Kidung Jemaat

Matthew 1:1--4:16

• Agungkan Allahmu [KJ.72] ( The God of Abraham Praise / Yigdol )

  1. Agungkan Allahmu, junjungan Abraham, Yang takhta rahmatNya teguh, Sang Raja Am! Yang Ada, Yang Esa, dipuji, disembah di sorga dan di dunia selamanya!	Mzm 95-99 1 Tim 6:15-16 Mzm 69:35 Mzm 148
  2. Agungkan Allahmu, Junjungan Abraham dan sumber sukacitaku, tempat tent'ram. Kutolak dunia dan harkat yang semu; Allahku harta yang baka, Perisaiku!	Mzm 16:5, 11 Mzm 73:26
  3. Terjamin janjiNya dan itu kupegang: di sayap rajawalilah 'ku masuk t'rang. K'lak tampak wajahNya, Kupuji kuasaNya dan menyanyikan rahmatNya selamanya.	Yes 40:31
  4. Di negeri baka bertakhta Pemenang Sang Raja Damai Dialah dan Raja T'rang Kekal kuasaNya di Sion yang cerlang Bersama orang suciNya yang t'lah menang	Yl 3:17 Mi 4:7 Ibr 12:22-23
  5. Yang sudah ditebus memuji Tuhannya, "Sang Bapa, Putra, Roh Kudus terpujilah!" Ya Allah Abraham, Kau juga Allahku; 'ku sujud dan penuh iman memujimu.	Mat 3:9 Gal 3:8, 14, 29
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• Anak Yang Dijanji [KJ.122]

  	R:Yes 7:14; Mat 1:23
  1. Anak yang dijanji, Anak yang ditunggu, lahir diBetlehem. NamaNya Yesus, namaNya Yesus. Mari menyembahNya. Imanuel, Imanuel, Allah menyertai kita. Imanuel, Allah menyertai kita.	Mat 1:21-22
  2. Raja yang perkasa, yang membawa damai, datang di dunia. NamaNya Yesus, namaNya Yesus. Mari menyembahNya. Imanuel, Imanuel, Allah menyertai kita. Imanuel, Allah menyertai kita.	Yes 9:5
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• Besarkan Nama Tuhan [KJ.46]

  1. Besarkan nama Tuhan, Haleluya; kasihNya tak berkurang, Haleluya! Sekalipun keluhan menimpa umatNya, BerkatNya ditemukan, Haleluya!
  2. Dib'riNya hidup baru, gelap menjadi t'rang; sabdaNya besertamu di ngarai yang kelam. Hai kamu yang selalu padaNya berpegang, Tak usah ragu-ragu: tuntunanNya ten'tram!	Mzm 23:4
  3. Di dalam kekurangan -Kyrieleison- di tanah pembuangan, di tanah babilon, kendati musim zaman menghitam dan mendung, namaMu dibesarkan pujian mendengung.	Dan 3 :(51)
  4. Kecapi digantungkan -Miserikordia- ke pohon gandarusa, terbungkam suaranya; tetapi kasih Tuhan di Galilea Akhirnya menghiburkan, Haleluya!	Mzm 137:1-2 Mat 4:12-17
  5. Besarkan nama Tuhan, Haleluya; di dunia serukan kemuliaanNya! JanjiNya dikukuhkan demi manusia: Besarkan nama Tuhan, Haleluya!
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• Bumi dan Langit, Pujilah [KJ.286] ( Praise to the Holiest in the Height )

  1. Bumi dan langit, pujilah Yang Tinggi dan Kudus: FirmanNya mahamulia dan jalanNya tentu.	Mzm 69:35
  2. Betapa kasih hikmatNya! Kendati kita aib: Sang Adam Baru menjelma, Penolong yang ajaib.	Rm 5:18-19 1 Kor 15:45-47
  3. O hikmat kasih! Dialah tak jatuh diserang: di dalam darah-daging pun berjuang dan menang.	Mat 4:1-11 1 Ptr 2:24
  4. Tak sekedar karunia yang dimilikiNya: hakekat Allah yang kekal yaitu kodratNya.	Yoh 1:1-3
  5. Dialah Insan yang benar: set'ru dibantingNya. Hukuman bagi insan pun ditanggung olehNya.	Kol 1:15 1 Kor 15:26 Ibr 2:14-15 Yes 53:5
  6. DukaNya di Getsemani, wafatNya di salib teladan bagi muridNya menanggung yang pedih.	Mrk 14:32-42 Yoh 21:19 2 Tim 2:3 1 Ptr 2:21-24
  7. Bumi dan langit pujilah Yang Tinggi dan Kudus; firmanNya mahamulia dan jalanNya tentu.
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• Dari Lembah Sengsaraku [KJ.24a]

  	Mzm 130
  1. Dari lembah sengsaraku 'ku berseru, ya Tuhan! Dengarlah suara hambaMu, dosaku pun kabulkan! Jikalau kesalahanku terus teringat olehMu, Tak dapat 'ku bertahan.	Rat 3:55
  2. Namun, ya Tuhan, padaMu terdapat pengampunan; kesalahanku Kautebus, kasihMu Kautunjukkan. Tiada insan yang benar, tetapi rahmatMu yang besar: Terpujilah namaMu!	Mzm 32:1
  3. 'Ku menantikanMu teguh, rahmatMu kudambakan; tak kuandalkan jasaku, firmanMu kuharapkan. Lebih dari pengawal pun menunggu fajar bertekun, Kutunggu Dikau, Tuhan!
  4. Hai Israel, berharaplah kepada Tuhan saja! Maha Pengasih Dialah, Penolong kaum percaya. UmatNya dibebaskanNya dari segala dosanya; Dib'riNya hidup baru!	Mat 1:21 Tit 2:14

• Dari Lembah Sengsaraku [KJ.24b]

  1. Dari lembah sengsaraku 'ku berseru, ya Tuhan! Dengarlah suara hambaMu, doaku pun kabulkan! Jikalau kesalahanku terus teringat olehMu, tak dapat 'ku bertahan

• 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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• Dari Timur, Jauh Benar [KJ.129]

  	Mzm 72:10, 15; Yes 60:3, 5; Mat 2:1-11
  1. Dari Timur, jauh benar, kami cari Raja besar. Lewat gurun, naik turun, dituntun binatangNya.
  2. O, bintang pandu yang cerah, bintang Raja mulia. Jalan kami kausinari, langkah kami tuntunlah!
  3. Lahir Raja damai baka. Mas kubawa kepadaNya, kar'na Ia, memerintah, sampai selamanya.	Yes 9:5-6
  4. O, bintang pandu yang cerah, bintang Raja mulia. Jalan kami kausinari, langkah kami tuntunlah!
  5. Aku bawa dupa menyan, lambang doa yang beriman. Ya Tuhanku, pujianku kiranya berkenan.
  6. O, bintang pandu yang cerah, bintang Raja mulia. Jalan kami kausinari, langkah kami tuntunlah!
  7. Damar pahit yang kuberi, lambang dukacita pedih dan sengsara tak bertara dan kubur yang sepi.
  8. O, bintang pandu yang cerah, bintang Raja mulia. Jalan kami kausinari, langkah kami tuntunlah!
  9. Agunglah kebangkitanNya, Raja, Tuhan, Kurban esa. Haleluya, Haleluya! Pujilah bergema!	Ibr 9:12
  10. O, bintang pandu yang cerah, bintang Raja mulia. Jalan kami kausinari, langkah kami tuntunlah!
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• Datang Orang Asing [KJ.130]

  	Mzm 72:10, 15; Yes 60:3, 5; Mat 2:1-11
  1. Datang orang asing bawa masing-masing dari neg'rinya mas, menyan dan mira, mahal tak terkira, untuk Rajanya.
  2. Datang dari jauh dengan niat mau lihat Rajanya, menghormati Dia, Anak Manusia, ingin menyembah.
  3. Sanalah berbaring dalam kain lampin Jurus'lamatnya. Masuklah mereka girang dan bersuka, lalu menyembah.
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• Dunia Kedinginan [KJ.121] ( In The Bleak Midwinter )

  1. Dunia kedinginan, kaku membeku: damai yang sejati tiada bertemu. Wabah kekerasan, siksa tirani Sampai masa kini tidak berhenti.
  2. Tapi Firman Allah tak terbelenggu: Kasih mencairkan hati yang beku. Dalam dunia dingin kandang cukuplah Untuk mengenali Khalik semesta.	2 Tim 2:9
  3. Segenap malaikat memuliakanNya dan gembala miskin sujud menyembah; Yusuf dan Maria saleh bersyukur; Pemberian Majus: mas, menyan dan mur.	Luk 2:14-16 Mat 2:11
  4. Kuberikan apa, Yesus bagiMu? Andai 'ku gembala, kub'ri dombaku; Andai 'ku Majusi: mas,menyan dan mur. Kuberikan apa? Hati bersyukur!
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• Firman Allah Jayalah [KJ.49]

  1. Firman Allah jayalah sampai ujung dunia: kita pun dipanggilnya untuk hidup yang baka.	Why 19:11-16 Yes 55:10-11 Yoh 6:68
  2. Firman Khalik semesta yang mengasuh mahlukNya, bimbinganNya pun tepat bagi orang tersesat.	Mat 4:4 Ibr 1:3 Ibr 11:3
  3. Firman Put'ra mulia menyampaikan kurnia: oleh darah yang kudus dosa kita ditebus.	Ibr 9:11-14
  4. Firman kesaksian Roh pandu s'lamat yang teguh: kita mengikutiNya dalam karsa dan kerja.	Ibr 10:15
  5. Firman Hidup yang kudus, berkuasalah terus hingga dunia yang gelap lihat fajar gemerlap.	Ul 32:47
  6. Umat Tuhan, bangunlah, masuk ladang dunia! Banyaklah tuaiannya, tapi kurang pekerja.	Mat 9:37-38
  7. Tuhan, untuk panenMu semangatkan hambaMu; biar isi dunia sambut sinarMu seg'ra.	Yoh 4:35
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• Gita Sorga Bergema [KJ.99] ( Hark! The Herald Angels Sing )

