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Thy Little Ones, Dear Lord, Are We
Author: H. A. Brorson; Anon. Hymnal: American Lutheran Hymnal #609 (1930) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Carols and Spiritual Songs Christmas Lyrics: 1 Thy little ones, dear Lord, are we,
And come Thy lowly bed to see;
Enlighten ev'ry soul and mind,
That we the way to Thee may find.
2 With songs we hasten Thee to greet
And kiss the dust before Thy feet,
O blessed hour, O sweetest night,
That gave Thee birth, our soul's delight.
3 Now welcome! From Thy heav'nly home,
Tho' Thou to grief and tears art come:
Man has on earth for Thee no room
Save stable, manger, cross and tomb.
4 Alas, dear Lord, how can it be
So few bestow a thought on Thee
Or on the love, so wondrous great,
That drew Thee down to our estate?
5 O draw us wholly to Thee, Lord,
Do Thou to us Thy grace afford;
True faith and love to us impart,
That we may hold Thee in our heart.
6 Keep us, howe'er the world may lure,
In our baptismal cov'nant pure;
That ev'ry yearning tho't may be
Directed only, Lord, to Thee.
7 Until at last we too acclaim,
With all Thy saints, Thy glorious name;
In Paradise our songs renew
And praise Thee as the angels do.
8 We gather round Thee, Jesus dear,
So happy in Thy presence here;
O Savior, grant us this alone,
To stand in heaven before Thy throne. Languages: English Tune Title: PAEDIA
Thy Little Ones, Dear Lord, Are We
A Babe Is Born In Bethlehem
Author: J. C. Aaberg; N. F. S. Grundtvig Hymnal: American Lutheran Hymnal #612 (1930) Meter: 8.3.8.8 Topics: Carols and Spiritual Songs Christmas Lyrics: 1 A Babe is born in Bethlehem,
Bethlehem,
Rejoice, rejoice, Jerusalem;
Hallelujah, hallelujah.
2 A lowly virgin gave Him birth,
Gave Him birth,
Who rules the heavens and the earth;
Hallelujah, hallelujah.
3 He in a simple manger lay,
Manger lay,
Whom angels praise with joy for aye;
Hallelujah, hallelujah.
4 And wise men from the East did bring,
East did bring,
Gold, myrrh and incense to the King;
Hallelujah, hallelujah.
5 Now all our fears have passed away,
Passed away,
The Savior blest was born today;
Hallelujah, hallelujah.
6 God's blessed children we became,
We became,
And shall in heaven praise His name;
Hallelujah, hallelujah.
7 Then like the angels we shall be,
We shall be,
God's holy presence we shall see;
Hallelujah, hallelujah.
8 The angels there with great delight,
Great delight,
Will teach the song they sang this night,
Hallelujah, hallelujah.
9 With gladsome praises we adore,
We adore,
Our Lord and Savior evermore;
Hallelujah, hallelujah. Languages: English Tune Title: NATIVITY
A Babe Is Born In Bethlehem
Beside Thy Manger Here I Stand
Author: W. M. Czamanske; Paul Gerhardt Hymnal: American Lutheran Hymnal #619 (1930) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Topics: Carols and Spiritual Songs Christmas Lyrics: 1 Beside Thy manger here I stand,
Dear Jesus, Lord and Savior,
A gift of love within my hand
To thank Thee for Thy favor.
O take my humble offering;
My heart, my soul, yea, ev'rything
Is Thine to keep forever.
2 With joy I gaze upon Thy face;
Thy glory and Thy splendor
Is greater than my heart can praise
And songs can fitly render.
O that my mind might truly be
As boundless as the deepest sea,--
'Twould still be lost in wonder.
3 O grant me this abundant grace,
And let it be Thy pleasure
That I may be Thy dwelling-place,
Dear Savior, Sweetest Treasure!
O let me be Thy manger-bed,
Then shall I lift my lowly head
With joy beyond all measure. Languages: English Tune Title: WONNBERGER
Beside Thy Manger Here I Stand
I Lay My Sins on Jesus
Author: Horatius Bonar Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnal #652 (1941) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Carols and Spiritual Songs Lyrics: 1 I lay my sins on Jesus,
The spotless Lamb of God;
He bears them all and frees us
From the accursed load.
I bring my guilt to Jesus
To wash my crimson stains
White in His blood most precious
Till not a spot remains.
2 I lay my wants on Jesus,
All fulness dwells in Him;
He healeth my diseases,
He doth my soul redeem.
I lay my griefs on Jesus,
My burdens and my cares;
He from them all releases,
He all my sorrows shares.
3 I rest my soul on Jesus,
This weary soul of mine;
His right hand me embraces,
I on His breast recline.
I love the name of Jesus,
Immanuel, Christ, the Lord;
Like fragrance on the breezes
His name abroad is poured.
4 I long to be like Jesus,
Meek, loving, lowly, mild;
I long to be like Jesus,
The Father's holy Child.
I long to be with Jesus
Amid the heav'nly throng
To sing with saints His praises,
To learn the angels' song.
Amen.
Scripture: John 1:29 Languages: English Tune Title: AURELIA
I Lay My Sins on Jesus
Behold a Host, Arrayed in White
Author: Hans A. Brorson Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnal #656 (1941) Topics: Carols and Spiritual Songs Lyrics: 1 Behold a host, arrayed in white,
Like thousand snow-clad mountains bright,
With palms they stand. Who is this band
Before the throne of light?
Lo, these are they of glorious fame
Who from the great affliction came
And in the flood of Jesus' blood
Are cleansed from guilt and blame.
Now gathered in the holy place,
Their voices they in worship raise,
Their anthems swell where God doth dwell,
Mid angels' songs of praise.
