peace.
2 Silent night! Holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight!
Glories stream from heaven afar,
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia.
Christ, the Saviour, is born!
Christ, the Saviour, 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. Languages: English Tune Title: SILENT NIGHT
Silent night! Holy night!
O come, all ye faithful
Author: Dr. F. Oakeley, 1802-1880 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #120 (1917) Topics: Christmas Hymns Lyrics: 1 O come, all ye faithful,
Joyful and triumphant,
Come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem:
Come and behold Him
Born the King of angels:
O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.
2 True God of true God,
Light of Light eternal,
Our lowly nature He hath not abhorred;
Son of the Father,
Begotten, not created;
O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.
3 Sing, choirs of angels,
Sing in exultation,
Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above,
Sing ye, All glory
To God in the highest!
O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.
4 Yea, Lord, we hail Thee,
Born this happy morning;
Jesus, to Thee be glory given,
Word of the Father,
Now in flesh appearing:
O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. Languages: English Tune Title: ADESTE FIDELES
O come, all ye faithful
Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell
Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #122 (1917) Topics: Christmas Hymns First Line: The first Nowell the angel did say 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.
Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell,
Born is the King of Israel.
2 They looked up and saw a star
Shining in the east, beyond them far,
And to the earth it gave great light,
And so it continued both day and night.
Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell,
Born is the King of Israel.
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,
Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell,
Born is the King of Israel.
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,
Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell,
Born is the King of Israel.
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,
Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell,
Born is the King of Israel.
6 Then let us all with one accord
Sing praises to our heavenly Lord;
That hath made heaven and earth of nought,
And with His Blood mankind hath bought.
Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell,
Born is the King of Israel. Languages: English Tune Title: THE FIRST NOWELL
Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell
Hark! the glad sound, the Saviour comes!
Author: Dr. Philip Doddridge, 1702-1751 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #123 (1917) Topics: Christmas Hymns 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!
While shepherds watched their flocks by night
Author: Nahum Tate, 1652-1715 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #125 (1917) Topics: Christmas Hymns Lyrics: 1 While shepherds watched their flocks by night,
All seated on the ground,
The angel of the Lord came down,
And glory shone around.
2 "Fear not," said he for mighty dread
Had seized their troubled mind
"Glad tidings of great joy I bring
To you and all mankind.
3 "To you, in David's town, this day
Is born of David's line
A Saviour, who is Christ the Lord;
And this shall be the sign:
4 "The heavenly Babe you there shall find
To human view displayed,
All meanly wrapped in swathing bands,
And in a manger laid."
5 Thus spake the seraph; and forth with
Appeared a shining throng
Of angels, praising God, who thus
Addressed their joyful song:
6 "All glory be to God on high
And to the earth be peace;
Good will henceforth from heaven to men
Begin, and never cease."
Languages: English Tune Title: WINCHESTER OLD
While shepherds watched their flocks by night
O little town of Bethlehem
Author: Bp. Phillips Brooks, 1835-1893 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #126 (1917) Topics: Christmas Hymns 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
When marshalled on the nightly plain
Author: H. Kirke White, 1785-1806 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #127 (1917) Topics: Christmas Hymns Lyrics: 1 When, marshalled on the nightly plain,
The glittering hosts bestud the sky,
One star alone of all the train
Can fix the sinner's wandering eye.
2 Hark! hark! to God the chorus breaks
From every host, from every gem;
But one alone the Saviour speaks,
It is the Star of Bethlehem.
3 In storm and darkness, once I feared,
And, death-struck, ceased the tide to stem,
When suddenly a star appeared,
It was the Star of Bethlehem.
4 It is my guide, my light, my all;
It bids my dark forebodings cease;
And through life's storm and danger's thrall,
It leads me to the port of peace.
5 Thus, safely moored, my perils o'er,
I'll sing first in night's diadem,
For ever, and for evermore,
The Star! the Star of Bethlehem!
