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1 1. Angels We Have Heard On High French carol, ca. 1862 Angels we have heard on high Sweetly singing over the plains And the mountains in reply, Echoing their joyous strains. Glo-ori-a In excelsis de-o Glo-ori-a In excelsis de-o Shepherds, why this Jubilee? Why your joyous strains prolong? What the gladsome tidings be Which inspire your heavenly song? In excelsis de-o Come to Bethlehem and see Him whose birth the angels sing; Come, adore on bended knee Christ, the Lord, the newborn King See Him in a manger laid Jesus, Lord of heaven and earth! Mary, Joseph, lend your aid, With us sing our Savior’s birth. 6. Silent Night Joseph Mohr(1792-1848), 1818 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 Al-le-lu-ia! Christ the Saviour is born! Christ the Saviour is born! Silent night, holy night! Wondrous star, lend thy light! With the angels let us sing Alleluia to our King! Christ the Saviour is here, Jesus the Saviour is here! Silent night, Holy night! 4. The First Noel English carol, 17th century The first Noel the angels 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. Noel Noel Noel Noel! Born is the King of Israel! They looked 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 northwest Over Bethlehem it took its rest, And there it did both stop and stay Right over the place where Jesus lay. Then did they know assuredly Within that house the King did lie: One entered in then for to see, And found the Babe in poverty: 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 naught And with His blood mankind hath bought. 2. Hark! the herald angels sing Charles Wesley(1707-1788), 1739 Hark! the herald angels sing “Glory to the newborn King Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!” Joyful, all ye nations rise; Join the triumph of the skies; With angelic host proclaim “Christ is born in Bethlehem!” Hark! the herald angels sing “Glory to the newborn King!” Christ, by highest heaven adored; Christ the everlasting Lord; Late in time behold Him come, Offspring of the favored one. Veiled in flesh, the Godhead see; hail the incarnate Deity Pleased as man with men to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King” Hail! the heaven-born Prince of Peace! Hail! the Son of Righteousness! Light and life to all He brings, risen with healing in His wings. Mild He lays His glory by, born that man no more may die; Born to raise the sons of earth, born to give them second birth Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King” 7. O Come, All Ye Faithful Attributed to John Francis Wade(ca. 1711-1786) 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; O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ, the Lord. (Yeshua) (For You alone are worthy) (We give you all the Glory) (We’ll praise Your Name forever) Sing, choirs of angels, Sing in exultation, Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above; Glory to God, Glory in the highest; Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, Born this happy morning, Jesus, to Thee be all glory given; Son of the Father, Now in flesh appearing; 3. Joy to the World Isaac Watts(1674-1748) Joy to the World , the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King; Let every heart prepare Him room, And Heaven and nature sing, And Heaven and nature sing, And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing. Joy to the World, the Savior reigns! Let men their songs employ; While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat, repeat, the sounding joy. No more let sins and sorrows grow, Nor thorns infest the ground; He comes to make His blessings flow Far as the curse is found, Far as the curse is found, Far as, far as, the curse is found. He rules the world with truth and grace, And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness, And wonders of His love, And wonders of His love, And wonders, wonders, of His love. 5. O Little Town of Bethlehem Phillips Brooks(1835-1893), 1868 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. For Christ is born of Mary, And, gathered all above While mortals sleep, the angels keep Their watch of wondering love. O morning stars, together Proclaim the holy birth. And praises sing to God the King. And peace to men on earth. How silently, how silently The wondrous gift is given! So God imparts to human hearts The blessings of His heaven. 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 in us today! We hear the Christmas angels The great glad tidings tell; O come to us, abide with us, Our Lord Emmanuel!

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1. Angels We Have Heard On HighFrench carol, ca. 1862

Angels we have heard on highSweetly singing over the plainsAnd the mountains in reply,Echoing their joyous strains.

Glo-ori-a In excelsis de-oGlo-ori-a In excelsis de-o

Shepherds, why this Jubilee?Why your joyous strains prolong?What the gladsome tidings beWhich inspire your heavenly song?

