Kidung Jemaat

Luke 1:11

• Siapakah Yang Menerima [KJ.124]

  1. Siapakah yang menerima kabar mulia sorgawi? Bukan para ahli Kitab, bukan pula para nabi, Bukan raja Yerusalem, bukan kaisar dari Roma: Hanyalah gembala di Betlehem.	Mat 2:3-4 , Luk 1:1-20
  2. Apakah berita baru yang disiarkan malaikat? Bukan kabar peperangan, bukan pengumuman iklan, Bukan mengenai wabah, bukanlah bencana alam: Raja damai lahir di Betlehem.	Yes 9:5
  3. Dan di manakah tempatnya Anak Raja dilahirkan? Bukan di rumah sakit, diawasi bidan ahli, Bukanlah tempat yang mewah, rumah orang pangkat tinggi, Tapi kandang domba di betlehem.
  4. Lalu, siapakah di sana menunggui Bayi Yesus? Bapak Yusuf, 'bu Maria yang merawat dan menjaga, Biri-biri ikut juga dan gembala sederhana. Bayi tidur aman di Betlehem.
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• Waktu Herodes Raja di Yudea [KJ.78]

  1. Waktu Herodes raja di Yudea, ada imam bernama Zakharia, nama istrinya Elisabet, ialah bibi Maria.	Luk 1:5-16
  2. Di waktu Zakharia beribadah, turun malaikat Gabriel padanya, ia terperanjat terkelu: apakah akan terjadi?
  3. "Janganlah takut, bapa Zakharia, aku utusan dari sorga; 'ku bawa kabar bagimu." Itulah kata malaikat.
  4. "Doamu dikabulkan oleh Tuhan: kau akan dianugerahi put'ra, dilahirkan oleh ist'rimu; namakan dia Yohanes."
  5. "Dan engkau akan sorak bergembira, kar'na Roh Kudus akan besertanya; umat yang dibaptis olehnya akan kembali ke Allah."
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Luke 2:10-11

• Alam Raya Berkumandang [KJ.101] ( Angels We Have Heard on High / Les anges dans nos campagnes )

  	Luk 2:8-14
  1. Alam raya berkumandang oleh pujian mulia; dari gunung, dari padang kidung malaikat bergema: Gloria in excelsis Deo! Gloria in excelcis Deo!
  2. Hai gembala, kar'na apa sambutan ini menggegar? Bagi Maharaja siapa sorak sorgawi terdengar? Gloria in excelsis Deo! Gloria in excelcis Deo!
  3. Sudah lahir Jurus'lamat itu berita lagunya. Puji dan syukur dan hormat dipersembahkan padaNya. Gloria in excelsis Deo! Gloria in excelcis Deo!
  4. Ikutilah, hai gembala, nyanyian sorga yang merdu; mainkan suling dan rebana dan bersyukur di hatimu! Gloria in excelsis Deo! Gloria in excelcis Deo!
  5. Mari, kita pun kesana untuk melihat Putera. Mari, kita persembahkan suara dan hati padaNya! Gloria in excelsis Deo! Gloria in excelcis Deo!	Luk 2:15
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• Anak Maria dalam Palungan [KJ.112]

  1. Anak Maria dalam palungan, miskin dan hina, namun besar, rela sengsara bagi manusia; dihapuskanNya dosa cemar.	Luk 2:7-14
  2. HidupNya suci waktu di dunia, hatiNya murni dan merendah; kini mulia Penebus kita: musuhNya tunduk selamanya.	Ibr 4:15 1 Ptr 2:22 Mat 11:29 Kis 2:33-36
  3. Sabda nubuat: Ia Mesias; para malaikat memujiNya: layaklah Ia dimuliakan; kita milikNya, bahagia.
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• Bukan oleh Raja Roma [KJ.135]

  1. Bukan oleh raja Roma, bukan oleh si Herodes, bukan oleh ahli Kitab, bukan oleh si Farisi manusia dis'lamatkan, manusia ditebus, tapi oleh Kanak-kanak yang terbaring di palungan.	Luk 2:11-12
  2. Bukan oleh yang terdidik, bukan oleh orang pandai, bukan oleh para ahli yang empunya ilmu tinggi manusia dis'lamatkan manusia ditebus: oleh Anak tukang kayu, Anak Yusuf dan Maria.	1 Kor 1:20-30 Mat 13:55 Mrk 6:3 Yoh 1:45
  3. Bukan oleh orang kaya yang tempatnya di istana, bukan oleh penguasa yang memiliki tentara manusia dis'lamatkan, manusia ditebus: oleh Orang yang terhukum, mati pada kayu salib.	Gal 3:13-14
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• Dalam Kota Raja Daud [KJ.113]

  1. Dalam kota raja Daud ada kandang yang rendah. Di palungan dibaringkan Bayi mungil yang lemah. Yesus Kristus namaNya dan Maria bundaNya	Luk 2:11-12
  2. Ia turun dari sorga, Tuhan alam semesta. Dan palungan dalam kandang tempat tidur bagiNya. Ia hidup beserta orang hina dan rendah.	Flp 2:6-8
  3. Waktu Ia kanak-kanak, Ia patuh dan benar; menghormati orang tua Ia tumbuh dan besar. Anak-anak, marilah mengikuti contohNya!	Luk 2:51
  4. Tak berbeda dari kita, dari aku dan engkau, tawa riang dan tangisan semuanya Ia tahu. Suka duka dunia dirasakan olehNya.	Ibr 4:15
  5. Nanti kita pun melihat Anak ini yang lemah jadi Jurus'lamat kita, Raja sorga mulia. Kita pun dipimpinNya masuk sorga s'lamanya.	1 Tes 4:16-17
  6. Bukan dalam kandang hina kita lihat kuasaNYa, tapi k'lak di dalam sorga dengan Allah, BapaNya. Nanti kita menyembah di keliling takhtaNya.	1 Kor 13:12 Mat 16:27 Why 1:7 Why 22:4
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• Dari Terbitnya Surya T'rang [KJ.137]

  1. Dari terbitnya surya t'rang sampai dibarat terbenam Sang Kristus dimuliakanlah, yang dilahirkan Maria.	Mzm 113:3 Mal 1:11
  2. Maha Pencipta dunia menjadi hamba terendah dan menebus manusia dari bencana dosanya.	Flp 2:6-8
  3. T'lah lahir Sang Imanuel yang diwartakan Gabriel; Yohanes mengelukanNya dalam kandungan bundanya.	Mat 1:32Luk 1:26-38 Luk 1:41, 44
  4. Walaupun Raja semesta, palungan tak ditolakNya; Yang menghidupi burung pun, kini menyusu tersenyum.	Mzm 147:9 Luk 2:7
  5. Biduan sorga mulia memuji Allah, BapaNya, dan kaum gembala mendengar tentang Gembala yang Besar.	Luk 2:8-14
  6. Orang Majusi dari jauh melihat bintang Putra Daud, pergi memandang T'rang Baka, mempersembahkan hartanya.	Mat 2:1-11
  7. Herodes, kau mengapakah cemas menyambut datangNya yang sungguh tidak akan mau berkuasa seperti engkau?	Mat 2:3
  8. Ratapan ibu terdengar di pembunuhan yang besar oleh Herodes yang kejam terhadap tunas Betlehem.	Yer 31:15 Mat 2:16-18
  9. Para sarjana Alkitab menguji Dia yang berhak bermukim s'lama-lamanya di dalam rumah BapaNya.	Luk 2:46-49
  10. Berdiri, putih cemerlang, Sang Anakdomba di Yordan: pertanda kerelaanNya menghapus dosa dunia.	Mrk 1:9-11 Yoh 1:29
  11. Air jadi anggur yang terbaik mukjizat kuasaNya ajaib: yang kosong dipenuhiNya dengan berkat karunia!	Yoh 2:1-11
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• Dengarlah Kidung [KJ.103]

  1. Dengarlah kidung di malam sepi, "Nina bobo, tidurlah!" Wajah Maria cerah berseri: Bayi yang kudus dibuainya.	Luk 2:6-14
  2. Juga di padang gema terdengar, "Hai gembala, bangunlah! T'rimalah kabar gembira besar: Lahir Sang Raja Sejahtera!"
  3. Senandung indah mengalun mesra, "Nina bobo, tidurlah!" Suara malaikat menyambut serta, "Damai di bumi, Haleluya!"
  4. Mari, teruskanlah kidung megah, "Puji Allah yang kudus!" Seluruh alam kelak menyembah Putra ilahi, Sang Penebus.
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• Di Palungan Dibaringkan [KJ.111]

  	Luk 2:1-20
  1. Di palungan dibaringkan Putra Allah yang kudus; tidurNya di kandang hewan, kandang domba dan lembu. Berbahagia gembala mendengar beritanya, Segera pergi ke sana dan padaNya menyembah.
  2. Berbahagia semua yang mendapat kabarnya, apalagi yang menyambut Dia dalam hatinya. Anak suci, Jurus'lamat, kandang hewan rumahMu, Sudilah, ya Yesus turun juga dalam hatiku.
  3. Hatiku Engkau dapati bagai kandang tak bersih; maukah Tuhan mendiami hati hina dan keji? Tuhan Yesus, mari masuk, buat Natal bagiku, Hatiku jadikan sorga oleh kehadiranMu.
  4. Dan kepada tiap orang yang hatinya membeku, kar'na tidak menghayati arti kelahiranMu, b'rilah, Tuhan, dari sorga sukacita yang kudus, agar ikut merayakan Hari Lahir Penebus!
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• Gembala Waktu Malam G'lap [KJ.95a] ( While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks )

  	Luk 2:8-14
  1. Gembala waktu malam g'lap menjaga dombanya; malaikat Tuhan mendekat bercahya mulia.
  2. Sabdanya, Jangan kau gentar, dengar beritaku, sebab kesukaan besar kubawa bagimu!
  3. T'lah lahir Jurus'lamatmu dan Raja dunia, yaitu Kristus, Tuhanmu. Inilah tandanya:
  4. Di dalam kandang dombamu jumoailah seg'ra seorang Bayi yang lembut, palungan tempatNya.
  5. Dan tiba-tiba tampaklah sejumlah yang besar malaikat dari sorga t'rang bernyanyi bergemar:
  6. "Ya Allah, kemuliaanMu kekal selamanya, membuat dunia penuh damai sejahtera."	Mzm 29:9 Yes 6:3

• Gembala Waktu Malam G'lap [KJ.95b] ( While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks )

  1. Gembala waktu malam g'lap menjaga dombanya; Malaikat Tuhan mendekat bercahya mulia, bercahya mulia.

• Hai Kota Mungil Betlehem [KJ.94] ( O Little Town of Bethlehem )

  1. Hai kota mungil Betlehem, betapa kau senyap; bintang di langit cemerlang melihat kau lelap. Namun di lorong g'lapmu bersinar T'rang baka: Harapanmu dan doamu kini terkabullah.	Mi 5:1 Yoh 1:9
  2. Sebab bagimu lahir Mesias, Tuhanmu; malaikatlah penjagaNya di malam yang teduh. Hai bintang-bintang fajar, b'ritakan Kabar Baik: Sejahtera di dunia! Segala puji naik!	Luk 2:11 Ayb 38:7
  3. Tenang di malam sunyi t'rang sorga berseri; demikianlah karunia bagimu diberi. DatangNya diam-diam di dunia bercela; Hati terbuka dan lembut 'kan dimasukiNya.	Yes 42:2
  4. Ya Yesus, Anak Betlehem, kunjungi kami pun; sucikanlah, masukilah yang mau menyambutMu. Telah kami dengarkan Berita mulia: Kau beserta manusia kekal selamanya.	Yes 7:14 Mat 1:23
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• Hai Malaikat dari Sorga [KJ.97]

  1. Hai malaikat dari sorga, sayapmu bentangkanlah; nyanyi di seluruh dunia: lahir Kristus, Rajanya! Sudah lahir Kristus Raja, mari sujud menyembah!	Luk 2:8-14
  2. Hai gembala yang menjaga dombamu di efrata, Allah beserta manusia; mari menyaksikannya! Sudah lahir Kristus Raja, mari sujud menyembah!
  3. Hai Majusi dari Timur, karyamu tinggalkanlah; carilah Harapan Dunia, ikut sinar bintangNya! Sudah lahir Kristus Raja, mari sujud menyembah!	Mat 2:1-11
  4. Hai kaum saleh yang menunggu dalam dunia yang resah, lihat, Allahmu sendiri turun dalam PutraNya! Sudah lahir Kristus Raja, mari sujud menyembah!	Luk 2:25-38
  5. Langit, bumi, mari ikut muliakanlah terus Khalik, Penebus, Pembaru: Bapa, Putra, Roh Kudus! Sudah lahir Kristus Raja, mari sujud menyembah!
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• Hai Mari Berhimpun [KJ.109] ( Adeste fideles / O Come, All Ye Faithful )

  1. Hai mari, berhimpun dan bersukaria! Hai mari semua ke Betlehem! Lihat yang lahir, Raja Balasorga! Sembah dan puji Dia, sembah dan puji Dia, Sembah dan puji Dia, Tuhanmu!	Yes 30:29 Yes 60:1-5 Luk 2:15
  2. Terang yang ilahi, Allah yang sejati, t'lah turun menjadi manusia. Allah sendiri dalam rupa insan! Sembah dan puji Dia, Tuhanmu!	Yoh 1:9, 14 Yoh 8:12 2 Kor 4:6 Flp 2:6-8
  3. Gembala dipanggil dari padang raya menuju palunganNya yang rendah. Kita pun turut bergegas ke sana! Sembah dan puji Dia, Tuhanmu!	Luk 2:8-12
  4. Melihat bintangNya, datang orang Majus menghantar emas, kemenyan dan mur. Marilah kita persembahkan hati. Sembah dan puji Dia, Tuhanmu!	Mzm 72:15 Mat 2:1-11
  5. Cahaya abadi dari Allah Bapa kentara berwujud di dunia: Anak ilahi berbalutkan lampin. Sembah dan puji Dia, Tuhanmu!	Yoh 1:9 Luk 2:7, 12
  6. Demi kita ini Ia sudah lahir. Peluk Dia dalam iman teguh: Cinta kasihNya patut kita balas Sembah dan puji Dia, Tuhanmu!
  7. Hai para malaikat, angkatlah suaramu, biduan sorgawi, bernyanyilah! Muliakanlah Allah, Bapa dalam sorga! Sembah dan puji Dia, Tuhanmu!	Luk 2:14
  8. Ya Tuhan yang lahir pada hari ini, ya Yesus, terpujilah namaMu! Firman abadi yang menjadi daging! Sembah dan puji Dia, Tuhanmu!	Yoh 1:14
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• Hai, Siarkan di Gunung [KJ.120]

