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Monday 30 December 2013

7th day within the octave of Christmas 31 Dec 2013

Entrance hymn: 159 (O come all ye faithful)
Gloria: 489 The Gloria (Mass of Creation – revised setting)
Alleluia:
Offertory:  603  Blest are you Lord
Holy Holy: 490s  Holy Holy  Mass of Creation
Memorial Acc. 2 492s Memorial Acc. 2 -Mass of Creation  When we eat
Great Amen: Creation (optional)
Lamb of God 495 (Mass of Creation) (optional)
Communion: 136 Silent Night
137 Away in a manger
Recessional: 329 O Mary when our God chose you


Entrance 159 (O come all ye faithful)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVOKYb6EsL8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDGRWWWkRHc

O Come All Ye Faithful
Joyful and triumphant,
O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem.
Come and behold Him,
Born the King of Angels;

Refrain:
O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him,
Christ the Lord.

God of God,
Light of light,
lo! he abhors not the virgin's womb;
very God, begotten not created; (refrain)

O Sing, choirs of angels,
Sing in exultation,
Sing all that hear in heaven God's holy word.
Give to our Father glory in the Highest; (refrain)

Yea, Lord, we greet Thee,
Born this happy morning,
Jesu, to thee be glory given;
Word of the Father,
now in flesh appearing; (refrain)

Gloria 489s Gloria (Mass of Creation - REVISED SETTING)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZmzLbmMfoU

Refrain:
Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace to people
of good will. (repeat first time)

We praise you,
we bless you,
we adore you,
we glorify you,
we give you thanks for your great glory,
Lord God, heavenly King,
O God, almighty Father. (refrain)

Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son,
Lord God, Lamb of God,
Son of the Father,
you take away the sins of the world,
have mercy on us;
you take away the sins of the world,
receive our prayer;
you are seated at the right hand
of the Father,
have mercy on us.  (refrain)

For you alone are the Holy One,
you alone are the Lord,
you alone are the Most High,
Jesus Christ,
with the Holy Spirit,
in the glory of God the Father.
Amen.  (refrain)

Gloria: 489 The Gloria (Mass of Creation – revised setting)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZmzLbmMfoU
soprano: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyJXI3JUJ3w
alto: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxQ4DqZ6PrE
tenor: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vGcQg5LTbY
bass: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnVRpn9uHBw
SATB a cappella: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtTrwNK8DOY

Refrain:
Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace to people
of good will. (repeat first time)

We praise you,
we bless you,
we adore you,
we glorify you,
we give you thanks for your great glory,
Lord God, heavenly King,
O God, almighty Father. (refrain)

Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son,
Lord God, Lamb of God,
Son of the Father,
you take away the sins of the world,
have mercy on us;
you take away the sins of the world,
receive our prayer;
you are seated at the right hand
of the Father,
have mercy on us.  (refrain)

For you alone are the Holy One,
you alone are the Lord,
you alone are the Most High,
Jesus Christ,
with the Holy Spirit,
in the glory of God the Father.
Amen.  (refrain)

Resp. Psalm  (spoken)

Alleluia    

Offertory:  603 Blest are you Lord
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Sb_ha2e8GA

Blest are You, Lord, God of all creation,
thanks to your goodness this bread we offer:
fruit of the earth, work of our hands,
it will become the bread of life.

Refrain:
Blessed be God! Blessed be God!
Blessed be God forever, Amen!
Blessed be God! Blessed be God!
Blessed be God forever, Amen!

Blest are You, Lord, God of all creation,
thanks to your goodness this wine we offer:
fruit of the earth, work of our hands,
it will become the cup of life.

Holy Holy:  490s  Holy Holy     Mass of Creation (revised setting)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZmzLbmMfoU  start at 5:28

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts.
Heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name
of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
Hosanna in the highest.

492s Memorial Acc. 2 -Mass of Creation (revised setting)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZmzLbmMfoU   start at 11:40

When we eat this Bread
and drink this Cup,
we proclaim your Death, O Lord,
until you come again, until you come again.

Great Amen: 495 (Mass of Creation) (optional)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZmzLbmMfoU start at 10:48
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6BInEWWG00

Amen, Amen, Amen (repeat)

Lamb of God Mass of Creation (revised setting)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZmzLbmMfoU  start at 12:41

Lamb of God, you take away the sins
of the world, have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins
of the world, have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins
of the world, grant us peace.

Communion: 
136 Silent Night
melody http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n036kBC1HEw
Alto/boys: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yww9fwTfvKY
tenor: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLrwT6l648w

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,
Sleep in heavenly peace.

Silent night, holy night.
Shepherds quake at the sight,
Glories stream from heaven afar,
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia;
Christ, the Saviour is born,
Christ, the Saviour is born.

Silent night, holy night.
Son of God, love's pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy face,
With the dawn of redeeming grace:
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth,
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth.

137 Away in a manger
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9v8vBmbGlis

Away in a manger, no crib for a bed
The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head
The stars in the bright sky looked down where He lay,
The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay

The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes
But little Lord Jesus no crying He makes
I love Thee, Lord Jesus! Look down from the sky,
And stay by my side until morning is nigh.

Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask Thee to stay
Close by me forever, and love me, I pray.
Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care

And fit us for heaven, to live with Thee there.

Final hymn: 329 O Mary when our God chose you
http://youtu.be/8XpbNlauKas

O Mary, when our God chose you
to bring his dear Son to birth,
a new creation made in you
gave joy to all the earth.

Refrain:
Alleluia, alleluia,
Alleluia, alleluia
a new creation made in you
gave joy to all the earth.

When he was born on Christmas night
and music made the rafters ring,
the stars were dancing with delight;
now all God's children sing. (Refrain)

One winter's night, a heap of straw
becomes a place where ages meet
when kings come knocking at the door
and kneeling at your feet. (Refrain)

In you, our God confounds the strong
and mikes the crippled dance with joy
and to our barren world belong
his mother and her boy. (Refrain)

In empty streets and broken hearts
you call to mind what he has done;
where all his loving kindness starts
in sending you a son. (Refrain)

And Mary, while we stand with you,
may once again his  Spirit come,
and all his brothers follow you
to reach our Father's home. (Refrain)

Friday 27 December 2013

Hymns for Holy Family Sunday (29th December) 2013

Entrance       128 Once in royal David's City
Gloria: Celtic
Resp. Psalm  58 Psalm 127 (128) - by Paul Inwood
Alleluia          710 Celtic Alleluia
Offertory       631 Bread of Life
Holy Holy      553 Celtic
Memorial Acclam. 554 Celtic
Lamb of God  not sung
Communion    144 In the bleak midwinter
                        143 The Aye Carol
Final               922  Bind us together

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Hymns for Holy Family Sunday (29th December) 2013

Entrance       128 Once in royal David's City
Gloria: Celtic
Resp. Psalm  58 Psalm 127 (128) - by Paul Inwood
Alleluia          710 Celtic Alleluia
Offertory       631 Bread of Life
Holy Holy      553 Celtic
Memorial Acclam. 554 Celtic
Lamb of God  not sung
Communion    144 In the bleak midwinter
                        143 The Aye Carol
Final               922  Bind us together


Entrance       128 Once in royal David's City
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pc_Mo2KrIzw

Once in royal Davids city,
stood a lowly cattle shed,
where a mother laid her baby,
in a manger for His bed:
Mary was that Mother mild,
Jesus Christ, her little Child.

