====[ CAROLS, HYMNS, SONGS & CHORUSES ]==== The following suggestions are compiled from resources prepared by John Maynard, Jeff Shrowder <http://thebillabong.info>, David MacGregor <http://www.dovenetq.net.au/~macgd>, Dean McIntyre, Denis Towner and many others. These hymns and songs may be found in a variety of other hymnbooks and chorus books. Please send me your hymnbook, or your favourite list of suggested hymns/songs/choruses for this Sunday (or Sundays ahead) that I might include them in future posts. John Maynard. (A.) The first grouping of carols are primarily (but not exclusively) from Australian/NZ hymn books, and other resources for Christmas. (B.) The second grouping has more carols, songs & hymns for Christmas (C.) The third grouping is based upon the RCL passages for the day. CURRENT RESOURCES: AHB = The Australian Hymnbook / With One Voice (Aus/NZ) AOV As One Voice Willow Connection AT = All Together Now (ATN), All Together Again (ATA), All Together Everybody (ATE), All Together Okay (ATO), All Together Whatever (ATW) (Openbook Pub.) All Together for Good (ATG) (Curly Music) BOP = Book of Praise (Presbyterian Church of Canada) CG Common Ground (St Andrew Press) CH = Chalice Hymnal (Disciples of Christ) Ch = Church Hymnary (Church of Scotland) Ch3 = Church Hymnary 3 (Church of Scotland) Ch4 = Church Hymnary 4 (Church of Scotland) Covenant = Covenant Songs DMAC = David McGregor FWS = The Faith We Sing GGIVES = God Gives, Books 1,2,3,4 (Songs for Kids, Uniting Education) GBEAT = Gospelling to the Beat 1&2 (Scripture Union) HS = Hillsong (Hills Christian Life Centre) HSNW = Heaven shall not wait (Iona Community/Wild Goose Resource Group) IECS = In every corner sing LHS = Lutheran Hymnal With Supplement MP = Mission Praise NCH = New Century Hymnal (UCC-USA) NCYC = NCYC Songs (National Christian Youth Convention, Uniting Church) Ph = The Presbyterian Hymnal (USA) P&W = Praise & Worship (Resource Christian Music) RJ = Rejoice! (Presbyterian Church in Australia) SA = Sing Alleluia SCE = The Source (Kevin Mayhew) SINGSBK1 = Singalong Songbook vol.1&2 (Integrity's Hosanna Music) SIS/Song = Scripture in Song (Songs of Praise, Songs of the Kingdom etc.) SOF = Songs & Hymns of Fellowship (Kingsway) TFWS = The Faith We Sing (United Methodist USA) TIO = There is one among us (John Bell/Wild Goose Resource Group) TIS = Together in Song (Australia/New Zealand) UMH = United Methodist Hymnal (USA) VU = Voices United (United Church of Canada) (* = Recommended) (** = Highly Recommended) (A.) CAROL & HYMNS FOR CHRISTMAS EVE / CHRISTMAS DAY The Australian Hymnbook / Sing Alleluia / Together in Song All the ends of the earth have seen (TIS 57 + SA 3) (Psalm 98) Amazing grace! how sweet the sound (TIS 129 + AHB 56) (VU 266) ** And did you see Him, little star? (SA 6, Helen Clyde) (AA 4) ** Angels from the realms of glory (TIS 309 + AHB 235) (BOP 146) (Ph 22) (UMH 220) (CH 149) (NCH 126) [EVE] [DAY] As man and woman we were made (TIS 645 + SA 7, Brian A. Wren) * As with gladness men of old (TIS 314 + AHB 239) (Ch4 326) At the first coming of the Lord (SA 10, Nicolas Graham) (Covenant 49) ** Away in a manger (TIS 318 + AHB 242) (BOP 149) (Ch4 312) (Ph 24,25) (UMH 217) (CH 147) (NCH 124) (VU 69) [EVE] [DAWN] [DAY] ** Behold a rose is growing (TIS 294, 'Es Ist Ein Ros', German Carol) (BOP 151) (NCH 127)(Ph 48) (UMH 216) (CH 160) [EVE] Blessed Jesus, at Thy word (AHB 352) Blessed Jesus, at Your word (AHB 352) ** Born in the night, Mary's Child (TIS 232, Geoffrey Ainger) (BOP 137) (Ph 30) (NCH 152) (BOP 137) * Brightest and best of the stars of the morning (TIS 310 + AHB 234) (Ch4 327) (CH 174) [DAY] [COMMUNION] ** Child in the manger, infant of Mary (TIS 319 + AHB 241, Tune: Morning Has Broken) (Ch4 314) [EVE] [DAY] Christ is the world's light, He and none other (TIS 246 + AHB 191) Christ, whose glory fills the skies (TIS 212 + AHB 140) ** Christians, awake! Salute the happy morn (TIS 306 + AHB 231) [DAY] "Christmas is coming" the church is glad to sing (TIS 289, John L. Bell) ** Coldly the night winds winging (TIS 321 + AHB 245, Morris Marin) [EVE] [DAY] ** Come, Thou long expected Jesus (TIS 272 + AHB 200) (UMH 196) (VU 2) [EVE] [DAWN] [DAY] Come, your hearts and voices raising (TIS 297) (German Carol) * Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness (TIS 503 + AHB 424) [EVE] Dona nobis pacem, Domine - Grant us peace, Lord (TIS 713 + SA 27, The Grail) Earth has many a noble city (TIS 291 + AHB 216) (Aurelius Clemens Prudentius, 4th century) Fairest Lord Jesus (TIS 203 + AHB 131) (UMH 189) [DAWN] Far beyond our mind's grasp (TIS 542 + SA 30, Francisco F. Feliciano) Father of mercy, God of consolation (TIS 472 + SA 33) * From east to west, from shore to shore (AHB 217, Celius Sedulius, 5th century) ** From heaven above to earth I come (TIS 296 + AHB 219, by Marin Luther) (Ph 54) (CH 146) (NCH 130) * Funny kind of night, funny kind of day (TIS 329, John L. Bell) Glory (TIS 718, Geoff Bullock) (P&W 679/SCE 121/HS) Gloria (TIS 773, Taizé Chant) Glory to God (TIS 773, Taizé Chant) * God from on high has heard (AHB 226, Charles Coffin) [EVE] [DAY] God has spoken by his prophets (TIS 158 + AHB 92) * God has spoken to His people, hallelujah! (TIS 636 + SA 39, Willard F. Jabusch) God gave Jesus for us all (TIS 719, David MacGregor) (DMAC) [child-friendly] God is Love: let heaven adore him (TIS 153 + AHB 93) ** God rest you merry gentlemen, let nothing you dismay (AHB 233, Anon. English Carol) ** God rest you merry people all, let nothing you dismay (AHB 233, Anon. English Carol) God, we praise you, God, we bless you (TIS 99, Christopher M. Idle) ** Good Christian friends, rejoice (TIS 313 + AHB 238) (BOP 141) (Ch4 322) (Ph 28) (UMH 224) (CH 164) (NCH 129) (VU 35) [DAY] ** Good Christian men, rejoice (TIS 313 + AHB 238) (BOP 141) (Ch4 322) (Ph 28) (UMH 224) (CH 164) (NCH 129) (VU 35) [DAY] ** Good Christians, all rejoice (TIS 313 + AHB 238) (BOP 141) (Ch4 322) (Ph 28) (UMH 224) (CH 164) (NCH 129) (VU 35) [DAY] * Hail to the Lord's anointed (TIS 275 + AHB 203) (BOP 115) (UMH 203) (NCH 104) (UMH 203) (CH 140) [DAWN] ** Hark the glad sound! the Saviour comes (TIS 269 + AHB 197) (BOP 118) [EVE] [DAY] ** Hark! The herald angels sing (TIS 303 + AHB 227) (BOP 139) (Ch4 301) (Ph 31) (UMH 240) (CH 150) (NCH 144) (VU 48) [EVE] [DAY] He became poor that we may be rich (TIS 721, John L. Bell) How brightly beams the morning star! (AHB 220, German, 14th century) I danced in the morning when the world was begun (TIS 242 + AHB 183, Sydney Carter 1915-2004) I heard the voice of Jesus say (TIS 585 + AHB 500) * I set the Lord before my eyes (TIS 673 + SA 48, Owen Dowling) * I want to walk as a child of the light (TIS 643, Kathleen A. Thomerson) (UMH 206) In great thanksgiving (TIS 632 + SA 49, Melchizedek M. Solis) In the fields near Bethlehem (TIS 327 + SA 51, Chinese, tr. Wesley Milgate) ** Infant holy, infant lowly (TIS 292 + AHB 225, Polish Carol) (Ph 37) (UMH 229) (CH 163) (VU 58) [EVE] [DAY] In the fields near Bethlehem (TIS 327 + SA 51, Chinese, tr. Wesley Milgate) Jesus comes with all His grace (TIS 219 + AHB 149) Jesus loves me, this I know (TIS 229 + AHB 166) (UMH 191) [EVE] * Joseph, your love of life brought an engagement (TIS 328, Patrick G. Michaels) ** Joy to the world! The Lord is come (TIS 268 + AHB 224) (BOP 153) (Ch4 320) (Ph 40) (UMH 246) (CH 143) (NCH 132) (VU 59) [EVE] [DAY] ** Let all mortal flesh keep silence (TIS 497 + AHB 418) [EVE] [DAY] Let all together praise our God (TIS 298, Nikolaus Herman c. 1485-1561) * Let earth and heaven combine (TIS 305 + AHB 229, by Charles Wesley) [EVE] [DAY] * Let heaven and earth combine (TIS 305 + AHB 229, by Charles Wesley) [EVE] [DAY] Lift up your heads, ye gates of brass (TIS 267, Georg Weissel) (UMH 213) [EVE] Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates (TIS 267, Georg Weissel) (UMH 213) [EVE] * Light one candle for hope (TIS 286, Natalie Sleeth) [Advent Candles] ** Lo, how a rose e'er blooming (TIS 294, 'Es Ist Ein Ros', German Carol) (BOP 151) (NCH 127) (Ph 48) (UMH 216) (CH 160) [EVE] ** Long ago, prophets knew (TIS 283 + SA 61, Frederick Pratt Green) Lord, bid Your servant go in peace (TIS 324 + AHB 248) (Rejoice 248) Lord Christ, we praise Your sacrifice (TIS 251 + SA 60, Alan Gaunt) * Lord Christ, when first You came to men (AHB 208, Walter R. Bowie) (Ph 7) Lord, the light of your love is shining (TIS 675, Graham Kendrick) ** Love came down at Christmas (TIS 317 + AHB 243) (Ch4 316) (UMH 242) [EVE] [DAY] Love divine, all loves excelling (TIS 217 + AHB 148) May the grace of Christ our Saviour (TIS 777 + AHB 373) Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord (TIS 315 + AHB 205) Never in all human story was a sight so wondrous seen (TIS 320) O breath of life, come sweeping through us (TIS 409 + AHB 322) ** O come, all ye faithful (TIS 304 + AHB 228) (BOP 159) (Ch4 306) (Ph 41) (UMH 234) (CH 148) (NCH 135) (VU 60) [EVE] [DAY] ** O come, O come, Emmanuel (TIS 265 + AHB 193) (BOP 122) (NCH 116) (UMH 211) (CH 119) (Ph 9) (As One Voice I 174) (Gather Australia 285) O for a thousand tongues to sing (TIS 210 + AHB 141) (VU 326) O gladsome light, O grace (AHB 121, Anon. Greek 3rd cent.) O hear the news God loved the world (AHB 164, American Folk Song) ** O how joyfully, O how hopefully (TIS 330, Brian A. Wren) (VU 57) [EVE] [DAY] ** O little town of Bethlehem (TIS 316 + AHB 240) (BOP 164,165) (Ch4 304) (Ph 43,44) (UMH 230) (CH 144) (NCH 133) (VU 64) [EVE] [DAY] * O sing a new song to the Lord (TIS 56 + AHB 196) (Psalm 98) [DAY] O what a gift, what a wonderful gift! (TIS 278 + AHB 213, Pat Uhl) O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness (TIS 454 + AHB 382) ** Of eternal love begotten (TIS 290 + AHB 215, Aurelius Clemens Prudentius, 4th century) (Ch4 319) (NCH 118) (UMH 184) (BOP 163) (VU 61) [EVE] [DAY] ** Of the Father's love begotten (TIS 290 + AHB 215, Aurelius Clemens Prudentius, 4th century) (Ch4 319) (NCH 118) (UMH 184) (BOP 163) (VU 61) [EVE] [DAY] ** On Christmas night all Christians sing (TIS 300, Sussex Carol, Trad. Arr. Ralph Vaughan Williams) (Ch4 294) (BOP 162) (NCH 143) [EVE] ** Once in royal David's city (TIS 312 + AHB 237) (BOP 166) (Ch4 315) ((Ph 49) (UMH 250) (CH 165) (NCH 145) [EVE] [DAWN] [DAY] Our God put off His glory in coming down to earth (AHB 247, Batak Song, Sumatra) * Pull back the veil on the dawn of creation (TIS 326, John L. Bell & Graham Maule) Rejoice, the Lord is King (TIS 216 + AHB 147) * Robe yourself, my soul, with gladness (TIS 503 + AHB 424) [EVE] ** Saviour of the nations, come (TIS 295, by Marin Luther, tr. David A. Schubert) (Ph 14) Shine, Jesus, Shine (TIS 675, Graham Kendrick) ** Silent night! Holy night! (TIS 311 + AHB 236, by Joseph Mohr) (BOP 154) (Ch4 309) (Ph 60) (UMH 239) (CH 145) (NCH 134) (VU 67) [EVE] So God loved the people of the world (TIS 241 + SA 78, Aboriginal: Arnham Land) * Still the night, holy the night! (Ch4 309) (TIS 311 + AHB 236, by Joseph Mohr) Take my life, and let it be (TIS 599 + AHB 520) * Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord (TIS 161 + AHB 109) Thanks to God whose Word was spoken (TIS 431 + AHB 339) * The advent of our God (TIS 271 + AHB 198) ** The angel Gabriel from Heaven came (TIS 302 + AHB 222) (Ch4 323) (Ph 16) (BOP 156) (Ph 16) ** The first Nowell the angel did say (TIS 301 + AHB 221) (BOP 136) (Ph 56) (NCH 139) (UMH 245) (CH 151) [EVE] [DAY] The God of Abraham