  	R:Yes 42:11-12
  1. Hai, siarkan di gunung di bukit dan di mana jua, hai, siarkan di gunung lahirnya Almasih!
  2. Di waktu kaum gembala menjaga dombanya, Terpancar dari langit cahaya mulia. Kembali ke Reff.	Luk 2:8-14
  3. Hai, siarkan di gunung di bukit dan di mana jua, hai, siarkan di gunung lahirnya Almasih!
  4. Gembala sangat takut ketika mendengar nyanyian bala sorga gempita menggegar. Kembali ke Reff.
  5. Hai, siarkan di gunung di bukit dan di mana jua, hai, siarkan di gunung lahirnya Almasih!
  6. Terbaring di palungan yang hina dan rendah, Sang Bayi menyampaikan selamat dunia. Kembali ke Reff.
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• Jauh dari Sorga Datangku' [KJ.98] ( From Heaven Above to Earth I Come / Vom Himmel hock da komm ich her )

  	Luk 2:8-14
  1. Jauh dari sorga datangku dengan berita bagimu, begitu bagus dan megah: 'ku ingin menyanyikannya!
  2. Seorang bayi lahirlah dari perawan Maria dan Anak itu Kawanmu yang paling akrab dan teguh
  3. Dialah Yesus Penebus, Sang Jurus'lamat yang kudus, Penolong orang yang lemah, Penghapus dosa dunia.
  4. Ia membawa bagimu bahagia sorga yang penuh, supaya juga kaukenal rahasia hidup yang kekal.
  5. Inilah tanda bagimu: di kandang kamu bertemu Sang Bayi di palunganNya; Dialah raja semesta.
  6. Dengan gembala marilah ke kandang domba yang rendah, melihat kasih kurnia di dalam Putra mulia.
  7. Dalam palungan lihatlah betapa manis tidurNya. Siapa itu yang lembut? Itulah Yesus, Kawanku!
  8. Selamat datang, Rajaku, yang turun dari takhtaMu. Kau masuk dunia cemar; betapa kasihMu besar!	Flp 2:6-8
  9. Pencipta alam semesta, Kau jadi insan yang rendah; palungan domba dan lembu Kaubuat petiduranMu.
  10. Andaikan muka dunia berlipat ganda luasnya dengan permata pun penuh, tetap tak layak bagiMu.
  11. Bukanlah sutra beledu perlambang kebesaranMu. Di atas rumput yang kering KerajaanMu tercermin.	Mat 11:8
  12. Sekarang aku mengerti teladan yang Engkau beri: kuasa, harta dan benda bagiMu tiada artinya.
  13. Temanku Yesus, marilah, hatiku persiapkanlah menjadi kediamanMu sepanjang umur hidupku!	Ef 3:17
  14. Selalu hatiku senang, seluruh jalanku terang dan kidung sukacita, ya Yesus, hanya bagiMu!
  15. Muliakanlah Allah, pujilah Yang memberikan PuteraNya! Salam sorgawi menggema di Tahun Baru yang cerah.
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• Malam Kudus [KJ.92] ( Silent Night / Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht )

  	Luk 2:6-14
  1. Malam kudus, sunyi senyap; dunia terlelap. Hanya dua berjaga terus ayah bunda mesra dan kudus; Anak tidur tenang, Anak tidur tenang.
  2. Malam kudus, sunyi senyap. Kabar Baik menggegap; bala sorga menyanyikannya, kaum gembala menyaksikannya: "Lahir Raja Syalom, lahir Raja Syalom!"
  3. Malam kudus, sunyi senyap. Kurnia dan berkat tercermin bagi kami terus di wajahMu, ya Anak kudus, cinta kasih kekal, cinta kasih kekal.	Yoh 1:14 2 Kor 4:6
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• Mungkinkah Aku pun Serta [KJ.31a]

  1. Mungkinkah aku pun serta tertolong oleh darahNya? Akulah pangkal siksaNya, yang menyebabkan matiNya. Agung benar, ya Tuhanku: Engkau tersiksa gantiku! Agung benar, ya Tuhanku: Engkau tersiksa gantiku!

• Mungkinkah Aku pun Serta [KJ.31b]

  1. Mungkinkah aku pun serta tertolong oleh darahNya? Akulah pangkal siksaNya, yang menyebabkan matiNya. Agung benar, ya Tuhanku: Engkau tersiksa gantiku! Agung benar, ya Tuhanku: Engkau tersiksa gantiku!	Rm 7:24-25 Mrk 15:15 Flp 2:6-8
  2. Para malak sekalipun tiada dapat mengerti apa sebabnya Yang Kudus menanggung siksa yang keji. KasihNyalah alasannya menanggung dosa dunia.	1 Ptr 1:12 1 Yoh 4:9-10
  3. DitinggalkanNya takhtaNya dan masuk kedunia yang cemar; ditinggalkanNya kuasaNya, terdorong kasih yang besar dan aku pun tertolonglah terpilih jadi milikNya.	Ef 2:4-5 Yes 43:1 Rm 14:8
  4. Jiwaku lama menjerit, dipasung dosa yang seram. SuryaMu bagiku terbit; penjaraku pun benderang. Terbukalah pasunganku ; 'ku bangkit dan mengikutMu.	Rm 6:12-23 Rm 7:13-26 Yes 42:7
  5. Di dalam Yesus Penebus hukuman dosa hilanglah. Kudapat hidup yang kudus, jubahku kebenaranNya; 'ku mendekat ke takhtaMu hendak terima tajukku.	Yes 53:5 Why 7:14 1 Ptr 5:4

• S'lamat, S'lamat Datang [KJ.123]

  1. S'lamat, s'lamat datang, Yesus, Tuhanku! Jauh dari sorga tinggi kunjunganMu. S'lamat datang, Tuhanku, ke dalam dunia; Damai yang Kaubawa tiada taranya, Salam, salam!	Yes 9:5-6
  2. "Kyrie eleison": Tuhan, tolonglah! Semoga kidung kami tak bercela. BundaMu Maria diberi karunia Melahirkan Dikau kudus dan mulia. Salam, salam!	Luk 1:30-33
  3. Nyanyian malaikat nyaring bergema; gembala mendengarnya di Efrata: "Kristus sudah lahir, hai percaya kabarku! Dalam kandang domba kau dapat bertemu." Salam, salam!	Luk 2:8-14
  4. Datang orang Majus ikut bintangNya, membawa pemberian dan menyembah. Yang dipersembahkan: kemenyan, emas dan mur; Pada Jurus'lamat mereka bersyukur. Salam, salam!	Mat 2:1-11 Mzm 72:15 Yes 60:3, 5
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Luke 2:13

• Alam Raya Berkumandang [KJ.101] ( Angels We Have Heard on High / Les anges dans nos campagnes )

  	Luk 2:8-14
  1. Alam raya berkumandang oleh pujian mulia; dari gunung, dari padang kidung malaikat bergema: Gloria in excelsis Deo! Gloria in excelcis Deo!
  2. Hai gembala, kar'na apa sambutan ini menggegar? Bagi Maharaja siapa sorak sorgawi terdengar? Gloria in excelsis Deo! Gloria in excelcis Deo!
  3. Sudah lahir Jurus'lamat itu berita lagunya. Puji dan syukur dan hormat dipersembahkan padaNya. Gloria in excelsis Deo! Gloria in excelcis Deo!
  4. Ikutilah, hai gembala, nyanyian sorga yang merdu; mainkan suling dan rebana dan bersyukur di hatimu! Gloria in excelsis Deo! Gloria in excelcis Deo!
  5. Mari, kita pun kesana untuk melihat Putera. Mari, kita persembahkan suara dan hati padaNya! Gloria in excelsis Deo! Gloria in excelcis Deo!	Luk 2:15
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• Anak Maria dalam Palungan [KJ.112]

  1. Anak Maria dalam palungan, miskin dan hina, namun besar, rela sengsara bagi manusia; dihapuskanNya dosa cemar.	Luk 2:7-14
  2. HidupNya suci waktu di dunia, hatiNya murni dan merendah; kini mulia Penebus kita: musuhNya tunduk selamanya.	Ibr 4:15 1 Ptr 2:22 Mat 11:29 Kis 2:33-36
  3. Sabda nubuat: Ia Mesias; para malaikat memujiNya: layaklah Ia dimuliakan; kita milikNya, bahagia.
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• Dari Terbitnya Surya T'rang [KJ.137]

  1. Dari terbitnya surya t'rang sampai dibarat terbenam Sang Kristus dimuliakanlah, yang dilahirkan Maria.	Mzm 113:3 Mal 1:11
  2. Maha Pencipta dunia menjadi hamba terendah dan menebus manusia dari bencana dosanya.	Flp 2:6-8
  3. T'lah lahir Sang Imanuel yang diwartakan Gabriel; Yohanes mengelukanNya dalam kandungan bundanya.	Mat 1:32Luk 1:26-38 Luk 1:41, 44
  4. Walaupun Raja semesta, palungan tak ditolakNya; Yang menghidupi burung pun, kini menyusu tersenyum.	Mzm 147:9 Luk 2:7
  5. Biduan sorga mulia memuji Allah, BapaNya, dan kaum gembala mendengar tentang Gembala yang Besar.	Luk 2:8-14
  6. Orang Majusi dari jauh melihat bintang Putra Daud, pergi memandang T'rang Baka, mempersembahkan hartanya.	Mat 2:1-11
  7. Herodes, kau mengapakah cemas menyambut datangNya yang sungguh tidak akan mau berkuasa seperti engkau?	Mat 2:3
  8. Ratapan ibu terdengar di pembunuhan yang besar oleh Herodes yang kejam terhadap tunas Betlehem.	Yer 31:15 Mat 2:16-18
  9. Para sarjana Alkitab menguji Dia yang berhak bermukim s'lama-lamanya di dalam rumah BapaNya.	Luk 2:46-49
  10. Berdiri, putih cemerlang, Sang Anakdomba di Yordan: pertanda kerelaanNya menghapus dosa dunia.	Mrk 1:9-11 Yoh 1:29
  11. Air jadi anggur yang terbaik mukjizat kuasaNya ajaib: yang kosong dipenuhiNya dengan berkat karunia!	Yoh 2:1-11
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• Dengarlah Kidung [KJ.103]

  1. Dengarlah kidung di malam sepi, "Nina bobo, tidurlah!" Wajah Maria cerah berseri: Bayi yang kudus dibuainya.	Luk 2:6-14
  2. Juga di padang gema terdengar, "Hai gembala, bangunlah! T'rimalah kabar gembira besar: Lahir Sang Raja Sejahtera!"
  3. Senandung indah mengalun mesra, "Nina bobo, tidurlah!" Suara malaikat menyambut serta, "Damai di bumi, Haleluya!"
  4. Mari, teruskanlah kidung megah, "Puji Allah yang kudus!" Seluruh alam kelak menyembah Putra ilahi, Sang Penebus.
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• Di Malam Sunyi Bergema [KJ.96]

  1. Di malam sunyi bergema nyanyian mulia. Malaikat turun mendekat dengan beritanya, "Sejaht'ra bagi dunia, t'lah datang Penebus." Heninglah bumi mendengar nyanyian yang kudus.	Luk 2:13-14
  2. Tetap malaikat menembus angkasa yang gelap, membawa kidung damaiNya di bumi yang penat; sayapnya dikembangkannya di atas yang sendu; di kancah dosa terdengar nyanyian yang kudus.
  3. Tetapi dosa pun tetap melanda dunia, menyangkal kidung Kabar Baik sekian lamanya. Hai insan, buka hatimu, mengapa rusuh t'rus? Diamkan gaduh dan dengar nyanyian yang kudus.
  4. Hai, kamu yang menanggung b'rat, yang hidup tertekan, mendaki, susah jalanmu, langkahmu pun pelan, Hai lihat, hari jadi t'rang, bebanmu ditebus. Tabahkan hati dan dengar nyanyian yang kudus.	Mat 11:28
  5. T'lah hampir penggenapannya nubuat kaum nabi: 'Kan datang zaman mulia, indahnya tak terp'ri. Seluruh dunia 'kan penuh sejaht'ra Penebus serta mengulang menggema nyanyian yang kudus.	Yes 9:6 Yes 11:6-9 Mi 4:3-4 Ef 2:17
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• Di Palungan Dibaringkan [KJ.111]

  	Luk 2:1-20
  1. Di palungan dibaringkan Putra Allah yang kudus; tidurNya di kandang hewan, kandang domba dan lembu. Berbahagia gembala mendengar beritanya, Segera pergi ke sana dan padaNya menyembah.
  2. Berbahagia semua yang mendapat kabarnya, apalagi yang menyambut Dia dalam hatinya. Anak suci, Jurus'lamat, kandang hewan rumahMu, Sudilah, ya Yesus turun juga dalam hatiku.
  3. Hatiku Engkau dapati bagai kandang tak bersih; maukah Tuhan mendiami hati hina dan keji? Tuhan Yesus, mari masuk, buat Natal bagiku, Hatiku jadikan sorga oleh kehadiranMu.
  4. Dan kepada tiap orang yang hatinya membeku, kar'na tidak menghayati arti kelahiranMu, b'rilah, Tuhan, dari sorga sukacita yang kudus, agar ikut merayakan Hari Lahir Penebus!
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• Gembala Waktu Malam G'lap [KJ.95a] ( While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks )

  	Luk 2:8-14
  1. Gembala waktu malam g'lap menjaga dombanya; malaikat Tuhan mendekat bercahya mulia.
  2. Sabdanya, Jangan kau gentar, dengar beritaku, sebab kesukaan besar kubawa bagimu!
  3. T'lah lahir Jurus'lamatmu dan Raja dunia, yaitu Kristus, Tuhanmu. Inilah tandanya:
  4. Di dalam kandang dombamu jumoailah seg'ra seorang Bayi yang lembut, palungan tempatNya.
  5. Dan tiba-tiba tampaklah sejumlah yang besar malaikat dari sorga t'rang bernyanyi bergemar:
  6. "Ya Allah, kemuliaanMu kekal selamanya, membuat dunia penuh damai sejahtera."	Mzm 29:9 Yes 6:3

• Gembala Waktu Malam G'lap [KJ.95b] ( While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks )

  1. Gembala waktu malam g'lap menjaga dombanya; Malaikat Tuhan mendekat bercahya mulia, bercahya mulia.

• Hai Malaikat dari Sorga [KJ.97]