Languages: English Tune Title: SIMEON
When marshalled on the nightly plain
Brightest and best of the sons of the morning
Author: Bp. R. Heber, 1783-1826 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #128a (1917) Topics: Christmas Hymns Lyrics: 1 Brightest and best of the sons of the morning,
Dawn on our darkness, and lend us thine aid;
Star of the East, the horizon adorning,
Guide where our infant Redeemer is laid.
2 Cold on HIs cradle the dew-drops are shining;
Low lies His bed with the beasts of the stall;
Angels adore Him, in slumber reclining,
Maker, and Monarch, and Saviour of all.
3 Say, shall we yield Him, in costly devotion,
Odours of Edom, and offerings divine?
Gems of the mountain, and pearls of the ocean,
Myrrh from the forest, and gold from the mine?
4 Vainly we offer each ample oblation;
Vainly with gifts would His favour secure;
Richer by far is the heart's adoration;
Dearer to God are the prayers of the poor. Languages: English Tune Title: EPIPHANY
Brightest and best of the sons of the morning
Brightest and best of the sons of the morning
Author: Bp. R. Heber, 1783-1826 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #128b (1917) Topics: Christmas Hymns Lyrics: 1 Brightest and best of the sons of the morning,
Dawn on our darkness, and lend us thine aid;
Star of the East, the horizon adorning,
Guide where our infant Redeemer is laid.
2 Cold on HIs cradle the dew-drops are shining;
Low lies His bed with the beasts of the stall;
Angels adore Him, in slumber reclining,
Maker, and Monarch, and Saviour of all.
3 Say, shall we yield Him, in costly devotion,
Odours of Edom, and offerings divine?
Gems of the mountain, and pearls of the ocean,
Myrrh from the forest, and gold from the mine?
4 Vainly we offer each ample oblation;
Vainly with gifts would His favour secure;
Richer by far is the heart's adoration;
Dearer to God are the prayers of the poor. Languages: English Tune Title: MORNING STAR
Brightest and best of the sons of the morning
Thou didst leave Thy throne
Author: Emily E. S. Elliott, 1836-1897 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #130 (1917) Topics: Christmas Hymns 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
Thou didst leave Thy throne and Thy kingly crown
Author: Emily Elizabeth Stelle Elliott Hymnal: The Hymnal of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America 1940 #321 (1940) Meter: Irregular Topics: Christmas; Hymns for Children; 2nd after Christmas Evening Prayer Closing; Christ Life and Ministry; Jesus Christ Our Lord His Birth; Trinity X Evening Prayer General Tune Title: MARGARET
Thou didst leave Thy throne and Thy kingly crown
Joy to the world! the Lord is come
Author: Dr. Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #60a (1917) Topics: Christmas Hymns Lyrics: 1 Joy to the world! the Lord is come;
Let earth receive her King;
Let every heart prepare Him room,
And heaven and nature sing.
2 Joy to the world! the Saviour reigns,
Let men their songs employ;
While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains
Repeat the sounding joy.
3 No more let sin and sorrow grow,
Nor thorns infest the ground;
He comes to make His blessings flow
Far as the curse is found.
4 He rules the world with truth and grace
And makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteous,
And wonders of His love.
Languages: English Tune Title: ANTIOCH
Joy to the world! the Lord is come
Joy to the world! the Lord is come
Author: Dr. Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #60b (1917) Topics: Christmas Hymns Lyrics: 1 Joy to the world! the Lord is come;
Let earth receive her King;
Let every heart prepare Him room,
And heaven and nature sing.
2 Joy to the world! the Saviour reigns,
Let men their songs employ;
While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains
Repeat the sounding joy.
3 No more let sin and sorrow grow,
Nor thorns infest the ground;
He comes to make His blessings flow
Far as the curse is found.
4 He rules the world with truth and grace
And makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteous,
And wonders of His love. Languages: English Tune Title: NATIVITY
Joy to the world! the Lord is come
Come, Thou long-expected Jesus
Author: C. Wesley, 1707-1788 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #111 (1917) Topics: Christmas Hymns Lyrics: 1 Come, thou long-expected Jesus,
Born to set Thy people free,
From our fears and sins release us,
Let us find our rest in Thee.