praise (TIS 125 + AHB 53) * The heavens declare Your glory, Lord (AHB 330, Isaac Watts) [EVE] [DAY] The King of Glory comes (TIS 279 + AHB 212) The Lord is King! lift up thy voice (AHB 64) The Lord will come and not be slow (AHB 194) The maker of the sun and moon (AHB 244, Laurence Housman) (English) [EVE] [DAY] * The north wind is tossing the leaves (TIS 322 + AHB 246, John Wheeler) [DAY] (Australian Carol) * The people that in darkness sat(TIS 274 + AHB 202) [DAY] * The people that in darkness walked (TIS 274 + AHB 202) [DAY] * The race that long in darkness pined (TIS 274 + AHB 202) [DAY] The Son of God proclaim (TIS 528 + SA 84, Basil Ernest Bridge) The stars declare His glory (SA 85, Timothy Dudley-Smith) (Psalm 19) ** The Virgin Mary had a baby boy (TIS 307 + AHB 232, West Indian) (Ch4 300) (TFWS 2098) [DAY] The voice of God goes out to all the world (TIS 282 + SA 86, Peter Icarus) There's a light upon the mountains (TIS 276 + AHB 207) ** Thou didst leave Thy throne and Thy kingly crown (TIS 315 + AHB 206, Emily E. S. Elliott) (TFWS 2100) To God be the glory, great things he has done (TIS 147 + AHB 85) To the name of our salvation (AHB 127, from the Antwerp Breviary 1446) * To us a child of royal birth (TIS 308 + AHB 230, by Charles Wesley) [DAY] ** Unto us a boy is born! (TIS 293 + AHB 218) (Ch4 311) (BOP 160) (VU 54) [DAY] ** Unto us a child is born! (TIS 293 + AHB 218) (Ch4 311) (BOP 160) (VU 54) [DAY] "Wake, awake! for night is flying" (TIS 266 + AHB 195) [COMMUNION] * We have a gospel to proclaim (TIS 245 + AHB 189) ** When God almighty came to be one of us (TIS 281 + AHB 214, Michael E. Hewlett) [EVE] [DAY] ** While shepherds watched their flocks by night (TIS 299 + AHB 233) (BOP 138) (Ph 58,59) (UMH 236) (CH 154) (VU 76) [EVE] [DAY] * Who is the baby an hour or two old? (TIS 325, John L. Bell & Graham Maule) With my whole heart I will praise You, O Lord (TIS 86, Arlo Dean Duba) Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness (TIS 454 + AHB 382) Ye gates lift up your heads (TIS 12 + AHB 286) [COMMUNION] You shall go out with joy (TIS 755, Steffi G. Rubin ‘Trees of the Field’) Your coming, Lord, to earth in Bethlehem (TIS 285 + SA 98, Wesley Milgate) ____________________________ (B.) ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS FOR CHRISTMAS EVE / CHRISTMAS DAY A child is born in Bethlehem, alleluia! * A great and mighty wonder (Rejoice 173) (Tune: Es ist ein Rose) A song for Christmas (GGIVES3, Schultz) [child-friendly] A stable lamp is lighted A star was His candle A virgin most pure, as the prophet foretold A voice is heard (NCYC '99/AOVK 50/ATW 430, Watts/O'Brien) About that night in Bethlehem * Across the plains one Christmas night (Australian Carol, John Wheeler) Adeste, fideles (Ch4 307, Latin 18th century: O Come All Ye Faithful) All hail and welcome, holy Child * All my heart this night rejoices (Ph 21) (German) * All my heart today rejoices (Ph 21) (German) ** All poor men and humble, all lame men who stumble * All the bells are gaily ringing (Australian Carol, John Wheeler) * All the heaven’s are lit by a bright starry glow (Australian Carol, John Wheeler) Alleluia, sweetest anthem ** And did you see Him, little star? (AA 4, Helen Clyde) (SA 6) ** Angels we have heard on high (BOP 147) (CH 155) (NCH 125) (Ph 23) (UMH 238) Arise, shine out, your light has come (UMH 725) As Joseph was a-walking As shepherds filled with joy (NCH 149, Puerto Rican Carol) * As you sit by your wide open window (Australian Carol, John Wheeler) ** At Christmastime the birds all sing (GGIVES2/Leigh Newton) [child-friendly] Awake, awake, O Zion (Isaiah 52) Before the marvel of this night ** Before the world began one Word was there (Ch4 317, John L. Bell and Graham Maule) Behold the great Creator makes himself a house of clay (Ch4 308) ** Bethlehem, a noble city (Ch4 325, Prudentius 348-413) ** Break forth, O beauteous heavenly light (Ph 26) (NCH 140) (UMH 223) (German) But we see Jesus (Hebrews 2) (Covenant 131) By his word was all created (Ch4 319, Prudentius 348-413) * Carol of the Birds (Australian Carol, John Wheeler) * Carol our Christmas, an upside-down Christmas (AA 9, Shirley E. Murray) (NCH 141) (New Zealand) * Child of Christmas story (AA 12, Shirley E. Murray ‘Small Carol’) * Child of joy and peace (AA 14, Shirley E. Murray) Child so lovely, here I kneel before You (UMH 222, Nino Lindo, Venezuelan Carol) Children of Jerusalem (Rejoice 189) * Christ is born [choir with congregation singing the chorus] Christ is born, give him glory Christ is our light! the bright and morning star (Ch4 336) [Epiphany] Christ, mighty Saviour Christ triumphant, ever reigning Christ, You are the fullness Christian women, Christian men (Ph 348) * Christmas Bush For His Adorning (Australian Carol, John Wheeler) * Christmas in the picture book (AA 18, Dorothy N. Ballantyne) ** Christmas in the Scrub (GGIVES2/Leigh Newton) [child-friendly] * Christmas Night (Australian Carol, John Wheeler) Christmas song * Christmas where’er you be (Australian Carol, John Wheeler) Cloth for the cradle Cold December flies away (UMH 233, "En el Frio Invernal", Catalonian Carol) Colours of Christmas (GGIVES2/Leigh Newton) [child-friendly] Come and bless, come and praise (Covenant 155) ** Come and join the celebration (Ch4 321, Valerie Collison) * Come and sing the Christmas story (Rejoice 186) Come, come, come to the manger Come, my soul, you must be waiting Come, now, O Prince of Peace (TFWS 2232) Come, Thou Redeemer of the earth * Come to this Christmas singing! (AA 28, Shirley E. Murray) Come, your hearts and voices raising (TIS 297) * Country Carol (Australian Carol, John Wheeler) Deck the halls with boughs of holly (French Trad.) Donkey, Donkey (God Gives ... Songs for Kids, Book 2) Dost Thou in a manger lie ** Down to earth as a dove (CH 168, Fred H. Kaan) (VU 42) Drawn to the Light (ATO 315, John Ylvisaker) * E te Ariki (AA 30, Maori Song) Earth and all stars (VU 888) Earth lies spellbound (SCE 85, Graham Kendrick) Earth was waiting, spent and restless Emmanuel (HS, Morgan) Every star shall sing a carol (Song, Sydney Carter) * For unto us a child is born ("Wonderful Counsellor) (Song 665, John Michael Talbot) For unto us a child is born (Isaiah 9) (Covenant 95) From a distant home (UMH 243, "De Tierra Lejana Venimos") Gabriel's message does away Gentle From heaven You came, helpless babe (Song, Graham Kendrick) ** Gentle Joseph, Joseph dear (NCH 105, German Carol) (TFWS 2099) ** Gentle Mary laid her child, lowly in a manger (Ph 27) (VU 46) Get ready (ATW 420, Gerry Holmes) (GGIVES4) [child-friendly] Give a shout in celebration (DMAC, David MacGregor) Glad tidings! Glad tidings! (NCH 146, "Nu Oli", Hawaiian Carol) Glory, in the highest, glory Glory in the highest to the God of heaven Glory to God [child-friendly] Glory to God (SCE 528, Graham Kendrick) Glory to God! all heaven with joy is ringing Glory to God in highest heaven * Glory to God in the highest (TFWS 2276) (More Voices 124) Glory to God on high ** Go, tell it on the mountain (BOP 133, African-American Spiritual) (CH 167) (NCH 154) (Ph 29) (UMH 251) (VU 43) [EVE] [DAY] Glory to God [child-friendly] God bless us and disturb (HSNW, The Iona Community) God created heaven and earth God from on high has heard (AHB 226) God gave Jesus for us all (TIS 719, David MacGregor) (DMAC) [child-friendly] God gives us life God is here (VU 389) God's love made visible! (CH 171, Iola Brubeck) Good King Wenceslas Looked out on the feast of Stephen (English Trad.) Had He not loved us ** He came down that we may have love (Ch4 359, trad. From Cameroon) He is born, little child * He is born, the holy Child (BOP 169) (UMH 228, "Il Est Ne", French Carol) Heaven invited you to a party (SCE 150, Graham Kendrick) Heavenly message, brought by an angel Her baby, newly breathing (CH 158, Brian A. Wren) Here in this place new light is streaming (TFWS 2236, ‘Gather Us In’) Here is the centre: star on distant star Holy night, blessed night (Ph 33, Mandarin Carol) * Hope is a star (BOP 119, Brian A. Wren) (VU 7) Hosanna to the living Lord How great our joy! (CH 170, German Carol) How lovely on the mountains (Isaiah 52) I am for you (HSNW, John L. Bell, The Iona Community) I am the light of the world * I cannot tell why He, whom angels worship (SOF 185, William Young Fullerton) * I come from heaven high to tell (Ch4 297-298, Martin Luther 1483-1546) I come from hevin [heich] to tell I praise You, O God (More Voices 61) I saw three ships come sailing (Trad.) * I want to walk as a child of light (Covenant 18) ** I wonder as I wander, out under the sky (BOP 142, trad. John Jacob Niles (CH 161 Appalachian Carol) Il’ Est Ne (BOP 169, French “He is born! Now the child has come”) (UMH 228) Immanuel, O Immanuel (SCE 219, Graham Kendrick) * In a dusty old place called Bethlehem (ATO 338, Matthew Thiele, "God in Human Shoes") In Bethlehem a Babe was born (Ph 34, Barbara Mays) ** In Bethlehem a new-born boy (BOP 140) (Ph 35, Rosamond E. Herklots) ** In the bleak midwinter, frosty winds made moan (BOP 145) (Ph 36) (UMH 221) (NCH 128) ** In the bleak midwinter, frosty winds made moan (BOP 145) (Ch4 305) (Ph 36) (UMH 221) (NCH 128) In the name of Jesus "Innkeepers & Light Sleepers" (Carols by John Bell & The Iona Community) ** It came upon the midnight clear (BOP 148) (Ph 38) (UMH 218) (CH 153) (NCH 131) [EVE] [DAWN] ** It was on a starry night when the hills were bright (Ch4 302, Joy Webb) It was poor little Jesus It's a surprise Gibson (GBEAT2) [child-friendly] It's Christmas (DMAC, David MacGregor) [child-friendly] “Jesus Es Mi Rey Soberano” (UMH 180) [DAWN] Jesus, good above all other Jesus, grant that we may follow (Covenant 82) Jesus has sat down at God's (Hebrews 1) Jesus, hope of every nation * Jesus, how lovely You are (AA 30, ‘E te Ariki’, Maori Song) ** Jesus is born: formed in a womb and now baby (Ch4 311, Pat Bennett) Jesus is Lord! Creation's voice proclaims it (St. John 1) Jesus, Jesus, oh, what a wonderful child (NCH 136, Spiritual) Jesus joy (SASB, Currie) [kid-friendly] Jesus, Name of wondrous love ** Jesus, our brother, kind and good (BOP 150) (NCH 138) (UMH 227, "The Friendly Beasts") (VU 56) (French Carol) Jesus, our brother, strong and good (BOP 150) (NCH 138) (UMH 227, "The Friendly Beasts")(French Carol) Jesus, stand among us at the meeting (Covenant 92) Jesus, tempted in the desert (Ch4 338) Jesus, You are the radiance of (Hebrews 1) Jingle Bells (Popular) ** Joseph dearest, Joseph mine (TFWS 2099) Joseph, your love of life brought an engagement (TIS 328, Patrick G. Michaels) Joy is now in every place Joyful, joyful, Christmas day is here (Ph 39, Toshiaki Okamoto) (Japanese) Let folly praise that fancy loves Let there be peace on earth (Covenant 14) Let us even now go to Bethlehem (NCH 142, Philippines Carol) Light has dawned (St. John 1) Like a candle flame (SCE 322, Graham Kendrick) Long time ago in Bethlehem (Caribbean, ‘Mary’s Boy Child’) Lord Christ, when first You came (Ph 7) Lord, I lift your name on high (P&W 736/SCE 330, Founds) Lord, now let Your servant go in peace (UMH 225, Canticle of Simeon) Lord, the light of your love is shining (St. John 1) ** Lord, You were rich beyond all splendour (BOP 134, Frank Houghton, 1894-1972) (Ch4 318) [para. 2 Cor. 8:9] Love us into fullness (More Voices 81) Make way, make way, for Christ the King (Graham Kendrick) Many and great, O God, are Thy