  1. Hai malaikat dari sorga, sayapmu bentangkanlah; nyanyi di seluruh dunia: lahir Kristus, Rajanya! Sudah lahir Kristus Raja, mari sujud menyembah!	Luk 2:8-14
  2. Hai gembala yang menjaga dombamu di efrata, Allah beserta manusia; mari menyaksikannya! Sudah lahir Kristus Raja, mari sujud menyembah!
  3. Hai Majusi dari Timur, karyamu tinggalkanlah; carilah Harapan Dunia, ikut sinar bintangNya! Sudah lahir Kristus Raja, mari sujud menyembah!	Mat 2:1-11
  4. Hai kaum saleh yang menunggu dalam dunia yang resah, lihat, Allahmu sendiri turun dalam PutraNya! Sudah lahir Kristus Raja, mari sujud menyembah!	Luk 2:25-38
  5. Langit, bumi, mari ikut muliakanlah terus Khalik, Penebus, Pembaru: Bapa, Putra, Roh Kudus! Sudah lahir Kristus Raja, mari sujud menyembah!
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• Hai, Siarkan di Gunung [KJ.120]

  	R:Yes 42:11-12
  1. Hai, siarkan di gunung di bukit dan di mana jua, hai, siarkan di gunung lahirnya Almasih!
  2. Di waktu kaum gembala menjaga dombanya, Terpancar dari langit cahaya mulia. Kembali ke Reff.	Luk 2:8-14
  3. Hai, siarkan di gunung di bukit dan di mana jua, hai, siarkan di gunung lahirnya Almasih!
  4. Gembala sangat takut ketika mendengar nyanyian bala sorga gempita menggegar. Kembali ke Reff.
  5. Hai, siarkan di gunung di bukit dan di mana jua, hai, siarkan di gunung lahirnya Almasih!
  6. Terbaring di palungan yang hina dan rendah, Sang Bayi menyampaikan selamat dunia. Kembali ke Reff.
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• Jauh dari Sorga Datangku' [KJ.98] ( From Heaven Above to Earth I Come / Vom Himmel hock da komm ich her )

  	Luk 2:8-14
  1. Jauh dari sorga datangku dengan berita bagimu, begitu bagus dan megah: 'ku ingin menyanyikannya!
  2. Seorang bayi lahirlah dari perawan Maria dan Anak itu Kawanmu yang paling akrab dan teguh
  3. Dialah Yesus Penebus, Sang Jurus'lamat yang kudus, Penolong orang yang lemah, Penghapus dosa dunia.
  4. Ia membawa bagimu bahagia sorga yang penuh, supaya juga kaukenal rahasia hidup yang kekal.
  5. Inilah tanda bagimu: di kandang kamu bertemu Sang Bayi di palunganNya; Dialah raja semesta.
  6. Dengan gembala marilah ke kandang domba yang rendah, melihat kasih kurnia di dalam Putra mulia.
  7. Dalam palungan lihatlah betapa manis tidurNya. Siapa itu yang lembut? Itulah Yesus, Kawanku!
  8. Selamat datang, Rajaku, yang turun dari takhtaMu. Kau masuk dunia cemar; betapa kasihMu besar!	Flp 2:6-8
  9. Pencipta alam semesta, Kau jadi insan yang rendah; palungan domba dan lembu Kaubuat petiduranMu.
  10. Andaikan muka dunia berlipat ganda luasnya dengan permata pun penuh, tetap tak layak bagiMu.
  11. Bukanlah sutra beledu perlambang kebesaranMu. Di atas rumput yang kering KerajaanMu tercermin.	Mat 11:8
  12. Sekarang aku mengerti teladan yang Engkau beri: kuasa, harta dan benda bagiMu tiada artinya.
  13. Temanku Yesus, marilah, hatiku persiapkanlah menjadi kediamanMu sepanjang umur hidupku!	Ef 3:17
  14. Selalu hatiku senang, seluruh jalanku terang dan kidung sukacita, ya Yesus, hanya bagiMu!
  15. Muliakanlah Allah, pujilah Yang memberikan PuteraNya! Salam sorgawi menggema di Tahun Baru yang cerah.
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• Malam Kudus [KJ.92] ( Silent Night / Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht )

  	Luk 2:6-14
  1. Malam kudus, sunyi senyap; dunia terlelap. Hanya dua berjaga terus ayah bunda mesra dan kudus; Anak tidur tenang, Anak tidur tenang.
  2. Malam kudus, sunyi senyap. Kabar Baik menggegap; bala sorga menyanyikannya, kaum gembala menyaksikannya: "Lahir Raja Syalom, lahir Raja Syalom!"
  3. Malam kudus, sunyi senyap. Kurnia dan berkat tercermin bagi kami terus di wajahMu, ya Anak kudus, cinta kasih kekal, cinta kasih kekal.	Yoh 1:14 2 Kor 4:6
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• Mungkinkah Aku pun Serta [KJ.31a]

  1. Mungkinkah aku pun serta tertolong oleh darahNya? Akulah pangkal siksaNya, yang menyebabkan matiNya. Agung benar, ya Tuhanku: Engkau tersiksa gantiku! Agung benar, ya Tuhanku: Engkau tersiksa gantiku!

• Mungkinkah Aku pun Serta [KJ.31b]

  1. Mungkinkah aku pun serta tertolong oleh darahNya? Akulah pangkal siksaNya, yang menyebabkan matiNya. Agung benar, ya Tuhanku: Engkau tersiksa gantiku! Agung benar, ya Tuhanku: Engkau tersiksa gantiku!	Rm 7:24-25 Mrk 15:15 Flp 2:6-8
  2. Para malak sekalipun tiada dapat mengerti apa sebabnya Yang Kudus menanggung siksa yang keji. KasihNyalah alasannya menanggung dosa dunia.	1 Ptr 1:12 1 Yoh 4:9-10
  3. DitinggalkanNya takhtaNya dan masuk kedunia yang cemar; ditinggalkanNya kuasaNya, terdorong kasih yang besar dan aku pun tertolonglah terpilih jadi milikNya.	Ef 2:4-5 Yes 43:1 Rm 14:8
  4. Jiwaku lama menjerit, dipasung dosa yang seram. SuryaMu bagiku terbit; penjaraku pun benderang. Terbukalah pasunganku ; 'ku bangkit dan mengikutMu.	Rm 6:12-23 Rm 7:13-26 Yes 42:7
  5. Di dalam Yesus Penebus hukuman dosa hilanglah. Kudapat hidup yang kudus, jubahku kebenaranNya; 'ku mendekat ke takhtaMu hendak terima tajukku.	Yes 53:5 Why 7:14 1 Ptr 5:4

• S'lamat, S'lamat Datang [KJ.123]

  1. S'lamat, s'lamat datang, Yesus, Tuhanku! Jauh dari sorga tinggi kunjunganMu. S'lamat datang, Tuhanku, ke dalam dunia; Damai yang Kaubawa tiada taranya, Salam, salam!	Yes 9:5-6
  2. "Kyrie eleison": Tuhan, tolonglah! Semoga kidung kami tak bercela. BundaMu Maria diberi karunia Melahirkan Dikau kudus dan mulia. Salam, salam!	Luk 1:30-33
  3. Nyanyian malaikat nyaring bergema; gembala mendengarnya di Efrata: "Kristus sudah lahir, hai percaya kabarku! Dalam kandang domba kau dapat bertemu." Salam, salam!	Luk 2:8-14
  4. Datang orang Majus ikut bintangNya, membawa pemberian dan menyembah. Yang dipersembahkan: kemenyan, emas dan mur; Pada Jurus'lamat mereka bersyukur. Salam, salam!	Mat 2:1-11 Mzm 72:15 Yes 60:3, 5
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Hebrews 1:4

• Arah ke Sorga Cemerlang [KJ.221] ( The Lord Ascendeth Up on High )

  1. Arah ke sorga cemerlang terangkat Tuhan yang menang penuh kemuliaan. Tawanan pun dibawaNya berarak ke tempat baka, ke takhta Kerajaan.	Mzm 47:6 Mrk 16:19 Luk 24:51 Kis 1:9 Mzm 68:19 Ef 4:8 Ef 1:20-22 Ibr 1:3-4 1 Ptr 3:22
  2. Sorga menyambut Rajanya, malaikat sujud menyembah di hari sukacita, Hai bumi bergembiralah nyanyikan KenaikanNya yang bangkit bagi kita.	Ibr 1:6
  3. Imam besar telah pergi dan dari atas memberi serba karuniaNya. Ya Tuhan, hati kami pun hendak terarah padaMu Yang hidup selamanya!	Ibr 4:14
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• Berkereta Awan Putih [KJ.225]

  1. Berkereta awan putih, Yesus naik dari bumi dan menuju takhtaNya, dan menuju takhtaNya.	Kis 1:9 Ibr 1:3-4 1 Ptr 3:22
  2. Bertelutlah tiap mahluk, tiap lidah pun mengaku: Yesus Tuhan semesta, Yesus Tuhan semesta!	Flp 2:9-11
  3. Penguasa dalam dunia dan malaikat dalam sorga mengagungkan namaNya, mengagungkan namaNya.
  4. Yesus Raja Mahakuasa: bersujudlah bangsa-bangsa dan menjadi muridNya, dan menjadi muridNya.	Ef 1:20-22 Mat 28:19
  5. Hai pedosa, s'rahkan hati, berimanlah, orang sakit, orang miskin, haraplah, orang miskin, haraplah!	Yes 35:3-6
  6. Yang tersalib menyampaikan sukacita kedamaian, hidup baru yang kekal, hidup baru yang kekal!	2 Kor 5:18-19 1 Yoh 2:22
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• Ketika Tuhanku Disalib [KJ.435]

  1. Ketika Tuhanku disalib, dosaku pun dipaku serta. Terharu hatiku menjerit: kasihMu tiada imbangannya!	Kol 2:14 Yoh 10:11, 15 Yoh 15:13
  2. Tetapi dari maut ngeri Tuhanku bangkit agung megah dan kidung baru 'ku diberi: kasihMu jaya selamanya!	Mrk 16:6 Kis 2:24 1 Kor 15:3-4 Mzm 40:4
  3. Di sorga tinggi mahaterang Tuhanku naik takhta baka. Bergaung madah dengan tembang: kasihMu adil dan mulia!	Mrk 16:19 Rm 8:34 Flp 2:9-11 Ibr 1:3-4 Why 5:12
  4. SabdaMu kuamalkan terus dan dari pagi sampai petang 'ku ikut dikau, o Penebus: di dalam kasihMu 'ku menang!
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• Naik ke Sorga Cemerlang [KJ.218]

  1. Naik ke sorga cemerlang, Haleluya, Kristus, Rajamu yang menang, Haleluya!	Mzm 47:6 Mzm 68:19 Luk 24:51 Kis 1:9 1 Tim 3:16
  2. Di kanan Allah, BapaNya, Haleluya, Dialah Raja semesta, Haleluya!	Mrk 16:19 Ef 1:20-22 Ibr 1:3-4
  3. Nubuat Mazmur t'lah genap, Haleluya; Kristuslah maksud Alkitab, Haleluya!	Mzm 110:1 Ibr 1:13
  4. Kepada Dia diberi, Haleluya, kuasa dan hormat tak henti, Haleluya!	Mat 28:18 Why 5:12
  5. Mari bersoraklah terus, Haleluya, agungkan Kristus, Penebus, Haleluya!
  6. Allah Tirtunggal, t'rimalah, Haleluya, puji syukur selamanya, Haleluya!
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• Nyanyian Malaikat Nyaring Bergema [KJ.223] ( Golden Harps Are Sounding )

  	R:Mzm 47:1; Mrk 16:19; Luk 24:51; Kis 1:9
  1. Nyanyian malaikat nyaring bergema, sorga t'lah terbuka bagi Rajanya. Kristus Raja mulia, jaya dan megah, Yesus, Raja kasih, naik takhtaNya.	Mat 16:27 1 Tim 3:16
  2. Sudahlah sempurna karya s'lamatNya; Yesus naik ke sorga. Puji namaNya!
  3. Dia yang tersalib bagi dunia pada sisi Bapa kini mulia tak sengsara lagi, hidup s'lamanya. Yesus, Raja mulia, naik takhtaNya! Yesus, Raja kasih, naik takhtaNya.	Why 5:6 Mat 25:31 Kis 7:55-56 Ef 1:20-22 Ibr 1:3-4, 13 Why 7:17
  4. Sudahlah sempurna karya s'lamatNya; Yesus naik ke sorga. Puji namaNya!
  5. Yesus dalam sorga, agung kasihNya: Ia mendoakan kita umatNya; kasi dan anug'rah dicurahkanNya; tempat bagi kita disiapkanNya. Yesus, Raja kasih, naik takhtaNya.	Rm 8:34 1 Yoh 2:1 2 Kor 13:13 Ef 4:7-8 Yoh 14:2
  6. Sudahlah sempurna karya s'lamatNya; Yesus naik ke sorga. Puji namaNya!
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• Yesus Kristus Memerintah [KJ.220]

  1. Yesus Kristus memerintah tak terbatas, tak terhingga: alam semesta sujud. Dunia patut memaklumkan: "Yesus Kristus itu Tuhan!" Bangsa-bangsa, bertelut!	Yes 9:6 Ef 1:20-22 Mzm 96:10 Flp 2:9-11
  2. Raja-raja yang perkasa dan segala yang berkuasa mengagungkan namaNya; baik di sorga, baik di bumi kehendakNya dipenuhi; tiap mahluk menyembah!	Mat 28:18 Why 5:13-14
  3. Mahakuasa hanya Allah, tidak ada yang setara: Ia Tuhan Yang Esa. Yang setara hanya Kristus, Putra Tunggal Allah itu: KerajaanNya baka!	Yer 10:6-7 Flp 2:6
  4. Ia Raja yang bertakhta beserta dengan BapaNya, dikitari kerubim, dan kuasa yang sempurna atas bumi maupun sorga kepadaNya diberi.	Ibr 1:3-4 Ibr 12:2 Why 5:6 Why 22:1, 3
  5. Kita s'lamat dalam Dia, ditebus dengan kasihNya dan darahNya yang kudus. Pendamaian yang lestari, t'rang dan hidup yang abadi disampaikan Penebus.	Ibr 9:11-14 Why 5:9 2 Kor 5:18-19 1 Yoh 2:2
  6. Hanya Yesus Kristus saja yang menjadi dasar G'reja dan Kepala umatNya. Dibeli dengan darahNya dan dibaptis dengan RohNya, kita hidup s'lamanya!	1 Kor 3:10-11 Kol 1:18 1 Kor 6:20 1 Kor 7:23 Kis 1:4-5 Kis 11:16
  7. Hai pedosa, buka hati, orang sakit, harap lagi dan yang miskin, bangunlah! Lubuk hati dibersihkan dan yang sakit dipulihkan, adil hukum rahmatNya.	Yes 35:3-6
  8. Walau salib dunia ini sementara mengiringi hidup orang beriman, takkan dapat memisahkan kita dari kasih Tuhan, hingga ringanlah beban.	2 Kor 1:5-7 Flp 3:10-11 1 Ptr 4:13 Rm 8:37-39
  9. Bersyukur, bersukaria, umat Tuhan, puji Dia di seluruh dunia! Persiapkanlah jalanNya dan lambaikan daun palma: Ia datang segera!	Yes 40:3 Mrk 1:3 Yoh 12:13 Why 7:9 Why 22:7, 12, 20
  10. Aku pun tak ketinggalan mengelukanNya di jalan, aku pun mengikutNya.Yesus Kristus memerintah tak terbatas, tak terhingga! Puji Raja mulia!
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Hymns

Acts 12:7-11

• [Act 12:7] And Can It Be That I Should Gain?