  1. Gita sorga bergema, "Lahir Raja mulia! Damai dan sejahtera turun dalam dunia." Bangsa-bangsa, bangkitlah dan bersoraklah serta, Permaklumkan Kabar Baik; Lahir Kristus, T'rang ajaib! Gita sorga bergema, "Lahir Raja mulia!"	Luk 2:14 Ef 2:17
  2. Yang di sorga disembah Kristus, Raja yang baka, lahir dalam dunia dan Maria bundaNya. Dalam daging dikenal Firman Allah yang kekal; dalam Anak yang kecil nyatalah Imanuel! Gita sorga bergema, "Lahir Raja mulia!"	Flp 2:6-11 Yoh 1:14 Yes 7:14 Mat 1:23
  3. Raja Damai yang besar, Suraya Hidup yang benar, menyembuhkan dunia di naungan sayapNya, tak memandang diriNya, bahkan maut dit'rimaNya, lahir untuk memberi hidup baru abadi! Gita sorga bergema, "Lahir Raja mulia!"	Yes 9:5 Mal 4:2 Luk 1:78-79 Yoh 1:9
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• Hai Bintang Betlehem [KJ.131]

  1. Hai bintang Betlehem, pimpinlah t'rus kami pun ke tempat Bayi kudus! Sang putra yang hendak kami sembah, hai bintang Betlehem, tunjukkanlah!	Mat 2:2, 9
  2. Hai bintang Betlehem, kau tak sesat; arah tujuanmu sungguh tepat! Rumah jelata yang hina rendah, hai bintang Betlehem, sinarilah!
  3. Hai bintang Betlehem, kami seg'ra masuk dengan syukur dan menyembah. Apa selayaknya kami beri, hai bintang Betlehem? Hati jernih!
  4. Hai bintang Betlehem, pimpin tetap kami di dunia dalam gelap. Tunjukkan kami pun tujuanmu, hai bintang Betlehem : Damai penuh!
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• Hai Bintang Timur [KJ.133]

  	Mat 2:1-11
  1. Hai bintang Timur, terbitlah kembali dalam semarak cahaya terang, sama dengan kau pernah menyinari orang Majusi di malam kelam.
  2. Mari, tunjukkan tempat Yesus lahir! Sungguhkah Dia di kandang rendah? Bayi lembut di palungan terbaring, langit dan bumi KerajaanNya.
  3. Kami berlutut bersama Majusi: bagiMu, Tuhan, Pujian syukur! T'rimalah hati yang Kaubuat suci Bagai pengganti menyan, mas dan mur.	Mzm 72:15
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• Hai Dengar Tembang Malaikat [KJ.104]

  1. Hai, dengar tembang malaikat bergema di Efrata: "Bagi Allah kemuliaan ditakhtaNya yang megah!"	Luk 2:14 Ef 2:17
  2. Damai sorga diberiNya diantara manusia Yang sedia menerima Yesus Kristus, Penebus!
  3. Yesus datang dalam dunia bagai anak yang kecil, tapi sungguh, Anak itu adalahh Imanuel!	Yes 7:14 Mat 1:23
  4. Damai sorga diberiNya diantara manusia Yang sedia menerima Yesus Kristus, Penebus!
  5. PeraduanNya palungan, bahkan salib takhtaNya; Yesus rela menderita agar kita s'lamatlah.	Ibr 12:2
  6. Damai sorga diberiNya diantara manusia Yang sedia menerima Yesus Kristus, Penebus!
  7. Di palungan dan salibNya kita sujud menyembah dan percaya bahwa Dia Jurus'lamat dunia.
  8. Damai sorga diberiNya diantara manusia Yang sedia menerima Yesus Kristus, Penebus!
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• 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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• Jurus'lamat, Datanglah [KJ.82]

  1. Jurus'lamat, datanglah, Allah da Manusia, biar dunia terkelu kar'na kelahiranMu.
  2. Roh dan Firman yang kudus menghadirkan wujudMu: Allah mahamulia dalam rupa yang rendah!	Mat 1:20 Luk 1:35 Yoh 1:14 Flp 2:6-8
  3. Anak dara bundaMu: Kau manusia penuh, Kediaman Roh Kudus; dosa kami Kautebus.	Yes 61:1 Luk 4:18
  4. Surya Pagi yang permai, Kau bagaikan mempelai tampil dari kemahMu; jalan raya Kautempuh!	Mal 4:2 Luk 1:78-79 Yoh 1:9 Mzm 19:5-7
  5. Dari rumah BapaMu langkah-langkahMu teguh masuk alam maut seram, pulang naik ke takhta t'rang.	Flp 2:8-9
  6. Citra Allah yang kekal, dalam daging Kau menang, agar kami yang lemah Kaukuatkan s'lamanya.	Kol 1:15, 22
  7. PalunganMu berseri: waktu malam Kauberi sinar kasih yang terang, pengharapan dan iman.	1 Kor 13:13
  8. Dimuliakanlah terus Bapa, Putra, Roh Kudus: damai dan sejahtera memenuhi dunia!
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• Kandang Domba itu RumahNya [KJ.127]

  1. Kandang domba itu rumahNya, palungan hewan petiduranNya; lahir dari Bunda Maria Pangeran Mahamulia.	Luk 2:7, 16
  2. Aku pun hendak ke Betlehem, supaya 'ku melihatNya di tempat yang hina dan rendah, Pangeran Mahamulia.
  3. Bintang indah, hai tunjukkanlah di mana Yesus dan palunganNya. Hai gembala, bangun segera menengok Jurus'lamatmu.	Mat 2:2, 9
  4. Aku pun hendak ke Betlehem, supaya 'ku melihatNya di tempat yang hina dan rendah, Pangeran Mahamulia.
  5. Hai malaikat, pujilah terus kemuliaan Allah yang kudus. Bayi itulah Sang Penebus dan Jurus'lamat dunia.
  6. Aku pun hendak ke Betlehem, supaya 'ku melihatNya di tempat yang hina dan rendah, Pangeran Mahamulia.
  7. Aku kaya oleh miskinMu, selamat oleh hidup suciMu, 'ku dibasuh oleh darahMu, bahagia oleh salibMu.	2 Kor 8:9 Ibr 9:11-14
  8. Aku pun hendak ke Betlehem, supaya 'ku melihatNya di tempat yang hina dan rendah, Pangeran Mahamulia.
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• Kau, Yesus, Raja Mahakaya [KJ.297]

  1. Kau, Yesus, Raja Mahakaya, kau jadi miskin bagiku. TakhtaMulah palungan saja, kandang rendah istanaMu. Kau, Yesus, Raja Mahakaya, kau jadi miskin bagiku.	Flp 2:6-8 2 Kor 8:9 Luk 2:7, 12
  2. Kau, Tuhan, Allah Mahamulia, Kau jadi insan bagiku. Yang Kautebus di dalam dunia hidup kekal bersamamu. Kau, Tuhan, Allah Mahamulia, Kau jadi insan bagiku.	Yoh 1:14 Yoh 12:32 Yoh 14:2-3 Yoh 17:24 Rm 6:8 1 Tes 4:17 2 Tim 2:11
  3. Kau, Surya Kasih Mahatinggi, Kau, Jurus'lamat, kusembah Imanuel, hatiku ini buatlah suci berserah. Kau, Surya Kasih Maha tinggi, Kau, Jurus'lamat, kusembah.	Mal 4:2 Yoh 8:12 Yes 7:14 Mat 1:23
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• Lahir Kristus di Dunia [KJ.125]

  1. Lahir Kristus di dunia! Bunyi-bunyian menyambut Dia. Lahir Kristus di dunia! Puji Tuhan, Haleluya!
  2. Janji lama telah genap, sabda nabi pada masa lampau; Janji lama telah genap: Zaman baru cerah tetap! Kembali ke Reff.	Mat 1:22-23
  3. Lahir Kristus di dunia! Bunyi-bunyian menyambut Dia. Lahir Kristus di dunia! Puji Tuhan, Haleluya!
  4. Tercermin pada wajahNya kasih karunia yang ilahi; tercermin pada wajahNya kemuliaan BapaNya. Kembali ke Reff.	Yoh 1:14 2 Kor 4:6
  5. Lahir Kristus di dunia! Bunyi-bunyian menyambut Dia. Lahir Kristus di dunia! Puji Tuhan, Haleluya!
  6. Kandang domba istanaNya: bahkan takhtaNya palungan hewan; kandang domba istanaNya: Ia pilih tempat yang rendah! Kembali ke Reff.	Luk 2:7, 12
  7. Lahir Kristus di dunia! Bunyi-bunyian menyambut Dia. Lahir Kristus di dunia! Puji Tuhan, Haleluya!
  8. Yesus, Anak lemah lembut, Raja segala tempat dan zaman; Yesus, Anak lemah lembut, Dikau kami sembah sujud. Kembali ke Reff.	Why 19:16
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• Lahir Putera Mulia [KJ.132] ( Puer nobis nascitur / Unto Us a Boy Is Born )

  1. Lahir Putra mulia, Raja bala sorga; Tuhan dalam dunia kena sengsara juga, kena sengsara juga.	Yes 9:6
  2. Sorga ditinggalkanNya, walau Ia Tuhan; kandang domba rumahNya dan ranjangNya palungan, dan ranjangNya palungan.	Flp 2:6-8 Luk 2:7, 12
  3. Sang Herodes menggeram kar'na iri hati, menggeledah Betlehem, dan banyak anak mati, dan banyak anak mati.	Mat 2:16-18
  4. Lahir dari Maria Putera Ilahi yang menuntun umatNya ke damai yang abadi, ke damai yang abadi.	Why 7:17
  5. Mari kita bersyukur nyanyilah semua, kumandangkanlah mazmur memuji nama Tuhan, memuji nama Tuhan.
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• Mahaterpuji Allahku [KJ.79]

