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
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
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