works Mary, blessed teenage mother Mary, woman of the promise (VU 16) Mary’s Boy Child (Caribbean, “Long time ago in Bethlehem”) Mary's song (Palmer/Grant) [child-friendly] Meekness and majesty * Merry Christmas (Australian Carol, John Wheeler) My God, how wonderful Thou art My Master, see, the time has come (UMH 226) Name of all majesty New songs of celebration render * No crowded eastern street No other prophet * Noel-Time (Australian Carol, John Wheeler) * Not on a snowy night (AA 98, Willow Macky, ‘Te Harinui’) Now let us sing our Saviour's praise (CH 156, Song of Simeon) Now, Lord! According to thy word (Ch4 333, Scottish Paraphrases 1781) * Now once again it’s Noel-time (Australian Carol, John Wheeler) Now yield we thanks and praise O bless the Lord, the God of Israel (Rejoice 178) (Luke 1:68-79) O Christ, the Word Incarnate O come and join the dance (SCE 381) O come, little children O day of peace that dimly shines (UMH 729) * O He is born (AA 107, Felicia Edgecombe) * O holy night! The stars are brightly shining O Holy Spirit, root of life (TFWS 2121) ** O little Love who comes again (AA 108, Shirley E. Murray) (Ch4 329) [New Zealand carol] ** O little one sweet, O little one mild O Lord, how shall I meet You? (VU 31) ** O Morning Star, how fair and bright (UMH 247) [DAWN] O praise ye the Lord! praise him in the height O Saviour of our fallen race ** O sing a song of Bethlehem (NCH 51) (Ph 308) (UMH 179) (English Carol) [EVE] ** O sing to our God, O sing out a new song (BOP 453, Brazilian Folk Song) (VU 241) O sleep, dear holy Baby (Ph 45, Hispanic Folk Song) O sleep now, holy baby (Ph 45, Hispanic Folk Song) O splendour of God's glory bright (Ph 474) (UMH 679) O Thou joyful, O Thou wonderful (CH 169, "Oh Santisimo!") * O who will come with me today? (Australian Carol, John Wheeler) O word of God incarnate (Ph 327) (St. John 1) Off we go to Bethlehem (‘Christ is Born!’) On a special kind of night (Vawser) [child-friendly] ** On this day earth shall ring (Ph 46) (UMH 248, "Piae Cantiones") [DAWN] * On the night that was Christmas night (Covenant 8) ** One day an angel here on this earth (Ch4 299, Alison M. Robertson) One holy night in Bethlehem (TFWS 2097) Out of the flowing river (Ch4 335) [Baptism of Jesus] * Out on the plains the Brolgas are dancing (Australian Carol, John Wheeler) Peace to you People, look east (Ph 12) People in darkness are looking for light (BOP 124, Dosia Carlson) People who walk in darkness have sought (ATO 315, John Ylvisaker, "Drawn to the Light") Praise Him, worship Him (Covenant 81) Prepare the way (VU p. 882) Prepare the way of the Lord (VU 10) Redeemer of the nations, come Rejoice in the Lord always (VU 249) Rejoice, rejoice, rejoice (Ph 15) Rejoice, ye pure in heart! (Ph 145,146) * Rise up, shepherd, and follow (Ph 50, African-American Spiritual, “There's a star in the East on Christmas morn …”) (TFWS 2096) Rock-a-bye, my dear little boy (UMH 235, Czech Carol) Run, run, run (GBEAT2, Beales) [child-friendly] ** See amid the winter's snow (BOP 168, Edward Caswall) (Ph 51) ** See him lying on a bed of straw (Ch4 310, Michael A. Perry 1942-1996) [Calypso Carol] * See! In yonder manger low (Ch4 313) See the little baby born in manger (NCH 147, Donald Swift) (Spiritual) See there in the manger low (Rejoice 181) Sheep fast asleep, there on a hill (Ph 52) (NCH 137, Genzo Miwa, Japanese Carol) Shepherds, in the field abiding Shout for joy and sing (Psalm 98) Shout for joy and sing your praises (Psalm 98) Sing a different song (NCH 150, The Iona Community, Scotland) * Sing Gloria! (Australian Carol, John Wheeler) Sing, O sing, this blessed morn Sing, sing out! (More Voices 180) Sing till sundown, hum your joy Sing out for joy, he is coming (ATW 434, Dell) Sing to God new songs of worship (Psalm 98) (Covenant 96) * Sing we now of Christmas, Noel, sing we here! (UMH 237) (French Carol) Sleep, holy Babe! Sleep, holy Child, now hide away Song of Mary (Ph 600) Songs of praise the angels sang Songs of thankfulness and praise Star Child (As One Voice II 43) Stay, my child, my body sharing ** Still, still, still (BOP 152) (Ph 47, Austrian Carol) Still through the cloven skies they come (Ch4 303) * Sun gleams bright, hearts are light (Australian Carol, John Wheeler) * Te Harinui (AA 98, Willow Macky, “Not on a snowy night…”) Tell me the story (AOVK 65, Peter Combe) [child-friendly] * That boy-child of Mary was born in a stable (BOP 155, Thom Colvin) (Ph 55) (UMH 241) (Malawi Carol) The brightness of God's glory * The Christmas Tree (Australian Carols, John Wheeler) * The darkness turns to dawn ** The Day That Christ Was Born On (Australian Carol, John Wheeler) The desert shall rejoice and blossom as a rose (BOP 783, Gracia Grindal) (Ph 18) The friendly beasts (UMH 227) The grace of God has dawned upon the world * The hands that first held Mary's Child (BOP 158, Thomas H. Troeger) The heavens declare Your glory, Lord (Psalm 19) The holly and the ivy (Trad. English) The light of Christ has come into the world (Covenant 116) * The Little Town Where Christ Was Born (Australian Carol, John Wheeler) The race that long in darkness pined (Scottish Psalter) ** The silver stars are in the sky (Australian Carol, John Wheeler) ** The snow lay on the ground, the stars shown bright (BOP 157, Anglo-Irish) (Ph 57) (TFWS 2093) The special light of Christmas (Ellers/McAlister/Hudson) [child-friendly] * The Three Drovers (Australian Carol, John Wheeler) * The trees are whisp’ring a secret from twilight to dawn (Australian Carol, John Wheeler) * The tyrant issues his decree (Ch4 330, Iain D. Cunningham) [The Holy Innocents] * The wind blew keen (AA 141, Colin Gibson) The Word whom earth and sea and sky ** There's a song in the air! (UMH 249) (CH 159) [DAY] There's a star in the East on Christmas morn (Ph 50, Spiritual, "Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow") This child (SCE 511) This Child secretly comes This is the day, this is the day that the Lord has made (Covenant 148) * Thou who wast rich beyond all splendour Three things I promise (More Voices 176) Thy kingdom come! on bended knee To a maid engaged to Joseph (Ph 19) To a maid whose name was Mary (BOP 130, Gracia Grindel) To show by touch and word (VU 427) True faith needs no defence (More Voices 139) ** 'Twas in the moon of wintertime (BOP 144, Huron Carol) (CH 166) (Ph 61) (NCH 151) (UMH 244) (VU 71) Walk with me (VU 649) Watchman, tell us of the night (Ph 20) We are all the wise men (Singing glory) (ATO 371, Annette Fechner) We believe You are the way (ATO 314, Sharny Russell-Schlencker, "Come to Us") We sing of your glory (More Voices 58) We three kings of Orient are (Trad.) We wish you a merry Christmas (Popular) What Adam's disobedience cost ** What child is this, who laid to rest? (BOP 161, William Chatterton Dix) (Ph 53) (NCH 148) (UMH 219) (CH 162) (VU 74) (As One Voice I 165) (Tune: Greensleeves) [DAY] What if the one who shapes the stars What kind of greatness * When Christmas morn is dawning, I wish that I could be (UMH 232) [DAWN] * When long before time (VU 248) When Mary brought her treasure (Ch4 332, Jan Struther 1901-1953) When our God came to earth When the crimson sun had set ** When the sun's a golden rose (Australian Carol, John Wheeler) Where is this stupendous stranger? Where shepherds lately knelt (BOP 167, Jaroslav J. Vajda) ** While by the sheep we watched at night (CH 170, "How Great Our Joy!") While humble shepherds watched their flocks (Ch4 296, Scottish Paraphrases 1781) ** Who is He in yonder stall? (Rejoice 169, Benjamin Russell Hanby) (SOF 608) (UMH 190) [DAWN] Who is the baby an hour or two old? (TIS 325, John L. Bell) Who would have dreamed it? ** Who would think that what was needed (Ch4 295, John L. Bell & Graham Maule) (NCH 153) * Wise men, they came to look for wisdom (Ch4 328, Christopher M. Idle) Woman in the night (UMH 274) Wonderful Counsellor, Jesus Wonderful Counsellor, mighty God among us Wonderful Counsellor, the mighty God Word of God, come down on earth (UMH 182) [DAWN] Word of the Father, source of all things living Yahweh be praised (More Voices 51) Ye who own the faith of Jesus You are the mighty King (Song 677, Eddie Espinosa) You sat down at the right hand (Hebrews 1) _________________________ MORE CHRISTMAS CHORUSES: (from the "All-Together" songbook series) [Slow] A Christmas blessings (ATA 194) From Heaven You came, helpless Babe (ATE 261, Graham Kendrick, "The Servant King") People who walk in darkness have sought (ATO 315, John Ylvisaker, "Drawn to the Light") [Moderate] Good morning; peace (ATN 3) Emmanuel: God is with us (ATN 17) For unto us a child is born (ATN 33) The light of Christ (ATA 126) Anna's song (ATA 132) Mary's child (ATA 141) The way is low (ATA 190) A cry in the night and a child is born (ATE 231, Geoffrey Ainger) Son of the Father, Jesus, Lord and slave (Verse 1) (ATE 242, Fred Kaan) We have seen the Word of life (Verse 1) (Robin Mann, ATE 244) Glory, glory, glory (ATO 317, Pablo Sosa, Argentina) In a dusty old place called Bethlehem (ATO 338, Matthew Thiele, "God in Human Shoes") We are all the wise men (ATO 371, Annette Fechner, "Singing Glory") [Fast] I am the Light of the world (ATA 128) Jesus set us free (ATA 133) Christmas in the scrub (ATA 134) They were waiting, waiting for the time (ATE 221, Robin Mann) Allelu! Allelu! Everybody sing allelu! (ATE 227, Ray Repp) Glory to God, glory to God, glory in the highest! (ATO 318, Peruvian Chorus) /See also Lectionary suggestions below/ =====[SCRIPTURE ALLUSIONS ]====== CHRISTMAS EVE (PROPER I): Isaiah 9:2-7 Psalm 96 Titus 2:11-14 Luke 2:1-20 (or 1-14, 15-20) ==/ Isaiah 9:2-7 /== [A child has been born for us.] All earth is waiting (UMH 210, “Toda la Tierra”) And he shall reign (SCE 22, Graham Kendrick) Arise, shine out, your light has come (UMH 725) Beauty for brokenness (TIS 690, Graham Kendrick) Blessed Jesus, here we stand (TIS 480 + AHB 404) ** Break forth, O beauteous heavenly light (Ph 26) (NCH 140) (UMH 223) (German) * Brightest and best of the stars of the morning (TIS 310 + AHB 234) (CH 174) Brightest and best of the stars of the morning (TIS 310 + AHB 234) Christ, whose glory fills the skies (TIS 212 + AHB 140) (UMH 173) Come let us with our Lord arise (TIS 375 + AHB 297) Come, now, O Prince of Peace (TFWS 2232) ** Come, Thou long expected Jesus (TIS 272 + AHB 200) (UMH 196) (VU 2) [EVE] [DAWN] [DAY] Crown him with many crowns (TIS 228 + AHB 163) Gather Us In (TFWS 2236, “Here in this place new light is streaming…”) Glory (TIS 718, Geoff Bullock) (P&W 679/SCE 121/HS) Glory to God in the highest (More Voices 124) Goodness is stronger than evil (TFWS 2219) Hail Redeemer, King divine (TIS 237 + AHB 188) * Hark the glad sound ! the Saviour comes (TIS 269 + AHB 197) ** Hark! The herald angels sing (TIS 303 + AHB 227) (BOP 139) (Ph 31) (UMH 240) (CH 150) (NCH 144) (VU 48) Here in this place new light is streaming (TFWS 2236, ‘Gather Us In’) His name is wonderful (UMH 174) How majestic is Your name (TFWS 2023) I extol you (SIS 546, Randolph) * I want to walk as a child of light (TIS 643, Kathleen A. Thomerson) (UMH 206) Isn't He beautiful? (SCE 242/SIS 565/P&W 487/SOF 250, John Wimber) ** It came upon the midnight clear (BOP 148) (Ph 38) (UMH 218) (CH 153) (NCH 131) Jesus has come, and brings joy as our Saviour (TIS 208, Johann L. K. Allendorf) * Jesus, name above all names (SIS 226/SCE 291/P&W 98/SOF 298, Hearn) (TFWS 