  And can it be that I should gain An interest in the Savior’s blood? Died He for me, who caused His pain— For me, who Him to death pursued? Amazing love! How can it be, That Thou, my God, shouldst die for me? Amazing love! How can it be, That Thou, my God, shouldst die for me? ’Tis mystery all: th’Immortal dies: Who can explore His strange design? In vain the firstborn seraph tries To sound the depths of love divine. ’Tis mercy all! Let earth adore, Let angel minds inquire no more. ’Tis mercy all! Let earth adore; Let angel minds inquire no more. He left His Father’s throne above So free, so infinite His grace— Emptied Himself of all but love, And bled for Adam’s helpless race: ’Tis mercy all, immense and free, For O my God, it found out me! ’Tis mercy all, immense and free, For O my God, it found out me! Long my imprisoned spirit lay, Fast bound in sin and nature’s night; Thine eye diffused a quickening ray— I woke, the dungeon flamed with light; My chains fell off, my heart was free, I rose, went forth, and followed Thee. My chains fell off, my heart was free, I rose, went forth, and followed Thee. Still the small inward voice I hear, That whispers all my sins forgiven; Still the atoning blood is near, That quenched the wrath of hostile Heaven. I feel the life His wounds impart; I feel the Savior in my heart. I feel the life His wounds impart; I feel the Savior in my heart. No condemnation now I dread; Jesus, and all in Him, is mine; Alive in Him, my living Head, And clothed in righteousness divine, Bold I approach th’eternal throne, And claim the crown, through Christ my own. Bold I approach th’eternal throne, And claim the crown, through Christ my own.

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  source: Cyberhymnal

Luke 2:10-11

• [Luk 2:10] As On The Night Before

  As on the night before this happy morn, A blessèd angel unto shepherds told, Where in a stable He was poorly born, Whom nor the earth nor Heav’n of Heav’ns can hold. Thro’ Bethl’em rang this news at their return; Yea, angels sang that God with us was born; And they made mirth because we should not mourn, And they made mirth because we should not mourn. Their angel carols sing we then; To God on high all glory be, For peace on earth bestoweth He, And showeth favor unto men. This favor Christ vouchsafèd for our sake; To buy us thrones, He in a manger lay; Our weakness took, that we His strength might take, And was disrobed, that He might us array; Our flesh He wore, our sins to wear away; Our curse He bore, that we escape it may; And wept for us that we might sing for aye; And wept for us that we might sing for aye; With angels, therefore, sing again; To God on high all glory be, For peace on earth bestoweth He, And showeth favor unto men.

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  source: Cyberhymnal

• [Luk 2:10] Away With Our Fears!

  Away with our fears! The Godhead appears In Christ reconciled The Father of mercies in Jesus the Child. He comes from above, In manifest love, Desire of our eyes, The meek Lamb of God, in a manger He lies. Immanuel’s birth What triumph on earth! Yet could it afford No better a place for its heavenly Lord? The Ancient of Days Redeems a lost race: His glory comes down Self-humbled to carry us up to a crown. Made flesh for our sake, That we might partake The nature divine, Again in His image, His holiness shine. A heavenly birth, Experience on earth, And rise to His throne, And life with our Jesus eternally One. Then let us believe, And gladly receive The tidings they bring Who publish to sinners their Savior and King. And while we are here, Our King shall appear, His Spirit impart, And form His full image of love in our heart.

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• [Luk 2:10] From Church To Church

  From church to church the bells’ glad tidings run: A virgin hath conceived, and borne a Son In Bethlehem. And angel hosts, the midnight of His birth, Sang “Glory be to God, and peace on earth,” In Bethlehem. “Now go we forth, and see this wondrous thing,” The shepherds said, “and seek the newborn King In Bethlehem.” Then Herod sought the royal Son to slay, Who rather should have to come to kneel and pray In Bethlehem. The star went leading on from east to west: The wise men followed, till they saw it rest In Bethlehem. Their frankincense and myrrh, and gold they bring, To hail the God, the Mortal, and the King In Bethlehem. With threefold gifts the Threefold God three praise, Who thus vouchsafed the sons of man raise, In Bethlehem.

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  source: Cyberhymnal

• [Luk 2:10] From Heaven Above To Earth I Come

  From Heaven above to earth I come, To bear good news to every home; Glad tidings of great joy I bring, Whereof I now will say and sing. To you, this night, is born a Child Of Mary, chosen mother mild; This little Child, of lowly birth, Shall be the joy of all your earth. ’Tis Christ our God, who far on high Had heard your sad and bitter cry; Himself will your Salvation be, Himself from sin will make you free. He brings those blessings, long ago Prepared by God for all below; Henceforth His kingdom open stands To you, as to the angel bands. These are the tokens ye shall mark, The swaddling clothes and manger dark; There shall ye find the young Child laid, By whom the heavens and earth were made. Now let us all, with gladsome cheer Follow the shepherds, and draw near To see this wondrous gift of God, Who hath His only Son bestowed. Give heed, my heart, lift up thine eyes! Who is it in yon manger lies? Who is this Child so young and fair? The blessèd Christ-child lieth there. Welcome to earth, Thou noble Guest, Through Whom e’en wicked men are blest! Thou com’st to share our misery, What can we render, Lord, to Thee! Ah, Lord, who hast created all, How hast Thou made Thee weak and small, That Thou must choose Thy infant bed Where ass and ox but lately fed! Were earth a thousand times as fair, Beset with gold and jewels rare, She yet were far too poor to be A narrow cradle, Lord, for Thee. For velvets soft and silken stuff Thou hast but hay and straw so rough, Whereon Thou King, so rich and great, As ’twere Thy heaven, art throned in state. Thus hath it pleased Thee to make plain The truth to us poor fools and vain, That this world’s honor, wealth and might Are naught and worthless in Thy sight. Ah, dearest Jesus, holy Child, Make Thee a bed, soft, undefiled, Within my heart, that it may be A quiet chamber kept for Thee. My heart for very joy doth leap, My lips no more can silence keep, I too must sing, with joyful tongue, That sweetest ancient cradle-song— Glory to God in highest Heaven, Who unto man His Son hath given! While angels sing, with pious mirth, A glad New Year to all the earth.

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• [Luk 2:10] From Highest Heaven, On Joyous Wing

  From highest Heaven, on joyous wing, I come to you good news to bring; Good news I bring, a plenteous store, Whereof my song shall tell you more. For unto you, this happy morn, Of virgin meek and pure, is born A holy Child, a gentle Boy, To be your bliss and chiefest joy. It is the Christ, our God indeed, The very help poor sinners need; He will Himself your Savior be, From sin and sorrow set you free. To you the blessedness He bears, Which God the Father’s love prepares, That in His heavenly kingdom blest, You may with us for ever rest. So mark ye well the signs I show, The swaddling bands, the manger low; There shall ye find the young Child laid, By whom the universe was made. Then let us all right merry be, And with the shepherds go and see The gift which God to us hath given, His own dear Son sent down from Heaven. Mark thou, my heart, look well mine eyes, What yonder in the manger lies! What Child is that so wondrous fair? The little Jesus lieth there. Welcome, thrice welcome, noble Guest! The sinner’s friend, the mourner’s rest; For coming thus to grief and me, How can I thank Thee worthily? Ah! mighty Lord, who madest all, How couldst Thou make Thyself so small, To lie upon the coarse dry grass, The food of humble ox and ass? And were the world ten times as wide, With gold and jewels beautified, It would be far too small to be A little cradle, Lord, for Thee? Thy silk and velvet are coarse hay, Thy swaddling bands the mean array, With which e’en Thou, a King so great, Art clad as with a robe of state. And thus, perhaps, it pleaseth Thee To make this truth quite plain to me, That worldly honor, wealth, and might Are mean and worthless in Thy sight. Ah! Jesus, lay Thy gentle head, And make Thyself a clean, soft bed Here in the corner of my heart, That I and Thou may never part. So will I ever joyful be, And sing and dance right merrily, As mothers sing, the cradle nigh, Their sweetest, softest lullaby. Now praise we God on His high throne, Who giveth us His only Son! Such the good news the angels bring, Such the new year of which they sing.

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• [Luk 2:10] Glad Tidings

  Glad tidings! glad tidings! O wonderful love! A message has come from our Father above; ’Tis Jesus who brought it to young and to old, A message of mercy more precious than gold. Refrain Glad tidings, glad tidings! O wonderful, wonderful, wonderful love! Glad tidings, glad tidings! We hail the glad tidings of wonderful love. He saith to the weary, O come unto Me; The poor and the lowly His glory may see; He blesseth the meek with His soul-cheering voice; He comforts the mourners and bids them rejoice. Refrain How happy are they who believe in the Lord, And love the sweet counsel they find in His Word! Be ready to hear, and be swift to obey, And follow His steps in the bright shining way. Refrain

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• [Luk 2:10] Glorious Yuletide

  Glorious Yuletide, glad bells proclaim it, Children extol its joys in jubilant throng. Come, all ye people, join in our gladness, Loud ring our praises in sacred song. Onward to Bethlehem, follow the shepherds, Gather around the lowly manger and stall. Join with the angels, welcome the Savior Born in the flesh to be Lord of all. Onward to Bethlehem, follow the wise men, Come from afar with their gifts and homage to bring. Sweeter than incense, prized more than jewels, Hearts true and loyal unto the King!

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• [Luk 2:10] God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen

  God rest ye merry, gentlemen, let nothing you dismay, Remember Christ our Savior was born on Christmas Day; To save us all from Satan’s power when we were gone astray. Refrain O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy; O tidings of comfort and joy. In Bethlehem, in Israel, this blessèd Babe was born, And laid within a manger upon this blessèd morn; The which His mother Mary did nothing take in scorn. Refrain 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. Refrain “Fear not, then,” said the angel, “Let nothing you afright This day is born a Savior of a pure Virgin bright, To free all those who trust in Him from Satan’s power and might.” Refrain The shepherds at those tidings rejoiced much in mind, And left their flocks a-feeding in tempest, storm and wind, And went to Bethl’em straightaway this blessèd Babe to find. Refrain But when to Bethlehem they came where our dear Savior lay, They found Him in a manger where oxen feed on hay; His mother Mary kneeling unto the Lord did pray. Refrain Now to the Lord sing praises all you within this place, And with true love and brotherhood each other now embrace; This holy tide of Christmas all others doth deface. Refrain God bless the ruler of this house, and send him long to reign, And many a merry Christmas may live to see again; Among your friends and kindred that live both far and near— That God send you a happy new year, happy new year, And God send you a happy new year.

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• [Luk 2:10] Hark! Hark! The Notes Of Joy

  Hark! hark!—the notes of joy Roll o’er the heavenly plains, And seraphs find employ For their sublimest strains; Some new delight in heaven is known, Loud sound the harps around the throne. Hark! hark!—the sounds draw nigh, The joyful hosts descend; Jesus forsakes the sky, To earth His footsteps bend; He comes to bless our fallen race; He comes with messages of grace. Bear, bear the tidings round; Let every mortal know What love in God is found, What pity He can show; Ye winds that blow! ye waves that roll! Bear the glad news from pole to pole. Strike, strike the harps again, To great Immanuel’s Name; Arise, ye sons of men! And all His grace proclaim; Angels and men! wake every string ’Tis God the Savior’s praise we sing.

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• [Luk 2:10] Here Is Joy For Every Age

  Here is joy for every age, Every generation; Prince and peasant, chief and sage, Every tongue and nation; Every tongue and nation, Every rank and station, Hath today salvation: Alleluia! When the world drew near its close, Came our Lord and Savior; From the Lily sprang the Rose, From the Bush the Cedar; From the Bush the Cedar, From the judged the Pleader, From the faint the Feeder: Alleluia! God, that came on earth this morn, In a manger lying, Hallowed birth by being born, Vanquished death by dying; Vanquished death by dying, Rallied back the flying, Ended sin and sighing: Alleluia!

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• [Luk 2:10] Joy Bells Are Ringing

  Joy bells are ringing, Christmas is bringing Tidings of Jesus’ birth. Candles are gleaming, Gladness is streaming Out over all the earth. Light is ascending, Nighttime is ending, Sunshine from God appears. Hope of the ages, Foretold by sages, Comes to dispel all fears. O what a treasure God in His pleasure Lovingly gives today. Grace to the lowly, Peace, pure and holy, Angels to men convey. Come to the manger, Kindred and stranger, Hail now the newborn King! In adoration With jubilation Peoples and nations sing! Banish all sadness, Fill me with gladness, Jesus, whom I adore! All else may perish, Thee will I cherish Now and forevermore!

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• [Luk 2:10] Joy Fills Our Inmost Hearts Today!

  Joy fills our inmost hearts today! The royal Child is born: And angel hosts in glad array His advent keep this morn. Rejoice, rejoice! Th’incarnate Word Has come on earth to dwell; No sweeter sound than this is heard Emmanuel! Low at the cradle throne we bend, We wonder and adore; And feel no bliss can ours transcend, No joy was sweet before. Refrain For us the world must lose its charms Before the manger shrine, When, folded in Thy mother’s arms, We see Thee, Babe divine. Refrain Thou Light of uncreated Light, Shine on us, holy Child; That we may keep Thy birthday bright, With service undefiled. Refrain

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• [Luk 2:10] Joy To The World

  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 earth, 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.