Israel's strength and consolation,
Hope of all the earth Thou art;
Dear Desire of every nation,
Joy of every longing heart.
2 Born Thy people to deliver,
Born a child and yet a king,
Born to reign in us for ever,
Now Thy gracious kingdom bring.
By Thine own eternal Spirit
Rule in all our hearts alone;
By Thine all-sufficient merit
Raise us to Thy glorious throne. Languages: English Tune Title: REX GLORIAE
Come, Thou long-expected Jesus
Hush! my dear, lie still and slumber
Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Hymnal: The Hymnal of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America 1940 #242 (1940) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: Christmas; Hymns for Children Tune Title: CRADLE HYMN
Hush! my dear, lie still and slumber
Once in royal David's city
Author: Mrs. Cecil Frances Alexander, 1823-1895 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #608 (1917) Topics: Christmas Hymns Lyrics: 1 Once in royal David's city
Stood a lowly cattle-shed,
Where a mother laid her baby
In a manger for His bed;
Mary was that mother mild,
Jesus Christ her little Child.
2 And through all His wondrous childhood,
He would honour and obey,
Love and watch the lowly mother
In whose gentle arms He lay:
Christian children all should be
Mild, obedient, good as He.
3 For He is our childhood's pattern,
Day by day like us He grew,
He was little, weak and helpless,
Tears and smile, like us He knew;
And He feeleth for our sadness,
And He shareth in our gladness.
4 Not in that poor lowly stable,
With the oxen standing by,
We shall see Him; but in heaven,
Set at God's right hand on high;
When like stars His children crowned
All in white shall wait around.
Languages: English Tune Title: IRBY
Once in royal David's city
Shepherds, rejoice, lift up your eyes
Hymnal: A Pocket hymn-book, designed as a constant companion for the pious #CCLXXXV (1790) Topics: Christmas Hymn Lyrics: 1 "Shepherds, rejoice, lift up your eyes,
"And send your fears away,
"News from the regions of the skies,
"Salvation's born to-day.
2 "Jesu, the God whom angels fear,
"Comes down to dwell with you;
"To-day he makes his entrance here,
"But not as monarchs do.
3 "No gold, nor purple swaddling bands,
"Nor royal shining things;
"A manger for his cradle stands,
"And holds the King of kings.
4 "Go, shepherds, where the infant lies,
"And see his humble throne;
"With tears of joy in all your eyes,
"Go, shepherds, kiss the Son."
5 Thus Gabriel sang, and straight around
The heav'nly armies throng;
They tune their harps to lofty sound,
And thus conclude the song:
6 "Glory to God that reigns above,
"Let peace surround the earth;
"Mortals shall know their Maker's love,
"At their Redeemer's birth."
7 Lord! and shall angels have their songs,
And men no tunes to raise?
O may we lose our useless tongues
When they forget to praise!
8 Glory to God that reigns above,
That pitied us forlorn,
We join to sing our Maker's love,
For there's a Saviour born. Languages: English
Shepherds, rejoice, lift up your eyes
O let your mingling voices rise
Hymnal: The New Hymn Book, Designed for Universalist Societies #144 (1833) Topics: Christmas Hymn
O let your mingling voices rise
Of eternal love begotten
Author: Aurelius Clemens Prudentius, 348-413; John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #163 (1997) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Topics: Church Year Christmas; Hymns with Doxologies; Jesus Christ Redeemer and Savior; Jesus Christ First and Last / Alpha and Omega; Love; Prophets; Trinity Lyrics: 1 Of eternal love begotten
uncreated One-in-Three,
Christ, the Alpha and Omega,
Christ, the Source, the End will be
of the things that are, that have been,
and that future years shall see,
evermore and evermore.
2 This, the one whom heaven-taught singers
sang of old with one accord,
whom the scriptures of the prophets
promised in their faithful word;
shines among us, long-expected;
let creation praise its Lord.
evermore and evermore.