2071) Jesus, where'er your people meet (TIS 445 + AHB 372) Join all the glorious names of wisdom, love (TIS 205 + AHB 135) Join the angels (DMAC, David MacGregor) King of glory, King of peace (TIS 201 + AHB 129) King of kings (TFWS 2075) Light of the world (TFWS 2204) * Light one candle for hope (TIS 286, Natalie Sleeth) [Advent Candles] ** Long ago, prophets knew (TIS 283 + SA 61, Frederick Pratt Green) Lord Jesus, our bright Morning Star (TIS 199, Philipp Nicolai) Lord, the light of Your love is shining (TIS 675) (TFWS 2173) Made me glad (HS, Webster) Mary, woman of the promise (VU 16) My heart & voice I raise (TIS 225 + AHB 160) Never in all human story (TIS 320, Joseph Pittman) Now bless the God of Israel (NCH 110, Ruth Duck) ** O come, all ye faithful (TIS 304 + AHB 228) (BOP 159) (Ch4 306) (Ph 41) (UMH 234) (CH 148) (NCH 135) (VU 60) [EVE] [DAY] * O day of God, draw near (TIS 616 + AHB 547) O day of peace that dimly shines (UMH 729) O God of every nation (TIS 621, William W. Reid) ** O Morning Star, how fair and bright (UMH 247) [DAWN] O splendour of God's glory bright (Ph 474) (UMH 679) O Thou, who at Thy Eucharist didst pray (TIS 521 + AHB 443) ** Of the Father's love begotten (TIS 290 + AHB 215, Aurelius Clemens Prudentius, 4th century) (NCH 118) (UMH 184) (BOP 163) (VU 61) Shine, Jesus Shine (TIS 675, Graham Kendrick) (TFWS 2173) Sing a different song now Christmas is here (NCH 150, The Iona Community) Son of God, eternal Saviour (TIS 606 + AHB 529) The God of Abraham praise (TIS 125 + AHB 53) (UMH 116) * The people that in darkness walked (TIS 274 + AHB 202) This Kingdom (SCE 278/ATO 329/HS/P&W 763, Geoff Bullock) * To us a child of royal birth (TIS 308 + AHB 230, by Charles Wesley) “Toda la Tierra” (UMH 210, “All earth is waiting…”) ** Unto us a boy is born! (TIS 293 + AHB 218) (BOP 160) What a mighty God we serve (TFWS 2021) Wonderful counsellor (SIS 665, John Michael Talbot) ==/ Psalm 96:1-9 (10-13) /== [God the Supreme King] Alabanza (NCH H 34, "As the rain is falling ...", Puerto Rico) ** Alleluia, alleluia, give thanks to the Risen Lord (TIS 390 + SA 2, Don Fishel) (Song 276) * Amen, we praise Your name, O God (TFWS 2067) As the rain is falling (NCH 34, "Alabanza", Puerto Rico) Canticle of Praise to God (UMH 91, "O Come, let us sing unto the Lord ...") Come let us sing (SIS 488/P&W 450, Brent Chambers) * Come to us, creative Spirit (Ch4 612, David Mowbray) Creation sings a new song to the Lord (TIS 166 + AHB 102) Earth and all stars (VU 888) * Father most loving, listen to Your children (Ch4 657, Tune: Christe Sanctorum) * Give Glory (ATO 356, John Beavis, "Take this sand, take this snow...") God is great (HS, Sampson) * Grant now Your blessing upon this offering (Ch4 206, Rolando S. Tinio) Great and mighty is He (SCE 135, Pettygrove) Great is the Lord (TFWS 2022) Jesus shall reign where’er the sun (TIS 207 + AHB 136) (UMH 157) ** Hark! The herald angels sing (TIS 303 + AHB 227) (BOP 139) (Ph 31) (UMH 240) (CH 150) (NCH 144) (VU 48) Hear our praises (HS/SCE[2] 886, Morgan) Holy God, we praise Your name (TIS 127 + AHB 86) (UMH 79) Honour and praise (TFWS 2018) I stand in awe (SIS 549/SCE 589/SOF 621, Altrogge) I adore you (HS, Morgan) I sing praises to Your name (TFWS 2037) I will celebrate (SCE[2] 813, Baloche) ** Joy to the world! The Lord is come (TIS 268 + AHB 224) (Ch4 320) King of kings (TFWS 2075) King of majesty (HS, Sampson) Let all mortal flesh keep silence (TIS 497 + AHB 418) ** Let all mortal flesh keep silence (TIS 497 + AHB 418) Let the heavens be glad (Song 193, Rod Wallace) "Mil Voces Para Celebrar" (UMH 59) Most high (HS, Morgan) * My Jesus, my Saviour (TIS 738, Darlene Zschech) (P&W 730/SCE 367/ATO 369) (TFWS 2074) O come, let us sing unto the Lord (AHB 349) (UMH 91, Venite Exultemus) ** O for a thousand tongues to sing (TIS 210 + AHB 141) (UMH 57) (VU 326) ** O Lord, my God, when I in awesome wonder (TIS 155, ‘How Great Thou Art’) (UMH 77) O praise the Lord, all you nations (TIS 54, Willcock Psalm) O sing a new song to the Lord (TIS 54, Willcock Psalm 96) * O sing a new song to the Lord (TIS 54 + AHB 196, Scottish Psalter) O sing a new song to the Lord (Ph 217, Hal H. Hopson) O sing a new song to the Lord (Ph 216, Percy C. Buck) ** O sing to our God, O sing out a new song (BOP 453, Brazilian Folk Song) (VU 241) O that I had a thousand voices (BOP 464) ** Of the Father's love begotten (TIS 290 + AHB 215, Aurelius Clemens Prudentius, 4th century) (NCH 118) (UMH 184) (BOP 163) (VU 61) Praise, my soul, the King of heaven (TIS 134 + AHB 68) (UMH 66) Praise, praise, praise the Lord (TFWS 2035) Praise the Lord, His glories show, alleluia! (Ch4 152) Praise the Lord who reigns above (UMH 96) Shout to the Lord (TIS 738, Darlene Zschech) (P&W 730/SCE 367/ATO 369) ** Sing a new song, sing a new song (TIS 166 + AHB 102, James P. McAuley) * Sing a new song to the Lord (ATW 468, Peter Mangold) Sing a new song to the Lord (TFWS 2045) Sing, sing out! (More Voices 180) Sing praise to God who reigns above (TIS 110 + AHB 27) (UMH 126) * Sing to God new songs of worship (Ch4 173, Michael Baughen) * Sing to the Lord with all of your heart (Ch4 156, Stuart Garrard) Sing unto the Lord a new song (SOF 481, Mick Ray) * Sing unto the Lord a new song (Song 623, Leon Patillo) Sing we now of Christmas, Noel, sing we here! (UMH 237) (French Carol) Take this sand, take this snow (ATO 356 - "Give glory" by John Beavis) * Take up the song, and sing the praise of God (Ch4 171, Rae E. Whitney) The heavens be glad (SIS 193, Wallace) The Lord reigneth, the Lord reigneth (Song 181 - Chorus) The Lord Reigns, let the earth rejoice (SOF 524 - Chorus) The royal banners forward go (TIS 332 + AHB 251) The trees of the field (TIS 755/SIS 397/various, Dearman) To the King of all ages (Song 158 - Nolene Prince) Today is born a Saviour (TIS 54, from "The Psalms, A New Translation") Wake, awake! for night is flying (TIS 266 + AHB 195) [Communion] * We are here to praise You, lift our hearts and sing (Ch4 802, Graham Kendrick) We have come into his house (SIS 420/SCE[2] 1033/SOF 579, Ballinger) We have heard the joyful sound (Rejoice 370) We sing to You, O God (TFWS 2001) ** When in our music, God is glorified (Ch4 203, Fred Pratt Green 1903-2000) * When long before time and the worlds were begun (BOP 295, Peter Davison) ** Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness (TIS 454 + AHB 382) (BOP 174) (Ch4 201) (Rejoice 328) Yahweh be praise (More Voices 51) ** You shall go out with joy and be led forth in peace (TIS 755, Steffi G. Rubin) (Song 397) [based on Isaiah] ==/ Titus 2:11-14 /== [Live a godly, upright life.] Christ is coming! Let creation ... (Rejoice 262) ** Come, Thou long expected Jesus (TIS 272 + AHB 200) (UMH 196) (VU 196) Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! (UMH 369) ** Break forth, O beauteous heavenly light (Ph 26) (NCH 140) (UMH 223) (German) Father of everlasting grace (AHB 313, Charles Wesley) God is here (VU 389) * God of all power, and truth, and grace (TIS 567 + AHB 477) ** Good Christian friends, rejoice (TIS 313 + AHB 238) (BOP 141) (Ch4 322) (Ph 28) (UMH 224) (CH 164) (NCH 129) (VU 35) [DAY] ** Good Christian men, rejoice (TIS 313 + AHB 238) (BOP 141) (Ch4 322) (Ph 28) (UMH 224) (CH 164) (NCH 129) (VU 35) [DAY] ** Good Christians, all rejoice (TIS 313 + AHB 238) (BOP 141) (Ch4 322) (Ph 28) (UMH 224) (CH 164) (NCH 129) (VU 35) [DAY] I love You, Lord (TFWS 2068) I need Thee every hour (UMH 397) I want a principle within (UMH 410) I will sing of my Redeemer (Rejoice 122) Jesus Christ is risen today (TIS 362 + AHB 280) Jesus Thy blood & righteousness (AHB 137, Nikolaus L. von Zinzendorf)) ** Joy to the world! The Lord is come (TIS 268 + AHB 224) (BOP 153) (Ph 40) (UMH 246) (CH 143) (NCH 132) (VU 59) Lord, I lift Your name on high (TFWS 2088) My heart and voice I raise (TIS 225 + AHB 160) My hope is built (UMH 368) * O come! O come, Emmanuel (TIS 265 + AHB 193) O gladsome light, O grace (AHB 121, Anon. Greek 3rd cent.) ** O come, O come, Emmanuel (TIS 265 + AHB 193) (BOP 122) (NCH 116) (UMH 211) (CH 119) (Ph 9) (As One Voice I 174) (Gather Australia 285) O for a heart to praise my God (TIS 568 + AHB 476) (UMH 417) O Master, let me walk with Thee (TIS 601 + AHB 522) (UMH 430) * Rise up, shepherd, and follow (Ph 50, African-American Spiritual, “There's a star in the East on Christmas morn …”) (TFWS 2096) Three things I promise (More Voices 176) To show by touch and word (VU 427) With glorious clouds encompassed round (AHB 155, Charles Wesle3y) ==/ Luke 2:1-7 /== [The Angel Appears to Mary] A great and mighty warrior (Rejoice 173) A mother lined a basket (TFWS 2189) Amen, Amen (TFWS 2072) * Away in a manger, no crib for a bed (TIS 318 + AHB 242) (NCH 124) (Ph 24) (UMH 217) (VU 69) ** Behold a rose is growing (TIS 294, 'Es Ist Ein Ros', German Carol) (BOP 151) (NCH 127)(Ph 48) (UMH 216) (CH 160) [EVE] * Born in the night, Mary's child (NCH 152) (Ph 30)(TIS 323, Geoffrey Ainger) ** Break forth, O beauteous heavenly light (Ph 26) (NCH 140) (UMH 223) (German) Child in the manger (TIS 319 + AHB 241) Christ is the world's light (TIS 246 + AHB 191) Christians awake, salute the happy morn (TIS 306 + AHB 231) Coldly the night winds winging (TIS 321 + AHB 245) Come, your hearts and voices raising (TIS 297, Paul Gerhardt) Emmanuel (HS, Badham) Father all loving, Thou rulest in majesty (TIS 160 + AHB 104) Father eternal, ruler of creation (AHB 540, Laurence Housman) From east to west, from shore to shore (TIS + AHB 217) From heaven above to earth I come (TIS 296 + AHB 219) From heaven You came, helpless babe (TIS 256, Graham Kendrick) Funny kind of night, funny kind of day (TIS 329, John L. Bell) ** Gentle Mary laid her child (Ph 27) (VU 46) (Isaiah 9) (Luke 2) Glory, glory, glory, - glory be to God on high (TIS 775, Argentina) Glory to our boundless God (TIS 189, Carl Pickens Daw) ** Go, tell it on the mountain (BOP 133, African-American Spiritual) (CH 167) (NCH 154) (Ph 29) (UMH 251) (VU 43) God from on high has heard (AHB 226, Charles Coffin) God in human shoes (ATO 338, Thiele) God is love, let heaven adore Him (TIS 153 + AHB 93) ** Good Christians all, rejoice (TIS 313 + AHB 238) (Ph 28) (UMH 224) ** Good Christian men, rejoice (TIS 313 + AHB 238) (Ph 28) (UMH 224) ** Hark! The herald angels sing (TIS 303 + AHB 227) (BOP 139) (Ph 31) (UMH 240) (CH 150) (NCH 144) (VU 48) In the bleak midwinter (UMH 221) * Infant holy, infant lowly (TIS 292 + AHB 225) (UMH 229) It's a surprise (GBEAT2-72, Gibson) [kids!] It's Christmas (DMAC, David MacGregor) ** Jesus, our Brother, strong and good (NCH 138) (VU 56) Jesus has come, and brings joy as our Saviour (TIS 208, Johann L. K. Allendorf) ** Joseph dearest, Joseph mine (TFWS 2099) ** Joy to the world! The Lord is come (TIS 268 + AHB 224) (BOP 153) (Ch4 320) (Ph 40) (UMH 246) (CH 143) (NCH 132) (VU 59) [EVE] [DAY] Like a candle flame (SCE 322, Graham Kendrick) ** Lo, how a rose e'er blooming (TIS 294, 'Es Ist Ein Ros', German Carol) (BOP 151) (NCH 127)(Ph 48) (UMH 216) (CH 160) Lord, where have we left you? (ATO 322, The Iona Community) Love came down at Christmas (TIS 317 + AHB 243) My soul gives glory to my God (TIS 171, Jim Strathdee) Never in all human story (TIS 320, Joseph Pittman) No use knocking on the window (AHB 559, Sydney Carter, 1915-2004) Not the powerful, not the privileged (TIS 288, John L. Bell) ** O come, all ye faithful (TIS 304 + AHB 228) (BOP 