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• [Luk 2:10] Let Sighing Cease And Woe

  Let sighing cease and woe God from on high hath heard, Heaven’s gate is opening wide, and lo! The long expected Word. Peace! through the deep of night The heavenly choir breaks forth, Singing, with festal songs and bright, Our God and Savior’s birth. The cave of Bethlehem Those wakeful shepherds seek; Let us too rise and greet with them That infant pure and meek. We enter—at the door What marvel meets the eye? A crib, a mother pale and poor, A child of poverty. Art Thou the eternal Son, The eternal Father’s ray? Whose little hand, Thou infant one, Doth lift the world alway? Yea—faith through that dim cloud, Like lightning darts before, And greets Thee, at Whose footstool bowed Heaven’s trembling hosts adore. Chaste be our love like Thine, Our swelling souls bring low, And in our hearts, O Babe divine Be born, abide and grow. So shall Thy birthday morn, Lord Christ, our birthday be, Then greet we all, ourselves newborn, Our King’s nativity.

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• [Luk 2:10] On Christmas Night All Christians Sing

  On Christmas night all Christians sing, To hear the news the angels bring; On Christmas night all Christians sing, To hear the news the angels bring: News of great joy, news of great mirth, News of our merciful King’s birth. Then why should men on earth be sad, Since our Redeemer made us glad: Then why should we on earth be sad, Since our Redeemer made us glad: When from our sin He set us free, All for to gain our liberty. When sin departs before Your grace, Then life and health come in its place; When sin departs before Your grace, Then life and health come in its place; Angels and men with joy may sing, All for to see the newborn King. All out of darkness we have light Which made the angels sing this night; All out of darkness we have light Which made the angels sing this night: “Glory to God and peace to men, Now and forevermore. Amen.”

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• [Luk 2:10] On Judah’s Plains As Shepherds Sat

  On Judah’s plains as shepherds sat, Watching their flocks by night, The angel of the Lord appeared, Clad in celestial light. Awe struck the vision they regard, Appalled with trembling fear; When thus a cherub voice divine Breathed sweetly on their ear. “Shepherds of Judah! cease your fears, And calm your troubled mind; Glad tidings of great joy I bring To you and all mankind. “This day almighty Love fulfills Its great eternal Word; This day is born in Bethlehem A Savior, Christ the Lord. “There shall you find the heavenly Babe In humblest weeds arrayed; All meanly wrapped in swaddling clothes And in a manger laid.” He ceased, and sudden all around Appeared a radiant throng Of angels, praising God, and thus Warbling their choral song. “Glory to God, from Whom on high All gracious mercies flow! Who sends His Heav’n descended Peace To dwell with man below.”

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• [Luk 2:10] Our Message

  Joy is in our message! Peal the Christmas bells! Joy, great joy re-echoes From the glory in the story Which our chimes are telling, As the music swells; Ringing, ringing, new joy bringing, Peal the Christmas bells. Refrain To every land in anthem grand, From the northern icy tow’rs To the sunset land of flow’rs; O’er every sea, to the bond and free, We repeat the song of angel throng; The Savior now is ours! Peace we softly echo In our silvery chime, O’er the world’s great midnight Softly stealing, sweetly pealing, Glorious news we’re bringing At the Christmas time! Now increasing, never ceasing, In our song sublime. Refrain Now good will we’re sounding, In a mighty strain! Like the angel chorus From the glory with the story, Sung that Christmas morning Over Bethle’em’s plain; Swelling, sounding, still resounding, As we peal again. Refrain

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• [Luk 2:10] Rejoice, Rejoice, Ye Christians

  Rejoice, rejoice, ye Christians, with all your heart this morn! O hear the blessèd tidings, the Lord, the Christ is born, Now brought us by the angels that stand about God’s throne; O lovely are the voices that make such tidings known! O hearken to their singing! This Child shall be your Friend; The Father so hath willed it, that thus your woes should end. The Son is freely given, that in Him ye may have The Father’s grace and blessing, and know He loves to save. Nor deem the form too lowly that clothes Him at this hour; For know ye what it hideth? ’Tis God’s almighty power. Though now within the manger so poor and weak He lies, He is the Lord of all things, He reigns above the skies. Sin, death, and hell, and Satan have lost the victory; This Child shall overthrow them, as ye shall surely see; Their wrath shall aught avail them; fear not, their reign is o’er; This Child shall overthrow them; Oh hear and doubt no more.

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• [Luk 2:10] Royal Day That Chaseth Gloom

  Royal day that chasest gloom! Day by gladness speeded! Thou beheld’st from Mary’s womb How the King proceeded; Whom, true Man, with praise our choir Hails, and love, and heart’s desire, Joy and admiration; Who, true God, enthroned in light, Passeth wonder, passeth sight, Passeth cogitation. On the virgin as He hung, God, the world’s Creator, Like a rose from lily sprung— Stood astounded nature: That a maiden’s arms enfold Him that make the world of old, Him that ever liveth: That a maiden’s spotless breast To the King eternal rest, Warmth and nurture, giveth! As the sunbeam through the glass Passeth, but not staineth, Thus the virgin, as she was, Virgin still remaineth: Blessèd mother, in whose womb Lay the light that exiles gloom, God, the Lord of ages; Blessèd maid! from whom the Lord, Her own Infant, God adored, Hunger’s pains assuages.

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• [Luk 2:10] Shepherds, Rejoice! Lift Up Your Eyes

  “Shepherds, rejoice! lift up your eyes, And send your fears away; News from the regions of the skies, Salvation’s born today. “Jesus, the God Whom angels fear, Comes down to dwell with you; Today He makes His entrance here, But not as monarchs do. “No gold nor purple swaddling bands. Nor royal shining things; A manger for His cradle stands, And holds the King of kings. “Go, shepherds, where the Infant lies, And see His humble throne With tears of joy in all your eyes, Go, shepherds, kiss the Son.” Thus Gabriel sang, and straight around The heav’nly armies throng; They tune their harps to lofty sound, And thus conclude the song: “Glory to God that reigns above! Let peace surround the earth! Mortals shall know their Maker’s love, At their Redeemer’s birth.” Lord, and shall angels have their songs, And men no tunes to raise? O may we lose our useless tongues When they forget to praise. Glory to God that reigns above, That pitied us forlorn; We join to sing our Maker’s love, For there’s a Savior born.

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• [Luk 2:10] Shepherds, What Joyful Tidings

  Shepherds, what joyful tidings Have made you sing and play? Long have we been awaiting The Lamb that came today. Cherubim, seraphim sang to us merrily, “Fear not, but hurry ye over to Bethlehem.” When they drew near the stable They saw the newborn Child Lain on straw in the manger Like lamb on upland wild Tearful His tiny lids wavered with shuddering, Cold was the welcome they gave Him in Bethlehem. Sweetly He slept and slumbered, In Mary’s arms so mild, Shepherds humbly adored Him And Mary then replied, “Back to your fold, carry peace and tranquility, My little Son gives you peace and love evermore.”

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• [Luk 2:10] Shout The Glad Tidings

  Refrain Shout the glad tidings, exultingly sing, Jerusalem triumphs, Messiah is King! Zion, the marvelous story be telling, The Son of the Highest, how lowly His birth! The brightest archangel in glory excelling, He stoops to redeem thee, He reigns upon earth. Refrain Tell how He cometh; from nation to nation The heart cheering news let the earth echo round; How free to the faithful He offers salvation, His people with joy everlasting are crowned. Refrain Mortals, your homage be gratefully bringing, And sweet let the gladsome hosannas arise; Ye angels, the full alleluias be singing; One chorus resound through the earth and the skies. Refrain Messiah is King!

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• [Luk 2:10] To Save A Poor Sinner Like Me

  When Jesus was born in the manger The shepherds came thither to see, For the angels proclaimed that a Savior was born To save a poor sinner like me. To save a poor sinner, To save a poor sinner, To save a poor sinner like me. For the angels proclaimed that a Savior was born To save a poor sinner like me. He was wounded for my transgressions, Acquainted with sorrow was He; In the garden He prayed, and sweat great drops of blood, To save a poor sinner like me. To save a poor sinner, To save a poor sinner, To save a poor sinner like me. In the garden He prayed, and sweat great drops of blood, To save a poor sinner like me. He was brought to Pilate for judgment, He was sentenced to hang on a tree. ?It is finished!? He cried, when He suffered and died To save a poor sinner like me. To save a poor sinner, To save a poor sinner, To save a poor sinner like me. “It is finished!” He cried, when He suffered and died To save a poor sinner like me. But death and the grave could not hold Him, He burst them asunder for thee. On the third day He rose, in spite of His foes, To save a poor sinner like me. To save a poor sinner, To save a poor sinner, To save a poor sinner like me. On the third day He rose, in spite of His foes, To save a poor sinner like me. I’m fighting my passage to Heaven, O’er death I shall conqueror be. Then to glory I’ll fly, and shout through the sky: He saved a poor sinner like me. To save a poor sinner, To save a poor sinner, To save a poor sinner like me. Then to glory I’ll fly, and shout through the sky: He saved a poor sinner like me.

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• [Luk 2:10] We Christians May Rejoice Today

  We Christians may rejoice today When Christ was born to comfort and to save us. Who thus believes no longer grieves, For none are lost who grasp the hope He gave us. Oh, wondrous joy that God most high Should take our flesh and thus our race should honor! A virgin mild hath borne this Child; Such grace and glory God hath put upon her. Sin brought us grief, but Christ relief, When down to earth He came for our salvation. Since God with us is dwelling thus, Who dares to speak the Christian’s condemnation? The hither throng with happy song To Him Whose birth and death are our assurance; Through Whom are we at last set free From sins and burdens that surpassed endurance. Yea, let us praise our God and raise Loud hallelujahs to the skies above us. The bliss bestowed today by God To ceaseless thankfulness and joy should move us.

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• [Luk 2:10] We’ve Been Told A Joyful Thing

  We’ve been told a joyful thing, News for all the nations. Angels have been heard to sing Round the shepherd stations, One intoned the “Gloria,” Others “Alleluia”; Peace to all things human; War no more for true man. Up and get you quickly there Folk of field and village! Over to that stable bare Up beyond the tillage. There you’ll find a Baby born Old before His mother’s morn Young with dewy splendor Of parent stem so tender. So we come to pay our vows: Hail! God save thee, Mary! Joseph, man of this poor house, Fortune seems contrary. Let us look on Christ the Lord, That was sure the angel’s word. Swathèd in a manger, Welcome, Holy Stranger!

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• [Luk 2:10] Whispering Winds Softly Sighing

  Whispering winds softly sighing, daylight dying, Stars thro’ the low-bending heavens slowly creep; Fluttering wings of the angels swift descending, Beautiful chorals awaking earth from sleep. Refrain Hail Him! hail Him! Jesus the holy. Hallelujah, sing unto His Name; Now and evermore the same, Hail Him with gladness, His pow’r proclaim. Lullabies tenderly swelling, sweetly telling, Jesus the promised Messiah, draweth near; Hushed into wondering silence, shepherds listen, Glory light streaming around them, bright and clear. Refrain Silvery echoes are ringing, good news bringing, Blending with songs of the angels far away, Breathing their story of gladness through the stillness, Hail to the Savior most holy, born today. Refrain

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• [Luk 2:10] Ye Christian Heralds, Go Proclaim

  Ye Christian heralds, go proclaim Salvation through Emmanuel’s Name; To distant climes the tidings bear, And plant the Rose of Sharon there. Ruler of worlds, display Thy power, Be this Thy Zion’s favored hour; Bid the bright morning star arise, And point the nations to the skies. Set up Thy throne where Satan reigns, On Afric shores, on India’s plains; On wilds and continents unknown, And be the universe Thine own! Speak and the world shall hear Thy voice; Speak and the deserts shall rejoice! Scatter the shades of mortal night; Let worthless idols flee the light! Trusting in Him, dear brethren, rear The Gospel standard void of fear; Go seek with joy your destined shore, To view your native land no more. God shield you with a wall of fire, With flaming zeal your breasts inspire, Bid raging winds their fury cease, And hush the tumult into peace. And when our labors are all o’er, Then we shall meet to part no more; Meet with the blood bought throng to fall, And crown our Jesus, Lord of all!

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• [Luk 2:10] Ye Simple Men Of Hearts Sincere

  Ye simple men of heart sincere, Shepherds who watch your flocks by night, Start not to see an angel near, Nor tremble at this glorious light. “A herald from the heavenly King, I come, your every fear to chase; Good tidings of great joy I bring, Great joy to all the fallen race. “To you is born on this glad day, A Savior by our host adored; Our God in Bethlehem survey, Make haste to worship Christ the Lord. “By this the Savior of mankind, Th’incarnate God shall be displayed; The Babe ye wrapped in swaths shall find, And humbly in a manger laid.”

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• [Luk 2:11] All My Heart This Night Rejoices

  All my heart this night rejoices, As I hear, far and near, sweetest angel voices; “Christ is born,” their choirs are singing, Till the air, everywhere, now their joy is ringing. For it dawns, the promised morrow Of His birth, who the earth rescues from her sorrow. God to wear our form descendeth; Of His grace to our race here His Son He sendeth. Yea, so truly for us careth, That His Son, all we’ve done, as our offering beareth; As our Lamb Who, dying for us, Bears our load, and to God, doeth in peace restore us. Hark! a voice from yonder manger, Soft and sweet, doth entreat, “Flee from woe and danger; Brethren, come; from all that grieves you You are freed; all you need I will surely give you.” Come, then, let us hasten yonder; Here let all, great and small, kneel in awe and wonder, Love Him Who with love is yearning; Hail the star that from far bright with hope is burning. Ye who pine in weary sadness, Weep no more, for the door now is found of gladness. Cling to Him, for He will guide you Where no cross, pain or loss, can again betide you. Hither come, ye poor and wretched: Know His will is to fill every hand outstretchèd; Here are riches without measure, Here forget all regret, fill your hearts with treasure. Blessèd Savior, let me find Thee! Keep Thou me close to Thee, cast me not behind Thee! Life of life, my heart Thou stillest, Calm I rest on Thy breast, all this void Thou fillest. Thee, dear Lord, with heed I’ll cherish; Live to Thee and with Thee, dying, shall not perish; But shall dwell with Thee for ever, Far on high, in the joy that can alter never. Forth today the Conqueror goeth, Who the foe, sin and woe, death and hell, o’erthroweth. God is man, man to deliver; His dear Son now is one with our blood forever. Shall we still dread God’s displeasure, Who, to save, freely gave His most cherished Treasure? To redeem us, He hath given His own Son from the throne of His might in Heaven. Should He who Himself imparted Aught withhold from the fold, leave us broken hearted? Should the Son of God not love us, Who, to cheer sufferers here, left His throne above us? If our blessèd Lord and Maker Hated men, would He then be of flesh partaker? If He in our woe delighted, Would He bear all the care of our race benighted? He becomes the Lamb that taketh Sin away and for aye full atonement maketh. For our life His own He tenders And our race, by His grace, meet for glory renders.