In excelsis de-oCome to Bethlehem and seeHim whose birth the angels sing;Come, adore on bended kneeChrist, the Lord,the newborn King

See Him in a manger laidJesus, Lord of heaven and earth!Mary, Joseph, lend your aid,With us sing our Savior’s birth.

6. Silent NightJoseph Mohr(1792-1848), 1818 Silent night, holy night!All is calm, All is brightRound yon Virgin, Mother and ChildHoly 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 Al-le-lu-ia!Christ the Saviour is born!Christ the Saviour is born!

Silent night, holy night!Wondrous star, lend thy light!With the angels let us singAlleluia to our King!Christ the Saviour is here,Jesus the Saviour is here!Silent night, Holy night!

4. The First NoelEnglish carol, 17th century

The first Noel the angels did sayWas to certain poor shepherdsin fields as they lay,In fields where they laykeeping their sheepOn a cold winter’s nightthat was so deep.

Noel Noel Noel Noel!Born is the King of Israel!

They looked up and saw a starShining 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 starThree wise men came from country far,To seek for a King was their intentAnd to follow the starwherever it went.

This star drew nigh to the northwestOver Bethlehem it took its rest,And there it did both stop and stayRight over the place where Jesus lay.

Then did they know assuredlyWithin that house the King did lie:One entered in then for to see,And found the Babe in poverty:

Then entered in those wise men threeFull reverently upon their knee,And offered there in His presenceTheir gold, and myrrh and frankincense.

Then let us all with one accordSing praises to our heavenly Lord,That hath made heavenand earth of naughtAnd with His bloodmankind hath bought.

2. Hark! the herald angels singCharles Wesley(1707-1788), 1739

Hark! the herald angels sing“Glory to the newborn KingPeace on earth and mercy mild,God and sinners reconciled!”Joyful, all ye nations rise;Join the triumph of the skies;With angelic host proclaim“Christ is born in Bethlehem!”Hark! the herald angels sing“Glory to the newborn King!”

Christ, by highest heaven adored;Christ the everlasting Lord;Late in time behold Him come,Offspring of the favored one.Veiled in flesh, the Godhead see;hail the incarnate DeityPleased as man with men to dwell,Jesus, our EmmanuelHark! the herald angels sing,“Glory to the newborn King”

Hail! the heaven-born Prince of Peace!Hail! the Son of Righteousness!Light and life to all He brings,risen with healing in His wings.Mild He lays His glory by,born that man no more may die;Born to raise the sons of earth,born to give them second birthHark! the herald angels sing,“Glory to the newborn King”

7. O Come, All Ye FaithfulAttributed to John Francis Wade(ca. 1711-1786) 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;

O come, let us adore Him,O come, let us adore Him,O come, let us adore Him,Christ, the Lord.(Yeshua)

(For You alone are worthy)(We give you all the Glory)(We’ll praise Your Name forever)

Sing, choirs of angels, Sing in exultation,Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above;Glory to God, Glory in the highest;

Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, Born this happy morning,Jesus, to Thee be all glory given;Son of the Father, Now in flesh appearing;

3. Joy to the WorldIsaac Watts(1674-1748)

Joy to the World , the Lord is come!Let earth receive her King;Let every heart prepare Him room,And Heaven and nature sing,And Heaven and nature sing,And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing.

Joy to the World, the Savior reigns!Let men their songs employ;While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plainsRepeat the sounding joy,Repeat the sounding joy,Repeat, repeat, the sounding joy.

No more let sins and sorrows grow,Nor thorns infest the ground;He comes to make His blessings flowFar as the curse is found,Far as the curse is found,Far as, far as, the curse is found.

He rules the world with truth and grace,And makes the nations proveThe glories of His righteousness,And wonders of His love,And wonders of His love,And wonders, wonders, of His love.

5. O Little Town of BethlehemPhillips Brooks(1835-1893), 1868

O little town of Bethlehem,How still we see thee lie.Above thy deep and dreamless sleepThe silent stars go by;Yet in thy dark streets shinethThe everlasting Light;The hopes and fears of all the yearsAre met in thee tonight.