159) (Ch4 306) (Ph 41) (UMH 234) (CH 148) (NCH 135) (VU 60) [EVE] [DAY] O God, whose steadfast love (NCH 426) ** O little town of Bethlehem (TIS 316 + AHB 240) (BOP 164,165) (Ph 43,44) (UMH 230) (CH 144) (NCH 133) (VU 64) O loving founder of the stars (NCH 111) O sing a new song to the Lord (TIS 54, Psalm 96) ** O sing a song of Bethlehem (Ph 308) (UMH 179) (English Carol) ** Of the Father's love begotten (TIS 290 + AHB 215, Aurelius Clemens Prudentius, 4th century) (NCH 118) (UMH 184) (BOP 163) (VU 61) ** On Christmas night all Christians sing (TIS 300, Trad. English Carol) On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry (TIS 270 + AHB 199) * Once in royal David's city (NCH 145) (Ph 49) (TIS 312 + AHB 237) Not the powerful, not the privileged (TIS 288, John L. Bell) * O little town of Bethlehem (TIS 316 + AHB 240) (NCH 133) (Ph 43) On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry (TIS 270 + AHB 199) On this day earth shall ring (UMH 248) ** Once in royal David's city (TIS 312 + AHB 237) (BOP 166) (Ph 49) (UMH 250) (CH 165) (NCH 145) One holy night in Bethlehem (TFWS 2097) Pull back the veil on the dawn of creation (TIS 326, John L. Bell) ** Silent night! Holy night! (TIS 311 + AHB 236, by Joseph Mohr) (BOP 154) (Ph 60) (UMH 239) (CH 145) (NCH 134) (VU 67) ** Still, still, still (BOP 152) (Ph 47, Austrian Carol) ** The first Nowell the angel did say (TIS 301 + AHB 221) (BOP 136) (Ph 56) (NCH 139) (UMH 245) (CH 151) The friendly beasts (UMH 227) ** The snow lay on the ground, the stars shown bright (BOP 157, Anglo-Irish) (Ph 57) (TFWS 2093) ** The Virgin Mary had a baby boy (TIS 307 + AHB 232, West Indian) (TFWS 2098) * Thou didst leave Thy throne and Thy kingly crown (AHB 206, Emily E. S. Elliott) (TFWS 2100) To us a child of royal birth (TIS 308 + AHB 230) ** 'Twas in the moon of wintertime (BOP 144, Huron Carol) (CH 166) (Ph 61) (NCH 151) (UMH 244) * When Christmas morn is dawning, I wish that I could be (UMH 232) Who is the baby an hour or two old? (TIS 325, John L. Bell) ** While shepherds watched their flocks by night (TIS 299 + AHB 233) (BOP 138) (Ph 58,59) (UMH 236) (CH 154) (VU 76) [EVE] [DAY] Woman in the night (UMH 274) ==/ Luke 2:8-14 /== [The Shepherds] All glory be to God on high (Ph 133) * All my heart today rejoices (Ph 21) * Angels from the realms of glory (Ph 22) (TIS 309 + AHB 235) * Angels we have heard on high (Ph 23) (French Carol) (Luke 2) At the name of Jesus (TIS 231 + AHB 170) (UMH 168) ** Away in a manger (TIS 318 + AHB 242) (BOP 149) (Ch4 312) (Ph 24,25) (UMH 217) (CH 147) (NCH 124) (VU 69) [EVE] [DAWN] [DAY] Break forth, O beauteous heavenly light (NCH 140) Brightest and best of the stars of the morning (NCH 156, 157) Christ is the world's light (TIS 246 + AHB 191) * Christians, awake, salute the happy morn (TIS 306 + AHB 231) Coldly the night winds winging (TIS 321 + AHB 245) Father all loving, thou rulest in majesty (TIS 160 + AHB 104) Father eternal, ruler of creation (AHB 540, Laurence Housman) From a distant home the Saviour we come seeking (Ph 65) (Puerto Rican Carol) From east to west, from shore to shore (AHB 217, Caelius Sedulius 5th cent.) * From heaven above to earth I come (Ph 54) (NCH 130) (TIS 296 + AHB 219) From heaven You came, helpless babe (TIS 256, Graham Kendrick) * Funny kind of night, funny kind of day (TIS 329, John L. Bell) Get ready, get ready (DMAC, David MacGregor) [kid-friendly] Glad tidings! Glad tidings! (NCH 146, Hawaiian Carol) Gloria, gloria, gloria (Common Ground 64, Iona Gloria) [Scotland] Gloria, gloria, in excelsis Deo! (Ph 576) (TIS 773, from the Taizé Community) Glory be to God in heaven (Rejoice 89) Glory to God, glory to God (Ph 576) (TIS 773, from the Taizé Community) Glory to God, glory to God, praise and alleluia! (TIS 171, Jim Strathdee) Glory to our boundless God (TIS 189, Carl Pickens Daw) Glory, glory, glory -- glory be to God on high (TIS 775, The Iona Community) Glory, glory, glory (ATO 317, Pablo Sosa, Argentina) Glory to God (ATO 318, Unknown, Peru) Glory to God, glory to God (Common Ground 101, Peruvian Gloria) Glory to God in the highest (Ph 566) (Gloria in Excelsis) Go, tell it on the mountain (Ph 29) God from on high has heard (AHB 226, Charles Coffin) God gave Jesus for us all (TIS 719, David MacGregor) (DMAC) [kids!] God is love, let heaven adore Him (TIS 153 AHB 93) ** Good Christian friends, rejoice (TIS 313 + AHB 238) (BOP 141) (Ch4 322) (Ph 28) (UMH 224) (CH 164) (NCH 129) (VU 35) [DAY] ** Good Christian men, rejoice (TIS 313 + AHB 238) (BOP 141) (Ch4 322) (Ph 28) (UMH 224) (CH 164) (NCH 129) (VU 35) [DAY] ** Good Christians, all rejoice (TIS 313 + AHB 238) (BOP 141) (Ch4 322) (Ph 28) (UMH 224) (CH 164) (NCH 129) (VU 35) [DAY] ** Hark! The herald angels sing (NCH 144) (TIS 303 + AHB 303) Holy night, blessed night (Ph 33) (Mandarin Carol) In Bethlehem a Babe was born (Ph 34) (Luke 2) In the bleak midwinter (Ph 36 ** Infant holy, infant lowly (TIS 92 + AHB 225) (Ph 37) (VU 58) (Polish Carol) Iona Gloria (Common Ground 64, "Gloria, gloria, gloria") [Scotland] * It came upon the midnight clear (NCH 131) (Ph 38) Jesus has come, and brings joy as our Saviour (TIS 208) Jesus, Jesus, Oh, what a wonderful Child (NCH 136) Let all together praise our God (TIS 298, Nikolaus Herman) Lord, where have we left You (ATO 322/Iona, The Iona Community) Love came down at Christmas (NCH 165) (TIS 317 + AHB 243) Mine eyes have seen the glory (TIS 315 AHB 205) Never in all human story (TIS 320) No use knocking on the window (AHB 559, Sydney Carter, 1915-2004) Now greet the swiftly changing years (NCH 431, Czech) ** O come, all ye faithful (TIS 304 + AHB 228) (BOP 159) (Ch4 306) (Ph 41) (UMH 234) (CH 148) (NCH 135) (VU 60) [EVE] [DAY] O Laughing Light, O first-born of creation (TIS 256, Graham Kendrick) * O little town of Bethlehem (Ph 43) (TIS 316 + AHB 240) O sing a new song to the Lord (TIS 54) ** O sing a song of Bethlehem NCH 51) (Ph 308) (UMH 179) (English Carol) ** Of the Father's love begotten (TIS 290 + AHB 215, Aurelius Clemens Prudentius, 4th century) (NCH 118) (UMH 184) (BOP 163) (VU 61) [EVE] [DAY] ** On Christmas night all Christians sing (TIS 300, Sussex Carol, Trad. Arr. Ralph Vaughan Williams) (BOP 162) (NCH 143) On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry (TIS 270 + AHB 199) One holy night in Bethlehem (TFWS 2097) Peruvian Gloria (Common Ground 101, "Glory to God, glory to God...") Praise the Lord from the heavens (Song 610, Bill Batstone / Tom Howard) Pull back the veil on the dawn of creation (TIS 326, John L. Bell & Graham Maule) * Rise up, Shepherd, and follow (Ph 50) Saviour of the nations, come (TIS 295, Martin Luther) (Ph 14) See amid the winter's snow (Ph 51) See the little baby born in a manger (NCH 147, Spiritual) Sheep fast asleep (NCH 137, Japanese Carol) ** Silent night! Holy night! (TIS 311 + AHB 236, by Joseph Mohr) (BOP 154) (Ph 60) (UMH 239) (CH 145) (NCH 134) (VU 67) Sleep fast asleep (Ph 52) (Japanese Carol) Songs of praise the angels sang (AHB 62, James Montgomery) * Still, still, still (Ph 47) * The first Nowell the angel did say (Ph 56) (TIS 301 + AHB 221) Thou didst leave Thy throne and Thy kingly crown (AHB 206, Emily E. S. Elliott) To us a child of royal birth (TIS 308 + AHB 230) ** 'Twas in the moon of wintertime (BOP 144, Huron Carol) (CH 166) (Ph 61) (NCH 151) (UMH 244) (VU 71) ** Unto us a boy is born! (TIS 293 + AHB 218) (Ch4 311) (BOP 160) (VU 54) [DAY] ** Unto us a child is born! (TIS 293 + AHB 218) (Ch4 311) (BOP 160) (VU 54) [DAY] ** What child is this, who laid to rest? (BOP 161, William Chatterton Dix) (Ph 53) (NCH 148) (UMH 219) (CH 162) (VU 74) (Tune: Greensleeves) * When Christmas morn is dawning, I wish that I could be (UMH 232) ** When God almighty came to be one of us (TIS 281 + AHB 214, Michael E. Hewlett) [EVE] [DAY] ** While shepherds watched their flocks by night (TIS 299 + AHB 233) (BOP 138) (Ph 58,59) (UMH 236) (CH 154) Who is the baby an hour or two old (TIS 325, John L. Bell & Graham Maule) * Who would think that what was needed (NCH 153, John L. Bell & Graham Maule) ==/ Luke 2:15-20 /== [The Angelic Host] All my heart today rejoices (Ph 21) ** Angels from the realms of glory (TIS 309 + AHB 235) (NCH 126) (Ph 22) (UMH 220) ** Angels we have heard on high (BOP 147) (CH 155) (NCH 125) (Ph 23) (UMH 238) ** Away in a manger (TIS 318 + AHB 242) (BOP 149) (Ch4 312) (Ph 24,25) (UMH 217) (CH 147) (NCH 124) (VU 69) [EVE] [DAWN] [DAY] Christ is the world's light (TIS 246 AHB 191) Christians, awake, salute the happy morn (TIS 306 + AHB 231) Coldly the night winds winging (TIS 321 + AHB 245, Morris Martin) Earth lies spellbound (SCE 85, Graham Kendrick) Father all loving, Thou rulest in majesty (TIS 160 AHB 104) * From heaven above to earth I come (Ph 54) (TIS 296 + AHB 219) Funny kind of night, funny kind of day (TIS 329, John L. Bell) Give a shout in celebration! (DMAC, David MacGregor) Gloria (SCE 119/Taize' trad., Jacques Berthier) Glory to God (TFWS 2033) Glory to God (SCE 528, Graham Kendrick) Glory to God in the highest (TFWS 2276) ** Go, tell it on the mountain (BOP 133, African-American Spiritual) (CH 167) (NCH 154) (Ph 29) (UMH 251) (VU 43) ** Good Christian friends, rejoice (TIS 313 + AHB 238) (BOP 141) (Ch4 322) (Ph 28) (UMH 224) (CH 164) (NCH 129) (VU 35) [DAY] ** Good Christian men, rejoice (TIS 313 + AHB 238) (BOP 141) (Ch4 322) (Ph 28) (UMH 224) (CH 164) (NCH 129) (VU 35) [DAY] ** Good Christians, all rejoice (TIS 313 + AHB 238) (BOP 141) (Ch4 322) (Ph 28) (UMH 224) (CH 164) (NCH 129) (VU 35) [DAY] ** Hark! The herald angels sing (TIS 303 + AHB 227) (BOP 139) (Ph 31) (UMH 240) (CH 150) (NCH 144) (VU 48) Holy God, we praise Your name (TIS 127 + AHB 86) (UMH 79) Holy night, blessed night (Ph 33, Mandarin Carol) I sing praises to Your name (TFWS 2037) ** In the bleak midwinter, frosty winds made moan (BOP 145) (Ph 36) (UMH 221) (NCH 128) ** Infant holy, infant lowly (TIS 292 + AHB 225, Polish Carol) (Ph 37) (UMH 229) (CH 163) (VU 58) ** It came upon the midnight clear (BOP 148) (Ph 38) (UMH 218) (CH 153) (NCH 131) Join the angels (DMAC, David MacGregor) * Joy to the world! The Lord is come (NCH 132) (UMH 246) Let all together praise our God (TIS 298, Nikolaus Herman c. 1485-1561) Let there be peace on earth (UMH 431) No use knocking on the window (AHB 559, Sidney Carter, 1915-2004) ** O come, all ye faithful (TIS 304 + AHB 228) (BOP 159) (Ch4 306) (Ph 41) (UMH 234) (CH 148) (NCH 135) (VU 60) [EVE] [DAY] O come and join the angels (SCE 381, Graham Kendrick) ** O sing a song Bethlehem (NCH 51) (Ph 308) (UMH 179) Pull back the veil on the dawn of creation (TIS 326, John L. Bell) Saviour of the nations, come (TIS 295) ** Silent night! Holy night! (TIS 311 + AHB 236, by Joseph Mohr) (BOP 154) (Ph 60) (UMH 239) (CH 145) (NCH 134) (VU 67) * Sing we now of Christmas, Noel, sing we here! (UMH 237) (French Carol) Singing glory (ATO 371, Annette Fechner) Star child (Seasons of the Spirit Songbook 1, Murray/Young) ** The first Nowell the angel did say (TIS 301 + AHB 221) (BOP 136) (Ph 56) (NCH 139) (UMH 245) (CH 151) ** The Virgin Mary had a baby boy (TIS 307 + AHB 232, West Indian) (TFWS 2098) ** There's a song in the air! (UMH 249) (CH 159) [DAY] ** Thou didst leave Thy throne and Thy kingly crown (TIS 315 + AHB 206, Emily E. S. Elliott) (TFWS 2100) * To us a child of royal birth (TIS 308 + AHB 230, by Charles Wesley) ** 'Twas in the moon of wintertime (BOP 