He came down to earth from heaven,
who is God and Lord of all,
and His shelter was a stable,
and His cradle was a stall:
with the poor, and mean, and lowly,
lived on earth our Saviour holy.

And through all His wondrous childhood
he would honour and obey,
love and watch the lowly maiden,
in whose gentle arms he lay;
Christian children all must be
mild, obedient, good as He.

For He is our childhood's pattern;
day by day, like us, He grew;
He was little, weak, and helpless,
tears and smiles, like us He knew;
and He feeleth for our sadness,
and he shareth in our gladness.

And our eyes at last shall see Him,
through His own redeeming love;
for that Child so dear and gentle
is our Lord in heaven above,
and He leads His children on
to the place where He is gone.

Not in that poor lowly stable,
with the oxen standing by,
we shall see Him; but in heaven,
set at God's right hand on high;
where like stars His children crowned
all in white shall wait around.

Music: H.J.Gauntlett (1805-1876)
words: Mrs. C.F. Alexander (1818-1895)

Gloria: 529s Glory to God (New Celtic liturgy)
http://youtu.be/mAopMh4beoo

Refrain:
Glory to God, glory to God,
Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace, and on earth peace,
peace to people of good will. (repeat first time)

Cantor:
We praise you, we bless you,
we adore you,we glorify you,
we give you thanks for your great glory,
Lord God, heavenly King,
O God, almighty Father. (refrain)

Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son,
Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father,
you take away the sins of the world,
have mercy on us;
you take away the sins of the world,
receive our prayer;
you are seated at the right hand of the Father,
have mercy on us.  (refrain)

For you alone are the Holy One,
you alone are the Lord,
you alone are the Most High,
Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit,
in the glory of God the Father.
Amen, amen.  (refrain)

Resp. Psalm  58 Psalm 127 (128) - by Paul Inwood
http://www.ocp.org/compositions/1639

Refrain:
O blessed are those who fear the Lord,
and walk in his ways,
O blessed are those who fear the Lord,
and walk in his ways,

O blessed are those who fear the Lord,
and walk in his ways!
By the labour of your hands you shall eat.
You will be happy and prosper.

Your wife like a fruitful vine
in the heart of your house;
your children like shoots of the olive,
around your table.

Indeed thus shall be blessed
all those who fear the Lord
May thhe Lord bless you from Zion
all the days of your life!

Alleluia          710 Celtic Alleluia
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoaZq5eorpo
http://www.spiritandsong.com/compositions/622

Alleluia, alleluia
Alleluia, alleluia

Offertory       631 Bread of Life
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1eNg2uT8ug
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7CRUSaDr1U

Refrain:
Bread of Life, Truth Eternal,
Broken now to set us free,
The risen Christ, his saving power,
is here in bread and wine for me.

Lord, I know I am not worthy to receive you.
You speak the words and I am healed.
Here at your table, love’s mystery,
One bread, one cup, one family, (Refrain)

Lord, by your cross you reconciled us to the Father.
We have only to believe.
Your sacrifice, our victory
Now by your blood we are redeemed. (Refrain)

Lord, you gave your people Manna in the desert.
Still you fulfil our every need.
Lord, when we hunger, Lord, when we thirst,
We come to you and we receive. (Refrain)

553 Holy, Holy, Holy (New Celtic Liturgy)
http://youtu.be/dfXvECqgHyc

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord
Lord God of hosts.
Heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna, hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
Hosanna in the highest.

Mem. Acc. 554s-a Memorial Acclmation 1 (New Celtic Liturgy)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OF61UA-bkhg

We proclaim your Death, O Lord,
and profess your Resurrection
until you come again, until you come again.

Great Amen: (optional)
http://youtu.be/c9kEc5YBzHA (start at 1:30)
Amen, amen, amen, amen.

Lamb of God  -  not sung

Communion    
143 The Aye Carol - new
http://www.giamusic.com/search_details.cfm?title_id=8111 (click on #14)

Who is the baby an hour or two old,
looked for by shepherds far strayed from their fold,
lost in the world though more precious than gold?
This is God with us in Jesus.

Who is the woman with child at her breast,
giving her milk to earth's heavenly guest,
telling her mind to be calm and at rest?
Mary, the mother of Jesus.

Who is the man who looks on at the door,
welcoming strangers, some rich but most poor,
scanning the world as if somehow unsure?
Joseph, the father of Jesus.

Who are the poeple come in from the street,
some to bring presents and some just to meet,
joining their song to what angels repeat?
These are the new friends of Jesus.

Will you come with me, even though I feel shy,
come to his cradle and come to his cry,
give him your nod or your yes or your aye,
give what you can give to Jesus?

144 In the bleak midwinter (lyrics in video)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRobryliBLQ

In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan,
earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone;
snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow,
in the bleak midwinter, long ago.

Our God, heaven cannot hold him, nor earth sustain;
heaven and earth shall flee away when he comes to reign.
In the bleak midwinter a stable place sufficed
the Lord God Almighty, Jesus Christ.

Enough for him, whome Cherubim worship night and day,
breastful of milk, and a mangerful of hay:
enough for him, whom angels fall down before,
the ox and ass and camel which adore.

Angels and archangels may have gathered there,
cherubim and seraphim thronged the air;
but only his mother in her maiden bliss,
worshiped the beloved with a kiss.

What can I give him, poor as I am?
If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb;
if I were a Wise Man, I would do my part;
yet what I can I give him:  give my heart.

                        143 The Aye Carol - new
http://www.giamusic.com/search_details.cfm?title_id=8111 (click on #14)

Who is the baby an hour or two old,
looked for by shepherds far strayed from their fold,
lost in the world though more precious than gold?
This is God with us in Jesus.

Who is the woman with child at her breast,
giving her milk to earth's heavenly guest,
telling her mind to be calm and at rest?
Mary, the mother of Jesus.

Who is the man who looks on at the door,
welcoming strangers, some rich but most poor,
scanning the world as if somehow unsure?
Joseph, the father of Jesus.

Who are the poeple come in from the street,
some to bring presents and some just to meet,
joining their song to what angels repeat?
These are the new friends of Jesus.

Will you come with me, even though I feel shy,
come to his cradle and come to his cry,
give him your nod or your yes or your aye,
give what you can give to Jesus?