For Christ is born of Mary,And, gathered all aboveWhile mortals sleep, the angels keepTheir watch of wondering love.O morning stars, togetherProclaim the holy birth.And praises sing to God the King.And peace to men on earth.

How silently, how silentlyThe wondrous gift is given!So God imparts to human heartsThe blessings of His heaven.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 in us today!We hear the Christmas angelsThe great glad tidings tell;O come to us, abide with us,Our Lord Emmanuel!

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10. While Shepherds Watched Their FlocksNahum Tate(1652-1715), ca. 1700

While shepherds watched their flocks by night,All seated on the ground,The angel of the Lord came down,And glory shone around,And glory shone around.

“Fear not!” said he, for mighty dreadHad seized their troubled mind.“Glad tidings of great joy I bringTo you and all mankindTo you and all mankind.

“To you, in David’s town, this dayIs born of David’s lineA Savior, who is Christ the Lord,And this shall be the sign,And this shall be the sign.

“The heavenly Babe you there shall findTo human view displayed,All meanly wrapped in swathing bands,And in a manger laid,And in a manger laid.”

Thus spake the seraph and forthwithAppeared a shining throngOf angels praising God on high,Who thus addressed their song,Who thus addressed their song:

“All glory be to God on high,And to the Earth be peace;Good will henceforth from Heaven to menBegin and never cease,Begin and never cease!”

13. O Holy NightJ.S.Dwight & A.C.Adam, 19th Century

O holy night, the stars are brightly shining;It is the night of our 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 world rejoices,For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.

Chorus 1Fall on your knees, O hear the angel voices!O night divine, O night when Christ was born!O night divine, O night, O night divine!

Verse 2Led 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!

Chorus 2He knows our need—to our weakness is no stranger.Behold your King; before Him lowly bend!Behold your King; before Him lowly bend!

Verse 3Truly 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 brotherAnd in His Name all oppression shall cease.Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,Let all within us praise His holy Name!

Chorus 3Christ is the Lord! O praise His name forever!His pow’r and glory Forevermore proclaim!His pow’r and glory Forevermore proclaim!

8. It Came Upon The Midnight ClearEdmund H. Sears(1810-1876), 1849

It came upon the midnight clear,That glorious song of old,From angels bending near the earth,To touch their harps of gold:“Peace on the earth, goodwill to menFrom heavens all gracious King!”The world in solemn stillness layTo hear the angels sing.

Still through the cloven skies they come,With peaceful wings unfurled;And still their heavenly music floatsO’er all the weary world:Above its sad and lowly plainsThey bend on hovering wing,And ever o’er its Babel soundsThe blessed angels sing.

O ye beneath life’s crushing load,Whose forms are bending low,Who toil along the climbing wayWith painful steps and slow;Look now, for glad and golden hoursCome swiftly on the wing;Oh rest beside the weary roadAnd hear the angels sing.

For lo! the days are hastening on,By prophets seen of old,When with the ever-circling yearsShall come the time foretold,When the new heaven and earth shall ownThe Prince of Peace, their King,And the whole world send back the songWhich now the angels sing.

11. What Child Is This?William Chatterton Dix, published ca. 1865

What Child is this, who laid to rest,On Mary’s lap is sleeping?Whom angels greet with anthems sweetWhile shepherds watch are keeping?

Chorus:This, this is Christ the KingWhom shepherds guard and angels sing.Haste, haste to bring Him laud,The Babe, the Son of Mary.

Why lies He in such mean estateWhere ox and ass are feeding?Good Christian, fear: for sinners here,The silent Word is pleading.

Nails, spear, shall pierce Him through,The Cross be borne, for me, for you:Hail, hail, the Word made flesh,The Babe, the Son of Mary!

So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh;Come peasant, king to own Him.The King of Kings salvation brings;Let loving hearts enthrone Him.