  	Luk 1:68-79
  1. Mahaterpuji Allahku: Ia lepaskan kita dari kuasa seteru dan segenap derita. Tanda selamat diberi membuat wajah berseri: Mesias akan datang! Kini terkabul dan genap janji Nubuat Alkitab, yang lama didambakan.
  2. Yang dalam nista tercengk'ram akan dibebaskanNya; janjiNya pada Abraham kini menjadi nyata: umatNya bersejahtera 'kan beribadah padaNya dan hidup badi Dia. Nabi Yohanes, kau seg'ra 'kan meratakan jalanNya, Sang Raja yang mulia!	Kej 12:3 Kej 17:7 Kej 22:18 Mzm 105:42 Mal 3:1 Mrk 1:2 Luk 7:27
  3. Agar umatNya mengerti hidup kekal sentosa, Yang Mahakasih memberi rahmat ampunan dosa. Sang Surya Pagi t'lah dekat! Orang yang jalannya gelap melihat cahayaNya. Kita tak lagi bersedih, tapi berjalan ke neg'ri yang damai selamanya!	Mal 4:2 Yoh 1:9 Yes 9:1 Mat 4:16
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• Mari, Tuturkan Kembali [KJ.145] ( Tell Me the Story of Jesus )

  1. Mari tuturkan kembali kisah yang indah benar, warta berharga sekali, Yesus pahlawan besar. Bahwa di malam lahirNya malak menyanyi merdu: "Hormat dib'ri bagi Allah; dunia beroleh restu." Mari tuturkan kembali kisah yang indah benar, Waktu berharga sekali, Yesus Pahlawan besar.	Kis 8:35 Luk 2:14
  2. Waktu Almasih puasa di padang tandus gersang, untuk dosaku digoda, tap akhirnya menang. Mari tuturkan derita dan sengsaraNya pedih; Untuk manusia yang hina Ia disiksa perih.	Mat 4:1-11 Mrk 15:15-26
  3. Tuhan dipaku di salib, tubuh memar didera, matiNya nista dan aib, lalu dikubur seg'ra. Warta gembira sekali: "Kubur tak dapat menang; Tuhan t'lah hidup kembali!" Kita beroleh senang.	Mrk 15:33-37 Mrk 15:42-47 Mrk 16:6 Kis 2:24
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• O, Datanglah, Imanuel [KJ.81]

  1. O, datanglah, Imanuel, tebus umatMu Israel yang dalam berkeluh kesah menanti Penolongnya. Bersoraklah, hai Israel, menyambut Sang Imanuel!	Yes 7:14 Mat 1:23
  2. O, datang, Tunas Isai, patahkan belenggu pedih dan umatMu lepaskanlah dari lembah sengsaranya. Bersoraklah, hai Israel, menyambut Sang Imanuel!	Yes 11:1, 10 Why 22:16 Yes 45:2
  3. O Surya Pagi, datanglah dan jiwa kami hiburlah; halaukanlah gelap seram bayangan maut yang kejam. Bersoraklah, hai Israel, menyambut Sang Imanuel!	Mal 4:2 Luk 1:78-79 Yoh 1:9 Yes 9:1 Mat 4:16
  4. O Kunci Daud, datanglah, gapura sorga bukalah; tutuplah jalan seteru, supaya s'lamat umatMu. Bersoraklah, hai Israel, menyambut Sang Imanuel.	Yes 22:22 Why 3:7
  5. O Tuhan Allah, datanglah, FirmanMu berkuasalah, seperti waktu Kauberi di atas puncak Sinai. Bersoraklah, hai Israel, menyambut Sang Imanuel.	Kel 19-20:21
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• 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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• Sebelum Semua Jadi [KJ.136]

  1. Sebelum semua jadi ada Firman Mulia; Dia Alfa dan Omega, citra Allah BapaNya. Dia itu Yang Pertama, pun Yang Akhir Dialah selamanya dan abadi.	Ams 8:23 Yoh 1:1-2 Why 1:8 Why 22:13
  2. Oleh Firman diciptakan yang mengisi semesta: langit, bumi dan samud'ra beserta penghuninya. Oleh Dia, untuk Dia terbentuk semuanya selamanya dan abadi.	Kej 1:3-31 Mzm 33:6 Yoh 1:3 Ibr 1:2 Kol 1:16
  3. Ia ambil rupa insan, rupa Adam yang fana, menderita sampai mati menebus manusia, agar kita tak binasa, tapi hidup olehNya selamanya dan abadi.	Yoh 1:14 Flp 2:6-8 Yoh 3:16
  4. Ia pun telah dikandung dar pada Roh Kudus dan perawan terberkati melahirkan penebus. Tampak wujud Jurus'lamat di wajahNya yang kudus selamanya dan abadi.	Mat 1:20 Luk 1:35, 42 2 Kor 4:6
  5. Puji, hai malaikat sorga, puji Raja semesta! Penguasa duniawi, puji Allah Yang Esa! Biarlah segala lidah mengagungkan Tuhannya selamanya dan abadi.	Mzm 148 Luk 2:14 Flp 2:9-11
  6. Janji pada masa lampau dalam Dia t'lah genap. Dialah yang disyairkan di halaman Alkitab. Sudah datang Jurus'lamat; puji syukur menggegap selamanya dan abadi.	Mat 1:22-23
  7. Maha Hakim orang mati, Raja orang hidup pun, Kau di takhta Allah Bapa mengalahkan lawanMu. Unsur jahat Kauenyahkan dalam penghakimanMu selamanya dan abadi.	2 Kor 5:10 Why 20:11-15 Kis 2:33-35
  8. Biar kami, tua-muda, umatMu, kecil-besar, bersyukur memuji Dikau, Raja adil dan benar: biar madah orang s'lamat silih-ganti terdengar selamanya dan abadi.	Mzm 148:12-13 Why 19:5 Why 15:2-4
  9. KepadaMu, Yesus Kristus, dan kepada BapaMu dan kepada Roh Penghibur layak diberi syukur, puji, hormat dan kuasa dalam KerajaanMu selamanya dan abadi.
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• Seluruh Umat Tuhan olehNya Dikenal [KJ.282]

  1. Seluruh umat Tuhan olehNya dikenal: besar kecil semua, sekarang kekal. Mereka dijagai di dalam dunia; baik hidup maupun mati mereka milikNya. Baik hidup maupun mati mereka milikNya.	Yoh 10:14, 27 2 Tim 2:19 Mrk 10:13-16 Rm 14:8
  2. Mereka dikenalNya yang hidup beriman, yang patuh dan percaya berdasarkan Firman. Firmanlah yang menjadi santapan baka, Firmanlah yang menjamin bertahan s'lamanya.	Hab 2:4 Rm 1:16-17 Mat 4:4
  3. Mereka dikenalNya yang harapnya teguh, mengaku Yesus saja Tuhannya yang kudus. Mereka disinari sabdaNya yang benar dan Tumbuh tiap hari menghijau dan segar.	Mzm 52:10 Mzm 92:13-16
  4. Mereka dikenalNya yang kasihnya penuh, yang ikut kehendakNya dan hidup dalam Roh, berjalan dalam kasih dengan sesamanya dan suka memberkati menurut contohNya.	Mrk 3:35 Mrk 12:31 Yoh 13:34 Rm 12:10 Flp 2:1-6 Mat 5:44 Rm 12:14
  5. Begitu umat Tuhan olehNya dikenal besar-kecil semua, sekarang dan kekal; mereka menghayati kuasa Roh Kudus iman, harapan, kasih pegangannya terus.	Mrk 10:13-16
  6. Berikanlah, ya Tuhan, iman tetap teguh, harapan tak berkurang dan kasih yang penuh. Di saat Kau kembali, tempatkan umatMu yang sudah Kaukenali di sisi kananMu.	1 Kor 13:13 Mat 25:33-34
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• Siang, Malam, Musim, Tahun [KJ.331]

  1. Siang, malam, musim, tahun gilir ganti melenyap; bayang- bayangnya berlalu, tiada satu yang tetap. Hidup kita menjalani jangka waktu dunia; tak terulang yang terjadi, tinggal tanggung jawabnya.
  2. Orang hidup ditinggalkan oleh pendahulunya, kita pun menuju makam yang fana. Dari bumi kita lahir dan kembali padaNya; tanpa rahmat yang ilahi, apakah manusia?	Pkh 1:4 Mzm 89:48-49 Kej 3:19 Mzm 103:14 Mzm 144:3-4
  3. Sungguh, Allah mengasihi dunia ciptaanNya: dalam PutraNya sendiri Ia tinggal beserta. Yang percaya kepadaNya, tak binasa tenggelam, tapi hidup selamanya dalam Dia yang menang.	Yoh 3:16 Mat 1:23
  4. Walau zaman menghanyutkan tiap hal di dunia, pengasihanMu, ya Tuhan, untuk s'lama-lamanya! Di segala perubahan, dalam duka apapun, dalam Kristus aku aman: kau menjadi Bapaku!	Mzm 90:5-10 Mzm 103:15-18 Yes 40:6-8
  5. Bapa, Sumber pengasihan, Bapa dalam t'rang dan g'lap. Bapa dalam kematian, pun di kubur yang senyap, setiaMu tak berubah, kasihMu tetap teguh: Bapa, kepadaMu jua kuserahkan diriku.
  6. Siang, malam, musim, tahun, biar kamu melenyap; dalam suka dan dukaku rahmat Allahku tetap! TanganNya menuntun daku lewat zaman dunia dan akhirnya 'ku selalu tinggal dalam rumahNya.	Mzm 31:16 Mzm 23:6
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• 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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• Terbitlah Bintang Timur [KJ.83]

  1. Terbitlah bintang timur dan fajar merekah menyambut Sang Penghibur, Harapan dunia.	Yes 60:1-3 2 Ptr 1:19
  2. Gelap sedang berlalu, pun malan yang sedih; cahaya siang baru semakin berseri.	1 Yoh 2:8
  3. Yang diam menderita di bayang maut kelam, mendapat sukacita di fajar yang terang.	Yes 9:1 Mat 4:16
  4. Penghalau malam itu, Sang Surya yang cerah, yaitu Yesus Kristus kekal cahayaNya!	Mal 4:2 Luk 1:78-79 Yoh 1:9 Yoh 8:12
  5. Terbitlah bintang timur dan fajar merekah menyambut Sang Pengibur, Harapan dunia.
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• Tuhan, Pecahkanlah Roti Hayat [KJ.464] ( Break Thou the Bread of Life )