Final  922  Bind us together (with a gospel feel)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqtqIUyXoFc

(refrain)
Bind Us Together, Lord
bind us together,
with cords that cannot be broken.
Bind us together, Lord,
bind us together,
bind us together with love.

There is only one God,
there is only one King
there is only one Body
that is why we sing: (refrain)

Made for the glory of God,
purchased by his precious Son,
born with the right to be clean,
for Jesus the victory has won. (refrain)

You are the family of God,
you are the promise divine,
you are God's chosen desire,
you are the glorious new wine. (refrain)

Saturday 21 December 2013

Christmas Eve Children's Service 24 Dec 2013

NOTE:  Communion hymns have changed, and final hymn. Also all links and lyrics have been updated. Assembly is at church at 4:45 PM, please wear something "Christmassy"
(Example: Red accessories/accents on + Black/white or Black and White outfits. We can also wear liturgical colours white and gold. Not sure about Santa hats, not sure we can wear hats in church?)

Entrance hymn: 159 O come all ye faithful
Gloria: Gathering Mass
Christmas Play: Glory All Around (verses 1-6)
Blessing of the Crib: 139 Come, come, come to the manger
Offertory hymn – What kind of throne
Holy Holy - 481 Gathering Mass
Memorial Acclamation – Gathering Mass
Our Father (Boyce and Stanley version)
Communion
Immanuel (Michael Card)
Mary, did you know?
Silent Night
What child is this? (optional)
Final hymn - 164 Go, tell it on the mountain.

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Entrance hymn: 159 O come all ye faithful
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVOKYb6EsL8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDGRWWWkRHc

O Come All Ye Faithful
Joyful and triumphant,
O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem.
Come and behold Him,
Born the King of Angels;

Refrain:
O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him,
Christ the Lord.

God of God,
Light of light,
lo! he abhors not the virgin's womb;
very God, begotten not created; (refrain)

O Sing, choirs of angels,
Sing in exultation,
Sing all that hear in heaven God's holy word.
Give to our Father glory in the Highest; (refrain)

Yea, Lord, we greet Thee,
Born this happy morning,
Jesu, to thee be glory given;
Word of the Father,
now in flesh appearing; (refrain)

Gloria: Gathering Mass (revised)  -
http://youtu.be/gLGE2pRRa8c

REFRAIN
Glory, glory to God,
glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace, on earth
peace to people of good will.
(All: repeat)

We praise you, we bless you,
we adore you, we glorify you,
we give you thanks for your great glory,
Lord God, heavenly King,
O God, almighty Father.
(Refrain)

Lord Jesus Christ, Lord Jesus Christ,
Only    Begotten Son,
Lord God, Lamb of God,
Son of the Father,
you take away the sins of the world,
have mercy, mercy on us;
(All: have mercy, mercy on us;)
you take away the sins of the world,
receive our prayer;  receive our prayer
(All: receive our prayer; receive our prayer)
you are seated at the right hand
at the right hand of the Father,
have mercy, mercy on us
(All: have mercy, mercy on us)

(Interlude:)
(REFRAIN)

For you alone are the Holy One,
you alone are the Lord,
you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ,
with the Holy Spirit,
in the Glory, glory of God,
the glory of God the   Father.

Amen  All: Amen

Christmas Play: Glory All Around (verses 1-6)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsAOvsPMol8

Choir:  Tell us, O tell us, what do you see?
Solo: I see angels singing glorious sound
Choir:  angels singing glorious sound
Glory, glory, glory around

Choir:  Tell us, O tell us, what do you see?
Solo: I see shepherds dancing, Bethlehem bound
Choir:  shepherds dancing, Bethlehem bound
Glory, glory, glory around

Choir:  Tell us, O tell us, what do you see?
Solo: I see a manger where a baby is found
Choir:  a manger where a baby is found
Glory, glory, glory around

Choir:  Tell us, O tell us, what do you see?
Solo: I see Kings kneeling on the ground
Choir:  Kings kneeling on the ground
Glory, glory, glory around

Choir:  Tell us, O tell us, what do you see?
Solo: I see Mary’s joy where love is crowned
Choir:  Mary’s joy where love is crowned
Glory, glory, glory around

Choir:  Tell us, O tell us, what do you see?
Solo: I see Jesus come, the world to astound
Choir:  Jesus come, the world to astound
Glory, glory, glory around

Blessing of the Crib: 139, Come, come, come to the manger
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4DUvf7O6Us

Refrain:
Come, come, come to the manger,
Children, come to the children's King;
Sing, sing, chorus of angels,
Stars of morning, o'er Bethlehem sing.

He lies 'mid the beasts of the stall
Who is Maker and Lord of us all;
The wintry wind blows cold and deary,
See, He weeps, the world is wearY;
Lord, have pity and mercy on me! (Refrain)

He leaves all His glory behind;
To be born and to die for mankind.
With grateful beasts His cradle chooses,
Thankless man His love refuses;
Lord, have pity and mercy on me! (Refrain)

To the manger of Bethlehem come,
To the Saviour Emmanuel's home;
The heav'nly hosts above are singing,
Set the Christmas bells a-ringing,

Lord, have pity and mercy on me. (Refrain)

Offertory hymn – What kind of throne
http://www.resoundworship.org/song/what_kind_of_throne

What kind of throne is a manger of hay,
no majesty shown there, no dignity claimed,
for one who deserves to be
crowned and enthroned on our praise?
What kind of king is so modestly born,
when glory unmeasured is humble and small?
This is the hope of the world
and the true light of all.

Refrain:
So I'll bow down to worship the humblest of kings
and I'll bring him the best that I have;
I'll say that I love him, and that I am his,
and I'll give him the throne of my heart,
I'll give him the throne of my heart.

What kind of Saviour makes weakness his strength,
in frailty depending on those he would save,
and veiling the power
that always belonged to his name?
What kind of child causes heaven to sing,
with angels proclaiming the hope that he brings?
This is the glory of God,
this is Jesus, the King.

Holy Holy : 570s Holy, Holy, Holy (The Revised Gathering Mass)
http://www.ocp.org/compositions/53767 melody only

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord,
Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts.
Heaven and earth, Heaven and earth
are full of your glory, Lord God of hosts.
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest.
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest.

Blessed, blessed is he who comes,
Blessed, blessed is he who comes,
Blessed is he, blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest

Mem Acc.: 571b Memorial Acc. 2 (The Revised Gathering Mass) – melody only
http://www.ocp.org/compositions/54180

When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup,
we proclaim your Death, O Lord,
we proclaim your Death, O Lord,
until you come again.

(repeat refrain)


Our Father (Boyce and Stanley)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tGqHrR8J0U

Our Father, who art in heaven
hallowed be Your Name,
Your kingdom come,
Your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread
And forgive our weaknesses,
and those who fail us,
trespass against us,
as you forgave let us forgive.
Deliver us, from every evil,
let us not be led astray.
Your kingdom come, your will be done,
as you taught us, Lord, we pray.