3 Oh that birth forever blessed
when the virgin, full of grace,
by the Spirit's power conceiving,
bore the Saviour of our race,
and the child, the world's Redeemer,
first revealed his sacred face,
evermore and evermore.
4 All the heights of heaven adore him;
angels endless praises sing,
all earth bow to Christ our Sovereign,
and our joyful tribute bring;
let no tongue on earth be silent,
every voice in concert ring,
evermore and evermore.
5 God Redeemer, God Creator,
God the Spirit, now to thee
hymn and chant and high thanksgiving
and unwearied praises be,
honour, glory and dominion
and eternal victory,
evermore and evermore. Scripture: Luke 1:26-38 Languages: English Tune Title: DIVINuM MYSTERIUM
Of eternal love begotten
Calm on the listening ear of night
Author: E. H. Sears Hymnal: Hymns for Christian Devotion #202 (1871) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Christmas Hymn Languages: English
Calm on the listening ear of night
Hark! hark! with harps of gold
Hymnal: Hymns for Christian Devotion #203 (1871) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Christmas Hymn Languages: English
Hark! hark! with harps of gold
No loud avenging voice
Author: T. H. Bayley Hymnal: Hymns for Christian Devotion #204 (1871) Topics: Christmas Hymn Languages: English
No loud avenging voice
When Jordan hushed his waters still
Author: Campbell Hymnal: Hymns for Christian Devotion #205 (1871) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Christmas Hymn Languages: English
When Jordan hushed his waters still
Behold, the grace appears
Author: Watts Hymnal: Hymns for Christian Devotion #206 (1871) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Christmas Hymn Languages: English
Behold, the grace appears
Hark, what celestial notes
Hymnal: Hymns for Christian Devotion #207 (1871) Topics: Christmas Hymn Languages: English
Hark, what celestial notes
Hail, all hail the joyful morn
Author: Anonymous Hymnal: Hymns for Christian Devotion #208 (1871) Topics: Christmas Hymn Languages: English
Hail, all hail the joyful morn
O let your mingling voices rise
Author: Miss Roscoe Hymnal: Hymns for Christian Devotion #211 (1871) Topics: Christmas Hymn Languages: English
O let your mingling voices rise
Unto us a boy is born!
Author: Percy Dearmer, 1867-1936 Hymnal: Together in Song #293 (1999) Meter: 7.6.7.7 Topics: Christmas; Hymns Specially Suitable for Children; Jesus Christ Incarnation Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7 Languages: English Tune Title: PUER NOBIS
Unto us a boy is born!
From heaven above to earth I come
Author: Martin Luther, 1483-1546; David Arthur Schubert, 1942- Hymnal: Together in Song #296 (1999) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Christmas; Hymns Specially Suitable for Children; Jesus Christ Incarnation Scripture: Luke 2:8-14 Languages: English Tune Title: VOM HIMMEL NOCH
From heaven above to earth I come
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed
Author: Anon.; Anon. Hymnal: Together in Song #318 (1999) Topics: Christmas; Hymns Specially Suitable for Children; Jesus Christ Incarnation Lyrics: 1 Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,
the little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head;
the stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay,
the little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.
2 The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes,
but little Lord Jesus no crying he makes.
I love you, Lord Jesus; look down from on high,
and stay by my side until morning is nigh.
3 Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask you to stay
close by me for ever, and love me, I pray.
Bless all the dear children in your tender care,
and fit us for heaven to live with you there.