Raise, raise, the song on high,The Virgin sings her lullaby:Joy joy for Christ is born,The Babe, the Son of Mary!

12. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

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

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

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

O come, Thou Rod of Jesse, freeThine own from Satan’s tyranny;From depths of hell Thy people save,And give them victory over the grave.

O come, Thou Day-spring, come and cheerOur spirits by Thine advent here;Disperse the gloomy clouds of night,And death’s dark shadows put to flight.

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, O come, great Lord of might,Who to Thy tribes on Sinai’s heightIn ancient times once gave the lawIn cloud and majesty and awe.

O come, Thou Root of Jesse’s tree,An ensign of Thy people be;Before Thee rulers silent fall;All peoples on Thy mercy call.

O come, Desire of nations, bindIn one the hearts of all mankind;Bid Thou our sad divisions cease,And be Thyself our King of Peace.

9. We Three Kings

We three kings of orient are,bearing gifts we traverse afarField and fountain,moor and mountain,following yonder star.

Chorus: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 againKing for ever, ceasing neverover us all to reign.

Frankincense to offer have I,incense owns a Deity nighPrayer and praising, all men raising,Worship Him, God most high.

Myrrh is mine,its bitter perfume breathesa life of gathering gloom.Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying,sealed in the stone cold tomb.

Glorious now behold Him arise,King and God and Sacrifice!Al-le-lu-ia, al-le-lu-ia,heaven to earth replies.

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13. O Holy NightJ.S.Dwight & A.C.Adam, 19th Century

O holy night, the stars are brightly shining;It is the night of our 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 world rejoices,For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.

Chorus 1Fall on your knees, O hear the angel voices!O night divine, O night when Christ was born!O night divine, O night, O night divine!

Verse 2Led 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!

Chorus 2He knows our need—to our weakness is no stranger.Behold your King; before Him lowly bend!Behold your King; before Him lowly bend!

Verse 3Truly 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 brotherAnd in His Name all oppression shall cease.Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,Let all within us praise His holy Name!

Chorus 3Christ is the Lord! O praise His name forever!His pow’r and glory Forevermore proclaim!His pow’r and glory Forevermore proclaim!

16. Glory in the HighestChris Tomlin

You are the first, You go beforeYou are the last, Lord, You’re the encoreYour name’s in lights for all to seeThe starry host declare Your glory

Glory in the highestGlory in the highestGlory in the highest

Apart from You there is no GodLight of the world, the brightened morning starYour name will shine for all to seeYou are the one, You are my glory

Glory in the highestGlory in the highestGlory in the highest

And no one else could ever compareTo You, LordAll the earth together declares

Glory in the highest, Glory in the highestGlory in the highest To You, LordGlory in the highest, Glory in the highestGlory in the highest To You, Lord

All the earth will sing Your praiseThe moon and stars, the sun and rainEvery nation will proclaimYou are God and You will reign

Glory, glory HallelujahGlory, glory to You, LordGlory, glory HallelujahHallelujah

The heavenly hostsProclaim your birthGlory to God and peace beyond the earthYour name is near, EmmanuelGod with us hereGod pleased with earth to dwell

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17. HALLELUJAHLeonard Cohen, Cloverton Band version

I heard about this baby boyWho comes to earth to bring us joyAnd I just want to sing of this song to youIt goes like this The fourth, the fifthThe minor fall, the major liftWith every breath I’m singing, ”Hallelujah”

Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah

A couple came to BethlehemExpecting child, they searched the innTo find a place for you were coming soonThere was no room for them to staySo in a manger filled with hayGod’s only Son was born, oh Hallelujah

The shepherds left their flocks by nightTo see this baby wrapped in lightA host of angels led them all to youIt was just as the angels saidYou’ll find him in a manger bedAnd there you’ll meet your Savior, Hallelujah

A star shown bright out in the EastTo Bethlehem, the wise-man threeCame many miles a journey long for youInto the place at which you wereTheir frankincense, their gold, and myrrhThey came to you and cried out, “Hallelujah”

I know you came to rescue meThis baby boy would grow to beA man who’d one day die for me and youOur sins will drive the nails in youThat rugged cross, was my cross, tooAnd every breath you drew was “Hallelujah”

14. Mary, Did You KnowMark Lowry

Mary, did you know that your Baby Boy Would one day walk on water?Mary, did you know that your Baby Boy Would 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 the storm with His hand?Did you know that your Baby Boy Has walked where angels trod?When you kiss your little Baby You kissed the face of God?