144, Huron Carol) (CH 166) (Ph 61) (NCH 151) (UMH 244) (VU 71) ** Unto us a boy is born! (TIS 293 + AHB 218) (Ch4 311) (BOP 160) (VU 54) [DAY] ** Unto us a child is born! (TIS 293 + AHB 218) (Ch4 311) (BOP 160) (VU 54) [DAY] What kind of greatness (SCE 567, Graham Kendrick) * When Christmas morn is dawning, I wish that I could be (UMH 232) ** When God almighty came to be one of us (TIS 281 + AHB 214, Michael E. Hewlett) [EVE] [DAY] ALTERNATE READINGS FOR CHRISTMAS EVE: ==/ Matthew 1:18-25 /== [The Birth of Jesus] ** All earth is waiting to see the Promised One (BOP 109, Albert Taule, "Toda la Tierra") (NCH 121) (UMH 210) (Spanish Carol) * All hail King Jesus, all hail Emmanuel (BOP 268, Dave Moody) (TFWS 2069) All hail the power of Jesus' name (TIS 224 + AHB 159) And I praise Your name ("You are the mighty King") (Song 677) (SOF 632, Eddie Espinosa) ** Angels from the realms of glory (TIS 309 + AHB 235) (UMH 220) At the name of Jesus (TIS 231 + AHB 170) (UMH 168) * Behold, a rose is growing (TIS 294, ‘Es Ist Ein Ros’) (UMH 216) Child in the manger (TIS 319 + AHB 241) * Coldly the night winds winging (TIS 321 + AHB 245) ** Come, Thou long expected Jesus (TIS 272 + AHB 200) (BOP 110) (UMH 196) Come, your hearts and voices raising (TIS 297, Paul Gerhardt) ** Emmanuel, Emmanuel, His name is called Emmanuel (BOP 114, Bob McGee) (SOF 79) (CH 134) (UMH 204) * Emmanuel: God is with us (ATN 17) (SOF 80, Dave Fellingham) ** From heaven above to earth I come (TIS 296 + AHB 219) *From heaven You came, helpless babe (TIS 256, Graham Kendrick) ** Gentle Joseph, Joseph dear (NCH 105, German Carol) (TFWS 2099) Gather us in (TIS 474, Marty Haugen) (TFWS 2236) Give me the faith which can remove (AHB 479, Charles Wesley) Give me the wings of faith to rise (TIS 438 + AHB 360) God Himself is present (TIS 121 + AHB 47) God is truly with us; wing we and adore now (NCH 68) Hark the glad sound! The Saviour comes (TIS 269 + AHB 197) ** Hark! The herald angels sing (TIS 303 + AHB 227) (BOP 139) (UMH 240) * He who by a mother's love (TIS 277 + AHB 204) Here in this place new light is streaming (TIS 474, Marty Haugen) (TFWS 2236) How sweet the name of Jesus sounds (TIS 223 + AHB 158) * Jesus, name above all names (Song 226) (SOF 288, Naida Hearn) (TFWS 2071) Jesus, our brother, strong and good (NCH 138) Jesus, we look to Thee (AHB 369, Charles Wesley) Join all the glorious names of wisdom, love (TIS 205 + AHB 135) ** Joseph dearest, Joseph mine (NCH 105, German Carol) (TFWS 2099) ** Joseph, your love of life brought an engagement (TIS 328, Patrick G. Michaels) Joy to the world! The Lord is come (TIS 268 + AHB 224) * Let earth & heaven combine (TIS 305 + AHB 229) Let us talents and tongues employ (BOP 563) [Communion] Lift high the cross (TIS 351 + AHB 271) Lift up your heads, you mighty gates (TIS 267, Georg Weissel) Lo! He comes with clouds descending (TIS 273 + AHB 201) * Lo! How a rose e’er blooming (TIS 294, ‘Es Ist Ein Ros’) (UMH 216) ** Long ago, prophets knew (TIS 283 + SA 61, Fred Pratt Green) * Lord, O Lord our God (BOP 713, trad. Nicaraguan, arr. Andrew Donaldson) Mary's Child (ATA 141) ** O come all ye faithful (TIS 304 + AHB 228) (Ph 41) (UMH 234) (CH 148) (NCH 135) ** O come, O come, Emmanuel (TIS 265 + AHB 193) (BOP 122) (NCH 116) (UMH 211) (CH 119) (Ph 9) (As One Voice I 174) (Gather Australia 285) O Holy Spirit, root of life (TFWS 2121) ** O little town of Bethlehem (TIS 316 + AHB 240) (UMH 230) ** Of the Father's love begotten ere the worlds (TIS 290 + AHB 215) * On Christmas night all Christians sing (TIS 300, Sussex Carol) * Once in royal David's city (TIS 312 + AHB 237) Rise up, Shepherd, and follow (TFWS 2096) Rock-a-Bye, my dear little boy (UMH 235) * Saviour of the nations, come (TIS 295, Martin Luther) (UMH 214) Sheep fast asleep, there on a hill (NCH 137, Genzo Miwa, Japanese Carol) Silent Night, Holy Night (TIS 311 + AHB 236) (UMH 239) Sing a different son now Christmas is hear (NCH 150, The Iona Community) Sing of Mary, pure and lowly (UMH 272) That Boy-Child of Mary (UMH 241) * The angel Gabriel from heaven came (TIS 302 + AHB 222) The friendly beasts (UMH 227) ** The hands that first held Mary’s Child were hard from working wood (BOP 158, Thomas H. Troeger) * The King of Glory comes, the nations rejoices (TIS 279 + AHB 212, Willard F. Jabusch) (TFWS 2091) The people that in darkness walked (TIS 274 + AHB 202) ** The Virgin Mary had a baby boy (TIS 307 + AHB 232) There’s something about that name (UMH 171) * Thou didst leave Thy throne and Thy kingly crown (TIS 315 + AHB 206) (TFWS 2100) To a maid engaged to Joseph (UMH 215) * To the name of our salvation (AHB 127, from the Antwerp Breviary 1446) ** "Toda la Tierra" (BOP 109, Albert Taule, “All earth is waiting to see the Promised One…”) (NCH 121) (UMH 210) 'Twas in the moon of wintertime (NCH 151, Huron Carol) Unto us a boy is born! King of all creation (TIS 293 + AHB 218) (Latin 15th c.) We are forgiven, so we say sorry (ATO 327, Rod Boucher, "Sorry") We have heard a joyful sound (BOP 681, Priscilla J. Owens) When long before time and the worlds were begun (BOP 295, Peter Davison) ==[ Zechariah 2:10-13 ]== ==[ Philippians 4:4-7 ]== God to enfold you, Christ to uphold you (Common Ground 42) I bow my knee in prayer (Common Ground 56, from Carminia Gadelica, Gaelic Trad.) I would be true, for there are those who trust me (NCH 492) Now go in peace (Common Ground 91, Michael Mair) Rejoice, you pure in heart (NCH 55, 71) Rejoice, give thanks and sing (NCH 303) What a friend we have in Jesus (NCH 506) _____________________________ CHRISTMAS DAWN (Proper II): Isaiah 62:6-12 Psalm 97 Titus 3:4-7 Luke 2:(1-7) 8-20 /See Above/ ==/ Isaiah 62:6-12 /== [Prepare the way for the people.] Father, whose everlasting love (TIS 213 + AHB 142) Pass through the gates! Pass through the gates! (SOF 430, Pete Lawry) Prepare the way (VU pg. 882) Prepare the way of the Lord (VU 10) * The advent of our God (TIS 271 + AHB 198) The nations shall see You justified (SOF 527, Paul Wakely) ** There's a light upon the mountains (TIS 276 + AHB 207) * Wake, awake! for night is flying (TIS 266 + AHB 195) (Communion) Walk with me (VU 649) ==/ Psalm 97 /== [Let the earth be glad!] Psalm Celebrate (SIS 481/SCE 75/P&W 452/SOF 73, Morgan) Earth's scattered isles and contoured hills (Ph 152) For Thou, O Lord, art high above all the earth (SOF 112, Pete Sanchez, Jr.) From heaven above to earth I come (TIS 296 + AHB 219) Glory to the King (HS/SCE 331, Darlene Zschech) God is great (SCE 126, Kendrick/Thompson) Great God! (DMAC, David MacGregor) [kid-friendly] ** Hark! The herald angels sing (TIS 303 + AHB 227) (BOP 139) (Ch4 301) (Ph 31) (UMH 240) (CH 150) (NCH 144) (VU 48) [EVE] [DAY] He has made me glad (HS, Webster) He is exalted (SIS 518/P&W 497/SOF 164, Paris) He is the king of kings! (SIS 240/ATA 165/P&W 37, anon.) [kids!] anon. Heaven shall not wait (SCE 151/HSNW 104, John L. Bell/Iona Community) Highest mountain, deepest sea (GBEAT[2] 64, Gerry Holmes) [kids!] How great Thou art (TIS 155) (SCE 396/AOV[1] 94/SOF 425/various, Boberg/Hine) How majestic is Your name (P&W 437/SCE[2] 916/various, M.W. Smith) I exalt Thee (SIS 255/P&W 238/SOF 115, Sanchez) I praise You, O God (More Voices 61) Jesus is greater (GBEAT1/SCE 282, Hutchinson) [kids!] Jesus is the mighty, mighty king ("Jesus is the Saviour" CD/songbook, Colin Buchanan [kids!] ** Joy to the world! The Lord is come (TIS 268 + AHB 224) (BOP 153) (Ch4 320) (Ph 40) (UMH 246) (CH 143) (NCH 132) (VU 59) [EVE] [DAY] King of majesty (HS, Sampson) * Lights glittering morn bedecks the sky AHB 276) Lord, reign in me (SCE[2] 936, Brown) O Lord, my God, when I in awesome wonder (TIS 155 ‘How Great Thou Art’) (SCE 396/AOV[1] 94/SOF 425/various, Boberg/Hine) Rejoice in the Lord always (VU 249) Remember God's love (DMAC, David MacGregor) [kids!] The heavens shall declare (TIS 746, Geoff Bullock) (SCE 480/P&W 537) The Lord God reigns! Let earth be glad (Rejoice 57) * The Lord is king, let earth rejoice (TIS 55, The Grail) * The Lord is King, lift up Thy voice, (AHB 64, Josiah Conder) (Rejoice 61) The Lord reigneth, the Lord reigneth (Song 181, Chorus) The Lord reigns (SIS 342/SCE 485/P&W 688, Stradwick) The Lord reigns, let the earth rejoice (SOF 524, Chorus) The new road (ATO 344, Beavis) This kingdom (SCE 278/ATO 329/P&W 763, Bullock) We sing of Your glory (More Voices 58) * With glorious clouds encompassed round (AHB 155, Charles Wesley) Yahweh is King, let the earth rejoice (SOF 625, Leonard E. Smith Jr.) ==/ Titus 3:4-7 /== [Saved by grace; heirs of hope.] Amazing Grace! how sweet the sound (TIS 129 + AHB 56) (VU 266) * Come, O Spirit, from on high (AHB 326, 13th century Latin hymn) Into Your presence we come (Chorus) (Rejoice 323) From the air and from the light (ATO 316, Robin Mann) How hopeless was our former state (Rejoice 384) * It is a thing most wonderful (AHB 171, William W. How) Love us into fullness (More Voices 81) * My gracious Lord, I own thy right (AHB 483, Philip Doddridge) * Pour out Thy Spirit from on high (TIS 451 + AHB 378) True faith needs no defence (More Voices 139) ALTERNATE READINGS FOR CHRISTMAS DAWN: ==[ Colossians 1:15-20 ]== Author of faith, eternal word (TIS 565 + AHB 473) Easter glory fills the sky, alleluia (TIS 388, James Quinn) ** Behold, a rose is growing (TIS 294) (German Carol) Christ is living, no more weeping (NCH 235, Argentinian) Fairest Lord Jesus, Lord of all creation (TIS 203 + AHB 131) * God beyond glory, gracious and holy (TIS 678, John L. Bell) * He who by a mother's love made the wandering world His own (TIS 277 + AHB 204) I know that my Redeemer lives (TIS 376 + AHB 299) In the cross of Christ I glory (TIS 349 + AHB 265) Jesus, my Redeemer, lives (TIS 366) Let all creation dance (TIS 187, Brian Arthur Wren) ** Lo! how a rose e'er blooming? (TIS 294) (German Carol) Look forward in faith (Common Ground 73, Andrew Scobie) [Scotland] Lord of creation, to you be all praise (TIS 626 + AHB 557) * Morning glory, starlit sky (TIS 174, William Hubert Vanstone) My heart is full of Christ and longs (TIS 214 + AHB 143) Nature with open volume stands (TIS 343 + AHB 259) Now to the Lord a noble song (TIS 113 + AHB 33) O Christ, the great foundation (NCH 387, Tune: Aurelia) O Lord of every shining constellation (TIS 157 + AHB 103) ** O Laughing Light, O first-born of creation (TIS 255, Sylvia G. Dunstan) Of the Father's love begotten (NCH 118) Praise our God, the great creator (TIS 165 + AHB 110) Sing, my tongue, the glorious battle (TIS 331 + AHB 249) The church's one foundation (TIS 457 + AHB 385) The Son of God proclaim (TIS 528 + SA 84, Basil Ernest Bridge) There's a wideness in God's mercy (TIS 136 + AHB 72) * To us a child of royal birth (TIS 308 + AHB 230) Truth whom we adore (NCH 339) When peace, like a river (NCH 438, "It is Well with My Soul") ==[ Ephesians 1:3-10 ]== All praise to our redeeming Lord (TIS 442 + AHB 367) Blessed be the God and Father (SOF 42, Dave Fellingham) Exalted be the name, the name of the Holy One (SOF 85, Valerie Welch) Father God I wonder how I managed to exist (SOF 92, Ian Smale) * Father in heaven, grant to Your children (TIS 465 + AHB 399) (NCH 279) From before the earth's foundations (SOF 119, Dennis Merry) * Glory be to Jesus, who in bitter pains (SOF 125) (TIS 344 + AHB 263) * God is working His purpose out, as year succeeds to year (SOF 134) Great work has God begun in you (NCH 353) * Hallelujah! Sing