Languages: English Tune Title: CRADLE SONG
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed
Once in royal David's city
Author: Cecil Frances Alexander Hymnal: The Hymnal of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America 1940 #236 (1940) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Topics: Christmas; Hymns for Children; Christ Example of Tune Title: IRBY
Once in royal David's city
Behold a little child
Author: William Walsham How Hymnal: The Hymnal of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America 1940 #237 (1940) Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Topics: Christmas; Hymns for Children; Christ Life and Ministry; School Life; Trinity XVIII Morning Prayer General Tune Title: ARTHUR'S SEAT
Behold a little child
Sweet it is for child like me
Hymnal: Voices of Praise #243 (1883) Topics: Our Lord Jesus Christ Christmas; Hymns for Little Children Lyrics: 1 Sweet it is for child like me,
Blessed Lord, to think of Thee,
For our sake so lowly made,
And in Bethlehem's manger laid.
2 Of the Virgin Mary born,
Thou wilt not an infant scorn,
Wrapped in swaddling clothes wast Thou,
Throned in highest glory now.
3 Laid in helplessness to rest,
Pillowed upon Mary's breast,
Thou, whose everlasting Arms
Fold us all secure from harms.
4 What can little ones like me
Find to offer unto Thee?
Only of Thy bounty fed,
Suppliants for our daily bread.
5 Saviour, from Thy Word I learn
There are gifts Thou wilt not spurn--
Gifts that little ones may bring
To their Brother and their King.
6 Childlike heart of truth shall be
Dearer gift than gold to Thee,
And its prayer and psalm shall rise
Like sweet incense to the skies.
7 Teach me then Thy steps to trace,
Jesus, full of truth and grace,
All Thy footsteps as a child,
Holy, harmless, undefiled.
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: S. MONICA
Sweet it is for child like me
Jesus has lived, and we would bring
Author: William Rounseville Alger Hymnal: Singers and Songs of the Liberal Faith #498 (1875) Topics: Christmas Hymn
Jesus has lived, and we would bring
I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art
Author: Elizabeth Lee Smith; John Calvin Hymnal: Voices United #393 (1996) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: The Church at Worship Opening and Morning Hymns; liturgical Opening Hymns; Opening Hymns; Service Music Gathering, Call to Worship, Greeting; Christmas 2 Year A; Easter 3 Year B Lyrics: 1 I greet thee, who my sure Redeemer art,
my only trust and Saviour of my heart,
who pain didst undergo for my poor sake;
I pray thee from our hearts all cares to take.
2 Thou art the King of mercy and of grace,
reigning omnipotent in every place:
so come, O King, and our whole being sway;
shine on us with the light of thy pure day.
3 Thou art the life, by which alone we live
and all our substance and our strength receive;
sustain us by thy faith and by thy power,
and give us strength in every trying hour.
4 Thou hast the true and perfect gentleness,
no harshness hast thou and no bitterness:
O grant to us the grace we find in thee,
that we may dwell in perfect unity.
5 Our hope is in no other save in thee;
our faith is built upon thy promise free;
Lord, give us peace, and make us calm and sure,
that in thy strength we evermore endure. Languages: English Tune Title: SONG 24
I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art
Moved by the Gospel, Let Us Move
Author: Ruth Duck Hymnal: Voices United #394 (1996) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: The Church at Worship Opening and Morning Hymns; liturgical Opening Hymns; Arts and Literature; Creation; God Images; Good News, Gospel; Holiness; Music and Singing; Opening Hymns; Reverence/Wonder Before God; Service Music Gathering, Call to Worship, Greeting; Worship; Worship; Christmas 2 Year A Languages: English Tune Title: BETHLEHEM
Moved by the Gospel, Let Us Move
O Splendour of God's Glory Bright
Author: Ambrose of Milan Hymnal: Voices United #413 (1996) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Church at Worship Opening and Morning Hymns; liturgical Opening Hymns; Consecration; God Glory; God Light; Holy Spirit Illumination; Jesus Christ Images of; Jesus Christ Light; Light; Morning; Opening Hymns; Service Music Gathering, Call to Worship, Greeting; Trinity; Christmas Day 2 Year A; Christmas Day 2 Year A; Epiphany 3 Year A; Epiphany 5 Year A; Epiphany 6 Year A; Easter 1 Year A; Christmas Day 2 Year B; Christmas 2 Year B; Proper 22 Year B; Epiphany Year C; Epiphany Last/Transfig. Year C; Easter 6 Year C Lyrics: 1 O Splendour of God's glory bright,
from light eternal bringing light,
O light of life, light's living spring,
true day, all days illumining:
2 come, Holy Sun of heavenly love,
pour down your radiance from above,
and to our inward hearts convey
the Holy Spirit's cloudless ray.