Mary did you know.. Ooo Ooo Ooo

The blind will see.The deaf will hear.The dead will live again.The lame will leap.The dumb will speakThe praises of The Lamb.

Mary, did you know that your Baby BoyIs Lord of all creation?Mary, did you know that your Baby Boy Would one day rule the nations?Did you know that your Baby Boy Is heaven’s perfect Lamb?The sleeping Child you’re holding iI the Great, I Am.

15. Breath of HeavenAmy Grant

I have traveled many moonless nightsCold and weary with a babe insideAnd I wonder what I’ve doneHoly Father, You have comeAnd chosen me now to carry Your Son

I am waiting in a silent prayerI am frightened by the load I bearIn a world as cold as stoneMust I walk this path alone?Be with me now, be with me now

Breath of Heaven, hold me togetherBe forever near me, Breath of HeavenBreath of Heaven, Light in my darknessPour over me Your holiness for You are holyBreath of Heaven

Do you wonder as you watch my faceIf a wiser one should have had my place?But I offer all I amFor the mercy of Your planHelp me be strong, help me be, help me

Breath of Heaven, hold me togetherBe forever near me, Breath of HeavenBreath of Heaven, lighten my darknessPour over me Your holiness for You are holy

Breath of Heaven, hold me togetherBe forever near me, breath of HeavenBreath of Heaven, lighten my darknessPour over me Your holiness for You are holyBreath of Heaven, Breath of HeavenBreath of Heaven

Songwriters: CHRIS EATON, AMY GRANTPublished by Lyrics © BUG MUSIC

18. I Have Seen the LightGatlin Brothers

I was a seeker for light in a dark world,I looked for truth but settled for lies.I had been blinded, I couldn’t seeTill the Star in Bethlehem’s sky opened my eyes.

Chorus:I have seen the Light shining in the darkness,Bursting through the shadows, delivering the dawn.I have seen the Light whose holy name is Jesus,His kingdom is forever; He reigns on Heaven’s throne!

There in a manger, an innocent baby;Who could believe He was the One;I can believe it, I know it’s true;He changed my life; He is the light; He is God’s Son!

Chorus

We must tell the world what we’ve seen today in Bethlehem!He’s the promised King; we bow down and worship Him!Worship Christ The King!

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I have seen the Light, repeat several times.

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19. Angels From The Realm Of Glory

Angels from the realms of gloryWing your flight over all the earthYe, who sang creations storyNow proclaim Messiah’s birth

Chorus:Come and worship, come and worshipWorship Christ the newborn King

Shepherds in the fields abidingWatching over your flocks by nightGod with man is now residingYonder shines the Infant light

Sages leave your contemplationsBrighter visions beam afarSeek the great Desire of nationsYe have seen His natal star

Saints before the alter bendingWatching long in hope and fearSuddenly the Lord, descending,In His temple shall appear

20. God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen

God rest ye merry, gentlemenLet nothing you dismayRemember, Christ, our SaviourWas born on Christmas dayTo save us all from Satan’s powerWhen we were gone astray

Chorus:O tidings of comfort and joy,Comfort and joyO tidings of comfort and joy

In Bethlehem, in Israel,This blessed Babe was bornAnd laid within a mangerUpon this blessed mornThe which His Mother MaryDid nothing take in scorn

From God our Heavenly FatherA blessed Angel came;And unto certain ShepherdsBrought tidings of the same:How that in Bethlehem was bornThe Son of God by Name.