to Jesus (SOF 151) (TIS 517 + AHB 439) Here, O God, Your servants gather (NCH 72, Sekai no Tomo) Here, O Lord, Your servants gather (Ph 465, Japanese Hymn) How vast the benefits divine (Rejoice 95) I get so excited, Lord ("I'm forgiven") (SOF 189, Mick Ray) I'm gonna give Him all the thanks (SOF 208, John Kennett) Immortal, invisible, God only wise (TIS 143 + AHB 80) In Him we have redemption (SOF 214, Dave Fellingham) * It's Your blood that cleanses me (Song 566, Michael Christ) * Jesus, how lovely You are (Song 334) (Covenant 41) (SOF 274, Dave Bolton) Jesus Christ our Great Redeemer (SOF 270, Peter & Diane Fung) Look forward in faith (Common Ground 73, Andrew Scobie) [Scotland] * My God, accept my heart this day (NCH 352) Nothing is mine but what I receive (Rejoice 381) * O God in heaven, grant to Your children (NCH 279) (TIS 465 + AHB 399) O happy day that fixed my choice (AHB 406, Philip Doddridge) Sons we are through God's election (Rejoice 100) This day God gives me strength of high heaven (TIS 642 + AHB 570) To Christ the seed (Common Ground 135, Irish Trad.) [Ireland] To Him who chose us first (Rejoice 60) We are chosen, we are redeemed (SOF 568, Joan Parsons) We are moving on into a deep appreciation (SOF 574, Ian Traynar) When upon the storms of life you're tossed about (Rejoice 516) _______________________ CHRISTMAS DAY - MAIN SERVICE (Proper III): Isaiah 52:7-10 Psalm 98 Hebrews 1:1-4 (5-12) John 1:1-14 (15-18) ==[ Isaiah 52:6-10 ]== Awake, awake, O Zion (SOF 29, David J. Hadden) Break forth into joy, O my soul (Song 141 - Nancy Roberts) ** Come, Thou long expected Jesus (TIS 272 + AHB 200) (UMH 196) (VU 196) Don't you know that I formed you? (Song 496, David Garratt / Wayne Drain) Father, whose everlasting love (TIS 213 + AHB 142) * For the might of your arm we bless you (AHB 535, Charles S. Horne) ** Good Christians, all rejoice (TIS 313 + AHB 238) (BOP 141) (Ph 28) (UMH 224) (CH 164) (NCH 129) (VU 35) * How lovely on the mountains (P&W 212/SCE 189/SIS 201/SOF 192, Leonard Smith) Go tell it on the mountain (NCH 154, African-American) God reigns o'er all the earth! (NCH 21, Jan Parker Huber) ** Joy to the world! The Lord is come (TIS 268 + AHB 224) (BOP 153) (Ph 40) (UMH 246) (CH 143) (NCH 132) (VU 59) Let us with a joyful mind (TFWS 2012) Lift Him up, Lift Him up (Song 573, Dan Gardner) * Never in all human story was a sight so wondrous seen (TIS 320) On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry (TIS 270 + AHB 199) Prepare the way of the Lord (UMH 207, from ‘Godspell’) Someone asked the question (TFWS 2144) ** Wake, awake for night is flying (TIS 266 + AHB 195) (UMH 720) [Communion] * Your God reigns (P&W 212/SCE 189/SIS 201/SOF 192, Leonard Smith) ==[ Psalm 98 ]== All creatures of our God and King (TIS 100 + 6) (UMH 62) All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God (TIS 57 + SA 3) All the ends of the earth (AOV[1] 76/New Dawn Music, Dufford) Break forth and sing for joy (SOF 44, Paul Armstrong) "Cantemos al Señor" (UMH 149, “Let’s sing unto the Lord …”) "Camina, Pueblo de Dios" (UMH 305, “Walk on, O people of God …”) Children of the heavenly Father (UMH 141) Clap your hands (TFWS 2028) Come sing a new psalm of David (Song 489, Dan Gardner) Earth and all stars, loud rushing planets (Ph 458) Emmanuel (HS, Badham) God is great (HS, Sampson) I will celebrate (SCE[2] 813/Maranatha! Music, Baloche) Jesus be praised (TFWS 2079) ** Joy to the world, the Lord is come (TIS 268 + AHB 224) (NCH 132) (UMH 246) King of kings and Lord of lords (SIS 409/SCE 307/ATA 162, Conty/Batya) Let all the world in every corner sing (TIS 105 + AHB 13) Let's sing unto the Lord (UMH 149, "Cantemos al Señor") Most high (HS, Morgan) O sing a new song to the Lord (TIS 56 + AHB 196) O sing unto the Lord a new song (Song 75, Hillie Dyke) ** My Jesus, my Saviour (TIS 738, Darlene Zschech) (SCE 367/P&W 730/ATO 369/HS) (TFWS 2074) New Songs of celebration render (Ph 218) Praise the Lord who reigns above (UMH 96) Praise the Lord with the sound of trumpet (TFWS 2020) Say it loud (SCE 90, Graham Kendrick) Shout, shout for joy (Song 621, Ramon Pink) Shout for joy and sing (Song 620, Dave Bilbrough) Shout for joy to the Lord all the earth (SOF 475, Pete Lawry) ** Shout to the Lord (TIS 738, Darlene Zschech) (SCE 367/P&W 730/ATO 369/HS) (TFWS 2074) Shouts of joy! (DMAC, David MacGregor) Sing a new song, sing a new song (TIS 166 + AHB 102) * Sing a new song to the Lord (TIS 57 + SA 3, Psalm 98) (TFWS 2045) * Sing of the Lord's goodness (TIS 183, Ernest Sands) Sing to God new songs of worship (SA 24) (Covenant 96) Sing unto the Lord a new song (SIS 75, Dyke) The head that once was crowned with thorns (TIS 378 + AHB 301) (UMH 326) The Lord reigns, let the earth rejoice (SOF 524, Chorus) * The strife is o'er the battle done (TIS 367 + AHB 287) (UMH 306) * To God compose a song of joy (Ph 219) (NCH 36, Ruth Duck) Walk on, O people of God (UMH 305, "Camina, Pueblo de Dios") ** When in our music God is glorified (Ph 264) (UMH 68) ==[ Hebrews 1:1-4 [5-12] == * From east to west, from shore to shore (AHB 217, Caelius Sedulius 5th cent.) * God has spoken by His prophets (TIS 158 + AHB 92 ‘Ode to Joy’) (UMH 108) God is unique and one (AHB 107, Frederik H. Kaan) Hallelujah! Sing to Jesus (SOF 151, William Chatterton Dix) * Hark! the herald angels sing (TIS 303 + AHB 227) I know that my redeemer lives (TIS 376 + AHB 132) Jesus, You are the radiance of the Father's glory (SOF 298, Dave Fellingham) Now to the Lord a noble song! (TIS 113 + AHB 33) ** O come, all ye faithful (TIS 304 + AHB 228) (BOP 159) (Ph 41) (UMH 234) (CH 148) (NCH 135) (VU 60) O God of truth, whose living word (AHB 507, Thomas Hughes) O Lord, our God, how majestic is Your name (SOF 409, Phil Lawson Johnson) O Lord of every shining constellation (TIS 157 + AHB 103) O splendour of God's glory bright (Ph 474) ** Of the Father's love begotten (TIS 290 + AHB 215) (UMH 184) Praise and thanksgiving Father we offer (TIS 627 + AHB 569) Praise our God, the great creator (TIS 165 + AHB 110) Praise to the living God (TIS 102 + AHB 7) Rejoice, the Lord is King (TIS 216 + AHB 147) Sing my tongue the glorious battle (TIS 331 + AHB 249) Spirit, divine, attend our prayers (TIS 406 + AHB 377) Thanks to God whose word was spoken (TIS 431 + AHB 339) The head that once was crowned with thorns (TIS 378 + AHB 301) (UMH 326) This Kingdom (SCE 278/ATO 329/HS/P&W 763, Geoff Bullock) * To us a child of royal birth (TIS 308 + AHB 230) Thy throne, O God, is forever and ever (SOF 557, David Mansell) We believe (SCE 541/SIS 654/SOF 572, Graham Kendrick) With glorious clouds encompassed round (AHB 155, Charles Wesley) Worship the King, let us worship the King (SOF 619, Robert Newey) You servants of God, your Master proclaim (TIS 215 + AHB 144) (UMH 181) ==[ John 1:1-9, 10-14 ]== A lamp for our feet has been given (AHB 341, Granton D. Hay) Ah, Holy Jesus, how Thou hast offended (TIS 337 + AHB 254) All things bright and beautiful (TIS 135 + AHB 70) ** Angels, from the realms of glory (TIS 309 + AHB 235) * At the dawning of salvation (TIS 392 + SA 9, Jock Curle) At the name of Jesus (TIS 231 + AHB 170) (UMH 168) Away in a manger, no crib for a bed (TIS 318 + AHB 242) ** Behold, a rose is growing (TIS 294) (German Carol) Blessed Jesus, at Your word (TIS 437 + AHB 352) ** Born in the night, Mary's child (TIS 323, Geoffrey Ainger) (NCH 152) * Born in the night, Mary's child (TIS 323, Geoffrey Ainger) (NCH 152) * Break forth, O beauteous heavenly light (UMH 223) Break Thou the bread of life (TIS 429 + AHB 334) * Christ is the world's light, He and none other (TIS 246 + AHB 191) (UMH 188) Christ Jesus lay in death's strong bands (TIS 364 + AHB 283) Christ, our King before creation (AHB 190, Ivor H. Jones) Christ the Lord has risen (TFWS 2116) Cold December flies away (UMH 233, "En el Frío Invernal") * Colourful Creator, God of mystery (TIS 190, Ruth C. Duck) Come, let us with our Lord arise (TIS 375 AHB 297) Come you people, come adore him (TIS 101 + AHB 5) Emmanuel (HS, Badham) "En el Frío Invernal" (UMH 233, “Cold December flies away…”) / "Cold December Flies Away" UMH 233 Father eternal, ruler of creation (AHB 540, Laurence Housman) Father of heaven, whose love profound (TIS 131 AHB 60) * From heaven You came, helpless babe (TIS 675, Graham Kendrick) (SIS 580/SCE 335/P&W 531/SOF 362) Gather us in (TFWS 2236, “Here in this place new light is streaming…”) Give a shout in celebration! (DMAC, David MacGregor) Glory (P&W 679/SCE 121/TIS 718/HS, Geoff Bullock) Go tell it on the mountain (UMH 251) God from on high has heard (AHB 226, Charles Coffin) God gave Jesus for us all (DMAC/TIS 719, David MacGregor) (DMAC) [kids!] God has spoken by His prophets (TIS 158 + AHB 92) God is love, His mercy brightens (AHB 66, John Bowring) God of God, the uncreated (Rejoice 126) God of unexampled grace (AHB 260, Charles Wesley) God Version 1.0 (ATW 459/NCYC 1993, Robin Mann) * Good Christians all, rejoice (TIS 313 + AHB 238) (UMH 224) * Hail, gladdening Light, of His pure glory poured(TIS 191, Anon. 4th Century) ** Hark! the herald angels sing (TIS 303 + AHB 227) (UMH 240) He did not want to be far Here in this place new light is streaming (TFWS 2236 ‘Gather Us In’) Holy, most holy Lamb of God (AHB 448, Daniel T. Niles) Holy night, blessed night (Ph 32) (Mandarin Carol) I am for you (HSNW/Iona, John L. Bell) * I am trusting Thee, Lord Jesus (SOF 183, Frances Ridley Havergal) I danced in the morning when the world was begun (TIS 242 + AHB 183, Sydney Carter, 1915-2004) (UMH 261) I greet You, my Redeemer sure (TIS 198 + AHB 128) I sing the almighty power of God (TIS 119 + AHB 40) (UMH 152) * I want to walk as a child of the light (TIS 643, Kathleen A. Thomerson) (UMH 206) Infant holy, infant lowly (UMH 229) It is a thing most wonderful (AHB 171, William W. How) It's Christmas (DMAC, David MacGregor [kids] Jesus calls us here to meet Him (TIS 477, John L. Bell) Jesus, God's righteousness revealed (ATO 329, Geoff Bullock) Jesus is greater (SCE 282/GBEAT1-65, Hutchinson) [kids!] Jesus is Lord (SIS 360/SCE 284/SOF 178, Mansell) Jesus, joy of our desiring (UMH 644) Jesus the Lord said 'I am the bread' (TIS 239 + AHB 185) Jesus, Thou joy of loving hearts (TIS 499 + AHB 420) Join the angels (DMAC, David MacGregor) ** Joy to the world! The Lord is come (TIS 268 + AHB 224) (UMH 246) Just a closer walk with Thee (TFWS 2158) Lead, kindly light, amid the encircling gloom (TIS 582 + AHB 494) ** Let all mortal flesh keep silence (TIS 497 + AHB 418) (4th Century) Let all together praise our God (TIS 298) Let earth & heaven combine (TIS 305 + AHB 229) Let us even now go to Bethlehem (NCH 142) Lift up your heads, you mighty gates (TIS 267) ** Lo! How a rose e'er blooming (TIS 294) (German Carol) Lord Jesus, our bright Morning Star (TIS 199 + AHB 220) Lord, the light of Your love is shining (TIS 675, Graham Kendrick) (TFWS 2173) Lord, Your almighty word (TIS 447 + AHB 61) Lord of all being, throned afar (Rejoice 19) ** Love came down at Christmas (TIS 317 + AHB 243) (UMH 242) * Morning has broken like the first morning (TIS 156 + AHB 91) (UMH 145) My heart and voice I raise (TIS 225 + AHB 160) Not with naked eye, not with human sense (NCH 406, Dan Damon) Now to the Lord a noble song! (TIS 113 AHB 33) ** O come, all ye faithful (TIS 304 + AHB 228) (NCH 135) O come and join the dance (SCE 381, Graham Kendrick) O gladsome light, O grace (Ph 