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Ich steh an deiner krippe hier

Author: P. Gerhard, 1606-1676 Appears in 44 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:16-20 Topics: Weihnacht

The Snow Lay on the Ground

Meter: 10.10.10.10 with refrain Appears in 43 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 First Line: The snow lay on the ground, the stars shone bright Lyrics: 1 The snow lay on the ground, the stars shone bright, when Christ our Lord was born on Christmas night. Venite adoremus Dominum.* Venite adoremus Dominum. Refrain: Venite adoremus Dominum. Venite adoremus Dominum. 2 'Twas Mary, daughter pure of holy Anne, that brought into this world the God made man. She laid him in a stall at Bethlehem; the ass and oxen shared the roof with them. [Refrain] 3 And thus that manger poor became a throne; for he whom Mary bore was God the Son. O come, then, let us join the heavenly host; to praise the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. [Refrain] * Venite adoremus Dominum = Veh-nee-teh ah-doe-reh-moos Doe-mee-noom Topics: The Grace of Jesus Christ Christ's Birth and Baptism Used With Tune: VENITE ADOREMUS Text Sources: Anglo-English carol

In Christ Alone

Author: Keith Getty; Stuart Townend Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Appears in 35 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:9-12 First Line: In Christ alone my hope is found Topics: Church Year Easter/Season of Easter; Powers of Darkness; Humility; Jesus Christ Confidence in; Jesus Christ Confidence in; Jesus Christ Hope; Jesus Christ Solid Rock; Praise of Christ; Victory; Elements of Worship Profession of Faith Used With Tune: IN CHRIST ALONE

I cannot tell why he, whom angels worship

Author: William Young Fullerton, 1857-1932 Meter: 11.10.11.10.11.10.11.12 Appears in 33 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:10-12 Topics: The Promised Christ: Advent; Jesus Christ the Saviour: Lord of All Used With Tune: LONDONDERRY AIR

Christ is the world's light, he and none other

Author: F. Pratt Green, 1903-2000 Meter: 10.11.11.6 Appears in 32 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:14 Lyrics: 1 Christ is the world's light, he and none other: born in our darkness, he became our brother; if we have seen him, we have seen the Father: Glory to God on high. 2 Christ is the world's peace, he and none other; no one can serve him and despise a brother; who else unites us, one in God the Father? Glory to God on high. 3 Christ is the world's life, he and none other; sold once for silver, murdered here, our brother. He who redeems us, reigns with God the Father: Glory to God on high. 4 Give God the glory, God and none other; give God the glory, Spirit, Son and Father; give God the glory, God in man my brother; Glory to God on high. Topics: Saints Used With Tune: CHRISTE SANCTORUM

Virgin-born, we bow before thee

Author: Reginald Heber, 1783-1826 Meter: 8.8.7.7 D Appears in 31 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:19 Lyrics: 1 Virgin-born, we bow before thee; blessèd was the womb that bore thee; Mary, mother meek and mild, blessèd was she in her child. 2 Blessèd was the breast that fed thee; blessèd was the hand that led thee; blessèd was the parent's eye that watched thy slumbering infancy. 3 Blessèd she by all creation, who brought forth the world's Salvation, blessèd they for ever blest, who love thee most and serve thee best. 4 Virgin-born we bow before thee; blessèd was the womb that bore thee; Mary, mother meek and mild, blessèd was she in her child. Topics: Blessed Virgin Mary; Candelmas Used With Tune: MON DIEU, PRÉTE-MOI L'OREILLE

He Came Down

Meter: Irregular Appears in 29 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:14 First Line: He came down that we may have love Lyrics: 1 He came down that we may have love; he came down that we may have love; he came down that we may have love; hallelujah forevermore. 2 He came down that we may have peace; he came down that we may have peace; he came down that we may have peace; hallelujah forevermore. 3 He came down that we may have joy; he came down that we may have joy; he came down that we may have joy; hallelujah forevermore. 4 He came down that we may have life; he came down that we may have life; he came down that we may have life; hallelujah forevermore. Used With Tune: CAMEROON Text Sources: Cameroon

Child in the manger

Author: Lachlan Macbean (1853-1931); Mary MacDonald (1789-1872) Meter: 5.5.5.3 D Appears in 27 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:7-16 Lyrics: 1 Child in the manger, infant of Mary; outcast and stranger, Lord of all! Child who inherits all our transgressions, all our demerits on him fall. 2 Once the most holy child of salvation gently and lowly lived below; now, as our glorious mighty Redeemer, see him victorious o'er each foe. 3 Prophets foretold him infant of wonder; angels behold him on his throne; worthy our Saviour of all their praises; happy forever are his own. Original Gaelic text: 1 Leanabh an àihg, an leanabh bh'aig Màiri; rugadh an stàbull Rìgh nan dùl: thànig don fhàsach, dh'fhuling nar na-àite - son' iad an àireamh bhitheas dha dlùth! 2 Ged a bhios leanaban aig rìghrean na talmhainn, 'n greadnachas garbh 's anabarr mùirn, 's geàrr gus am falbh iad 's fàsaidh iad anfhann, an àilleachd 's an dealbh a' searg 'san ùir. 3 Cha b'ionnan 's an t-Uan a tháinig gar fuasgladh, iriosal stuama ghluais e 'n tùs; e naomha gun truailleachd. Cruithear an t-sluaigh, dh'èirich e suas le buaidh on ùir. 4 Leanabh an àigh mar dh'aithris na faidhean, 's na h-ainglean àrd' b'e miann an sùl: 's e 's airidh ar gràdh 's ar n-urram thoirt dha: is sona an àireamh bhitheas dha dlùth. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Christmas and Epiphany Used With Tune: BUNESSAN

From a Distant Home

Author: George K. Evans, 1917- Meter: 12.12 with refrain Appears in 24 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:13-14 First Line: From a distant home the Savior we come seeking (De tierra lejana venimos averte) Used With Tune: ISLA DEL ENCANTO Text Sources: Puerto Rican carol

Raise a Song Of Gladness (Jubilate Deo)

Author: Taizé Community Appears in 23 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:14 Topics: Service Music Alleluia; Taizé Songs Used With Tune: [Raise a song of gladness]