(Priest says: Deliver us Lord...)

For the kingdom, and the power,
and the glory, Lord are Yours.
As they are today, will be tomorrow
and shall be forever more
we sing amen, we lift our voices;
with the heavens we proclaim.
Your kingdom come, your will be done,
We cry amen in Jesus' name.
We cry amen in Jesus' name.

Communion

Immanuel (Michael Card)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iE_tuMpIOho

A sign shall be given,
a virgin will conceive
A human baby bearing
undiminished deity
The glory of the nations,
a light for all to see
And  hope for all who will embrace
His warm reality

Refrain:
Immanuel, our God is with us.
And if God is with us
Who could stand against us?
Our God is with us, Immanuel.

Bridge:
For all those who live in the shadow of death
A glorious light has dawned.
For all those who stumble in the darkness
Behold your light has come! (refrain)

So what will be your answer?
Oh, will you hear the call
of Him who did not spare His son
but gave him for us all
On earth there is no power,
there is no depth or height
could ever separate us
from the love of God in Christ  (refrain)

Mary, did you know?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ecIXyYRnoo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXmfkFoX-PE

Mary, did you know that your baby boy
will one day walk on water?
Mary, did you know that your baby boy
will save our sons and daughters?
Did you know that your baby boy
has come to make you new?
This Child that you delivered
will soon deliver you?

Mary, did you know that your baby boy
will give sight to a blind man?
Mary, did you know that your baby boy
will calm a storm with His hand?
Did you know that your baby boy
has walked where angels trod?
And when you kiss your little baby
Youve kissed the face of God?
Oh, Mary, did you know?

The blind will see, the deaf will hear
And the dead will live again.
The lame will leap, the dumb will speak
The praises of the Lamb.

Mary, did you know
That your baby boy is Lord of all creation?
Mary, did you know that your baby boy
will one day rule the nations?
Did you know that your baby boy
was Heaven’s perfect Lamb?
And the  sleeping child you're holding
Is the Great "I Am?"

#136 Silent Night
tenor: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLrwT6l648w

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
Sleep in heavenly peace

Silent night, holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!
Christ, the Saviour is born
Christ, the Saviour is born.

Silent night, holy night
Son of God, love's pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth

Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth.

What child is this? (optional)

Final hymn - #164 Go, tell it on the mountain

Refrain
Go, tell it on the mountain,
Over the hills and everywhere
Go, tell it on the mountain,
That Jesus Christ is born.

While shepherds kept their watching
Over silent flocks by night
Behold throughout the heavens
There shone a holy light. (Refrain)

The shepherds feared and trembled,
When lo! above the earth,
Rang out the angels chorus
That hailed the Saviour’s birth. (Refrain)

Down in a lowly manger
The humble Christ was born
And God sent us salvation
That blessèd Christmas morn. (Refrain)

Thursday 19 December 2013

4th Sunday Advent 22 Dec 2013

(PLS. NOTE: REHEARSALS for Christmas Eve Children's Mass will be on Sunday 1-3 pm, PARISH CENTRE)

Entrance 116 Long ago prophets knew
Advent Candle song
Gospel Acclamation: 69 Advent Alleluia
Offertory 610 Take our bread
Holy Holy Plainchant
Comm:  106  the King shall come when morning dawns
End:  Emmanuel (NEW)  (Steve Angrisano)

Entrance 116 Long ago prophets knew (tune: Personent Hodie)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mu4n-kdYm7o

Long ago, prophets knew
Christ would come, born a Jew,
come to make all things new;
bear his people's burden,
freely love and pardon.
Refrain:
Ring, bells, ring, ring, ring!
Sing, choirs, sing, sing, sing!
When he comes,
when he comes,
who will make him welcome?

God in time, God in man,
this is God's timeless plan:
He will come, as a man,
born himself of woman,
God divinely human: Refrain

Mary hail! Though afraid,
she believed, she obeyed.
In her womb, God is laid:
till the time expected,
nurtured and protected, Refrain

Journey ends! Where afar
Bethlehem shines, like a star,
stable door stands ajar.
unborn Son of Mary,
Savior, do not tarry!
Ring, bells, ring, ring, ring!
Sing, choirs, sing, sing, sing!
Jesus comes!
Jesus comes!
We will make him welcome!

Advent Candle song Lighting of the Candle:  (Tune: Angel voices)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8mS61gvYJQ

Week 4
Mary’s gift beyond all telling we recall today:
Son of God within her dwelling,
Born to show the way.
Who could guess the final story?
-cross and glory; Easter Day!

Gospel Acclamation  69 Advent Alleluia (Joncas)
http://www.giamusic.com/search_details.cfm?title_id=7983

Alleluia, alleluia!
Alleluia, alleluia!


Offertory 610 Take our bread
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k81S0Y5227s

Refrain:
Take our bread, we ask You,
Take our hearts, we love You,
Take our lives, oh Father,
We are Yours, we are Yours.

Yours as we stand at the table You set,
Yours as we eat the bread our hearts can't forget.
We are the signs of Your life with us yet;
We are Yours, we are Yours.

Your holy people stand washed in Your blood,
Spirit filled, yet hungry, we await Your food.
Poor though we are, we have brought
Ourselves to You:

We are Yours, we are Yours.

Holy Holy Plainchant

Comm:  106  the King shall come when morning dawns
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RieYaRaZsE

The King shall come when morning dawns
And light triumphant breaks,
When beauty gilds the eastern hills
And life to joy awakes.

Not as of old a little child,
To bear and fight and die,
But crowned with glory like the sun
That lights the morning sky.

Oh, brighter than the rising morn
When Christ, victorious, rose
And left the lonesome place of death
Despite the rage of foes.

Oh, brighter than that glorious morn
Shall dawn upon our race
The day when Christ in splendor comes
And we shall see his face.

The King shall come when morning dawns
And light and beauty brings.
Hail, Christ the Lord! Your people pray:
Come quickly, King of kings.

88 Wait for the Lord (Taize chant)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mLfr2vfbZk
alto:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khr4WiXCbNs
tenor: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z41SdOxvcO4
bass: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWSsjEzlGcQ

Wait for the Lord, whose day is near
Wait for the Lord, keep watch, take heart.


End:  Emmanuel  Steve Angrisano
http://www.spiritandsong.com/compositions/66824
https://myspace.com/variousartists-48260463/music/song/emmanuel-84487242-93325697

Refrain
Come, come, Emmanuel!
Son of God, appear.
Heaven and earth, rejoice!
Salvation is drawing near.
Salvation is drawing near.

1. O come, O come, Emmanuel,
And ransom captive Israel,
That mourns in lonely exile here
Until the Son of God appear.

2. O come, O Wisdom from on high,
Who ordered all things mightily;
To us the path of knowledge show,
And teach us in her ways to go.