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• [Luk 2:11] All My Heart With Joy Is Springing

  All my heart with joy is springing, While in air everywhere Angel choirs are singing. Hear them to the shepherds telling: “Christ is born! On this morn God with man is dwelling.” To this lower world descendeth, From above, He whose love All our sorrows endeth. He who breath and being gave us, Quits the skies, lives and dies In our flesh to save us. Christ our Lamb so meek and loving Dries our tears, calms our fears, All our sins removing; Christ our Lamb, who suffers with us; He can quell death and hell, And to peace restore us. Hark, from yon dark manger lowly, Breezes soft seem to waft Gentle words and holy: “Sigh no more, away with sadness Brethren dear; I am here, Bringing hope and gladness.” Come ye now, and kneel before Him; Mortals all, great and small, Worship and adore Him: Love your King, whose love invites you: Lo, His star from afar To His dwelling lights you. Ye, whom galling want oppresses Here ye find comfort kind, Balm for your distresses: Noblest treasures here are given; Riches true wait for you Poor of Christ, in Heaven. Ye who strive with fierce temptation, Sorrow-stung, conscience-wrung, Here is consolation: For the woes which men inherit Christ can feel, Christ will heal Every wounded spirit. Kind Redeemer, knit Thee to us; Quelling sin, reign within, With Thy grace renew us: Make us Thine by true repentance; Let us hear, free from fear, Lord, Thy final sentence. Ours be Thy pure love, O Savior, Ours Thy faith, strong in death, Ours Thy meek behavior; Here let us, on Thee depending, In Thee die, with Thee fly To the bliss unending.

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• [Luk 2:11] Babe Is Born, A

  A Babe is born, all of a maid, To bring salvation unto us; No more are we to sing afraid, Veni Creator Spiritus. At Bethlehem, that blessèd place, The Child of bliss then born He was; Him aye to serve, God give us grace, O Lux beata Trinitas. There came three kings out of the East, To worship there that King so free; With gold and myrrh and frankincense, A solis ortus cardine. The shepherds heard an angel cry, A merry song that night sang he, “Why are ye all so sore aghast?” Iam lucis orto sidere. The angel came down with a cry, A fair and joyful song sang he, All in the worship of that Child, Gloria Tibi Domine.

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• [Luk 2:11] Babe Is Born In Bethlehem, A

  A Babe is born in Bethlehem, Bethlehem, Therefore rejoice Jerusalem, Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Within a manger He doth lie, He doth lie, Whose throne is set above the sky. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Stillness was all the manger round, manger round, The creature its Creator found. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! The wise men came, led by the star, by the star, Gold, myrrh, and incense brought from far. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! His mother is the virgin mild, virgin mild, And He the Father’s only Child. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! The serpent’s wound He beareth not, beareth not, Yet takes our blood, and shares our lot, Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Our human flesh He enters in, enters in, But bears no single taint of sin. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! To fallen man Himself He bowed, self He bowed, That He might lift us up to God. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! On this most blessèd Jubilee, Jubilee, All glory be, O God, to Thee. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! O Holy Three, we Thee adore, Thee adore, This day, henceforth, forevermore. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

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• [Luk 2:11] Bring A Torch, Jeanette, Isabella

  Bring a torch, Jeanette, Isabella Bring a torch, come swiftly and run. Christ is born, tell the folk of the village, Jesus is sleeping in His cradle, Ah, ah, beautiful is the mother, Ah, ah, beautiful is her Son. Hasten now, good folk of the village, Hasten now, the Christ Child to see. You will find Him asleep in a manger, Quietly come and whisper softly, Hush, hush, peacefully now He slumbers, Hush, hush, peacefully now He sleeps.

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• [Luk 2:11] Carol, Sweetly Carol

  Carol, sweetly carol, A Savior born today; Bear the joyful tidings, Oh, bear them far away: Carol, sweetly carol, Till earth’s remotest bound Shall hear the mighty chorus, And echo back the sound. Refrain Carol, sweetly carol, Carol, sweetly today; Bear the joyful tidings, Oh, bear them far away. Carol, sweetly carol, As when the angel throng O’er the vales of Judah Awoke the heavenly song: Carol, sweetly carol, Goodwill, and peace, and love, Glory in the highest To God Who reigns above. Refrain Carol, sweetly carol, The happy Christmas time: Hark! the bells are pealing Their merry, merry chime: Carol, sweetly carol Ye shining ones above, Sing in loudest numbers Oh, sing redeeming love. Refrain

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• [Luk 2:11] Child This Day Is Born, A

  A Child this day is born, A Child of high renown. Most worthy of a scepter, A scepter and a crown. Refrain Noëls, noëls, noëls, Noëls sing all we may, Because the King of all kings Was born this blessèd day. The which the holy prophets Spoke of long time before, That from the fall of Adam He should us all restore. Refrain This Child both God and Man From Heaven down to us came, He is the King of all Kings, And Jesus is His Name. Refrain These tidings shepherds heard In their field watching their fold, Was by an angel unto them That night revealed and told. Refrain Who standing near by them To them shinèd so bright, That they amazèd were At that most glorious sight. Refrain To whom the angel spoke, Saying, “Be not afraid; Be glad, poor silly shepherds; Why are you so dismayed?” Refrain “For lo, I bring you tidings Of gladness and of mirth, Which cometh to all people by This holy Infant’s birth.” Refrain “Him hath God lifted up As light and shepherd’s horn, Which in the city of David This present time was born.” Refrain “The only Son of God was He The Lord and God most highest; And He is the true Shepherd, The young Child Jesus Christ.” Refrain Then there was with the angel A host incontinent Of heavenly bright soldiers, Which from the Highest was sent. Refrain Lauding the Lord our God, And His celestial King; “All glory be in paradise,” This heavenly host did sing. Refrain “Glory be unto our God, That sitteth still on high, With praises and with triumph great, And joyful melody.” Refrain But when this holy army Of heavenly soldiers bright Was unto God returnèd And vanished out of sight; Refrain The shepherds hearts joyful At this great glorious news That the King of all kings Was risen amongst the Jews. Refrain Without the least of hindrance Anon they went in then, And found the young Child Jesus Christ Thus born in Bethlehem. Refrain And as the angel told them, So to them did appear; They found the young Child Jesus Christ With Mary his mother dear. Refrain Now such a place it was Where this was come to pass For want of room this Child was laid Betwixt an ox and ass. Refrain Not sumptuously, but simply Was this young King arrayed, A manger was the cradle Where this young Child was laid. Refrain No pride at all was found In this most holy Child, But He being void of all sin The Lamb of god most mild. Refrain His body unto bitter pains He gave to set us free: He is our Savior Jesus Christ And none but only He. Refrain To Father, Son and Holy Ghost All glory be therefore, To Whom be all dominion Both now and evermore. Refrain

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• [Luk 2:11] Christians, Carol Sweetly

  Christians, carol sweetly, up today and sing! ’Tis the happy birthday of our holy King: Haste we then to greet Him, humbly falling down, While our hands entwine Him, dearest Babe, a crown. Crowds of snow-white angels throng the golden stair; All things are delightful, all things passing fair; Bells, clear music making, peal the news to earth; Chimes within make answer, all is glee and mirth. Michael, at the manger, bows his royal face; Gabriel, with lily, hides transcendent grace: For, dear friends, the glory of that lowly bed Overpowers the beauty on archangels shed. Shall I tell of Joseph, who, with rapt surprise, Sees the light from Godhead fill those infant eyes? Shall I sing of Mary, who, upon her breast, Cradles her Creator, soothes Him to His rest? Angels, Mary, Joseph, yes, I greet you all! Falling down in worship at the manger stall! For you hail our Monarch, born a Child today; So with you I worship and my homage pay.

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• [Luk 2:11] Come Hither, Ye Children

  Come hither, ye 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 night To 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 love, While angels sing loud hallelujahs above. Kneel down and adore Him with shepherds today, Lift up little hands now and praise Him as they; Rejoice that a Savior from sin you can boast, And join in the song of the heavenly host. O Jesus, my Savior, what must not be done, What must not be suffered for sin to atone! From infancy sorrow and pain Thou must know Till Thou on the cross tasteth death’s bitter woe. Dear Christ Child, what gifts can we children bestow, By which our affection and gladness to show? No riches and treasures of value can be, But hearts that believe are accepted with Thee. Our hearts, then, to Thee we will offer today, We offer them gladly; accept them we pray, And make them so spotless and pure that we may Abide in Thy presence in Heaven for aye.

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• [Luk 2:11] Come Hither, Ye Faithful

  Come hither, ye faithful, Triumphantly sing! Come, see in the manger, The angels’ dread King! Refrain To Bethlehem hasten with joyful accord! O come ye, come hither, O come ye, come hither, O come ye, come hither to worship the Lord. True Son of the Father, He comes from the skies; To be born of a virgin He doth not despise. Refrain Hark! hark! to the angels! All singing in Heav’n, “To God in the highest All glory be given!” Refrain To Thee, then, O Jesu, this day of Thy birth, Be glory and honor through heaven and earth True Godhead incarnate! Omnipotent Word! O come let us hasten, O come let us hasten, O come let us hasten, to worship the Lord!

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• [Luk 2:11] Come, Listen To My Story

  Come, listen to my story, Christus natus hodie: Born is the King of glory, Rex de Virgine. Nowell, Nowell, good news I tell, God comes on earth a stranger: Eya! Emmanuel Lies cradled in a manger. Came angels down, a number, On the midnight of His birth: “Ye shepherds, wake from slumber: Peace, goodwill on earth, And bliss on high,” the angels cry, “To you is born and given, Eya! of maid Marie, Th’almighty Lord of Heaven.” Then rode three kings together, Over desert, hill, and dale: Nought caring for the weather, Sleet, and snow, and hail. They came from far, led by a star, With beams that never vary: Eya! full fain they are To see the Babe of Mary. Away then banish sorrow; Nato Regi psallite; Sith Christ is born this morrow, Benedicte. With angels eke and shepherds meek, And with yon eastern sages, Eya! let us go seek The newborn King of ages.

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• [Luk 2:11] Come, Shepherds, Come!

  Come, shepherds, come! shake off your sleep, And ope your weary eyes; ’Tis time to leave your folded sheep, Come, shepherds, come, arise! Hark! angels clad in bright array, Burst forth in heav’nly song; See! night grows brighter than the day, Lit by their glistening throng. Around the hut wherein I slept A gleam of light was seen. And golden strings of harps were swept By angels clad in sheen. What sounds of joy the air then stirred! What hymns of holy rest! In terra pax above I heard And Christus natus est. We, too, this welcome news did hear From angels in the air, They bade us cast away all fear, And to the town repair. We hastened to the humble stall, The Holy Child we sought; On bended knee each one did fall, And humble offerings brought. Then know, all friends, who wish to see Your sweet Redeemer’s face, Though long, the way full short will be, If ye but ask His grace. No thorns your faithful steps shall stay And light will shine around; All doubts and fears will pass away When Jesus Christ is found.

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• [Luk 2:11] I Sing The Birth Was Born Tonight

  I sing the birth was born tonight, The Author both of life and light; The angels so did sound it, And like the ravished shepherds said, Who saw the light, and were afraid, Yet searched, and true they found it. The Son of God, th’eternal King, That did us all salvation bring, And freed the soul from danger; He Whom the whole world could not take, The Word, which Heaven and earth did make, Was now laid in a manger. The Father’s wisdom willed it so, The Son’s obedience knew no “No,” Both wills were in one stature; And as that wisdom had decreed, The Word was now made Flesh indeed, And took on Him our nature. What comfort by Him do we win? Who made Himself the Prince of sin, To make us heirs of glory? To see this Babe, all innocence, A Martyr born in our defense, Can man forget this story?

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• [Luk 2:11] Joyful Morn Is Breaking, The

  The joyful morn is breaking, the brightest morn on earth, Through all creation waking the joy of Jesus’ birth. His star above is glistening, where Jesus cradled lies, And all the earth is listening, the carol of the skies. High strains of praise are swelling, from angel hosts on high, And one soft voice is telling glad tidings from the sky; Tidings of free salvation, of peace on earth below, Through every land and nation, the blessèd word shall go. His children’s songs shall name Him in many a tongue today; His Church shall yet proclaim Him to people far away; Till idols fall before Him, till strife and wrong shall cease, Till all the earth adore Him, th’eternal Prince of Peace.

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• [Luk 2:11] Like Silver Lamps In A Distant Shrine

  Like silver lamps in a distant shrine, The stars are sparkling bright; The bells of the city of God ring out, For the Son of Mary is born tonight. The gloom is past, and the morn at last Is coming with orient light. No earthly songs are half so sweet As those which are filling the skies, And never a palace shone half so fair As the manger-bed where our Savior lies; No night in the year is half so dear As this which has ended our sighs. The stars of heaven still shine as at first They gleamed on this wonderful night, The bells of the city of God peal out, And the angels’ song still rings in the height, And loves still turns where the Godhead burns, Hid in flesh from fleshly sight. Faith sees no longer the stable floor, The pavement of sapphire is there, The clear light of Heaven streams out to the world, And the angels of God are crowding the air, And Heaven and earth, thro’ the spotless birth, Are at peace on this night so fair.

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• [Luk 2:11] Little Child Is Born Tonight, A

  A little Child is born tonight, And He shall lead His own, To endless day, to glory bright, To lands of everlasting light, And to our Father’s throne. A little Child is born tonight, And in the starry sky, To Him the angels carols bring: ”Good will and peace to men,” they sing, ”Glory to God on high, Glory to God on high.“ A little Child is born tonight, And shepherds haste to see Their God and King in infant form, And worship with their true hearts warm, The Christ on bended knee. A little Child is born tonight, And wise men from afar Follow afresh that wondrous light, That gloweth in the heav’nly height, The Savior’s morning star, The Savior’s morning star. A little Child is born tonight, To hearts for long years lone, To Anna, widow, Simeon, sage Their Star of childhood, joy of age, For evermore their own. A little Child is born tonight, O come ye, one and all, And hail in faith, and hope, and love, The Child Who left his throne above, To lie in yonder stall, To lie in yonder stall.

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• [Luk 2:11] Make Thee Ready, As Best Thou Art Able

  Make thee ready, as best thou art able, Little Bethlehem, garnish the bed, Tho’ it be but a crib in a stable, Where the Infant may pillow His head, Where the Infant may pillow His head. Type and shadow of yore are now ended; Lo, the substance is come, as I ken; Truth Incarnate to earth is descended, God hath pitchèd His tent among men. God hath pitchèd His tent among men. He is past through the virginal portal; The Invisible doth not decline To be found in the fashion of mortal, For to make human nature divine, For to make human nature divine. Wherefore Adam and Eva, forgiven Their iniquity cry, “By the grace And goodwill of our Lord are we shriven; Seen of men, He doth ransom our race; Seen of men, He doth ransom our race.”