3 O joyful be the passing day
with thoughts as clear as morning's ray,
with faith like noontide shining bright,
our souls unshadowed by the night.
4 O Christ, with each returning morn
your image to our hearts is born;
O may we ever see anew
our Saviour and our God in you! Languages: English Tune Title: PUER NOBIS NASCITUR
O Splendour of God's Glory Bright
From east to west, from shore to shore
Author: Rev. John Ellerton; Sedulius Hymnal: The Book of Common Praise #O11 (1939) Topics: Christmas; Ancient Office Hymn Tune Title: [From east to west, from shore to shore]
From east to west, from shore to shore
Abba, Father, let me be
Author: Dave Bilbrough Hymnal: Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New #1 (2000) Topics: Offertory Hymn; Year A Proper 11; Year A Third Sunday Before Advent; Year B Christmas 1; Year B Proper 8; Year B Trinity Sunday; Year C Pentecost Scripture: Galatians 4:6 Languages: English Tune Title: [Abba, Father, let me be]
Abba, Father, let me be
Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: Voices United #2 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: Christian Year Advent; Comfort/Consolation; Freedom; God Mercy; Hope; Jesus Christ Kingship, Conqueror; Jesus Christ Reign; Jesus Christ Saviour; Jesus Christ Second Coming; Mercy; Opening Hymns; Petition; Reconciliation; Second Coming; Trust; Advent 1 Year A; Advent 2 Year A; Advent 3 Year A; Christmas Eve Year A; Proper 26 Year A; Advent 1 Year B; Advent 2 Year B; Advent 3 Year B; Advent 4 Year B; Christmas 1 Year B; Advent 1 Year C; Advent 2 Year C; Advent 3 Year C; Advent 4 Year C; Proper 14 Year C; Proper 27 Year C Lyrics: 1 Come, thou long-expected Jesus
born to set thy people free;
from our fears and sins release us,
let us find our rest in thee.
2 Israel's strength and consolation,
hope of all the earth thou art,
dear desire of every nation,
joy of every longing heart.
3 Born thy people to deliver,
born a child and yet a King,
born to reign in us forever,
now thy gracious kingdom bring.
4 By thine own eternal Spirit
rule in all our hearts alone;
by thine all-sufficient merit,
raise us to thy glorious throne.
Languages: English Tune Title: STUTTGART
Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
LORD, Our Lord, Your Glorious Name
Hymnal: Psalms for All Seasons #8A (2012) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: Church Year Ascension of the Lord; Church Year Easter; Church Year Passion/Palm Sunday; Church Year Trinity Sunday; Daily Prayer Evening Prayer; Earth; Elements of Worship Praise and Adoration; Emmaus Road; Enemies; God as Creator; God as Defender; God's Friendship; God's Glory; God's Love; God's Majesty; God's Name; God's Presence; Humanity Created by God; Hymns of Praise; Jesus Christ Friend of Sinners; Jesus Christ Good Shepherd; Jesus Christ Teacher; Jesus Christ Way, Truth, and Life; Life Stages Children; Life Stages Children; Occasional Services Christian Marriage; Ten Commandments 3rd Commandment (do not take the name of the Lord in vain); The Creation; Year A, B, C, Christmas, New Year's Day; Year A, C, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, Trinity Sunday; Year B, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, October, 2-8; Year, A, B. C, Holy name of Jesus, January 1 Lyrics: 1 LORD, our Lord, your glorious name
all your wondrous works proclaim;
in the heavens with radiant signs
evermore your glory shines.
2 Infant voices chant your praise,
telling of your glorious ways;
weakest means work out your will,
mighty enemies to still.
