As the deer longs for running streams,so I long, so I long, so I long for you. I thirst my soul for you, the God who is my life!When shall I see [2] see the face of God? Defend me, God, send forth yourlight and your truth, they will lead meto your holy mountain, to … Read more
As with gladness men of old did theguiding star behold; As with joy theyhailed its light, Leading onward,beaming bright; so, most graciousLord, may we evermore your splendour see. As with joyful steps they sped to thatlowly manger bed, there to bend theknee before Christ whom heaven andearth adore; so may we with hurried pacerun to … Read more
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. The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes;but little Lord Jesus, no crying he makes;I love thee, Lord Jesus, look down from … Read more
A light has shone upon us this day;for the Lord, our Saviour is born for us. And we shall call him: Wonder Counsellor,Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. And his dominion far and wide shall spread,bringing peace; so tender God’s love for mankind. With perfect justice, he will rule the world, andwith peace. The … 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}
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
All you who hunger and thirst for the Lord, come to his banquet today, Jesus our Saviour is calling: “All you who pass by the way, come to the feast that is ready. hasten and do not delay.” We are but pilgrims unworthy, O Christ, say but the word that will heal, that we may … Read more
A banquet is prepared with my cup running over; my head is anointed with oil. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall want nothing. He leads me to rest in green fields; he leads me always on the path of fidelity to waters of cool refreshment. If I have to wander through the valleys of … Read more
Almighty Father, Lord most high, who madest all, who fillest all, thy name we praise and magnify, for all our needs on thee we call. We offer to thee of thine own ourselves and all that we can bring, in bread and cup before thee shown, our universal offering. All that we have we bring … Read more
All that we have and all that we offer comes from a heart both frightened and free. Take what we bring now and give what we need, all done in his name. Some would rely on their power, others put trust in their gold. Some have only their Saviour, whose faithfulness never grows old. Sometimes … Read more