REHEARSALS: 9th December 6:30-8:30 pm Parish Centre
ADVENT MUSIC
#112 O come, O come Emmanuel
#113 The Angel Gabriel
Mary, did you know?
Immanuel - (Michael Card)
What kind of Throne
Emmanuel – Steve Angrisano
TRADITIONAL CAROLS
#136 Silent Night
#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
Good King Wenceslas
#153 Ding Dong Merrily on high
FESTIVE MUSIC
I Saw Three Ships Come Sailing In
Calypso Carol (See Him Lying on a Bed of Straw)
White Christmas
Jingle Bells
Deck the Halls
We wish you a merry Christmas
#164 Go, tell it on the mountain
THANKSGIVING
What shall I say unto the Lord?
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ADVENT MUSIC
#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?
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)
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)
Oh Holy night
O holy night, the stars are brightly shining;
It is the night of the dear Savior’s birth!
Long lay the world in sin and error pining,
Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth.
A thrill of hope, the weary soul rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
Refrain:
Fall on your knees, O hear the angel voices!
O night divine, O night when Christ was born!
O night, O holy night, O night divine!
Led by the light of faith serenely beaming,
With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand.
So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming,
Here came the wise men from Orient land.
The King of kings lay thus in lowly manger,
In all our trials born to be our friend! (REFRAIN)
Truly He taught us to love one another;
His law is love and His Gospel is peace.
Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother
And in His Name all oppression shall cease.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
Let all within us praise His holy Name! (REFRAIN)
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
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.
#137 Away in a
manger
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
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
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
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
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
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,
though the frost was cru-el,
When a poor man came in sight,
gathering winter fu-el.
"Hither, page, and stand by me,
if thou knowst 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,
You and I will see him dine,
when we bear them thither."
Page and monarch, forth they went,
forth they went together,
Through the cold 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, my good page,
tread now in
them boldly,
Thou shalt find the winter's rage
freeze your 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,
You who now will bless the poor
shall yourselves find blessing.
#153 Ding Dong
Merrily on high
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!
FESTIVE MUSIC
I Saw Three Ships
Come Sailing In
I saw three ships come sailing in
On Christmas day, on Christmas day;
I saw three ships come sailing in
On Christmas day in the morning.
And what was in those ships all three,
On Christmas day, on Christmas day?
And what was in those ships all three,
On Christmas day in the morning?
Our Saviour Christ and His lady,
On Christmas day, on Christmas day;
Our Saviour Christ and His lady,
On Christmas day in the morning.
Pray whither sailed those ships all three,
On Christmas day, on Christmas day?
Pray whither sailed those ships all three,
On Christmas day in the morning?
O they sailed into Bethlehem,
On Christmas day, on Christmas day,
O they sailed into Bethlehem,
On Christmas day in the morning.
And all the bells on earth shall ring,
On Christmas day, on Christmas day;
And all the bells on earth shall ring,
On Christmas day in the morning.
And all the angels in Heav'n shall sing,
On Christmas day, on Christmas day;
And all the angels in Heav'n shall sing,
On Christmas day in the morning.
And all the souls on Earth shall sing,
On Christmas day, on Christmas day;
And all the souls on Earth shall sing,
On Christmas day in the morning.
Then let us all rejoice amain,
On Christmas day, on Christmas day;
Then let us rejoice amain,
On Christmas day in the morning.
Calypso Carol (See
Him Lying on a Bed of Straw)
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.
White Christmas
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
Jingle bells
refrain:
jingle bells, jingle bells,
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh
(repeat)
verse 1:
Dashing through the snow
In a one horse open sleigh
O'er the fields we go
Laughing all the way
Bells on bob tails ring
Making spirits bright
Oh what fun it is to sing
A sleighing song tonight
(refrain)
verse 2:
A day or two ago
I thought I'd take a ride
And soon Miss Fanny Bright
Was seated by my side
The horse was lean and lank
Misfortune seemed his lot
We got into a drifted bank
And then we got upsot
(repeat verse 1)
(Repeat refrain slowing down last line)
Deck the halls
verse 1:
Deck the hall 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 Yuletide carol,
Fa la
la la la, la la, la, la.
Verse 2:
See the blazing Yule before us, (fa la la...)
Strike the harp and join the chorus, (fa la la...)
Follow me in merry measure, (fa la la...)
While I tell of Yuletide treasure, (fa la la...)
verse 3:
Fast away the old year passes, (fa la la...)
Hail the new, ye lads and lasses, (fa la la...)
Sing we joyous all together, (fa la la...)
Heedless of the wind and weather, (fa la la...)
We wish you a merry
Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas
and a Happy New Year.
Refrain:
Good tidings we bring to you and your kin;
Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Oh, bring us a figgy pudding;
Oh, bring us a figgy pudding;
Oh, bring us a figgy pudding
and a cup of good cheer.
(refrain)
We won't go until we get some;
We won't go until we get some;
We won't go until we get some,
so bring some out here.
(refrain)
#164 Go, tell it on
the mountain
Refrain
Go, tell it on the mountain, #164 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
ADVENT MUSIC
#112 O come, O come Emmanuel
#113 The Angel Gabriel
Mary, did you know?