  1. Tuhan, pecahkanlah roti hayat, bagai di tasik dulu Kaubuat. Kau kerinduanku, ya Tuhanku, Dikau kucari dalam sabdaMu.	Yoh 6:1-13
  2. O, kebenaranMu berkatilah seperti roti di Galilea, hingga merdekalah nuraniku dan aku hidup damai dalamMu.
  3. Kau Roti Hidupku, Firman kudus; ajar 'ku makan roti itu t'rus. Kau kes'lamatanku dan hidupku; b'ri kucintai kebenaranMu.	Ul 8:3 Mat 4:4 Yoh 6:32-58 Yoh 6:68
  4. Utuslah Roh Kudus kepadaku, agar terbuka mata hatiku, hingga jelas benar ajaranMu dan Kau kurangkul dalam sabdaMu.
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• Ya Tuhan, pada Saat Dibaptiskan [KJ.307]

  1. Ya Tuhan, pada saat dibaptiskan, kami terima tanda kasihMu; air bah pernah membawa kematian, tetapi s'lamat isi baht'ra Nuh.	Kej 7-8 Ibr 11:7 2 Ptr 2:5
  2. Firaun yang melawan tujuanMu di Laut Merah sudah tenggelam, tapi umatMu dapat hidup baru dan bersyukur di pantai seberang.	Kel 14-15 Why 15:2-4
  3. Dan Yunus yang menyangkal panggilannya Kau tenggelamkan di gelora laut, namun firmanMu mengembalikannya menjadi tanda hidup dari maut.	Yun 1-2 Mat 12:40
  4. Dan Yesus juga rela dibaptiskan, di sungai Yordan nyata artinya: ketika itu Dia Kautahbiskan untuk menghapus dosa dunia.	Mat 3:13-17 Yoh 1:29-34
  5. Ya Tuhan, pada saat dibaptiskan kami beroleh pengasihanMu: Kristus t'lah bangkit dari kematian; dalamNya Kaubangkitkan kami pun.	Rm 6:34Kol 2:12
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• Yerusalem, O Kota Daud [KJ.134]

  1. Yerusalem, o kota Daud, betapa kau berubah! Mengapakah tak lagi kau menjunjung citra sorga? Majusi datang padamu mencari Putra Damai; Engkau gelisah terkejut, tak sadar Ia sampai.	Mat 2:1-3
  2. Yerusalem, mengapakah kausangkal maksud Tuhan? Di manakah sejahtera yang harus kauwujudkan? Serupa dulu sang Firaun membunuh anak-anak, Herodes pun di takhta Daud telah berbuat jahat.	Kel 1:15-22 Mat 2:16-18
  3. O Betlehem di Efrata, tempat mesias lahir, mestinya kau bahagia sebab Rajamu hadir. Tetapi duka dan gentar mengganti damai itu: Di mana-mana terdengar ratapan ibu-ibu.	Yer 31:15
  4. O Betlehem, pusaka Daud, anakmu kaukuburkan, tetapi di Mesir nunjauh Yang Satu diluputkan. Serupa Musa yang kecil dijaga oleh Miryam, Sang Bayi Yesus di Mesir tentram dengan Maria.	Mat 2:13-15 Kel 2:1-10
  5. Yerusalem dan Betlehem, tempatmu tidak aman; seluruh bumi, kau telah sesat sepanjang zaman. Manusia, bertobatlah, tinggalkan kejahatan, Sebab dengan sejahtera Mesias sudah datang!	Mat 3:2
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Hymns

Matthew 1:1--4:16

• [Mat 1:20] Joseph Dearest

  “Joseph dearest, Joseph mine, Help me cradle the Child divine; God reward thee and all that’s thine In paradise,” so prays the mother Mary. Refrain He came among us at Christmastide, At Christmastide, in Bethlehem; Men shall bring Him from far and wide Love’s diadem: Jesus, Jesus, Lo, He comes, and loves, and saves, and frees us! “Gladly, dear one, lady mine, Help I cradle this child of thine; God’s own light on us both shall shine In paradise, as prays the mother Mary.” Refrain

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• [Mat 1:20] While The World Awaited

  While the world awaited God’s redeeming love— Came to Joseph, dreaming, Gabriel from above: “God would have you take this virgin as your wife, For the Child within her is the Lord of Life!” Lo! the weary Family travels on its way To the Holy City for the night to stay. Called for an accounting unto Bethlehem— There would the Messiah bloom from Jesse’s stem. Since there was no place for them to settle down— They, with beasts of burden, rested on the ground. And in David’s City early that next morn, Clothed in human vesture, Word of God was born. Jesus Christ, our Savior—born upon this day: Ox and ass surround Your bed of golden hay. In the humble stable, manger for Your rest— Sleep now, infant Jesus, as the world is blest!

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• [Mat 1:21] I Know Of A Name

  I know of a name, a beautiful name, That angels brought down to earth; They whispered it low, one night long ago, To a maiden of lowly birth. Refrain That beautiful name, that beautiful name, From sin has power to free us! That beautiful name, that wonderful name, That matchless name is Jesus! I know of a name, a beautiful name, That unto a Babe was given. The stars glittered bright throughout that glad night, And angels praised God in Heav’n. Refrain The One of that name, my Savior became, My Savior of Calvary. My sins nailed Him there; my burdens He bare. He suffered all this for me. Refrain I love that blest name, that wonderful name, Made higher than all in Heaven. ’Twas whispered, I know, in my heart long ago To Jesus my life I’ve giv’n. Refrain

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• [Mat 1:23] Eternal Depth Of Love Divine

  Eternal depth of love divine, In Jesus, God with us, displayed; How bright Thy beaming glories shine! How wide Thy healing streams are spread! With whom dost Thou delight to dwell? Sinners, a vile and thankless race: O God, what tongue aright can tell How vast Thy love, how great Thy grace! The dictates of Thy sovereign will With joy our grateful hearts receive: All Thy delight in us fulfill; Lo! all we are to Thee we give. To Thy sure love, Thy tender care, Our flesh, soul, spirit, we resign: O fix Thy sacred presence there, And seal the abode for ever Thine. O King of glory, Thy rich grace Our feeble thought surpasses far; Yea, even our crimes, though numberless, Less numerous than Thy mercies are. Still, Lord, Thy saving health display, And arm our souls with heav’nly zeal; So fearless shall we urge our way Through all the powers of earth and hell.

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• [Mat 1:23] God With Us

  Softly beaming, brightly gleaming, See yon lovely star; Glad good news it brings to men, For in little Bethlehem, In a manger lies a Stranger, Christ the Lord and King, Come to earth salvation unto all to bring. Refrain Guiding star, O shine upon our path today, As of old, still lead us with thy beauteous ray; By thy light reveal to us the King of love, Till at last we sing His praise above. Angels singing, earthward winging, From the realms of light; Hover over Judah’s plain, Lifting high a joyous strain, Wondrous story, peace and glory, Is their matchless theme, For the wondrous Infant shall from sin redeem. Refrain Waiting sages, through the ages, Of His coming told; God with us—Emmanuel, Now with sinful man doth dwell; High and holy, meek and lowly, God and man is He, Born today with pow’r divine our souls to free. Refrain

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• [Mat 1:23] God With Us! O Glorious Name!

  God with us! O glorious Name! Let it shine in endless fame: God and man in Christ unite; O mysterious depth and height! God with us! the eternal Son Took our soul, our flesh, and bone; Now, ye saints, His grace admire, Swell the song with holy fire. God with us! but tainted not With the first transgressor’s blot; Yet did He our sins sustain, Bear the guilt, the curse, the pain. God with us! O wondrous grace! Let us see Him face to face; That we may Immanuel sing, As we ought, our God and King!

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• [Mat 1:23] Slowly Fall The Snowflakes

  Slowly fall the snowflakes, clothing earth in white, Sweetly bells are chiming, on this Christmas night; Dark the earth aforetime, white on Christmas morn; Christ the curse reversing—Mary’s Son is born. Slowly fall the snowflakes, virgin-white the sod, In the chill descending, like the grace of God; Wild the varied chimings, one tale only tell— Lies in Bethlehem’s manger great Emmanuel. Slowly fall the snowflakes, hang the holly high, Bright its berries greeting God Incarnate nigh; Dark the earth no longer, barren nevermore, Grace-flowers spring to blossom on th’eternal shore.

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• [Mat 1:23] Triumph, Ye Heavens!

  Triumph, ye heavens! rejoice ye with high adoration! Sing to the Lord, to the Savior, in glad exultation! Angels give ear! God unto men draweth near, Bringing to lost ones salvation. God in man’s nature! O mystery past comprehending! Now is the temple thrown wide and the incense ascending! Christ is the way! We who were once far away, Now at His footstool are bending. Hast Thou, O Holy One, deigned of my need to be thinking? Chosen me, called me, the waters of life to be drinking? Shall not my mind fullness of blessing here find, Deep in humility sinking? Faithful Immanuel! let me Thy glories be telling; Ever, my Savior, be Thou in mine inmost heart dwelling. With me abide; teach me to stay at Thy side, Where the love-fountain is welling.

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• [Mat 2:1] Bright And Glorious Is The Sky

  Bright and glorious is the sky, Radiant are the heavens high Where the golden stars were shining And their rays to earth inclining, Beckoning us to Heaven above, Beckoning us to Heaven above. On that holy Christmas night Through the darkness beamed a light All the stars above were paling, All their luster slowly failing, As the Christmas star drew nigh, As the Christmas star drew nigh. Sages from the East afar, When they saw this wondrous star, Went to the find the King of nations, And to offer their oblations Unto Him as Lord and King, Unto Him as Lord and King. Him they found in Bethlehem, Yet He wore no diadem; They but saw a maiden lowly With an Infant pure and holy, Resting in her loving arms, Resting in her loving arms. Guided by the star they found Him Whose praise the ages sound, We too have a star to guide us Which forever will provide us With the light to find our Lord, With the light to find our Lord. As a star God’s holy Word Leads us to our King and Lord; Brightly from its sacred pages Shall this light throughout the ages Shine upon our path of life, Shine upon our path of life.

