O little town of Bethlehem, how stillwe see thee lie. Above thy deep and dreamlesssleep the silent stars go by;yet in thy dark streets shineththe everlasting Light;the hopes and fears of all the yearsare met in thee tonight. For Christ is born of Mary, and gatheredall above, While mortals sleep,the angels keep their watch of … Read more
Today our Saviour is born! {2}This is the day, this is the day,Christ, our Saviour is born! Sing to our God a joyful song!Everyone bless God’s name. Tell of God’swondrous deeds; sing to all the world. Heaven be glad and earth rejoice,let every ocean roar! Every forest, every treejoin the song of joy! Cry out … Read more
All come ye and adore him who lies in the manger.He’s God, not a stranger, and craves for our love. Rise up, ye, O shepherds rejoice in yoursadness; the tidings bring gladnessthe Saviour is born. {2}
Hark, the herald angels sing: glory to thenew-born King; Peace on earth and mercy mild,God and sinners reconciled;joyful all ye nations rise, join the triumphof the skies, With the angelic host proclaim,Christ is born in Bethlehem. Hark, the heraldangels sing: “Glory to the newborn King.” Christ, by highest heaven adored, Christ, theeverlasting Lord, late in … Read more
Wake from your sleep, a Saviour is born.God’s holy child gives light to this morn,all our God whose glory we tell. Come from your fields as shepherds of old.Welcome this child whom prophets foretold.God has made the earth his home.Praise to our God, the Saviour has come. Stay with us now, O Lord of the … Read more
The first Noel the angel did saywas to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay;in fields where they lay, keeping their sheep,in a cold winter’s night that was so deep: Noel, Noel [2] born is the King of Israel. They looked up and saw a star,shining in the east, beyond them far;and to the … Read more
Lord, today we have seen your glory,dawn follows the night.We, your people who walked in darknessnow have seen a great light. A child is born, a Son given us, on himdominion shall rest. His name shall beWonderful God. Counsellor, Prince of Peace. The Lord is King, the nations rejoice, let allGod’s people be glad. The … Read more
Joy to the world, the Lord has come;let earth receive her King;let every heart, prepare him room,and heaven and nature sing, [2]and heaven, and heaven and nature sing. Joy to the earth, the Saviour reigns:let men their songs employ,while fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains,{ repeat the sounding joy [2]repeat, repeat the sounding joy. … Read more
Come, come, come to the manger,children, come to the children’s King.Sing, sing chorus of angels,stars of morning, over Bethlehem sing. He lies mid the beasts of the stall,who is maker and Lord of us all.The wintry wind blows cold and dreary,see he weeps, the world is weary,Lord, have pity and mercy on me. He leaves … Read more
Glory to God peace to his people on earth.We bring you tidings of joyto share to all the world around:for you, a Saviour is born,a baby swathed in rags,lying in a manger of straw: Emmanuel. Christmas comes just once a year – but in your heart, you know for sure,Christmas isn’t Christmasif it doesn’t last … Read more