Immanuel - (Michael Card)
What kind of Throne
Emmanuel – Steve Angrisano
TRADITIONAL CAROLS
#136 Silent Night
#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
Good King Wenceslas
#153 Ding Dong Merrily on high
FESTIVE MUSIC
I Saw Three Ships Come Sailing In
Calypso Carol (See Him Lying on a Bed of Straw)
White Christmas
Jingle Bells
Deck the Halls
We wish you a merry Christmas
#164 Go, tell it on the mountain
THANKSGIVING
What shall I say unto the Lord?
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ADVENT MUSIC
#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?
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)
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)
Oh Holy night
O holy night, the stars are brightly shining;
It is the night of the dear Savior’s birth!
Long lay the world in sin and error pining,
Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth.
A thrill of hope, the weary soul rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
Refrain:
Fall on your knees, O hear the angel voices!
O night divine, O night when Christ was born!
O night, O holy night, O night divine!
Led by the light of faith serenely beaming,
With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand.
So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming,
Here came the wise men from Orient land.
The King of kings lay thus in lowly manger,
In all our trials born to be our friend! (REFRAIN)
Truly He taught us to love one another;
His law is love and His Gospel is peace.
Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother
And in His Name all oppression shall cease.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
Let all within us praise His holy Name! (REFRAIN)
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
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.
#137 Away in a
manger
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
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
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
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
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
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,
though the frost was cru-el,
When a poor man came in sight,
gathering winter fu-el.
"Hither, page, and stand by me,
if thou knowst 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,
You and I will see him dine,
when we bear them thither."
Page and monarch, forth they went,
forth they went together,
Through the cold 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, my good page,
tread now in
them boldly,
Thou shalt find the winter's rage
freeze your 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,
You who now will bless the poor
shall yourselves find blessing.
#153 Ding Dong
Merrily on high
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!
FESTIVE MUSIC
I Saw Three Ships
Come Sailing In
I saw three ships come sailing in
On Christmas day, on Christmas day;
I saw three ships come sailing in
On Christmas day in the morning.
And what was in those ships all three,
On Christmas day, on Christmas day?
And what was in those ships all three,
On Christmas day in the morning?
Our Saviour Christ and His lady,
On Christmas day, on Christmas day;
Our Saviour Christ and His lady,
On Christmas day in the morning.
Pray whither sailed those ships all three,
On Christmas day, on Christmas day?
Pray whither sailed those ships all three,
On Christmas day in the morning?
O they sailed into Bethlehem,
On Christmas day, on Christmas day,
O they sailed into Bethlehem,
On Christmas day in the morning.
And all the bells on earth shall ring,
On Christmas day, on Christmas day;
And all the bells on earth shall ring,
On Christmas day in the morning.
And all the angels in Heav'n shall sing,
On Christmas day, on Christmas day;
And all the angels in Heav'n shall sing,
On Christmas day in the morning.
And all the souls on Earth shall sing,
On Christmas day, on Christmas day;
And all the souls on Earth shall sing,
On Christmas day in the morning.
Then let us all rejoice amain,
On Christmas day, on Christmas day;
Then let us rejoice amain,
On Christmas day in the morning.
Calypso Carol (See
Him Lying on a Bed of Straw)
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.
White Christmas
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
Jingle bells
refrain:
jingle bells, jingle bells,
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh
(repeat)
verse 1:
Dashing through the snow
In a one horse open sleigh
O'er the fields we go
Laughing all the way
Bells on bob tails ring
Making spirits bright
Oh what fun it is to sing
A sleighing song tonight
(refrain)
verse 2:
A day or two ago
I thought I'd take a ride
And soon Miss Fanny Bright
Was seated by my side
The horse was lean and lank
Misfortune seemed his lot
We got into a drifted bank
And then we got upsot
(repeat verse 1)
(Repeat refrain slowing down last line)
Deck the halls
verse 1:
Deck the hall 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 Yuletide carol,
Fa la
la la la, la la, la, la.
Verse 2:
See the blazing Yule before us, (fa la la...)
Strike the harp and join the chorus, (fa la la...)
Follow me in merry measure, (fa la la...)
While I tell of Yuletide treasure, (fa la la...)
verse 3:
Fast away the old year passes, (fa la la...)
Hail the new, ye lads and lasses, (fa la la...)
Sing we joyous all together, (fa la la...)
Heedless of the wind and weather, (fa la la...)
We wish you a merry
Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas
and a Happy New Year.
Refrain:
Good tidings we bring to you and your kin;
Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Oh, bring us a figgy pudding;
Oh, bring us a figgy pudding;
Oh, bring us a figgy pudding
and a cup of good cheer.
(refrain)
We won't go until we get some;
We won't go until we get some;
We won't go until we get some,
so bring some out here.
(refrain)
#164 Go, tell it on
the mountain
Refrain
Go, tell it on the mountain, #164 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?
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.
ADVENT MUSIC
#112 O come, O come Emmanuel
#113 The Angel Gabriel
Mary, did you know?