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• [Mat 2:1] Bright Was The Guiding Star That Led

  Bright was the guiding star that led, With mild, benignant ray, The Gentiles to the lowly shed, Where the Redeemer lay. But lo! a brighter, clearer, light Now points to His abode; It shines, through sin and sorrow’s night, To guide us to our God. Oh! haste to follow where it leads The gracious call obey; Be rugged wilds, or flowery meads, The Christian’s destined way. Oh! gladly tread the narrow path, While light and grace are given; Who meekly follow Christ on earth Shall reign with Him in Heaven.

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• [Mat 2:1] Come With The Wise Men

  Come with the wise men! led by any sign— This the holy promised One, Babe, yet Lord divine! Wonderful Stranger from the courts above, In the time appointed, God’s gift of love. Refrain Homage we render, Thou King and Defender! Kneeling with wise men great, at love’s holy shrine. All lands shall own Thee! As Lord shall enthrone Thee! Thine is the kingdom, and the glory Thine! Seek with the wise men! seek, and ye shall find— Seeking all the world He came, Savior of mankind! Wise men are seekers, they the truly wise— See! the Sought for ages before you lies! Refrain Kneel with the wise men! ’tis the Lord of all, At Whose feet the saints above now adoring fall! Offer your rarest, own Him as your Lord; His a royal service with great reward. Refrain

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• [Mat 2:1] From The Eastern Mountains

  From the eastern mountains, pressing on, they come, Wise men in their wisdom, to His humble home; Stirred by deep devotion, hasting from afar, Ever journeying onward, guided by a star. Refrain Light of life that shineth ere the worlds began, Draw Thou near, and lighten every heart of man. There their Lord and Savior meek and lowly lay, Wondrous Light that led them onward on their way, Ever now to lighten nations from afar, As they journey homeward by that guiding star. Refrain Thou Who in a manger once hast lowly lain, Who dost now in glory o’er all kingdoms reign, Gather in the heathen who in lands afar Ne’er have seen the brightness of Thy guiding star. Refrain Gather in the outcasts, all who’ve gone astray, Throw Thy radiance o’er them, guide them on their way. Those who never knew Thee, those who’ve wandered far, Guide them by the brightness of Thy guiding star. Refrain Onward through the darkness of the lonely night, Shining still before them with Thy kindly light. Guide them, Jew and Gentile, homeward from afar, Young and old together, by Thy guiding Star. Refrain Until every nation, whether bond or free, ’Neath Thy starlit banner, Jesus, follows Thee. O’er the distant mountains to that heavenly home, Where nor sin nor sorrow evermore shall come. Refrain

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• [Mat 2:1] I Am So Glad Each Christmas Eve

  I am so glad each Christmas Eve, The night of Jesus’ birth! Then like the sun the Star shone forth, And angels sang on earth. The little Child in Bethlehem, He was a King indeed! For He came down from Heaven above To help a world in need. He dwells again in heaven’s realm, The Son of God today; And still He loves His little ones And hears them when they pray. I am so glad on Christmas Eve! His praises then I sing; He opens then for every child The palace of the King. When mother trims the Christmas tree Which fills the room with light, She tells me of the wondrous Star That made the dark world bright. She says the Star is shining still, And never will grow dim; And if it shines upon my way, It leads me up to Him. And so I love each Christmas Eve And I love Jesus, too; And that He loves me every day I know so well is true.

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• [Mat 2:1] I Saw Three Ships Come Sailing In

  I saw three ships come sailing in On Christmas day, on Christmas day; I saw three ships come sailing in On Christmas day in the morning. And what was in those ships all three, On Christmas day, on Christmas day? And what was in those ships all three, On Christmas day in the morning? Our Savior Christ and His lady, On Christmas day, on Christmas day; Our Savior Christ and His lady, On Christmas day in the morning. Pray whither sailed those ships all three, On Christmas day, on Christmas day? Pray whither sailed those ships all three, On Christmas day in the morning? O they sailed into Bethlehem, On Christmas day, on Christmas day, O they sailed into Bethlehem, On Christmas day in the morning. And all the bells on earth shall ring, On Christmas day, on Christmas day; And all the bells on earth shall ring, On Christmas day in the morning. And all the angels in Heav’n shall sing, On Christmas day, on Christmas day; And all the angels in Heav’n shall sing, On Christmas day in the morning. And all the souls on Earth shall sing, On Christmas day, on Christmas day; And all the souls on Earth shall sing, On Christmas day in the morning. Then let us all rejoice amain, On Christmas day, on Christmas day; Then let us rejoice amain, On Christmas day in the morning.

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• [Mat 2:1] Magi Came From Lands Afar, The

  The Magi came from lands afar, Led by the guidance of a star, They journeyed on to Bethlehem, To seek the Savior, born for them. And there in humble cottage-home, Unto the heavenly Child they come; And low before Him bend the knee In love and deep humility. Nor do they come with empty hands— They bring the treasure of their lands; Their costliest gifts they offer thence Of gold and myrrh and frankincense. They sought the Light, in darkness drear, And lo, the morn broke full and clear; The very Light of Light they see, Though hidden in obscurity. Jesus, our guiding Star, be nigh Throughout our life, and when we die, To lead us safely in the way Which ends at last in perfect day!

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• [Mat 2:1] O’er The Hill And O’er The Vale

  O’er the hill and o’er the vale Come three kings together, Caring nought for snow and hail, Cold, and wind, and weather; Now on Persia’s sandy plains, Now where Tigris swells with rains, They their camels tether; Now through Syrian lands they go, Now through Moab, faint and slow, Now through Edom’s heather. O’er the hill and o’er the vale, Each king bears a present: Wise men go a Child to hail, Monarchs seek a peasant; And a star in front proceeds, Over rocks and rivers leads, Shines with beams incessant. Therefore onward, onward still! Ford the stream and climb the hills: Love makes all things pleasant. He is God ye go to meet; Therefore incense proffer. He is King ye go to greet: Gold is in your coffer. Also Man He comes to share Every woe that man can bear: Tempter, railer, scoffer; Therefore now against the day, In the grave where Him they lay, Myrrh ye also offer.

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• [Mat 2:1] Saw You Never, In The Twilight?

  Saw you never, in the twilight, When the sun had left the skies, Up in Heav’n the clear stars shining Through the gloom, like silver eyes? So of old the wise men, watching, Saw a little stranger star, And they knew the King was given, And they followed it from afar. Heard you never of the story How they crossed the desert wild, Journeyed on by plain and mountain, Till they found the holy Child? How they opened all their treasure, Kneeling to that infant King; Gave the gold and fragrant incense, Gave the myrrh in offering? Know ye not that lowly Baby Was the bright and morning Star? He Who came to light the Gentiles, And the darkened isles afar? And we, too, may seek His cradle; There our hearts’ best treasures bring; Love, and faith, and true devotion For our Savior, God and King.

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• [Mat 2:1] Star In The East

  Lo! the star in the East! over Bethlehem’s plain, It shines as a guide to the place Where the weary, worn trav’ler his hopes may attain, And worship that Infant of Days. While forth from their treasures, frankincense and gold, And the costliest spices they bring. For in their distant land it had long been foretold, The birth of that glorious King. Refrain Let the glad world rejoice! Let the angelic bands Their anthems triumphantly sing! To God be the glory! Sound forth, all ye lands, The coming of Jesus our King. Lo! the star in the East! we may gaze on it now; Be pilgrims, with it for our guide; The lesson of Bethlehem, still ever new, The manger, and cross where He died. We may read, we may learn, from His birth to His grave, The teachings of peace and of love; For this is the King Who is mighty to save; His grace and His love we may prove. Refrain Lo! the star in the East! let us follow it still, No pilgrim it e’er led astray; Let us bow at His feet, let us study His will, And ever His precepts obey. What treasures have we to present to our King, As an offering fitting and true? Our hearts and ourselves, blessèd Jesus, we bring, Accept us, and form us anew. Refrain Lo! the star in the East! yet with far wider rays, Shall its glorious shining go forth; And earnestly plead, God would hasten the day, When His knowledge shall fill all the earth. We would lift up our prayers, we would strengthen our hands, Would send out our means all abroad, Till the glorious Gospel is heard in all lands, And the world is converted to God. Refrain

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• [Mat 2:1] Star Of Bethlehem, The

  I think of that star of long ago That lighted the wanderers’ path below; In faith I look up, and o’er me I see That star in its beauty still shining for me. Refrain O star that once shone over Bethlehem! Thy beams yet to mortals great joy proclaim. The Lord to adore, I hasten with thee, O star in thy beauty still shining for me. “A Child unto us is born”—O joy! To sin blighted earth comes high Heav’n’s Envoy; Now over my path that dear memory, A star in its beauty is shining for me. Refrain No clouds can obscure that kindly star, Nor brightness of noonday its glories mar; When shadows of death surround me, I’ll see That star in its beauty still shining for me. Refrain It sheds on the world its peaceful rays, And greets every mortal with heav’nly grace. To Bethlehem’s Babe I hasten with thee, O star, in thy beauty, still shining for me. Refrain

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• [Mat 2:1] Story Of The Wise Men

  Long ago the glorious Christmas star Guided wise men from afar, To the little town of Bethlehem, To the Savior of all men. Over hill, across the desert sand, Slowly t’ward the Holy Land, With them precious loving gifts they bring, Asking for the newborn King. When they saw the Child they all rejoiced, Worshipped Him with tender voice, Bowing low, presented gifts of love To the Christ-child from above.

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• [Mat 2:1] There Came Three Kings

  There came three kings, ere break of day, All on Epiphany; Their gifts they bare, both rich and rare, All, all, Lord Christ, for Thee; Gold, frankincense, and myrrh are there, Where is the King? O where? O where? O where is the King? O where? The star shone brightly overhead, The air was calm and still, O’er Bethlehem’s fields its rays were shed, The dew lay on the hill; We see no throne, no palace fair, Where is the King? O where? O where? O where is the King? O where? An old man knelt at a manger low, A Babe lay in the stall; The starlight played on the Infant brow, Deep silence lay o’er all; A maiden bent o’er the Babe in prayer, There is the King! O there! O there! O there is the King! O there!