3. O come, O Rod of Jesse’s stem;
From ev’ry foe deliver them
That trust your mighty pow’r to save,
And give them vict’ry o’er the grave.

4. O come, Desire of nations, bind
In one the hearts of humankind;
Make all our sad divisions cease,
And be for us the King of Peace.

(Final Refrain)
Come, come, Emmanuel!
Son of God, appear.
Heaven and earth, rejoice!
Salvation is drawing near.
Salvation is drawing near. (twice)

Rejoice! Emmanuel
shall come to thee, O Israel. (twice)

Saturday 14 December 2013

3rd Sunday of Advent 15 December 2013

Entrance :  693  the Heavens are telling the glory of God....
Acc:  69:  Verse 1
Offertory  731  For the fruits of all creation...  
Holy:  .. Plainchant...
Communion:  
Waiting in Silence...  Carey Landry & Carol J Kinghorn  (Music Attached)
 88 wait for the Lord (optional)
End:  858 God has chosen me....

Entrance :  693 Canticle of the sun (The heavens are telling)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGMIjwf0SVw

Chorus
The heavens are telling the glory of God,
and all creation is shouting for joy.
Come dance in the forest, come, play in the field,
and sing, sing to the glory of the Lord.

Verse 1
Praise for the sun, the bringer of day,
he carries the light of the Lord in his rays;
the moon and the stars who light up the way
unto your throne.

Verse 2
Praise for the wind that blows through the trees,
the seas mighty storms, the gentlest breeze;
they blow where they will, they blow where they please
to please the Lord.

Verse 3
Praise for the rain that waters our fields,
and blesses our crops so all the earth yields;
from death unto life her mystery revealed
springs forth in joy.

Verse 4
Praise for the fire who gives us his light,
the warmth of the sun to brighten our night;
he dances with joy, his spirit so bright,
he sings of you.

Verse 5
Praise for the earth who makes life to grow,
the creatures you made to let your life show;
the flowers and trees that help us to know
the heart of love.

Verse 6
Praise for our death that makes our life real,
the knowledge of loss that helps us to feel;
the gift of your self, you presence revealed
to bring us home.

Acc:  69:  Verse 1

Offertory  731  For the fruits of all creation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtFd_aLkbKE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiB3zmvFPkw   (original Welsh folk song)

For the fruits of all creation, thanks be to God;
for these gifts to every nation, thanks be to God;
for the ploughing, sowing, reaping,
silent growth while we are sleeping,
future needs in earth's safekeeping, thanks be to God.

In the just reward of labour, God's will is done;
In the help we give our neighbour, God's will is done;
In our world-wide task of caring,
for the hungry and despairing,
in the harvests we are sharing, God's will is done.

For the harvests of the Spirit, thanks be to God;
For the good we all inherit, thanks be to God;
For the wonders that astound us,
for the truths that still confound us,
most of all that love has found us, thanks be to God.

Holy:  .. Plainchant...  

Communion:   Waiting in Silence...  Carey Landry & Carol J Kinghorn  (Music Attached)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-9s_oG4W9U

1. Waiting in silence, waiting in hope;
we are your people, we long for you, Lord.
God ever with us, Emmanuel,
Come, Lord Jesus, Maranatha!

2. Waiting in silence, waiting in hope;
we are your people, we trust in your love.
O Sun of Justice, true Prince of Peace,
Come with your justice, Lord, Maranatha!

3. Waiting in silence, waiting in hope;
we are your people, Lord, we seek your truth.
Wisdom Incarnate, teach us your way;
Show us the path of life, Maranatha!

4. Waiting in silence, waiting in hope;
we are your people, we long for new life.
O Key of David, open our hearts.
Give us new vision, Lord, Maranatha!

5. Waiting in silence, waiting in hope;
we are your people, our hearts thirst for you.
Flower of Jesse, bloom in our midst.
Make us your garden, Lord, Maranatha!


End:  858 God has chosen me  
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45TlN8BeASo
http://www.spiritandsong.com/compositions/7776
hymn starts after 4 min 20 sec...    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0IP91IQRHg

1. God has chosen me, God has chosen me
to bring good news to the poor.
God has chosen me, God has chosen me
to bring new sight to those searching for light:
God has chosen me, chosen me:

Refrain
And to tell the world that God's kingdom is near,
to remove oppression and breakdown fear,
(children) yes, God's time is near,
(adults) God's time is near,
(children) God's time is near,
(adults) God's time is near.

2. God has chosen me, God has chosen me
to set alight a new fire.
God has chosen me, God has chosen me
to bring to birth a new kingdom on earth:
God has chosen me, chosen me: (refrain)

3. God is calling me, God is calling me
in all whose cry is unheard.
God is calling me, God is calling me
to raise up the voice with no power or choice:
God is calling me, calling me: (refrain)

Thursday 5 December 2013

2nd Sunday Advent Yr A 8 Dec 2013

(For ADVENT REHEARSAL SCHEDULES click HERE )

Carolling for Liesel Angel trust Dec 7th HERE

(For Filipino Thanksgiving Mass (Simbanggabi) 14th December 2013 click HERE)


Entrance: 96  A voice cries out
Candle Song week 2
Gospel Acclamaktion  69 Gospel Acc 2 for Advent:  Joncas
Offertory:  Refiner's fire (sheet music)
Holy:  Plainchant
Comm:  98  Behold the Lamb of God
88 Wait for the Lord
End: 855 Sent by the Lord am I

Entrance 96  A voice cries out
http://www.mycatholicvoice.com/media/flwlxA

1. Console my people, the ones dear to me:
speak to the heart of Jerusalem:
the time of your mourning is ended now,
the Lord of life will come.

Refrain:
A voice cries out in the wilderness:
Prepare a way for the Lord!
A voice cries out in the wilderness:
Make straight a high-way for God!

2. Ev'ry valley is made a plain,
ev'ry mountain is leveled,
the glory of God shall then be revealed,
and the nations will sing in praise. (refrain)

3. A voice shouts: 'Cry!' O what shall I cry?
'All flesh is like grass and its flowers:
the grass may wither, the flower may fade,
but the word of the Lord is forever.' (refrain)

4. Zion, shout from the mountain top,
lift up your voice O Jerusalem,
and say to the people of God's own land,
'Behold, behold your God!' (refrain)

5. The Lord will appear as a shepherd,
holding his lambs in his arms,
keeping his flock so close to his heart
leading them all, old and young. (refrain)

Advent Candle Song week 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8mS61gvYJQ
SHEET MUSIC: http://www.cantatedomino.org/cd/index.shtml?144.txt

Prophet voices loudly crying
Making pathways clear;
Glimpsing glory, self-denying,
calling all to hear.
Through their message – challenged, shaken-
hearts awaken: God is near!

Gospel Acclamation  69 Advent Alleluia (Joncas)
http://www.giamusic.com/search_details.cfm?title_id=7983

Alleluia, alleluia!
Alleluia, alleluia!

