1O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie!Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by.Yet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting Light;The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight. 2For Christ is born of Mary, and gathered all above,While mortals sleep, the angels […]
1Good Christians, now rejoice,With heart, and soul, and voice;Give ye heed to what we say:Jesus Christ is born today;Ox and ass before Him bow,And He is in the manger now.Crist is born today!Crist is born today! 2Good Christians, now rejoice,With heart, and soul, and voice;Now ye hear of endless bliss:Jesus Christ was born for this!He
1We three kings of Orient are;Bearing gifts we traverse afarField and fountain, moor and mountain,Following yonder star. RefrainO star of wonder, star of night,Star with royal beauty bright,Westward leading, still proceeding,Guide us to Thy perfect light. 2Born a King on Bethlehem’s plain,Gold I bring to crown Him again,King forever, ceasing neverOver us all to reign.
1There’s a star in the east on Christmas morn.Rise up, shepherd, and follow.It will lead to the place and where the Saviour’s born,Rise up, shepherd, and follow. Refrain:Leave your sheep and leave your lambs,Rise up, shepherd, and follow.Leave your ewes and leave your rams,Rise up, shepherd, and follow.Follow, follow,Rise up shepherd, and follow.Follow the star
1While shepherds watched their flocks by night,All seated on the ground,The angel of the Lord came down,And glory shone around. 2“Fear nor!” said he- for mighty dreadHad seized their troubled mind-“Glad tidings of great joy I bring,To you and all mankind. 3“To you, in David’s town this day,Is born of David’s line,The Savior who is
1Thou didst leave Thy throneAnd Thy kingly crownWhen Thou camest to earth for me;But in Bethlehem’s homeWas there found no roomFor Thy holy nativity. RefrainO come to my heart, Lord Jesus,There is room in my heart for Thee. 2Heaven’s arches rangWhen the angels sangProclaiming Thy royal degree;But of lowly birthDidst Thou come to earth,And in
1What child is this, who, laid to rest,On Mary`s lap is sleeping?Whom angels greet with anthems sweet,While shepherds watch are keeping? RefrainThis, this is Christ the King,Whom shepherds guard and angels sing:Haste, haste to bring Him laud,The babe, the son of Mary. 2Why lies He in such mean estateWhere ox and ass are feeding?Good Christian,
1Angels we have heard on highSweetly singing o’er the plains,And the mountains in replyEchoing their joyous strains. RefrainGloria, in excelsis Deo!Gloria, in excelsis Deo! 2Shepherds, why this jubilee?Why your joyous strains prolong?What the gladsome tidings beWhich inspire your heavenly song? 3Come to Bethlehem and seeChrist Whose birth the angels sing;Come, adore on bended knee,Christ the
1Silent night! holy night!All is calm, all is brightRound yon virgin mother and Child,Holy Infant so tender and mild,Sleep in heavenly peace,sleep in heavenly peace. 2Silent night! holy night!Shepherds quake at the sight,glories stream from heaven afar,heavenly hosts sing Alleluia;Christ, the Savior is born,Christ, the Savior is born. 3Silent night! holy night!Son of God, love’s
1O sing a song of Bethlehem,Of shepherds watching there,And of the news that came to themFrom angels in the air:The light that shone on BethlehemFills all the world today;Of Jesus’birth and peace on earthThe angels sing alway. 2O sing a song of Nazareth,Of sunny days of joy,O sing of fragrant flowers breath,And of the sinless