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• [Mat 2:1] They All Were Looking For A King

  They all were looking for a king To slay their foes and lift them high; Thou cam’st a little Baby thing That made a woman cry. O Son of Man, to right my lot Naught but Thy presence can avail; Yet on the road Thy wheels are not, Nor on the sea Thy sail. My fancied ways why should’st Thou heed? Thou com’st down Thine own secret stair; Com’st down to answer all my need, Yes, every bygone prayer.
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• [Mat 2:1] We Three Kings

  We three kings of Orient are; Bearing gifts we traverse afar, Field and fountain, moor and mountain, Following yonder star. Refrain O star of wonder, star of light, Star with royal beauty bright, Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to thy perfect light. Born a King on Bethlehem’s plain Gold I bring to crown Him again, King forever, ceasing never, Over us all to reign. Refrain Frankincense to offer have I; Incense owns a Deity nigh; Prayer and praising, voices raising, Worshipping God on high. Refrain Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume Breathes a life of gathering gloom; Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying, Sealed in the stone cold tomb. Refrain Glorious now behold Him arise; King and God and sacrifice; Alleluia, Alleluia, Sounds through the earth and skies. Refrain

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• [Mat 2:1] When From The East The Wise Men Came

  When from the East the wise men came, Led by the Star of Bethlehem, The gifts they brought to Jesus were Of gold and frankincense and myrrh. Bright gold of Ophir, passing fine, Proclaims a king of royal line; For David’s son in David’s town, Is born the heir of David’s crown. The incense clouds, with fragrance rare, The presence of a God declare; Lo! kings in adoration fall, For Mary’s Son is Lord of all. The myrrh, with bitter taste, foreshows, A life of sorrows, wounds, and woes; The deadly cup, that overran With anguish for the Son of Man. Our gold upon Thine altar lies; Our prayers to Thee, as incense, rise; Accept as myrrh our tears and sighs; O King, O God, O Sacrifice.

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• [Mat 2:1] When Wise Men Came Seeking

  When wise men came seeking for Jesus from far, With rich gifts to greet Him and led by a star, They found in a stable the Savior of men, A manger His cradle, so poor was He then. Though laid in a manger, He came from a throne, On earth though a stranger, in Heaven He was known. How lowly, how gracious His coming to earth! His love my love kindles to joy in His birth.
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• [Mat 2:1] Wise Men Saw A Light Afar, The

  The wise men saw a light afar shine out on Christmas morning, And taught by faith they hailed the star of Christ on Christmas morning. Then journeyed they, those princes three, on Christmas in the morning, To David’s town, his Lord to see, the Babe in glory’s morning! Whom did ye see, ye shepherds, say, on Christmas in the morning? Whose voice heard ye, this peaceful day, sweet singing in the morning? “We heard their carols in the sky, on Christmas in the morning, And saw the angel host on high in robes of light, this morning!” And whom see ye, good Christians all, on Christmas in the morning? Whose voice hear we, this festival, in tones of love and warning? We hear the Church, our mother dear, on Christmas in the morning; And see her Spouse, for faith sees clear, th’Incarnate Word, this morning. Then lift ye up your hearts aright, this Eucharistic morning! Come, come, where altars beam with light, And choirs sing sweet, this morning; Glory to God, to God our King, on Christmas in the morning! Peace, peace, let all good people sing, goodwill to men this morning!

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• [Mat 2:2] Beautiful Star

  The wise men of old saw a beautiful star, Led on by its glory they traveled afar; O’er mountain and valley ’til wanderings past, Their gifts at the feet of the Savior they cast. Refrain Beautiful beautiful star of the east Beautiful beautiful star of the east Scatter the shadows of sin far away, Lead us to Jesus, the Star of the day. The star of the east was the herald of day, The light everlasting that fades not away; Its beams rising higher, O hasten and see, The Light of the world shines for you and for me. Refrain The star of His Word guards His people today, To sweet joy in Jesus ’tis leading the way. Then still let us follow and lovingly bring Our hearts and our off’rings to Jesus our King. Refrain To those who in darkness are straying afar, We’ll show the pure rays of the beautiful star. We’ll tell them of Jesus, that at His dear feet, The saved of all nations shall joyfully meet. Refrain

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• [Mat 2:2] Christians, Lo, The Star Appeareth

  Christians, lo, the star appeareth; Lo ’tis yet Messiah’s day; Still with tribute treasure laden Come the wise men on their way. Where a life is spent in service, Walking where the Master trod, There is scattered myrrh most fragrant For the blessèd Christ of God. Whoso bears his brother’s burden, Whoso shares another’s woe, Brings his frankincense to Jesus With the men of long ago. When we soothe earth’s weary children Tending best the least of them, ’Tis the Lord himself we worship, Bringing gold to Bethlehem. Christians, lo, the star appeareth Leading still the ancient way; Christians, onward with your treasure; It is still Messiah’s day.

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• [Mat 2:2] King Might Miss The Guiding Star, A

  A king might miss the guiding star, A wise man’s foot might stumble; For Bethlehem is very far From all except the humble. ’Tis Christmas Day! ’Tis Christmas Day! And Christian hearts are humble. Some pilgrims seek a hallowed shrine; Some soldiers march to danger; Some travelers seek an inn—its sign “The Baby in a manger.” When Christ was born on Christmas morn, They laid Him in a manger. There is no palace in that place, Nor any seat of learning, No hilltop vision of God’s face, No altar candles burning: O come and see our Christmas tree And Christmas candles burning. But he who gets to Bethlehem Shall hear the oxen lowing; And, if he humbly kneel with them, May catch far trumpets blowing; From far away, on Christmas Day, May hear God’s trumpets blowing.

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• [Mat 2:2] Silver Star, The

  On the brow of night there shines a silver star, On the brow of night there shines a silver star, And the wise men gaze on its heav’nly rays, Till they find the King, whose throne they sought afar, In the Babe of Bethlehem. Refrain Silver star, holy light, Shine afar, o’er the night, Till the world shall come where the young Child lay, And enter the gates of the newborn day. ’Tis the lamp of God high hanging in the air, ’Tis the lamp of God high hanging in the air, And it guides our feet thro’ the royal street; There is sweet soul-rest for those who seek it there, From the Babe of Bethlehem. Refrain Bring your gifts of gold, of frankincense and myrrh, Bring your gifts of gold, of frankincense and myrrh, For the King we own is on David’s throne; Let the holy Child your best affections stir; ’Tis the Babe of Bethlehem. Refrain

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• [Mat 2:2] Star, Beautiful Star

  There’s a beautiful star, a beautiful star, The weary travelers have followed far, Shining so brightly all the way, Till it stood o’er the place where the young Child lay. Refrain Star, star, beautiful star! Pilgrims weary we are; To Jesus, to Jesus, We follow thee from afar. In the land of the East, in the shadows of night, We saw the glory of thy new light, Telling us, in our distant home, The King-Redeemer to earth hath come! Refrain We have gold for tribute and gifts for prayer, Incense of myrrh, and spices rare: All that we have, we hither bring, To lay it with joy at the feet of the King. Refrain

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• [Mat 2:2] Whence Come This Rush Of Wings?

  Whence comes this rush of wings afar, Following straight the Noël star? Birds from the woods in wondrous flight, Bethlehem seek this holy night. “Tell us, ye birds, why come ye here, Into this stable, poor and drear?” “Hast’ning we seek the newborn King, And all our sweetest music bring.” Hark how the greenfinch bears his part, Philomel, too, with tender heart, Chants from her leafy dark retreat, Re, mi, fa, sol, in accents sweet. Angels and shepherds, birds of the sky, Come where the Son of God doth lie; Christ on the earth with man doth dwell, Join in the shout, “Noël, Noël!”

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• [Mat 2:2] Where Is The Holy Heav’n-born Child?

  Where is the holy Heav’n-born Child, Heir of the everlasting throne, Who Heav’n and earth hath reconciled, And God and man rejoined in one? Shall we of earthly kings inquire, To courts or palaces repair? The nation’s Hope, the world’s Desire, Alas! we cannot find Him there. Shall learning show the sinner’s Friend, Or scribes a sight of Christ afford? Us to His natal place they send, But never go to see their Lord. We search the outward Church in vain, They cannot Him we seek declare, They have not found the Son of Man, Or known the sacred Name they bear. Then let us turn no more aside, But use the light Himself imparts, His Spirit is our surest Guide, His Spirit glimmering in our hearts. Drawn by His grace we come from far, And fix on Heav’n our wistful eyes, That ray divine, that orient star Directs us where the Infant lies. See there! the newborn Savior see, By faith discern the great I AM; ’Tis He! the eternal God! ’tis He That bears the mild Immanuel’s Name. The Prince of Peace on earth is found, The Child is born, the Son is giv’n; Tell it to all the nations round, Jehovah is come down from Heav’n! Jehovah is come down to raise His dying creatures from their fall, And all may now receive the grace Which brings eternal life to all. Lord, we receive the grace and Thee, With joy unspeakable receive, And rise Thine open face to see, And one with God for ever live.

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• [Mat 2:5] Shine Calm And Bright, Ye Moonbeams Light

  Shine calm and bright, ye moonbeams light, O’er Bethle’em’s town in slumber, O’er young and old, o’er burgess bold, And guests in goodly number; For sheltered safe from winter’s frost, Well housed and warm all lie, Secure from snow in street below, And screened from frozen sky. But Babe benign! No couch is Thine, Save lowly manger stall, Where cold winds blow on Thy form divine, Who comest to save us all. The crowds who sleep in Bethle’em’s walls Both citizen and stranger, From royal blood alike have sprung, And spurn the humble manger. But all one day must wend their way, Heaving their latest sigh, To mortal doom in lonesome tomb, And in corruption lie. But Babe benign! No power malign Shall over Thee bear sway; Thy life of light in the heavens bright Shall glow in eternal day! To us, sweet Babe! Thy lowly crib Than costly couch is dearer, It seems to make Thee more our own, To bring the Godhead nearer! It seems to show Thy sympathy For human grief and pain, And makes us long to raise the song Of Noel o’er again! O Babe benign! Thy love divine Shed round us, day by day; Sweet Child of light! Be Thou our might, Our gentle King for aye!