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• [Luk 2:11] On The Birthday Of The Lord

  On the birthday of the Lord Angels joy in glad accord, And they sing in sweetest tone, Glory be to God alone, Glory be to God alone. Refrain God is born of maiden fair, Mary doth the Savior bear; Mary ever pure, Mary ever pure. These good news an angel told To the shepherds by their fold, Told them of the Savior’s birth, Told them of the joy for earth, Told them of the joy for earth. Refrain Born is now Emmanuel, He, announced by Gabriel, He, whom prophets old attest, Cometh from His Father’s breast, Cometh from His Father’s breast. Refrain Born today is Christ the Child, Born of Mary undefiled, Born the King and Lord we own; Glory be to God alone, Glory be to God alone. Refrain

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• [Luk 2:11] Praise God The Lord, Ye Sons Of Men

  Praise God the Lord, ye sons of men, Before His highest throne; Today He opens Heav’n again And gives us His own Son. He leaves His heav’nly Father’s throne Is born an Infant small, And in a manger, poor and lone, Lies in a humble stall. He veils in flesh His power divine A servant’s form to take; In want and lowliness must pine Who Heav’n and earth did make. He nestles at His mother’s breast, Receives her tender care, Whom angels hail with joy most blest, King David’s royal Heir. ’Tis He who in these latter days From Judah’s tribe should come, By Whom the Father would upraise The Church, His Christendom. A wondrous change which He does make! He takes our flesh and blood, And He conceals for sinners’ sake His majesty of God. He serves that I a lord may be; A great exchange indeed! Could Jesus’ love do more for me To help me in my need? He opens us again the door Of paradise today; The angel guards the gate no more To God our thanks we pay.

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• [Luk 2:11] Rejoice, Rejoice, This Happy Morn

  Rejoice, rejoice this happy morn, A Savior unto us is born, The Christ the Lord of Glory. His lowly birth in Bethlehem The angels from on high proclaim And sing redemption’s story. My soul, extol God’s great favor, Bless Him ever for salvation. Give Him praise and adoration.
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• [Luk 2:11] Ring On, Ye Bells

  Ring, merry bells, this day is born a King; To the waiting shepherds angels sing; With gifts of love they journey from afar, Guided to the manger by the star. Refrain Ring on, ye bells, ye merry bells, Let sweetest anthems fill each heart with joy today; Ring on, ye bells, ye merry bells, Ring out the message clear, Let all the nations hear, Thy message brings to all good cheer, This happy Christmas Day. Ring, bells of Christmas! Merrily ye chime, Send your notes of joy to every clime. Drive out the darkness, set the burdened free, Let the land resound with songs of glee. Refrain Ring on, ye bells, there’s music everywhere, In thy merry notes we’ll lose our care; Free from all sorrow, hearts so light and gay, Join we in thy praise, this Christmas day. Refrain

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• [Luk 2:11] Ring, Ring The Bells, The Joyful Bells

  Ring, ring the bells, the joyful bells, This merry Christmas morn; Their sweet, melodious music tells The day that Christ was born. Sweetly they sound o’er vale and glen; Hark! how their music swells With “Peace on earth, good will to men!” O merry Christmas bells! Refrain Ring, ring the bells, the joyful bells, The bells, the merry, merry Christmas bells, Ring, ring the merry Christmas bells. Ring, ring the bells, the Christmas bells, For in their joyous chime Once more on earth the chorus swells Of angel song sublime. The sweet old story, ever new, Falls on the heart again, Refreshing as the early dew, Or the soft summer rain. Refrain Ring, ring the bells, the Christmas bells, Prophetic of the day When He of whom their music tells Shall all the nations sway; Shall bless and fill and rule each heart, Shall bid all sorrows cease, And give His own the better part Of everlasting peace. Refrain

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• [Luk 2:11] This Blessed Night

  This blessed night we seek Your throne In awe and wonder at that birth: The Child of Bethlehem who brought God’s grace and love back down to earth. Joseph and Mary, chosen ones, As parents to Your only Son, In faith they trudg’d those weary miles In order that Your will be done. Then shepherds, high in fields above The manger in a lowly shed, Heard angel messengers sing out Their “Peace on Earth, good will to men.” Wrapped round in cloths they found the Babe Lying at rest upon the hay. It was for us this Child was born And brought to us God’s bright new day. Eternal hope for all mankind! The price of sin You chose to pay! O Babe of Heaven, we sing Your praise And at Your feet our hearts we lay! O grant us now, dear Lord, we pray, That we might serve You as we ought. Teach us to yield our wills to Yours And live in peace as we’ve been taught.

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• [Luk 2:11] This Day A Child Is Born

  This day a Child is born, Offspring of God’s pure love, True Word, the Everlasting, And Wisdom from above! Refrain Noel, Noel, Noel! All through the day we sing, To greet the loving Savior, Our Prophet, Priest and King. This day is Jesus born, Made flesh the Son of Man, Who erst did reign in glory, Before the world began! Refrain This day a Child is born, Creator, King and Lord, In majesty all glorious, By Heav’n and earth adored. Refrain This day the Light has come, Bright Beam of peace and love, Way, Truth, and Life, sure Guidance, To our blest home above! Refrain This day the Shepherd came To shepherds in the field, That we, His sheep, might find Him, And He to death might yield. Refrain One day our Judge will come, And all shall hear His voice; That day, sweet Jesus, bid us, With all Thy sheep, rejoice! Refrain

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• [Luk 2:13] Angel Hosts In Bright Array

  Angel hosts in bright array— Stars their night-watch keeping— Earthward wend their silent way, While the world lies sleeping. Through the wintry clouds they glide, On through portal hoary, Where, the ox and ass beside, Lies the Babe of Glory. Refrain Ring the bells, and sound the horn! Shout with exultation! Christ the Lord today is born For the world’s salvation! All unseen by mortal eye, Reverent and lowly; Prostrate there, they laud on high Him, the Infant holy. From their lips celestial rise Sounds, with joy o’erflowing, Strains upborne beyond the skies, Hymns with rapture glowing. Refrain Raphäel, archangel bright! On thine errand wending, Forth again into the night Mount, the clouds ascending! Take of that, thy glittering train, Hosts of light, dear angel! Then descend where Bethlehem’s plain Waits thy longed evangel! Refrain Hark the news the angel tells: “Lo! An infant Stranger, God’s dear Son among you dwells, Born in Bethlehem’s manger!” Bursts a chorus from the sky, Loud from Heaven’s portal: “Glory be to God on high, Peace, goodwill to mortal!” Refrain Angel spirits earthward led, With a hope endearing, First to worship, first to spread News of Christ’s appearing! Trace we out your footfalls light, Praise we Christ in glory, Then waft on the tidings bright Of the Gospel’s story! Refrain

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• [Luk 2:13] Angels From The Realm Of Glory

  Angels from the realms of glory, Wing your flight o’er all the earth; Ye who sang creation’s story Now proclaim Messiah’s birth. Refrain Come and worship, come and worship, Worship Christ, the newborn King. Shepherds, in the field abiding, Watching o’er your flocks by night, God with us is now residing; Yonder shines the infant light: Refrain Sages, leave your contemplations, Brighter visions beam afar; Seek the great Desire of nations; Ye have seen His natal star. Refrain Saints, before the altar bending, Watching long in hope and fear; Suddenly the Lord, descending, In His temple shall appear. Refrain Sinners, wrung with true repentance, Doomed for guilt to endless pains, Justice now revokes the sentence, Mercy calls you; break your chains. Refrain Though an Infant now we view Him, He shall fill His Father’s throne, Gather all the nations to Him; Every knee shall then bow down: Refrain All creation, join in praising God, the Father, Spirit, Son, Evermore your voices raising To th’eternal Three in One. Refrain Lord of Heaven, we adore Thee, God the Father, God the Son, God the Spirit, One in glory, On the same eternal throne. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Lord of Heaven, Three in One.

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• [Luk 2:13] Angels We Have Heard On High

  Angels we have heard on high Sweetly singing o’er the plains, And the mountains in reply Echoing their joyous strains. Refrain Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why your joyous strains prolong? What the gladsome tidings be Which inspire your heavenly song? Refrain Come to Bethlehem and see Christ Whose birth the angels sing; Come, adore on bended knee, Christ the Lord, the newborn King. Refrain See Him in a manger laid, Whom the choirs of angels praise; Mary, Joseph, lend your aid, While our hearts in love we raise. Refrain Shepherds in the field abiding, Tell us when the seraph bright Greeted you with wondrous tiding, What you saw and heard that night. Refrain We beheld—it is no fable— God incarnate, King of bliss, Swathed and cradled in a stable, And the angel strain was this: Refrain Choristers on high were singing Jesus and His virgin birth, Heavenly bells the while a-ringing “Peace, good will to men on earth.” Refrain

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• [Luk 2:13] Bright Angel Hosts Are Heard On High

  Bright angel hosts are heard on high All sweetly singing o’er the plains; While mountains echo in reply The burden of their joyous strains. Say, shepherds, why this jubilee, What doth your rapturous mirth prolong? Say, say what may the tidings be Which still inspire that heav’nly song? Come, come to Bethlehem, come and see The Child whose birth the angels sing; Come, come, adore on bended knee The Infant Christ, the newborn King! See, there within a manger laid Jesus, the Lord of Heav’n and earth! See, saints and angels lend their aid To celebrate the Savior’s birth!

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• [Luk 2:13] Calm On The Listening Ear Of Night

  Calm on the listening ear of night Come heaven’s melodious strains, Where wild Judea stretches forth Her silver mantled plains. Celestial choirs from courts above Shed sacred glories there, And angels, with their sparkling lyres, Make music on the air. The answering hills of Palestine Send back the glad reply; And greet, from all their holy heights, The Day-Spring from on high. O’er the blue depths of Galilee There comes a holier calm, And Sharon waves, in solemn praise, Her silent groves of palm. “Glory to God!” the lofty strain The realm of ether fills; How sweeps the song of solemn joy O’er Judah’s sacred hills! “Glory to God!” the sounding skies Loud with their anthems ring, “Peace to the earth; good will to men, From heaven’s eternal King!” Light on thy hills, Jerusalem! The Savior now is born, And bright on Bethlehem’s joyous plains Breaks the first Christmas morn. And brightly on Moriah’s brow Crowned with her temple spires, Which first proclaim the newborn light, Clothed with its orient fires. This day shall Christian tongues be mute, And Christian hearts be cold? Oh, catch the anthem that from Heaven O’er Judah’s mountains rolled. When burst upon that listening night The high and solemn lay: “Glory to God, on earth be peace,” Salvation comes today!

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• [Luk 2:13] Do You Know The Song That The Angels Sang

  Do you know the song that the angels sang On that night in the long ago, When the heavens above with their music rang Till it echoed in the earth below? Refrain All glory in the highest, Peace on earth, goodwill to men, Glory in the highest, Peace, goodwill to men; Glory in the highest, Glory in the highest, Peace on earth, goodwill to men. Do you know the song that the shepherds heard As they watched o’er their flocks by night, When the skies bent down, and their hearts were stirred By the voices of the angels bright? Refrain Do you know the story that the wise men learned As they journeyed from the east afar, O’er a pathway plain, for there nightly burned In their sight a glorious guiding star? Refrain

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• [Luk 2:13] From Every Spire On Christmas Eve

  From every spire on Christmas Eve, the Christmas bells ring clearly out Their message of goodwill and peace, with many a call and silver shout. For faithful hearts, the angels’ song still echoes in the frosty air, And by the altar low they bow, in adoration and in prayer. A thousand blessed memories throng, the stars are holy signs to them, And from the eyes of every child looks forth the Babe of Bethlehem; But there are others, not like these, whose brows are sad, whose hopes are crossed, To whom the season brings no cheer, and life’s most gracious charm is lost. To whom that story, old and sweet, is but a fable at the best, The Christmas music mocks their ears, and life has naught of joy or rest. Oh! for angel’s voice to pierce the clouds of grief that over them rise, The mists of doubt and unbelief that veil the blue of Christmas skies. That they, at last, may see the Light which shines from Bethlehem, and unfold For Christ the treasures of their hearts, richer than spicery or gold. Hope of the ages, draw Thou near, till all the earth shall own Thy sway, And when Thou reignest in every heart it will, indeed, be Christmas Day.

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• [Luk 2:13] Glorious, Beauteous, Golden-bright

  Glorious, beauteous, golden-bright, Shedding softest, purest light, Shone the stars that Christmas night, When the Jewish shepherds kept Watch beside their flocks that slept. But the stars’ sweet golden gleam Faded quickly as a dream ’Mid the wondrous glory-stream That illumined all the earth, When Christ’s angels sang His birth. Soft and pure and holy glory, Kings and seers and prophets hoary, Shed throughout the sacred story: While the priests, like shepherds true, Watched beside God’s chosen few. But that light no more availéd, And its splendor staighway paléd In His light Whom angels hailéd; Even as the stars of old, ’Mid the brightness lost their gold. Now no more on Christmas night, Is the sky with angels bright, But for ever shines the Light; Even He Whose birth they told To the shepherds by the fold. Since that Light then darkens never, Let us all, with glad endeavor, Sing the song that echoes ever: Glory in the highest Heaven! Peace on earth to us forgiven.

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• [Luk 2:13] Hark From On High Those Blissful Strains!

  Hark from on high those blissful strains! Whence can such sweetness be? Have angels waked their golden harps With Heav’ns own minstrelsy? With Heav’ns own minstrelsy? Or do we hear the cherub voice Of infant bands who raise, Soaring from earth celestial notes In their Creator’s praise? In their Creator’s praise? Thus spake the shepherds—yet with dread, So strange the sounds they heard, While o’er their slumb’ring flocks they kept Their wonted nightly guard, Their wonted nightly guard. And soon they saw a dazzling light Beam through the starry way, And shining seraphs clust’ring where The infant Jesus lay, The infant Jesus lay. They came a Savior’s birth to tell, And tunes of rapture sing; Hence the glad notes that filled the air— Each swept his loudest string, Each swept his loudest string. But now in accents soft and kind The chieftain angel said, “Heav’ns tidings of great joy we bear— Shepherds, be not afraid, Shepherds, be not afraid.”