Offertory:  Refiner's Fire (Purify my heart)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idA6fCAHVzs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Y8zP34AhuU

Purify my heart
Let me be as gold and precious silver
Purify my heart
Let me be as gold, pure gold

Refrain:
Refiner's fire
My heart's one desire
Is to be holy
Set apart for You, Lord
I choose to be holy
Set apart for You, my Master
Ready to do Your will

Purify my heart
Cleanse me from within
And make me holy
Purify my heart
Cleanse me from my sin
Deep within (refrain)


Holy:  Plainchant

Communion: 98  Behold the Lamb of God (keyboard and 1 violin)
http://www.ocp.org/compositions/15818

Refrain:
Behold the Lamb of God,
who comes to take our sins away,
to bind the broken heart,
and set the captives free:
his kingdom will not end,
his mercy will not falter.
He comes, the hope of ages,
the joy of all the world.

Hear ye the voice:
'Prepare a  way for one who comes!'
Make straight his paths,
the Saviour comes with power to heal. (refrain)

Speak to my flock:
'Your time of woe is ended.'
Shout from the heights,
'Jerusalem, your God is near.' (refrain)

See from the heavens,
the Spirit comes to rest on him.
God's voice resounds:
'Behold my well beloved Son.' (refrain)

Communion 2 88 Wait for the Lord (Taize chant) (only singers + light keyboard)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mLfr2vfbZk
alto:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khr4WiXCbNs
tenor: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z41SdOxvcO4
bass: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWSsjEzlGcQ

Wait for the Lord, whose day is near
Wait for the Lord, keep watch, take heart.

End: 855  Sent by the Lord am I 
http://www.giamusic.com/search_details.cfm?title_id=8096   (No.10)

Refrain:
Sent by the Lord am I;
my hands are ready now
to make the earth the place
in which the kingdom comes. (repeat)

The angels cannot change
a world of hurt and pain
into a world of love,
of justice and of peace.

The task is mine to do,
to set it really free.
Oh, help me to obey;
help me to do your will. (refrain)

Sunday 1 December 2013

Music for Carolling for Liesel Angel Trust 7th Dec 2013 at Treaty Centre (1030-12)

for 1st Sunday Advent Yr A - 1 Dec 2013 click HERE

For Filipino Thanksgiving Mass (Simbanggabi) 14th December 2013 click HERE

(For ADVENT REHEARSAL SCHEDULES click HERE )

FIXED LYRICS ISSUES!

ADVENT HYMNS
#992 Psalm 121 (122) I rejoiced
#83 The Benedictus 
#112 O come, O come Emmanuel
#113 The Angel Gabriel
Mary, did you know?
Immanuel - (Michael Card)
What kind of Throne  *NEW*
Emmanuel – Steve Angrisano   *NEW* -  - optional

TRADITIONAL CAROLS
#136 Silent Night
#153 Ding Dong Merrily on high
#137 Away in a manger
#127 O Little town of Bethlehem
#150 The First Nowell
#170 We three Kings 
#129 God rest ye merry, gentlemen

FESTIVE MUSIC
O come and join the dance   - Graham Kendrick  -  - optional
Calypso Carol (See Him Lying on a Bed of Straw)  -  - optional
Deck the Halls  -  - optional
White Christmas  - - optional
#164 Go, tell it on the mountain

THANKSGIVING
What shall I say unto the Lord?


Advent Hymns

Advent candles (Tune: #724 Angel Voices) –words:  Mark Earey 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8mS61gvYJQ
SHEET MUSIC: http://www.cantatedomino.org/cd/index.shtml?144.txt

Advent candles tell their story
As we watch and pray
Longing for the Day of Glory, 
‘Come, Lord, soon,’ we say.
Pain and sorrow, tears and sadness
Changed for gladness on that, Day. 

Prophet voices loudly crying
Making pathways clear;
Glimpsing glory, self-denying, 
calling all to hear.
Through their message – challenged, shaken- 
hearts awaken: God is near!

John the Baptist, by his preaching
and by water poured,  
brought to those who heard his teaching, 
news of hope restored:
‘Keep your vision strong and steady, 
and be ready for the Lord.’

Mary’s gift beyond all telling 
we recall today:  
Son of God within her dwelling, 
Born to show the way.
Who could guess the final story?
-cross and glory; Easter Day!

Advent candles tell their story 
on this Christmas Day.
Those who waited for God’s glory:
They prepared the way.
Christ is with us: loving, giving, 
in us living, here today! 

#992 Psalm 121 (122) I rejoiced
 http://www.ocp.org/compositions/10411

I rejoiced when I heard them say:
‘Let us go to the house of God.’
And now our feet are standing
in your gates, O Jerusalem.

Refrain:
Shalom, shalom, the peace of God be here.    Shalom, shalom God's justice be ever near

Like a temple of unity
is the city, Jerusalem
It is there that the tribes will gather,
all the tribes of the house of God (refrain)

It is faithful to Israel’s law,
there to praise the name of God
All the judgement seats of David
were set down in Jerusalem. (refrain) 

For the peace of all nations, pray:
For God's peace within your homes.
May God's lasting peace surround us;
May it dwell in Jerusalem. (refrain)

For the love of my friends and kin
I will bless you with signs of peace
For the love of God's own people
I will labour and pray for you. (refrain)

#83 The Benedictus 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15AccZAcdpk (tune only)

Blest be the Lord, the God of Israel,
Who brings the dawn and darkest night dispels,
Who raises up a mighty Saviour
from the earth, 
Of David's line, a son of royal birth.

The prophets tell a story just begun
Of vanquished foe and glorious vict'ry won,
Of promise made to all who keep the law as guide:
God's faithful love and mercy will abide.

This is the oath once sworn to Abraham:
All shall be free to dwell upon the land,
Free now to praise, unharmed by the oppressor's rod,
Holy and righteous in the sight of God.

And you, my child, this day you shall be called 
The promised one, the prophet of our God, 
For you will go before the Lord to clear the way, 
And shepherd all into the light of day.

The tender love God promised from our birth
Is soon to dawn upon this shadowed earth, 
To shine on those whose sorrows seem to never cease, 
To guide our feet into the path of peace.

#112 O come, O come Emmanuel

O come, O come, Emmanuel
And ransom captive Israel
That mourns in lonely exile here
Until the Son of God appear

Refrain:
Rejoice! Rejoice! 
Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.

O come, thou wisdom from on high,
and order all things mightily;
to us the path of knowledge show, 
and teach us in her ways to go. 

O come, O come, Thou Lord of might,
Who to Thy tribes, on Sinai's height,
In ancient times did'st give the Law,
In cloud, and majesty and awe. 

O come, Thou Rod of Jesse, free
Thine own from Satan's tyranny
From depths of Hell Thy people save
And give them victory o'er the grave 

O come, Thou Key of David, come,
And open wide our heavenly home;
Make safe the way that leads on high,
And close the path to misery.