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• [Mat 2:9] Kings Of The East Are Riding, The

  The kings of the east are riding Tonight to Bethlehem; The sunset glows dividing, The kings of the east are riding, A star their journey guiding, Gleaming with gold and gem. The kings of the east are riding Tonight to Bethlehem. To a strange sweet harp of Zion The starry host troops forth: The golden-glaived Orion To a strange sweet harp of Zion, The Archer and the Lion, The Watcher of the north: To a strange sweet harp of Zion The starry host sweeps forth. There beams above a manger The child-face of a star; Amid the stars a stranger, It beams above a manger, What means this ether-ranger To pause where poor folk are? There beams above a manger The child-face of a star.

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• [Mat 2:9] Shine On

  See the brightly shining star, As its radiance beams afar, Guide the feet of weary pilgrims To the place where Jesus lay. Like a beacon from its height, Burning brightly in the night, As the wise men followed onward, Safely guided all the way. Refrain Shine on! shine on! Beautiful star of light; Shine on! shine on! Cheering the gloomy night; Shine on! shine on! Sending thy rays afar, Shine on thro’ the darkness, Oh, thou fairest star. It is shining still for thee, With a glory fair to see, As it leadeth ever upward To the palace of the King. So we follow thro’ the night, Safely guided by its light, While our hearts respond with gladness To the song the angels sing. Refrain So today that star alone Is the light to lead us on To the feet of Christ our Savior, He our Prophet, Priest and King, As it brightly burns above, Sentry of the King of love, While we follow onward, upward And His praises sweetly sing. Refrain

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• [Mat 2:9] Shine On, Bethlehem’s Star

  O wondrous star of Bethlehem! That in the heavens bright Shone forth to guide the pilgrims’ feet, Unto the Prince of Light, Shine on thro’ endless ages, While ringing thro’ the sky; His loyal ones still hear the song: “Glory to God on high!” Refrain Shine on, Bethlehem’s star, Send thy light afar; Tell of Jesus’ birth Till His glory fills the earth. O blessèd star of Bethlehem! Still gild with heav’nly ray The pathway to the Holy One Who comes to us today. Gleam thro’ the darksome shadows That fill the heart with fear, Till weary souls shall see the light, Knowing that Christ is near. Refrain O wondrous star of Bethlehem! Shine on; we too would bring Our lives a willing sacrifice, With gladness to the King. With joy we travel onward, Encircled by the glow— The glory of the fadeless Star, Jesus, whose love we know. Refrain

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• [Mat 2:10] As With Gladness, Men Of Old

  As with gladness, men of old Did the guiding star behold As with joy they hailed its light Leading onward, beaming bright So, most glorious Lord, may we Evermore be led to Thee. As with joyful steps they sped To that lowly manger bed There to bend the knee before Him Whom Heaven and earth adore; So may we with willing feet Ever seek Thy mercy seat. As they offered gifts most rare At that manger rude and bare; So may we with holy joy, Pure and free from sin’s alloy, All our costliest treasures bring, Christ, to Thee, our heavenly King. Holy Jesus, every day Keep us in the narrow way; And, when earthly things are past, Bring our ransomed souls at last Where they need no star to guide, Where no clouds Thy glory hide. In the heavenly country bright, Need they no created light; Thou its Light, its Joy, its Crown, Thou its Sun which goes not down; There forever may we sing Alleluias to our King!

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• [Mat 2:11] Gentle Savior, Day And Night

  Gentle Savior, day and night, Ride three princes great in might, Over mountain, over plain, Thee a-seeking, Thee a-seeking, Over mountain, over plain, Thee a-seeking, gentle Child. Gaspar, Melchior, Bálthăzár, Those three princes from afar, Gold and myrrh, and incense bear For an offering, for an offering, To the sweet and gentle Child, To the sweet and gentle Child. Gentle Savior in the cold, In the dark with gifts of gold, Those three princes at the door Stand a-knocking, stand a-knocking, Thee to worship, gentle Child, Thee to worship, gentle Child. Enter princes, from the night! Here, within, is warmth and light, Jesus smiles, His hands outspreads For the offerings, for the offerings, Praise to Him, the gentle Child, Praise to Him, the gentle Child. Joseph, sweep the stable clean, Strew the straw, though all is mean. Here the temple, here the throne, Here the altar, here the altar, Of our King, this gentle Child, Of our King, this gentle Child.

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• [Mat 2:11] Hail, Thou Source Of Every Blessing

  Hail, Thou Source of every blessing, Sovereign Father of mankind! Gentiles now, Thy grace possessing, In Thy courts admission find. Grateful now we fall before Thee, In Thy Church obtain a place, Now by faith behold Thy glory, Praise Thy truth, adore Thy grace. Once far off, but now invited, We approach Thy sacred throne; In Thy covenant united, Reconciled, redeemed, made one. Now revealed to Eastern sages, See the Star of Mercy shine; Mystery hid in former ages, Mystery great of love divine. Hail, Thou all-inviting Savior! Gentiles now their offerings bring; In Thy temple seek Thy favor, Jesus Christ, our Lord and King. May we, body, soul, and spirit, Live devoted to Thy praise, Glorious realms of bliss inherit, Grateful anthems ever raise!

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• [Mat 2:11] O Chief Of Cities, Bethlehem

  O chief of cities, Bethlehem, Of David’s crown the fairest gem, But more to us than David’s name, In you, as man, the Savior came. Beyond the sun in splendor bright, Above you stands a wondrous light Proclaiming from the conscious skies That here, in flesh, the Godhead lies. The wise men, seeing Him so fair, Bow low before Him, and with prayer Their treasured eastern gifts unfold Of incense, myrrh, and royal gold. The golden tribute owns Him King, But frankincense to God they bring, And last, prophetic sign, with myrrh, They shadow forth His sepulcher. O Jesus, whom the Gentiles see, With Father, Spirit, One in Three: To You, O God, be glory giv’n By saints on earth and saints in Heav’n.

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• [Mat 2:16] All Hail, Ye Little Martyr Flowers

  All hail, ye little martyr flowers, Sweet rosebuds cut in dawning hours! When Herod sought the Christ to find Ye fell as bloom before the wind. First victims of the martyr bands, With crowns and palms in tender hands, Around the very altar, gay And innocent, ye seem to play. What profited this great offense? What use was Herod’s violence? A Babe survives that dreadful day, And Christ is safely borne away. All honor, laud, and glory be, O Jesus, virgin born, to Thee; All glory, as is ever meet To Father and to Paraclete.

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• [Mat 2:16] Children Of Jerusalem

  Children of Jerusalem Sang the praise of Jesus’ Name: Children, too, of modern days Join to sing the Savior’s praise. Refrain Hark, hark, hark! While infant voices sing, Hark, hark, hark! While infant voices sing Loud hosannas, loud hosannas, Loud hosannas to our King. We are taught to love the Lord, We are taught to read His Word; We are taught the way to Heav’n: Praise for all to God be giv’n. Refrain Parents, teachers, old and young, All unite to swell the song; Higher and yet higher rise, ’Til hosannas fill the skies. Refrain

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• [Mat 2:16] Coventry Carol

  Lully, lullay, Thou little tiny Child, By, by, lully, lullay. O sisters too, how may we do, For to preserve this day This poor Youngling for Whom we sing By, by, lully, lullay? Herod the king, in his raging, Charged he hath this day His men of might, in his own sight, All young children to slay. That woe is me, poor Child for Thee! And ever morn and day For Thy parting neither say nor sing, By, by, lully, lullay. Lully, lullay, Thou little tiny Child, By, by, lully, lullay.

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• [Mat 2:16] Glory To Thee, O Lord

  Glory to Thee, O Lord, Who, from this world of sin, By cruel Herod’s ruthless sword Those precious ones didst win. Baptized in their own blood, Earth’s untried perils o’er, They passed unconsciously the flood, And safely gained the shore. Glory to Thee for all The ransomed infant band, Who, since that hour have heard Thy call, And reached the quiet land. O that our hearts within, Like theirs, were pure and bright, O that as free from stain of sin We shrank not from Thy sight. Lord, help us every hour Thy cleansing grace to claim; In life to glorify Thy power, In death to praise Thy Name.

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• [Mat 2:16] In Paradise Reposing

  In paradise reposing, By life’s eternal well, The tender lambs of Jesus In greenest pastures dwell. There palms and tiny crownlets Aglow with brightest gem, Bedeck the baby martyrs Who died in Bethlehem. With them the rose-wreathed army Of children undefiled, Who passed through mortal torments For love of Christ the Child; With them in peace unending, With them in joyous mirth, Are all the stainless infants Which since have gone from earth. The angels, once their guardians, Their fellows now in grace, With them, in love adoring, See God the Father’s face. The lullaby to hush them In that eternal rest, Is sweet angelic singing, Their nurses mothers blest. O Jesu, loving Shepherd, Who tenderly dost bear Thy lambs in Thine own bosom, Bring us to join them there.

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• [Mat 2:16] Little Children, Rise And Sing

  Little children, rise and sing, (Ring the bells of Christmas) ’Tis the birthday of our King, Blessèd Child of Christmas. In a stable far away (Ring the bells of Christmas) Christ was born that happy day, Blessèd Child of Christmas. Joyful shepherds kneeling there, (Ring the bells of Christmas) Saw the Babe and said in prayer, ‘Blessèd Child of Christmas.’ Bring your gifts to Mary’s Son (Ring the bells of Christmas) God’s own Gift to everyone; Blessèd Child of Christmas.