3 Moon and stars in shining height
nightly tell their Maker's might;
when I view the heavens afar,
then I know how small we are.
4 Who are we that we should share
in your love and tender care--
raised to an exalted height,
crowned with honor in your sight!
5 With dominion crowned, we stand
o'er the creatures of your hand;
all to us subjection yield,
in the sea and air and field.
6 Lord, our Lord, your glorious name
all your wondrous works proclaim,
yours the name of matchless worth,
excellent in all the earth. Scripture: Psalm 8 Tune Title: GOTT SEI DANK DURCH ALLE WELT
LORD, Our Lord, Your Glorious Name
LORD, Our Lord, Your Glorious Name
Hymnal: Psalms for All Seasons #8B (2012) Meter: 7.7.7.6 with refrain Topics: Church Year Ascension of the Lord; Church Year Easter; Church Year Passion/Palm Sunday; Church Year Trinity Sunday; Daily Prayer Evening Prayer; Earth; Elements of Worship Praise and Adoration; Emmaus Road; Enemies; God as Creator; God as Defender; God's Friendship; God's Glory; God's Love; God's Majesty; God's Name; God's Presence; Humanity Created by God; Hymns of Praise; Jesus Christ Friend of Sinners; Jesus Christ Good Shepherd; Jesus Christ Teacher; Jesus Christ Way, Truth, and Life; Life Stages Children; Life Stages Family; Occasional Services Christian Marriage; Ten Commandments 3rd Commandment (do not take the name of the Lord in vain); The Creation; Year A, B, C, Christmas, New Year's Day; Year A, C, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, Trinity Sunday; Year B, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, October, 2-8; Year, A, B. C, Holy name of Jesus, January 1 Refrain First Line: LORD, our Lord, in all the earth Lyrics: 1 LORD, our Lord, your glorious name
all your wondrous works proclaim;
in the heavens with radiant signs
evermore your glory shines.
How great your name!
Refrain:
LORD, our Lord, in all the earth,
how great your name!
Yours the name of matchless worth,
excellent in all the earth.
How great your name!
2 Infant voices chant your praise,
telling of your glorious ways;
weakest means work out your will,
mighty enemies to still.
How great your name! [Refrain]
3 Moon and stars in shining height
nightly tell their Maker's might;
when I view the heavens afar,
then I know how small we are.
How great your name! [Refrain]
4 Who are we that we should share
in your love and tender care--
raised to an exalted height,
crowned with honor in your sight!
How great your name! [Refrain]
5 With dominion crowned, we stand
o'er the creatures of your hand;
all to us subjection yield,
in the sea and air and field.
How great your name! [Refrain]
Scripture: Psalm 8 Tune Title: EVENING PRAISE
LORD, Our Lord, Your Glorious Name
Chorus: O Lord, Our Lord, How Excellent Is Thy Name
Hymnal: Psalms for All Seasons #8C (2012) Topics: Church Year Ascension of the Lord; Church Year Easter; Church Year Passion/Palm Sunday; Church Year Trinity Sunday; Daily Prayer Evening Prayer; Earth; Elements of Worship Praise and Adoration; Emmaus Road; Enemies; God as Creator; God as Defender; God's Friendship; God's Glory; God's Love; God's Majesty; God's Name; God's Presence; Humanity Created by God; Hymns of Praise; Jesus Christ Friend of Sinners; Jesus Christ Good Shepherd; Jesus Christ Teacher; Jesus Christ Way, Truth, and Life; Life Stages Children; Life Stages Family; Occasional Services Christian Marriage; Ten Commandments 3rd Commandment (do not take the name of the Lord in vain); The Creation; Year A, B, C, Christmas, New Year's Day; Year A, C, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, Trinity Sunday; Year B, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, October, 2-8; Year, A, B. C, Holy name of Jesus, January 1 First Line: O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is thy name Scripture: Psalm 8:1 Tune Title: [O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is your name]
Chorus: O Lord, Our Lord, How Excellent Is Thy Name
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