“Fear not then,” said the Angel,“Let nothing you affright,This day is born a SaviourOf a pure Virgin bright,To free all those who trust in HimFrom Satan’s power and might.”

The shepherds at those tidingsRejoiced much in mind,And left their flocks a-feedingIn tempest, storm and wind:And went to Bethlehem straightwayThe Son of God to find.

And when they came to BethlehemWhere our dear Saviour lay,They found Him in a manger,Where oxen feed on hay;His Mother Mary kneeling down,Unto the Lord did pray.

Now to the Lord sing praises,All you within this place,And with true love and brotherhoodEach other now embrace;This holy tide of ChristmasAll other doth deface.

23. Lo, How A Rose E’er Blooming

Lo, how a Rose e’er blooming from tender stem hath sprung!Of Jesse’s lineage coming, as men of old have sung.It came, a floweret bright, amid the cold of winter,When half spent was the night.

Isaiah ‘twas foretold it, the Rose I have in mind;Mary we behold it, the Virgin Mother kind.To show God’s love aright, she bore to us a Savior,When half spent was the night.

The shepherds heard the story proclaimed by angels bright,How Christ, the Lord of glory was born on earth this night.To Bethlehem they sped and in the manger they found Him,As angel heralds said.

This Flower, whose fragrance tender with sweetness fills the air,Dispels with glorious splendor the darkness everywhere;True man, yet very God, from sin and death He saves us,And lightens every load.

24. I Wonder As I Wander

I wonder as I wander out under the skyHow Jesus the Saviour did come for to dieFor poor on’ry people like you and like I;I wonder as I wander out under the sky

When Mary birthed Jesus ‘twas in a cow’s stallWith wise men and farmers and shepherds and allBut high from God’s heaven, a star’s light did fallAnd the promise of ages it then did recall.

If Jesus had wanted for any wee thingA star in the sky or a bird on the wingOr all of God’s Angels in heaven to singHe surely could have it, ‘cause he was the King

22. Good Christian Men Rejoice

Good Christian men rejoiceWith heart and soul and voice!Give ye heed to what we sayNews! News!Jesus Christ is born today!Ox and ass before Him bowAnd He is in the manger nowChrist is born today!Christ is born today!

Good Christian men, rejoiceWith heart and soul and voiceNow ye hear of endless blissJoy! Joy!Jesus Christ was born for thisHe hath ope’d the heav’nly doorAnd man is blessed evermoreChrist was born for thisChrist was born for this

Good Christian men, rejoiceWith heart and soul and voiceNow ye need not fear the grave:Peace! Peace!Jesus Christ was born to saveCalls you one and calls you allTo gain His everlasting hallChrist was born to saveChrist was born to save

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26. The Little Drummer Boy

Come they told me, Pa rum pum pum pumA new born King to see, Pa rum pum pum pumOur finest gifts we bring, Pa rum pum pum pumTo lay before the kIng, Pa rum pum pum pum,rum pum pum pum,rum pum pum pum

So to honor Him, Pa rum pum pum pumWhen we come

Little baby, Pa rum pum pum pumI am a poor boy too, Pa rum pum pum pumI have no gift to bring, Pa rum pum pum pumThat’s fit to give our King, Pa rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, ...

Shall I play for you, Pa rum pum pum pumOn my drum

Mary nodded, Pa rum pum pum pumThe ox and lamb kept timePa rum pum pum pumI played my drum for Him, Pa rum pum pum pumI played my best for Him, Pa rum pum pum pum,rum pum pum pum, ...

Then He smiled at mePa rum pum pum pumMe and my drum

30. O Come Little Children

O come, little children, O come one and all,To Bethlehem haste, to the manger so small,God’s son for a gift has been sent you this nightTo be your redeemer, your joy and delight.

He’s born in a stable for you and for me,Draw near by the bright gleaming starlight to see,In swaddling clothes lying so meek and so mild,And purer than angels the heavenly Child.

See Mary and Joseph, with love beaming eyes,Are gazing upon the rude bed where He lies,The shepherds are kneeling, with hearts full of loveWhile angels sing loud hallelujahs above.