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• [Mat 2:16] When Christ Was Born In Bethlehem

  When Christ was born in Bethlehem, Fair peace on earth to bring, In lowly state of love He came To be the children’s King. And round Him, then, a holy band Of children blest was born, Fair guardians of His throne to stand Attendant night and morn. And unto them this grace was giv’n A Savior’s Name to own, And die for Him who out of Heav’n Had found on earth a throne. O blessèd babes of Bethlehem, Who died to save our King, Ye share the martyrs’ diadem, And in their anthem sing! Your lips, on earth that never spake, Now sound th’eternal word; And in the courts of love ye make Your children’s voices heard. Lord Jesus Christ, eternal Child, Make Thou our childhood Thine; That we with Thee the meek and mild May share the love divine.

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• [Mat 2:23] Have Ye Been To Nazareth?

  Have ye been to Nazareth, Lowly, yet so fair? Yes, we sought His humble town, Found our Master there! Did He dwell in palace fair, Holding kingly sway? Nay, we found a Carpenter, Toiling day by day! Refrain In life’s Nazareth we seek, Christ, the Master meek, In our toil from day to day, Find our Lord for aye! Did ye find at Nazareth, Christ the Son of God? Yea, He was the Son of Man, Earthly paths He trod. Did ye find a blessing there Ever to abide? Yea, by Him the toilsome tasks E’er are glorified. Refrain Is there light from Nazareth, Daily life to crown? Yes, the glory streams afar, Distant years adown. Will the Lord of Nazareth, Friend and Comrade be? All unseen He dwells with us, As in Galilee! Refrain

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• [Mat 3:2] Hark! A Thrilling Voice Is Sounding

  Hark! a thrilling voice is sounding; “Christ is nigh,” it seems to say, “Cast away the works of darkness, O ye children of the day.” Wakened by the solemn warning Let the earthbound soul arise; Christ, her Sun, all ill dispelling, Shines upon the morning skies. Lo, the Lamb, so long expected, Comes with pardon down from Heav’n; Let us haste, with tears of sorrow, One and all to be forgiven. That when next He comes in glory, And the world is wrapped in fear, With His mercy He may shield us, And with words of love draw near. Honor, glory, might, and blessing Be to God: the Father, Son And the everlasting Spirit, While eternal ages run.

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• [Mat 3:2] Repent, The Kingdom Draweth Nigh

  “Repent, the kingdom draweth nigh,” The herald of the Lord doth cry. Ye sinners lost through Adam’s fall, Will ye not hearken to the call? Repent! The gracious call believe, Haste His forgiveness to receive. The Prince of Life, incarnate Word, Life and salvation can afford. Divine Redeemer, glorious King! Repentant hearts to Thee we bring. Thy holy blood for us was spilt, Cleanse us from all the stains of guilt. Drawn by Thy Spirit, through Thy Word, Thine invitation have we heard. In answer to Thy sweet request, We come to Thee, O Christ, for rest. Thy pardon, full, complete, and free, Removes sin’s awful penalty. Our Father’s love is now restored; Thou hast redeemed us, dearest Lord. Let us Thy Name forever bless, On earth Thy Gospel truth confess, Till saved by grace, through faith in Thee, The gates of paradise we see.

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• [Mat 3:2] Voice By Jordan’s Shore, A

  A voice by Jordan’s shore, A summons stern and clear: “Reform; be just, and sin no more: God’s judgment draweth near!” A voice by Galilee, A holier voice I hear: “Love God; thy neighbor love: for see God’s mercy draweth near!” O voice of duty, still Speak forth: I hear with awe; In thee I own the sovereign will, Obey the sovereign law. Thou higher voice of love, Yet speak thy word in me; Through duty, let me upward move To thy pure liberty.

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• [Mat 3:11] Lo! From The Desert Homes

  Lo! from the desert homes Where he hath hid so long, The new Elias comes, In sternest wisdom strong; The voice that cries Of Christ on high, And judgment nigh From opening skies. Your God e’en now doth stand At Heaven’s opening door; His fan is in His hand, And He will purge His floor; The wheat He claims And with Him stows, The chaff He throws To quenchless flames. Ye haughty mountains, bow Your sky-aspiring heads; Ye valleys, hiding low, Lift up your gentle meads; Make His way plain Your king before, For evermore He comes to reign. May Thy dread voice around, Thou harbinger of Light, On our dull ears still sound, Lest here we sleep in night, Till judgment come, And on our path Shall burst the wrath And deathless doom. O God, with love’s sweet might, Who dost anoint and arm Christ’s soldier for the fight, With grace that shields from harm, Thrice blessèd Three Heav’n’s endless days Shall sing Thy praise Eternally.

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• [Mat 3:13] Down To The Sacred Wave

  Down to the sacred wave, The Lord of life was led; And He Who came our souls to save In Jordan bowed His head. He taught the solemn way; He fixed the holy rite; He bade His ransomed ones obey, And keep the path of light. Blest Savior, we will tread In Thy appointed way; Let glory o’er these scenes be shed And smile on us today.
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• [Mat 3:16] Come Holy Spirit, Dove Divine (hickok)

  Come, Holy Spirit, Dove divine, Display Thy glorious grace; Unfold the truth, that it may shine, And show the Savior’s face. Dark error’s cloud from us remove, Which intercepts the light; And give us wisdom still to prove God’s way alone is right. Touch our dull ears with healing power, That we the Lord may hear, And in this glad, this holy hour, May yield Him perfect fear. Within us let His image grow, His will our wills control, Nor other master let us know Of life, or heart, or soul. Make Thou the path of duty plain, Nor from it let us stray; And more may we Christ’s Spirit gain, In service, day by day; That we our mission may fulfill, Our faithful witness give, And seeking ever but His will, May to His glory live. Come, Holy Spirit, come, O come! Perform Thy work of grace; Make our poor hearts Thine honored home, Thy chosen dwelling place. And kindle there love’s heavenly fire, A purifying flame, Consuming every wrong desire, And purging sin’s deep shame.

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• [Mat 3:16] Come, Holy Spirit, Dove Divine (judson)

  Come, Holy Spirit, Dove divine, On these baptismal waters shine, And teach our hearts, in highest strain, To praise the Lamb for sinners slain. We love Your Name, we love Your laws, And joyfully embrace Your cause; We love Your cross, the shame, the pain, O Lamb of God, for sinners slain. We sink beneath the water’s face, And thank You for Your saving grace; We die to sin and seek a grave With You, beneath the yielding wave. And as we rise with You to live, O let the Holy Spirit give The sealing unction from above, The joy of life, the fire of love.

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• [Mat 3:16] Holy Ghost, Come Down Upon Thy Children

  Refrain Holy Ghost, come down upon Thy children, Give us grace and make us Thine; Thy tender fires within us kindle, Blessèd Spirit, Dove divine. For all within us good and holy Is from Thee, Thy precious gift; In all our joys, in all our sorrows, Wistful hearts to Thee we lift. Refrain For Thou to us art more than Father, More than sister, in Thy love, So gentle, patient, and forbearing, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove. Refrain O we have grieved Thee, gracious Spirit! Wayward, wanton, cold are we; And still our sins, new every morning, Never yet have wearied Thee. Refrain Ah! Sweet Consoler, though we cannot Love Thee as Thou lovest us, Yet if Thou deign’st our hearts to kindle They will not be always thus. Refrain With hearts so vile how dare we venture, King of kings, to love Thee so? And how canst Thou, with such compassion, Bear so long with things so low? Refrain

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• [Mat 3:16] Son Of Man From Jordan Rose, The

  The Son of Man from Jordan rose, And prayed to God above; When lo, the opening heav’ns disclose A swift descending Dove. The Spirit, lighting on His brow, Anoints the Holy One; The Father’s voice declaring, “Thou Art My belovèd Son.” So when, through His baptizing blessed The Font new birth conveys, Man kneels a son of God confessed, Heav’n opens as he prays. Fair innocency, like the dove’s, Invests him, purged from sin; For God the brooding Spirit moves, Directs and rules within. O Christ, whose mercy cleansed our stain With streams of grace divine, Let us not soil the robes again Made white in blood of Thine. Redeemer of a world undone, We praise Thee and adore, Jesu, with God the Father One, And Spirit evermore.

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• [Mat 4:1] Jesu, Our Lenten Fast Of Thee

  Jesu, our Lenten fast of Thee We duteous learn to keep, A healing time, by Thy decree, For all Thy wounded sheep. A time in which towards paradise, Once lost by carnal sense, The souls redeemed by Thee may rise Through chastening abstinence. Now with Thy Church be present, Lord, In all Thy saving grace, And hear us as with one accord Mourning, we seek Thy face. Most Merciful, forgive the past, The sins which we deplore; Thy sheltering arms around us cast, That we may sin no more. To Thee our sacrifice we bring Of Lenten fast and prayer, Till, cleansed by Thee, our God and King, Thy Paschal joy we share. Grant this, O Father, through Thy Son, And through the Spirit blest, Who art with Them forever One, Eternally confessed.

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• [Mat 4:1] Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days

  Lord, who throughout these forty days For us didst fast and pray, Teach us with Thee to mourn our sins And close by Thee to stay. As Thou with Satan didst contend, And didst the victory win, O give us strength in Thee to fight, In Thee to conquer sin. As Thou didst hunger bear, and thirst, So teach us, gracious Lord, To die to self, and chiefly live By Thy most holy Word. And through these days of penitence, And through Thy passiontide, Yea, evermore in life and death, Jesus, with us abide. Abide with us, that so, this life Of suffering over past, An Easter of unending joy We may attain at last.

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• [Mat 4:1] O Jesu Christ, From Thee Began

  O Jesu Christ, from Thee began This healing for the soul for man, By fasting sought, by fasting found Through forty days of yearly round; That he who fell from high delight, Borne down to sensual appetite, By dint of stern control may rise To climb the hills of Paradise. Therefore behold Thy Church, O Lord, And grace of penitence accord To all who seek with generous tears Renewal of their wasted years. Forgive the sin that we have done, Forgive the course that we have run, And show henceforth in evil day Thyself our succor and our stay. But now let every heart prepare, By sacrifice of fast and prayer, To keep with joy magnifical The solemn Easter festival. Father and Son and Spirit blest, To Thee be every prayer addrest, Who art in threefold Name adored, From age to age, the only Lord.

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