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• [Luk 2:13] Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

  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 th’angelic host proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem!” Refrain Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!” Christ, by highest Heav’n adored; Christ the everlasting Lord; Late in time, behold Him come, Offspring of a virgin’s womb. Veiled in flesh the Godhead see; Hail th’incarnate Deity, Pleased with us in flesh to dwell, Jesus our Emmanuel. Refrain Hail the heav’nly Prince of Peace! Hail the Sun of Righteousness! Light and life to all He brings, Ris’n 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. Refrain Come, Desire of nations, come, Fix in us Thy humble home; Rise, the woman’s conqu’ring Seed, Bruise in us the serpent’s head. Now display Thy saving power, Ruined nature now restore; Now in mystic union join Thine to ours, and ours to Thine. Refrain Adam’s likeness, Lord, efface, Stamp Thine image in its place: Second Adam from above, Reinstate us in Thy love. Let us Thee, though lost, regain, Thee, the Life, the inner man: O, to all Thyself impart, Formed in each believing heart. Refrain Hark, how all the welkin rings, “Glory to the King of kings; Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!” Joyful, all ye nations, rise, Join the triumph of the skies; Universal nature say, “Christ the Lord is born to-day!” Christ, by highest Heaven ador’d, Christ, the everlasting Lord: Late in time behold him come, Offspring of a Virgin’s womb! Veiled in flesh, the Godhead see, Hail the incarnate deity! Pleased as man with men to appear, Jesus! Our Immanuel here! Hail, the heavenly Prince of Peace! Hail, the Sun 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. Come, Desire of nations, come, Fix in us thy humble home; Rise, the woman’s conquering seed, Bruise in us the serpent’s head. Now display thy saving power, Ruined nature now restore; Now in mystic union join Thine to ours, and ours to thine. Adam’s likeness, Lord, efface; Stamp Thy image in its place. Second Adam from above, Reinstate us in thy love. Let us Thee, though lost, regain, Thee, the life, the inner Man: O! to all thyself impart, Form?d in each believing heart.

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• [Luk 2:13] Hark! What Mean Those Holy Voices?

  Hark! what mean those holy voices, Sweetly sounding through the skies? Lo! the angelic host rejoices Heavenly hallelujahs rise. Listen to the wondrous story, Which they chant in hymns of joy; “Glory in the highest, glory; Glory be to God most high! “Peace on earth, good will from Heaven, Reaching far as man is found; Souls redeemed, and sins forgiven; Loud our golden harps shall sound. “Christ is born, the great Anointed; Heaven and earth His praises sing: O receive whom God appointed, For your Prophet, Priest and King. “Hasten, mortals to adore Him; Learn His Name and taste His joy; Till in heaven you sing before Him, Glory be to God most high!” Let us learn the wondrous story Of our great Redeemer’s birth; Spread the brightness of His glory Till it cover all the earth.

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• [Luk 2:13] Hark! What Sounds Are Sweetly Stealing?

  Hark! what sounds are sweetly stealing Soft through Bethlehem’s midnight air? Louder yet, and louder pealing, Angel accents sure are there. Refrain Glory, glory, peace and mercy, Peace on earth, good will to men. See! a light from Heaven is streaming, Night and darkness quit the plain; See! an angel brightly beaming, Followed by a radiant train. Refrain Fear not, shepherds! glad my story, Tidings of the greatest joy: Christ is born, the Lord of Glory! I proclaim a Savior nigh. Refrain Thus the angel, then ascending, Seeks again the realms of light; Now the chorus faintly ending, All is silence, all is night. Refrain

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• [Luk 2:13] Hearken, All! What Holy Singing

  Hearken, all! what holy singing Now is sounding from the sky! ’Tis a hymn with grandeur ringing, Sung by voices clear and high. Refrain Gloria in excelsis Deo, Gloria in excelsis Deo. On the plain, the simple shepherds Watched their flocks the long night through; From on high they heard the voices, Sounding through the heavenly blue. Refrain See, within the manger lowly, Wide the Christ Child spreads His arms. Raise to Him your joyful voices, Sing we all Noel, Noel. Refrain

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• [Luk 2:13] I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day

  I heard the bells on Christmas day Their old familiar carols play, And wild and sweet the words repeat Of peace on earth, good will to men. And thought how, as the day had come, The belfries of all Christendom Had rolled along the unbroken song Of peace on earth, good will to men. Till ringing, singing on its way The world revolved from night to day, A voice, a chime, a chant sublime Of peace on earth, good will to men. And in despair I bowed my head “There is no peace on earth,” I said, “For hate is strong and mocks the song Of peace on earth, good will to men.” Then pealed the bells more loud and deep: “God is not dead, nor doth He sleep; The wrong shall fail, the right prevail With peace on earth, good will to men.” Then from each black, accursed mouth The cannon thundered in the South, And with the sound the carols drowned Of peace on earth, good will to men. It was as if an earthquake rent The hearth-stones of a continent, And made forlorn, the households born Of peace on earth, good will to men.

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• [Luk 2:13] In The Lonely Midnight

  In the lonely midnight on the wintry hill, Shepherds heard the angels singing, “Peace, good will.” Listen, O ye weary, to the angels’ song, Unto to you the tidings of great joy belong. Though in David’s city angels sing no more, Love makes angel music on earth’s darkest shore; Though no heavenly glory meet your wondering eyes, Love can make your dwelling bright as paradise. Though the Child of Mary, sent from heaven on high, In His manger cradle may no longer lie, Love is King forever, though the proud world scorn; If ye truly seek Him, Christ your King is born.

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• [Luk 2:13] Let Angels And Archangels Sing

  Let angels and archangels sing The wonderful Immanuel’s Name, Adore with us our new-born King, And still the joyful news proclaim; All earth and Heav’n be ever joined To praise the Savior of mankind. The everlasting God comes down To sojourn with the sons of men; Without His majesty or crown, The great Invisible is seen; Of all His dazzling glories shorn The everlasting God is born! Angels, behold that Infant’s face, With rapturous awe the Godhead own; ’Tis all your heav’n on Him to gaze, And cast your crowns before His throne; Though now He on His footstool lies, Ye know He built both earth and skies. By Him into existence brought, Ye sang the all-creating Word; Ye heard Him call our world from naught; Again, in honor of your Lord, Ye morning-stars your hymns employ, And shout, ye sons of God, for joy.

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• [Luk 2:13] Long Ago A Shining Throng

  Long ago a shining throng, Thrilled the midnight air with song; For the Savior promised long, Lay in Bethl’em’s stall. Over Judah’s silent plain, Sweetly rang the joyous strain; Of His birth, who yet shall reign, As King of all. Refrain Praise Him, angels bright, Praise Him, stars of light, Tell His wondrous might, Who today was born. Shout, O shout His Name, Gladly now proclaim, How to save He came, This happy morn. Mighty God and Prince of Peace, Never shall His glory cease; But forever more increase, Till He rules alone. All the earth shall own His sway, Crowns and kingdoms pass away; Kings to him shall tribute pay, Upon the throne. Refrain Sing, ye heav’nly hosts on high, Sons of men, with joy reply, Sound His praise through earth and sky, In His love rejoice. Let the swelling chorus ring, Hail Him Lord and crown Him King; Of His pow’r forever sing, With heart and voice. Refrain

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• [Luk 2:13] Mortals Awake, With Angels Join

  Mortals, awake, with angels join, And chant the solemn lay, Joy, love, and gratitude combine, To hail the auspicious day, To hail the auspicious day. In Heav’n the rapturous song began, And sweet seraphic fire Through all the shining legions ran, And strung and tuned the lyre, And strung and tuned the lyre. Swift through the vast expanse it flew, And loud the echo rolled, The theme, the song, the joy, was new— ’Twas more than Heav’n could hold, ’Twas more than Heav’n could hold. Down through the portals of the sky The impetuous torrent ran; And angels flew, with eager joy, To bear the news to man, To bear the news to man. Hark! the cherubic armies shout, And glory leads the song: Good will and peace are heard throughout The harmonious heav’nly throng, The harmonious heav’nly throng. With joy the chorus we repeat, “Glory to God on high!” Good will and peace are now complete, Jesus was born to die, Jesus was born to die. Hail, Prince of Life, forever hail! Redeemer, Brother, Friend! Though earth, and time, and life shall fail Thy praise shall never end, Thy praise shall never end.

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• [Luk 2:13] Music Of The Angels

  The evergreen branches are waving around us, And sweetly our carols in harmony ring, While here we are gathered to welcome with rapture The birth of our Savior, Redeemer, and King. Refrain Hark! the music of the angels Floating onward still we hear; Blessèd music, sweetest chorus Ever sung to mortal ear. How graciously favored the shepherds of Judah, Who guarded their flocks on that wonderful morn, When legions descended, proclaiming the tidings That Jesus, the promised Redeemer, was born. Refrain How humble His birthplace, how lowly His cradle, O tender compassion, O infinite love! The Son of the Highest our nature assuming That we might inherit the mansions above. Refrain The sweet chiming bells with our carols are blending, A glad, merry Christmas they joyfully ring. While here we are gathered to welcome with rapture The birth of our Savior, Redeemer, and King. Refrain

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• [Luk 2:13] Music On Christmas Morning

  Music I love—­but ne’er a strain Could kindle raptures so divine, So grief assuage, so conquer pain, And rouse this pensive heart of mine; As that we hear on Christmas morn, Upon the wintry breezes borne. Though darkness still her empire keep, And hours must pass, ere morning break; From troubled dreams, or slumbers deep, That music kindly bids us wake: It calls us, with an angel’s voice, To wake, and worship, and rejoice. To greet with joy the glorious morn, Which angels welcomed long ago, When our redeeming Lord was born, To bring the light of Heaven below; The powers of darkness to dispel, And rescue Earth from death and hell. While listening to that sacred strain, My raptured spirit soars on high; I seem to hear those songs again Resounding through the open sky, That kindled such divine delight, In those who watched their flocks by night. With them, I celebrate His birth; Glory to God, in highest Heaven, Good will to men, and peace on Earth, To us a Savior King is given; Our God is come to claim His own, And Satan’s power is overthrown! A sinless God, for sinful men, Descends to suffer and to bleed; Hell must renounce its empire then; The price is paid, the world is freed, And Satan’s self must now confess, That Christ has earned a right to bless. Now holy peace may smile from Heaven, And heavenly truth from earth shall spring: The captive’s galling bonds are riven, For our Redeemer is our King; And He that gave His blood for men Will lead us home to God again.

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• [Luk 2:13] Peaceful The Wondrous Night

  Peaceful the wondrous night, Peaceful and holy, Under the silv’ry light, Gleaming afar. Faithfully watching there, Shepherds so lowly, Over the hills so fair, Saw glory’s star. Refrain Hail to the starry night, Sparkling with glory; Angels on wings of light, Thronging the sky. Hail to that starry night! Wondrous its story: Jesus the Prince of Light, Came from above. Come with that shepherd band, Come to the manger; Join in the chorus grand, Glory to God! Worship the holy Child, Wonderful Stranger, Give to the Undefiled, Glory and laud. Refrain Sweet favor, thus to bow, Love’s treasure bringing, Gratefully yielding now, Life’s joyful praise. Hear from the heav’nly height, Glad echoes ringing, Blessing and pow’r and might, Through endless days. Refrain

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• [Luk 2:13] Shades Of Silent Night Dividing

  Shades of silent night dividing, Bursts the glory from above; Down the stream of brightness gliding, Comes the messenger of love; To the shepherds lowly, telling Of the Christ expected long, While the sudden anthem, swelling Fills the flowing heav’n with song. Heav’n will guard their flocks from danger Scattered o’er the moist green sward, While the swains to Bethlehem’s manger, Hie to greet their newborn Lord. Awe and love maternal blending, Fill the blessèd virgin’s heart; While with reverent gesture bending, Kneel these humble men apart. Not alone do men unlearnèd Bow the holy Child before: Sages who for truth long yearnèd Heav’ns true Sun at length adore. So our songs proclaim a story Kings of old have longed to know; Tell of Christ, the Prince of Glory, Born this night, for high and low.

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• [Luk 2:13] ’twas In The Moon Of Wintertime

  ’Twas in the moon of wintertime, When all the birds had fled, That mighty Gitchi Manitou Sent angel choirs instead; Before their light the stars grew dim, And wondering hunters heard the hymn: Refrain Jesus your King is born, Jesus is born, In excelsis gloria. Within a lodge of broken bark The tender babe was found, A ragged robe of rabbit skin Enwrapped His beauty round; But as the hunter braves drew nigh, The angel song rang loud and high: Refrain The earliest moon of wintertime Is not so round and fair As was the ring of glory on The helpless Infant there. The chiefs from far before Him knelt With gifts of fox and beaver pelt. Refrain O children of the forest free, O seed of Manitou, The holy Child of earth and Heav’n Is born today for you. Come kneel before the radiant Boy, Who brings you beauty, peace and joy. Refrain

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Hebrews 1:14

• [Heb 1:14] Lord God, We All To Thee Give Praise

  Lord God, we all to Thee give praise, Thanksgivings meet to Thee we raise, That angel hosts Thou didst create Around Thy glorious throne to wait. They shine with light and heav’nly grace And constantly behold Thy face; They heed Thy voice, they know it well, In godly wisdom they excel. They never rest nor sleep as we; Their whole delight is but to be With Thee, Lord Jesus, and to keep Thy little flock, Thy lambs and sheep. The ancient Dragon is their foe; His envy and his wrath they know. It always is his aim and pride Thy Christian people to divide. As he of old deceived the world And into sin and death was hurled, So now he subtly lies in wait To ruin school and Church and state. A roaring lion round he goes, No halt nor rest he ever knows; He seeks the Christians to devour And slay them by his dreadful power. But watchful is the angel band That follows Christ on every hand To guard His people where they go And break the counsel of the Foe. For this, now and in days to be, Our praise shall rise, O Lord, to Thee, Whom all the angel hosts adore With grateful songs forevermore.

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• [Heb 1:14] They Come, God’s Messengers Of Love

  They come, God’s messengers of love, They come from realms of peace above, From homes of never fading light, From blissful mansions ever bright. They come to watch around us here, To soothe our sorrow, calm our fear: Ye heavenly guides, speed not away, God willeth you with us to stay. But chiefly at its journey’s end ’Tis yours the spirit to befriend, And whisper to the faithful heart, “O Christian soul, in peace depart.” Blest Jesu, Thou Whose groans and tears Have sanctified frail nature’s fears, To earth in bitter sorrow weighed, Thou didst not scorn Thine angel’s aid; An angel guard to us supply, When on the bed of death we lie; And by Thine own Almighty power O shield us in the last dread hour. To God the Father, God the Son, And God the Spirit, Three in One, From all above and all below, Let joyful praise unceasing flow.

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