O come, Thou dayspring, come and cheer
Our spirits by Thine advent here
Disperse the gloomy clouds of night
And death's dark shadows put to flight. 

O come, desire of nations, bind
in one the hearts of humankind,
bid every sad division cease,
and be thyself our Prince of Peace. 

#113 The Angel Gabriel 

The angel Gabriel from heaven came,
his wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame;
 'All hail,' said he, 'O lowly maiden Mary,'
most highly favoured lady: Gloria!

'For known a blessed mother thou shalt be,
all generations praise laud and honour thee, 
Thy son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold,'
most highly favoured lady: Gloria!

Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head,
'To me be as it pleaseth God,' she said.
‘My soul shall laud and magnify his holy name;'
Most highly favoured lady: Gloria!

Of her, Emmanuel, the Christ, was born,

in Bethlehem, all on  a Christmas morn,   
and Christian folk throughout the world will ever say:
most highly favoured lady: Gloria!

Mary, did you know?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ecIXyYRnoo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXmfkFoX-PE

Mary, did you know that your baby boy
will one day walk on water?
Mary, did you know that your baby boy
will save our sons and daughters?
Did you know that your baby boy
has come to make you new?
This Child that you delivered
will soon deliver you?

Mary, did you know that your baby boy
will give sight to a blind man?
Mary, did you know that your baby boy
 will calm a storm with His hand?
Did you know that your baby boy
has walked where angels trod?
And when you kiss your little baby
Youve kissed the face of God?
Oh, Mary, did you know?

The blind will see, the deaf will hear
And the dead will live again.
The lame will leap, the dumb will speak
The praises of the Lamb.

Mary, did you know
That your baby boy is Lord of all creation?
Mary, did you know that your baby boy
will one day rule the nations?
Did you know that your baby boy
was Heaven’s perfect Lamb?
And the  sleeping child you're holding
Is the Great "I Am?"

'Immanuel' (Michael Card)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iE_tuMpIOho
A sign shall be given, a virgin will conceive
A human baby bearing undiminished deity
The glory of the nations, a light for all to see
And  hope for all who will embrace His warm reality

Refrain:
Immanuel, our God is with us.
And if God is with us
Who could stand against us?
Our God is with us, Immanuel.

Bridge:
For all those who live in the shadow of death
A glorious light has dawned.
For all those who stumble in the darkness
Behold your light has come! (refrain)

So what will be your answer?
Oh, will you hear the call
of Him who did not spare His son
but gave him for us all
On earth there is no power,
there is no depth or height
could ever separate us from

the love of God in Christ  (refrain) 

What kind of Throne  *NEW*
http://www.resoundworship.org/song/what_kind_of_throne

What kind of throne is a manger of hay?
No majesty shown there, no dignity claimed,
for one who deserves to be
crowned and enthroned on our praise?

What kind of king is so modestly born,
when glory unmeasured is humble and small?
This is the hope of the world
and the true light of all.

Refrain:
So I'll bow down to worship the humblest of kings
and I'll bring him the best that I have;
I'll say that I love him, and that I am his,
and I'll give him the throne of my heart,
I'll give him the throne of my heart.

What kind of Saviour makes weakness his strength,
in frailty depending on those he would save,
and veiling the power that always belonged to his name?

What kind of child causes heaven to sing,
with angels proclaiming the hope that he brings?
This is the glory of God, this is Jesus, the King.

Emmanuel – Steve Angrisano   *NEW*
http://www.spiritandsong.com/compositions/66824
https://myspace.com/msmhomelessartist49824879/music/song/emmanuel-91254731-101442018
Come, come, Emmanuel!
Son of God, appear.
Heaven and earth, rejoice!
Salvation is drawing near.
Salvation is drawing near.

O come, O come, Emmanuel,
And ransom captive Israel,
That mourns in lonely exile here
Until the Son of God appear.

O come, O Wisdom from on high,
Who ordered all things mightily;
To us the path of knowledge show,
And teach us in her ways to go.

O come, O Rod of Jesse’s stem;
From ev’ry foe deliver them
That trust your mighty pow’r to save,
And give them vict’ry o’er the grave.

O come, Desire of nations, bind
In one the hearts of humankind;
Make all our sad divisions cease,
And be for us the King of Peace.


TRADITIONAL CAROLS

#136 Silent Night

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
Sleep in heavenly peace

Silent night, holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!
Christ, the Saviour is born
Christ, the Saviour is born.

Silent night, holy night
Son of God, love's pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth.

#153 Ding Dong Merrily on high
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWYa6qfl90Q

Ding dong merrily on high,
In heav'n the bells are ringing:
Ding dong! verily the sky
Is riv'n with angel singing.
Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis!

E'en so here below, below,
Let steeple bells be swungen,
And "Io, io, io!"
By priest and people sungen.
Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis!

Pray you, dutifully prime
Your matin chime, ye ringers;
May you beautifully rime
Your evetime song, ye singers.
Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis!Ding dong merrily on high,
In heav'n the bells are ringing:
Ding dong! verily the sky
Is riv'n with angel singing.
Glo---ria, hosanna in excelsis!

E'en so here below, below,
Let steeple bells be swungen,
and "Io, io, io!"
By priest and people sungen.
Glo---ria, hosanna in excelsis!

Pray you, dutifully prime
Your matin chime, ye ringers;
May you beautifully rime
Your evetime song, ye singers.
Glo---ria, hosanna in excelsis!

#137 Away in a manger
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9v8vBmbGlis 

Away in a manger, no crib for a bed
The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head
The stars in the bright sky looked down where He lay,
The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay

The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes
But little Lord Jesus no crying He makes
I love Thee, Lord Jesus! Look down from the sky,
And stay by my side until morning is nigh.

Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask Thee to stay
Close by me forever, and love me, I pray.
Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care
And fit us for heaven, to live with Thee there

#127 O Little town of Bethlehem
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ql0CnTY49mc

O little town of Bethlehem
How still we see thee lie
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
The silent stars go by
Yet in thy dark streets shineth
The everlasting Light
The hopes and fears of all the years
Are met in thee tonight

O morning stars together
Proclaim the holy birth
And praises sing to God the King
And Peace to men on earth;
For Christ is born of Mary;
And, gathered all above,
While mortals sleep, the angels keep
Their watch of wondering love.

(softly) How silently, how silently,
The wondrous gift is given!
So God imparts to human hearts
The blessings of His heaven.
(slightly louder) No ear may hear His coming,
But in this world of sin,
Where meek souls will receive him, still,
The dear Christ enters in.

O holy Child of Bethlehem,
descend to us, we pray;
cast out our sin, and enter in
be born to us today.
We hear the Christmas angels
the great glad tidings tell:
O come to us, abide with us,
Our Lord Emmanuel.