Kneel down and adore Him with shepherds today,Lift up little hands now and praise Him as theyRejoice that a Saviour from sin you can boast,And join in the song of the heavenly host.

28. Do You Hear What I Hear

Said the night wind to the little lamb,do you see what I seeWay up in the sky, little lamb,do you see what I seeA star, a star, dancing in the nightWith a tail as big as a kiteWith a tail as big as a kite

Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy,do you hear what I hearRinging through the sky, shepherd boy,do you hear what I hearA song, a song, high above the treesWith a voice as big as the seaWith a voice as big as the sea

Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king,do you know what I knowIn your palace warm, mighty king,do you know what I knowA Child, a Child shivers in the coldLet us bring Him silver and goldLet us bring Him silver and goldSaid the king to the people everywhere,listen to what I sayPray for peace, people everywhere!listen to what I sayThe Child, the Child, sleeping in the nightHe will bring us goodness and lightHe will bring us goodness and light

33. Feliz Navidad

Feliz Navidad Feliz Navidad Feliz Navidad Prospero Año y Felicidad.

I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas From the bottom of my heart.

31. Mary’s Boy Child

Long time ago in Bethlehem So the Holy Bible say Mary’s Boy Child, Jesus Christ Was born on Christmas Day!

Chorus: Hark! Now hear the angels sing: “New King’s born today And man will live for evermore Because of Christmas Day!”

While shepherds watched their flocks by night They saw a bright new shining star And heard a choir from heaven sing The music came from afar

Now Joseph and his wife Mary Came to Bethlehem that night. They found no place to bear her Child, Not a single room was in sight.

By and by they found a little nook In a stable all forlorn. And in a manger cold and dark Mary’s little Boy/Child was born

Trumpets sound and angels sing, Listen to what they say! That man will live forevermore Because of Christmas Day!

27. The Virgin Mary Had A Baby Boy

The Virgin Mary had a baby boyThe Virgin Mary had a baby boyThe Virgin Mary had a baby boyAnd they say that His name is Jesus.

Chorus:He came from the gloryHe came from the glorious kingdomHe came from the gloryHe came from the glorious kingdomOh yes, believer!Oh yes, believer!He came from the gloryHe came from the glorious kingdom.

The angels sang when the baby was bornThe angels sang when the baby was bornThe angels sang when the baby was bornAnd proclaimed Him the Savior, Jesus.

The wise men saw where the baby was bornThe wise men saw where the baby was bornThe wise men saw where the baby was bornAnd they said that His name was Jesus.

25. Away In a Manger

Away in a manger,no crib for His bed,The little Lord Jesuslaid down His sweet head;The stars in the heavenslooked down where He lay,The little Lord Jesusasleep on the hay.

The cattle are lowing,the poor Baby wakes,But little Lord Jesus,no crying He makes.I love Thee, Lord Jesus;look down from the skyAnd stay by my cradletill morning is nigh.

Be near me, Lord Jesus;I ask Thee to stayClose by me foreverand love me I pray!Bless all the dear childrenin Thy tender care,And fit us for Heavento live with Thee there.

29. Go, Tell It On The Mountain

While shepherds kept their watchingOver silent flocks by night,Behold throughout the heavens,There shone a holy light:

Go, Tell It On The Mountain,Over the hills and everywhere;Go, Tell It On The MountainThat Jesus Christ is born.

The shepherds feared and trembledWhen lo! above the earthRang out the angel chorusThat hailed our Saviour’s birth:

Down in a lowly mangerOur humble Christ was bornAnd God send us salvation,That blessed Christmas morn:

When I am a seeker,I seek both night and day;I seek the Lord to help me,And He shows me the way:

He made me a watchmanUpon the city wall,And if I am a Christian,I am the least of all.

32. We Wish You a Merry Christmas

We wish you a Merry ChristmasWe wish you a Merry ChristmasWe wish you a Merry ChristmasAnd a Happy New Year.