549) (Genevan Psalter) * O holy radiance, joyous light (NCH 739, The Candlelight Hymn) O Holy Spirit, root of life (TFWS 2121) O how shall we receive You? O Jesus, King most wonderful (AHB 125, attrib. Bernard of Clairvaux) ** O Laughing Light, O first-born of creation (TIS 255, Sylvia G. Dunstan) O loving founder of the stars (NCH 111) O morning star, how fair and bright (UMH 247) O what a gift, what a wonderful gift! (TIS 278 + AHB 213, Pat Uhl) O Word of God incarnate (Ph 327) (UMH 598) ** Of the Father's love begotten (TIS 290 + TIS 215) (NCH 118) [Corde Natus OR Plainsong] ** Of the Father's love begotten (TIS 290 + AHB 215) (NCH 118) ** On Christmas day all Christians sing (TIS 300, Sussex Carol) ** On Christmas night all Christians sing (NCH 143, Sussex Carol) ** On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry (TIS 270 + AHB 199) * On this day, earth shall ring (UMH 248) On this day, the first of days (AHB 368, Carcassonne Breviary 1745) Praise our God, the great creator (TIS 165 + AHB 110) Praise to You, O Christ our Saviour (TIS 258, Bernadette Farrell) ** Saviour of the nations, come (TIS 295, Martin Luther) (UMH 214) See, Christ was wounded for our sake (AHB 275, Brian Foley) Send Your word (UMH 195) Sent by the Lord Am I (Common Ground 105, Jorge Maldonado) [Chile] * Shine Jesus Shine (TIS 675, Graham Kendrick) (SIS 580/SCE 335/P&W 531/SOF 362) * Sing a new song, sing a new song (TIS 166 + AHB 102, James Phillip McAuley) Sing my tongue the glorious battle (TIS 331 AHB 249) Sing of Mary, pure and lowly (UMH 272) Son of God, eternal Saviour (TIS 606 + AHB 529) Source and sovereign, rock and cloud (UMH 113) * Star child (Seasons of the Spirit Songbook 1, Murray/Young) That boy-child of Mary (UMH 241) Thanks to God whose Word was spoken (TIS 431 + AHB 339) Thanks to God, whose word was written (Ph 331) The Baptist shouts on Jordan's shore (NCH 115) The royal banners forward go (TIS 332 + AHB 251) The Spirit of the Lord revealed (AHB 336, George W. Biggs) The Word of the Lord lasts forever (TIS 257, Fintan O'Carrol & Chris. Walker) This Kingdom (SCE 278/ATO 329/HS/P&W 763, Geoff Bullock) ** Thou didst leave Thy throne and Thy kingly crown (TIS 315 + AHB 206, Emily E. S. Elliott) (TFWS 2100) Though You reign on high (Rejoice 192) We all believe in God who made (TIS 435) (Nicene Creed, Martin Luther) We have a gospel to proclaim (TIS 245 + AHB 189) We really want to thank You, Lord (SOF 587, Ed Bagett) * What child is this, who, laid to rest? (NCH 148) What kind of greatness (SCE 567, Graham Kendrick) When God almighty came to be one of us (TIS 281 + AHB 214, M. E. Hewlett) When human voices cannot sing (ATW 490, Mann/Murray) Why should I lose my first love? (SOF 613, Ian Traynar) With glorious clouds encompassed round (AHB 155, Charles Wesley) ** Womb of life, and source of being (NCH 274, Ruth C. Duck) (TFWS 2046) Word of God, come down on earth (UMH 182) * You are the Word who calls us out of darkness (TIS 258, Bernadette Farrell) Your words to me are life and health (TIS 430 AHB 337) (Rejoice 281) ===[ WORDS TO SOME FAVOURITE CAROLS ]=== "MARY HAD A BABY" Mary had a baby, my Lord. Mary had a baby, my Lord. Mary had a baby, Mary had a baby, What did she call Him, my Lord? . . . She named Him King Jesus, my Lord . . . Where was He born, my Lord? . . . Born in a stable, my Lord . . . Who came to see Him?... The shepherds came to see Him... Mary had a baby, my Lord . . . _________________ "OUR GOD PUT OFF HIS GLORY" Our God put off His glory in coming down to earth; He took on human frailty through Christ the Saviour's birth. No place could be found for him except a cattle stall. We give Him room within our hearts, the infant Lord of all. Still with us hear abiding, from death to life restored, He comes to gently seeking, and asking to be Lord: But even now turned aside by freeman and by thrall, He waits to be invited in, the rightful Lord of all. -- From a Batak Song (Sumatra) tr. Ian Harris (1964) _________________ "O CHRISTMAS TREE" O Christmas, O Christmas Tree, Your branches green delight us. O Christmas, O Christmas Tree, Your branches green delight us. They're green when Summer days are bright, They're green when Winter snow is white. O Christmas, O Christmas Tree, Your branches green delight us. O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, You give us so much pleasure. O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, You give us so much pleasure. How oft' at Christmas tide the sight, O green fir tree, gives us delight. O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, You give us so much pleasure. _________________ "O CHRISTMAS LIGHTS" O Christmas lights, bright Christmas lights, You tell the Christmas story...(2x) Your gentle glow shone in the stall Where Mary bore the Lord of all. O Christmas lights, bright Christmas lights, You tell the Christmas story! _________________ "SUSSEX CAROL" On Christmas night all Christians sing To hear the news the angels bring; On Christmas night all Christians sing To hear the news the angels bring: News of great joy, news of great mirth, News of our merciful King's birth. Then why should we on earth be sad, Since our Redeemer made us glad? Then why should we on earth be sad, Since our Redeemer made us glad, When from our sin He set us free, All for to gain our liberty? When sin departs before His grace, Then life and health come in its place; When sin departs before His grace, Then life and health come in its place; Heaven and earth with joy may sing, All for to see the new-born King. And so from darkness we have light, Which made the angels sing this night; And so from darkness we have light, Which made the angels sing this night: "Glory to God and peace descend now and for evermore. Amen! _________________ "GOOD KING WENCESLAS" Good King Wenceslas looked out, On the Feast of Stephen, When the snow lay round about, Deep and crisp and even; Brightly shone the moon that night, Tho' the frost was cruel, When a poor man came in sight, Gath'ring winter fuel. "Hither, page, and stand by me, If thou know'st it, telling, Yonder peasant, who is he? Where and what his dwelling?" "Sire, he lives a good league hence, Underneath the mountain; Right against the forest fence, By Saint Agnes' fountain." "Bring me flesh, and bring me wine, Bring me pine logs hither: Thou and I will see him dine, When we bear them thither." Page and monarch, forth they went, Forth they went together; Thro' the rude wind's wild lament And the bitter weather. "Sire, the night is darker now, And the wind blows stronger; Fails my heart, I know not how, I can go no longer." Mark my footsteps, good my page; Tread thou in them boldly: Thou shalt find the winter's rage Freeze thy blood less coldly." In his master's steps he trod, Where the snow lay dinted; Heat was in the very sod Which the saint had printed. Therefore, Christian men, be sure, Wealth or rank possessing, Ye who now will bless the poor, Shall yourselves find blessing. _________________ "CHRISTMAS IN THE SCRUB" At Christmas time, the birds all sing, the rabbits jump, the lizards crawl, At Christmas time, the outback rings- And all for the birth of God! AT THE BIRTH OF GOD: THE WALLABIES HOP, FOR THE BIRTH OF GOD: THE COCKATOOS SQUAWK FOR THE BIRTH OF GOD: THE PLATYPUS SWIMS, FOR THE BIRTH OF GOD: THE KOOKABURRAS LAUGH, FOR THE BIRTH OF GOD WAS SUCH EXCITING NEWS THEY'D NEVER HEARD BEFORE: THEY CAME FROM ALL THE LAND TO SEE THE BABY IN THE STRAW! And if you were there, you would've seen the wise old kangaroo... O I've starved in droughts and swum the floods, I've hopped around both up and down, Through hills and plains I've never seen- Such a baby in the straw! /Refrain/ And if you were there, you would've seen the wise little bandicoot... O I've snuffled and fossicked the midnight scrub, I've been in logs and fogs and bogs, Well, bless my days, I've never heard- Of a baby in the straw! /Refrain/ And if you were there, you would've heard the wise old noisy crow.. O I've flown this land, seen many a baby -- born in burrows, trees and furrows, Yet this one outshines them all- This baby in the straw! Refrain _________________ "GOD'S SURPRISE" Tune: Scarlet Ribbons Who would think that what was needed To transform and save the earth Might not be a plan or army, Proud in purpose, proved in worth? Who would think, despite derision, That a child should lead the way? God surprises earth with heaven, Coming here on Christmas Day. Shepherds watch and wise men wonder, Monarchs scorn and angels sing; Such a place as none would reckon Hosts a holy helpless thing; Stable beasts and by-passed stranger Watch a baby laid in hay: God surprises earth with heaven Coming here on Christmas Day. Centuries of skill and science Span the past from which we move, Yet experience questions whether, With such progress, we improve. While the human lot we ponder, Lest our hopes and humour fray, God surprises earth with heaven Coming here on Christmas Day. (Copyright. The Iona Community.) ===[ FEATURED HYMN, from HymnSite.com ]=== "LO, HOW A ROSE E'ER BLOOMING" (‘Behold, a rose is growing’ TIS 294) Tune Name: ES IST EIN ROS Words 15th cent. German; translated by Theodore Baker Music from Alte Catholische Geistliche Kirchengesang; harmony by Michael Praetorius Symbols are a curious thing. Some have universal meaning. Others are more colloquial, having significance only in a smaller community. Some have both. Many years ago I spoke with a man who had prepared a translation of the Bible in an African language. He had a problem when he came to the phrase, "white as snow." You see, that community had never seen or experienced snow. There was no word in their language for snow, and adopting a word for snow would have been meaningless. So he spoke with people to find out what one thing was considered to be the purest white. In the Bible translation that he prepared, sins became as "white as popcorn!" Substituting this symbol may sound strange to many of us, but it carried a more powerful meaning for the people receiving the Word in that language. The rose has been a symbol of many things. Many consider it to be the mightiest and most beautiful of all flowers. It is a symbol of beauty and love. "I am a rose of Sharon, a lily of the valleys." (Song of Solomon 2:1) It has been used as the symbol of mighty families. It is also a symbol of the Lord Jesus Christ. The Scriptures make a number of references to flowers. Most of them allude to the flower fading and dying away. Unique to Christ, though, is the knowledge that this Rose blooms eternally. From the frail, tender stem of man blooms the beautiful, mighty, eternal Rose. This week's featured hymn reaches back through 500 years of tradition to tell with beauty and grace the wonderful story of the coming of the Rose. 1. Lo, how a Rose e'er blooming from tender stem hath sprung! Of Jesse's lineage coming, as those of old have sung. It came, a floweret bright, amid the cold of winter, when half spent was the night. 2. Isaiah 'twas foretold it, the Rose I have in mind; with Mary we behold it, the Virgin Mother kind. To show God's love aright, she bore to us a Saviour, when half spent was the night. This Rose is the Lord for whom we prepare during Advent. Enjoy the beauty and sweetness. God bless you -- Lection@HymnSite.com (See http://www.hymnsite.com/lection/)
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