#150 The First Nowell
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mItWsC8RtM

The First Nowell, the angel did say
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; in fields where they lay keeping their sheep,
on a cold winter's night that was so deep.

Refrain: Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell
Born is the King of Israel!

They lookèd up and saw a star,
shining in the East, beyond them far,
and to the earth it gave great light,
and so it continued both day and night.

And by the light of that same star,
three wise men came from country far.
To seek for a King was their intent,
and to follow the star wherever it went.

This star drew nigh to the north-west,
o'er Bethlehem it took its rest,
and there it did both Pause and stay
right over the place where Jesus lay.

Then entered in those wise men three,
full reverently upon their knee,
and offered there in his presence,
their gold and myrrh and frankincense.

Then let us all with one accord
sing praises to our heavenly Lord,
that hath made Heaven and earth of nought,
and with his blood mankind hath bought.

#170 We three Kings 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3KdCDtbrRo

We three kings of Orient are
Bearing gifts we traverse afar
Field and fountain, moor and mountain
Following yonder star

O Star of wonder, star of night
Star with royal beauty bright
Westward leading, still proceeding
Guide us to thy Perfect Light

Born a King on Bethlehem's plain
Gold I bring, to crown Him again,
King forever, ceasing never,
Over us all to reign.

Frankincense to offer have I,
Incense owns a Deity nigh.
Prayer and praising, all are raising,
Worship Him, God most high.

O Star of wonder, star of night
Star with royal beauty bright
Westward leading, still proceeding
Guide us to Thy perfect light

Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume
Breathes a life of gathering gloom;
Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying
Sealed in the stone-cold tomb.

Glorious now behold Him arise,
King and God and Sacrifice.
‘Alleluia, alleluia!’
earth to heav'n replies.

#129 God rest ye merry, gentlemen
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDvEwC0wZ-I

God rest ye merry, gentlemen,
Let nothing you dismay,
for Jesus Christ, our Saviour
was born on Christmas Day,
to save us all from Satan's pow’r
when we were gone astray

O tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy

In Bethlehem, in Judah,
this blessèd Babe was born,
and laid within a manger
upon this blessèd morn; 
the which His Mother Mary,
did nothing take in scorn

From God our heavenly Father
a blessèd Angel came;
and unto certain shepherds
brought tidings of the same:
how that in Bethlehem was born
the Son of God by name:

"Fear not,” then said the angel,
"Let nothing you affright,
this day is born a Saviour
of a pure virgin bright,
to free all those who trust in Him
from Satan's power and might."

The shepherds at those tidings
rejoicèd much in mind,
and left their flocks a-feeding,
in tempest, storm and wind;
and went to Bethlehem straightway
this blessèd Babe to find.

And when to Bethlehem they came
whereat this infant lay,
they found Him in a manger,
where oxen feed on hay;
his Mother Mary kneeling,
unto the Lord did pray.

Now to the Lord sing praises,
all you within this place,
and with true love and fellowship
each other now embrace;
This holy tide of Christmas
All others doth deface.
O tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy


FESTIVE MUSIC

O come and join the dance   - Graham Kendrick
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIWt_XfzoCY

O come and join the dance that all began so long ago, 
when Christ the Lord was born in Bethlehem. 
Through all the years of darkness still the dance goes on and on,  
O take my hand and come and join the song. 

Chorus:
Rejoice, Rejoice, Rejoice, Rejoice
O lift your voice and sing, 
and open up your heart to welcome him. 
Rejoice, Rejoice, Rejoice, Rejoice
And welcome now your King, 
for Christ the Lord was born in Bethlehem.  

Come shed your heavy load and dance your worries all away, 
for Christ the Lord was born in Bethlehem.  
He came to break the power of sin and turn your night to day,
O take my hand and come and join the song. 

Let laughter ring and angels sing and joy be all around, 
for Christ the Lord was born in Bethlehem.
And if you seek with all your heart he surely can be found,
O take my hand and come and join the song. 

Calypso Carol (See Him Lying on a Bed of Straw)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7Yukt2LiI8

See Him lying on a bed of straw:
A draughty stable with an open door.
Mary cradling the babe she bore:
The Prince of Glory is his name.

Chorus:
O now carry me to Bethlehem 
to see the Lord of love again:
Just as poor as was the stable then, 
the Prince of Glory when He came!

Star of silver, sweep across the skies,
Show where Jesus in the manger lies;
Shepherds swiftly from your stupor rise,
To see the Saviour of the world.

Angels, sing again the song you sang,
Sing the glory of God's gracious plan.
Sing that Bethlehem's little baby can,
Be the Saviour of us all.

Mine are riches from Your poverty,
From Your innocence, eternity;
Mine forgiveness by your death for me,
Child of sorrow for my joy.

Deck the Halls
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihwLr4iyRPE

Deck the halls with boughs of holly, 
Fa la la la la, la la la la. 
Tis the season to be jolly, 
Fa la la la la, la la la la. 
Don we now our gay apparel, 
Fa la la, la la la, la la la. 
Troll the ancient Yule tide carol, 
Fa la la la la, la la la la. 

See the blazing Yule before us, 
Fa la la la la, la la la la. 
Strike the harp and join the chorus. 
Fa la la la la, la la la la. 
Follow me in merry measure, 
Fa la la la la, la la la la. 
While I tell of Yule tide treasure, 
Fa la la la la, la la la la. 

Fast away the old year passes, 
Fa la la la la, la la la la. 
Hail the new, ye lads and lasses, 
Fa la la la la, la la la la. 
Sing we joyous, all together, 
Fa la la la la, la la la la. 
Heedless of the wind and weather, 
Fa la la la la, la la la la.

White Christmas
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aShUFAG_WgM

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas 
Just like the ones I used to know 
Where the treetops glisten, 
and children listen 
To hear sleigh bells in the snow

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas 
With every Christmas card I write 
May your days be merry and bright 
And may all your Christmases be white 

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas 
With every Christmas card I write 
May your days be merry and bright 
And may all your Christmases be white


#164 Go, tell it on the mountain

Refrain
Go, tell it on the mountain,
Over the hills and everywhere
Go, tell it on the mountain,
That Jesus Christ is born.

While shepherds kept their watching
Over silent flocks by night
Behold throughout the heavens
There shone a holy light. (Refrain)

The shepherds feared and trembled,
When lo! above the earth,
Rang out the angels chorus
That hailed the Saviour’s birth. (Refrain)

Down in a lowly manger
The humble Christ was born
And God sent us salvation
That blessèd Christmas morn. (Refrain)

THANKSGIVING


What shall I say unto the Lord?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AS1bDvVAIJ4

What shall I say unto the Lord?
All I want to say is thank you, Lord.
What shall I say unto the Lord?
All I want to say is thank you, Lord

Thank you, Lord, thank you, Lord, 
All I want to say is thank you, Lord
Thank you, Lord, thank you, Lord
All I want to say is thank you, Lord.