Immanuel - (Michael Card)
What kind of Throne
Emmanuel – Steve Angrisano
TRADITIONAL CAROLS
#136 Silent Night
#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
Good King Wenceslas
#153 Ding Dong Merrily on high
FESTIVE MUSIC
I Saw Three Ships Come Sailing In
Calypso Carol (See Him Lying on a Bed of Straw)
White Christmas
Jingle Bells
Deck the Halls
We wish you a merry Christmas
#164 Go, tell it on the mountain
THANKSGIVING
What shall I say unto the Lord?
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ADVENT MUSIC
#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?
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)
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)
Oh Holy night
O holy night, the stars are brightly shining;
It is the night of the dear Savior’s birth!
Long lay the world in sin and error pining,
Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth.
A thrill of hope, the weary soul rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
Refrain:
Fall on your knees, O hear the angel voices!
O night divine, O night when Christ was born!
O night, O holy night, O night divine!
Led by the light of faith serenely beaming,
With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand.
So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming,
Here came the wise men from Orient land.
The King of kings lay thus in lowly manger,
In all our trials born to be our friend! (REFRAIN)
Truly He taught us to love one another;
His law is love and His Gospel is peace.
Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother
And in His Name all oppression shall cease.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
Let all within us praise His holy Name! (REFRAIN)
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
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.
#137 Away in a
manger
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
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
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
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
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
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,
though the frost was cru-el,
When a poor man came in sight,
gathering winter fu-el.
"Hither, page, and stand by me,
if thou knowst 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,
You and I will see him dine,
when we bear them thither."
Page and monarch, forth they went,
forth they went together,
Through the cold 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, my good page,
tread now in
them boldly,
Thou shalt find the winter's rage
freeze your 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,
You who now will bless the poor
shall yourselves find blessing.
#153 Ding Dong
Merrily on high
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!
FESTIVE MUSIC
I Saw Three Ships
Come Sailing In
I saw three ships come sailing in
On Christmas day, on Christmas day;
I saw three ships come sailing in
On Christmas day in the morning.
And what was in those ships all three,
On Christmas day, on Christmas day?
And what was in those ships all three,
On Christmas day in the morning?
Our Saviour Christ and His lady,
On Christmas day, on Christmas day;
Our Saviour Christ and His lady,
On Christmas day in the morning.
Pray whither sailed those ships all three,
On Christmas day, on Christmas day?
Pray whither sailed those ships all three,
On Christmas day in the morning?
O they sailed into Bethlehem,
On Christmas day, on Christmas day,
O they sailed into Bethlehem,
On Christmas day in the morning.
And all the bells on earth shall ring,
On Christmas day, on Christmas day;
And all the bells on earth shall ring,
On Christmas day in the morning.
And all the angels in Heav'n shall sing,
On Christmas day, on Christmas day;
And all the angels in Heav'n shall sing,
On Christmas day in the morning.
And all the souls on Earth shall sing,
On Christmas day, on Christmas day;
And all the souls on Earth shall sing,
On Christmas day in the morning.
Then let us all rejoice amain,
On Christmas day, on Christmas day;
Then let us rejoice amain,
On Christmas day in the morning.
Calypso Carol (See
Him Lying on a Bed of Straw)
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.
White Christmas
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
Jingle bells
refrain:
jingle bells, jingle bells,
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh
(repeat)
verse 1:
Dashing through the snow
In a one horse open sleigh
O'er the fields we go
Laughing all the way
Bells on bob tails ring
Making spirits bright
Oh what fun it is to sing
A sleighing song tonight
(refrain)
verse 2:
A day or two ago
I thought I'd take a ride
And soon Miss Fanny Bright
Was seated by my side
The horse was lean and lank
Misfortune seemed his lot
We got into a drifted bank
And then we got upsot
(repeat verse 1)
(Repeat refrain slowing down last line)
Deck the halls
verse 1:
Deck the hall 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 Yuletide carol,
Fa la
la la la, la la, la, la.
Verse 2:
See the blazing Yule before us, (fa la la...)
Strike the harp and join the chorus, (fa la la...)
Follow me in merry measure, (fa la la...)
While I tell of Yuletide treasure, (fa la la...)
verse 3:
Fast away the old year passes, (fa la la...)
Hail the new, ye lads and lasses, (fa la la...)
Sing we joyous all together, (fa la la...)
Heedless of the wind and weather, (fa la la...)
We wish you a merry
Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas
and a Happy New Year.
Refrain:
Good tidings we bring to you and your kin;
Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Oh, bring us a figgy pudding;
Oh, bring us a figgy pudding;
Oh, bring us a figgy pudding
and a cup of good cheer.
(refrain)
We won't go until we get some;
We won't go until we get some;
We won't go until we get some,
so bring some out here.
(refrain)
#164 Go, tell it on
the mountain
Refrain
Go, tell it on the mountain, #164 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?
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.
The humble Christ was born
And God sent us salvation
That blessèd Christmas morn. (Refrain)
THANKSGIVING
What shall I say
unto the Lord?
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.
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