Angels we have heard on high, sweetlysinging over the plains and in mountainsin reply echo still their joyous strains. Gloria in Excelsis Deo. [2] Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why your rapturousstrain prolong? Say what may your tidings be,which inspire your heavenly song. Come to Bethlehem and see Him whose birththe angels sing: come, adore on … Read more
Children run joyfully, Jesus is born.Tell all the mountains to sing.Pray to our Father in heaven this day:thank you, for Jesus is born. Shepherds stood watching, keeping their sheep,and suddenly angels appeared.“Don’t be afraid. We bring you great joy:Your Saviour is born this night.” “And this will be a sign to you:the baby will lie … Read more
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. [2] Silent night, holy night, darkness flies, and all is light;shepherds hear the angels sing, Alleluia,hail the King. Jesus the Saviour is here.” [2] Silent night, holy night, Guiding Star,O lend thy … Read more
O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant,O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem;come and behold him, born the King of angels; O come, let us adore him {3} Christ the Lord. Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation,sing, all ye citizens of heaven above.Glory to God, all glory in the highest; Yea, Lord, … Read more
Go up to the mountain, joyful, bearer of good news, shout with a full voice, our God is near. Those who hope in the Lord find theirstrength renewed, they soar like an eagle,like an eagle they fly. Those who hope in the Lord, never grow wearyand never lose heart, should they run or walk. See, … Read more
On Jordan’s bank the Baptist’s cry announcesthat the Lord is nigh; awake and hearken,for he brings glad tidings of the King of kings. Then cleansed be every soul from sin; make straightthe way of God within, prepare we in our heartsa home, where such a mighty guest may come. For thou art our salvation, Lord, … Read more
Lift up, you gates, lift up your arches:let the King of glory come!Lift up your hearts and sing, you people:let the King of glory come! Who is the King of glory? Our God, holyand strong! Who is the Lord of majesty?Our God, mighty and strong! Come, O come, Emmanuel: come and dwellwith us! Come, O … Read more
Come, Emmanuel, come, save us, your people. O Christ, you are our feast, O Christ, you are our life.O Christ, you are our way, O Christ, you are our joy. O Christ, you are our star, O Christ, you are our fire. O Christ, you are our Pasch, O Christ, you are our Bread.
The hour has struck for your saving,rejoice, redemption is nigh. The time appointed has come,for the kingdom of God is approaching,Lift up your head, the hour of hope is at hand. The time appointed has come,for today you are called by your Saviour,listen to him, receive with fervour the good news. The time appointed has … Read more
O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransomcaptive Israel, that mourns in lonely exile hereuntil the Son of God appear. Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuelshall come to you, O Israel. O come, now Wisdom from on high,who orders all things mightily; to us the pathof knowledge show, and teach us in her ways to go. O come, O … Read more