2 Despised and scorned, they sojourned here;
But now, how glorious they must appear!
Those martyrs stand a priestly band,
God's throne forever near.
So oft, in troubled days gone by,
In anguish they would weep and sigh.
At home above the God of Love
For aye their tears shall dry.
They now enjoy their Sabbath rest,
The paschal banquet of the blest;
The Lamb, their Lord, at festal board
Himself is Host and Guest.
3 Then hail, ye mighty legions, yea,
All hail! Now safe and blest for aye;
And praise the Lord, who with His Word
Sustained you on the way.
Ye did the joys of earth disdain,
Ye toiled and sowed in tears and pain.
Farewell, now bring your sheaves and sing
Salvation's glad refrain.
Swing high your palms, lift up your song,
Yea, make it myriad voices strong.
Eternally shall praise to Thee,
God, and the Lamb belong.
Amen. Scripture: Revelation 7:13-17 Languages: English Tune Title: GREAT WHITE HOST
Behold a Host, Arrayed in White
Onward, Christian Soldiers
Author: Sabine Baring-Gould Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnal #658 (1941) Meter: 6.5.6.5 D with refrain Topics: Carols and Spiritual Songs Lyrics: 1 Onward, Christian soldiers,
Marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus
Going on before.
Christ, the royal Master,
Leads against the Foe;
Forward into battle
See His banners go!
Onward, Christian soldiers,
Marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus
Going on before.
2 Like a mighty army
Moves the Church of God;
Brothers, we are treading
Where the saints have trod.
We are not divided,
All one body we,
One in hope and doctrine,
One in charity.
Onward, Christian soldiers,
Marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus
Going on before.
3 Crowns and thrones may perish,
Kingdoms rise and wane,
But the Church of Jesus
Constant will remain.
Gates of hell can never
'Gainst that church prevail;
We have Christ's own promise,
And that cannot fail.
Onward, Christian soldiers,
Marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus
Going on before.
4 Onward, then, ye faithful,
Join our happy throng,
Blend with ours your voices
In the triumph song:
Glory, laud, and honor
Unto Christ, the King;
This thro' countless ages
Men and angels sing.
Onward, Christian soldiers,
Marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus
Going on before.
Amen. Scripture: Matthew 16:18 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. GERTRUDE
Onward, Christian Soldiers
Silent Night, Holy Night
Author: Joseph Mohr Hymnal: American Lutheran Hymnal #604 (1930) Meter: Irregular Topics: Carols and Spiritual Songs Christmas First Line: Silent night, holy night! Lyrics: 1 Silent night, holy night!
Golden stars shed their light,
While yon virgin tenderly wakes
At the manger till morning breaks
O'er the heavenly Child.
2 Silent night, holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight!
Radiant beams of glory appear,
And the message of joy they hear:
Christ, the Savior, is born.
3 Silent night, holy night!
Son of God, love's pure light
Shines so softly out of Thine eyes;
'Tis the light of salvation we prize,
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth.
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: GRUBER
Silent Night, Holy Night
Prepare The Way, O Zion
Author: Augustus Nelson; Frans Mikael Franzén Hymnal: American Lutheran Hymnal #601 (1930) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.7.6.6 Topics: Carols and Spiritual Songs Advent First Line: Prepare the way, O Zion! Lyrics: 1 Prepare the way, O Zion!
Ye awful deeps, rise high;
Sink low, ye tow'ring mountains,
The Lord is drawing nigh;
The righteous King of glory,
Foretold in sacred story.
O blest is He that came
In God the Father's name!
2 O Zion, He approacheth,
Thy Lord and King for aye!
Strew palms where He advances,
Spread garments in His way.
God's promise faileth never,
Hosanna sound forever!
O blest is He that came
In God the Father's name!
3 Fling wide thy portals, Zion,
And hail thy glorious King!
His tidings of salvation
To ev'ry people bring,
Who, waiting yet in sadness,
Would sing His praise with gladness.
O blest is He that came
In God the Father's name! Languages: English Tune Title: BEREDEN
Prepare The Way, O Zion
As The Rose Shall Blossom Here
Author: S. D. Rodholm; N. F. S. Grundtvig Hymnal: American Lutheran Hymnal #602 (1930) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.7.6 Topics: Carols and Spiritual Songs Advent Lyrics: 1 As the rose shall blossom here
All the desert places
Blossom when the golden year
Shines on saddened faces.
Glory crowns proud Lebanon,
Carmel's height has splendor won.
Flowers bloom in Sharon.
2 Quiet ye the trembling hands,
All the feeble strengthen,
Loosen all enslaving bands,
God our days would lengthen.
Gleams the sword, so keen and swift,
Death to foes, to friends a gift;
Comes the Lord to save you.
3 Sight He gives to all the blind,
Ne'er their eyes shall darken;
Ev'ry mute his voice shall find,
All the deaf shall harken;
Like the hart the lame shall leap,
Zion nevermore shall weep.
Peace shall reign forever.
4 Thus Isaiah prophesied
In the days of sadness.
Ages passed, then far and wide
Spread the news of gladness:
Christ is here, with us He stands,
Changing with His loving hands
Desert wastes to Eden.
5 Hail our King at God's right hand,
Jesus and His Spirit
Lead us to the promised land
We by faith inherit.
And tho' death be drawing near,
Words of life the deaf shall hear;
Mutes shall sing His praises. Languages: English Tune Title: ROSA
As The Rose Shall Blossom Here
Silent Night! Holy Night
Author: Joseph Mohr Hymnal: American Lutheran Hymnal #603 (1930) Meter: Irregular Topics: Carols and Spiritual Songs Christmas First Line: Silent night! Holy night! Lyrics: 1 Silent night! Holy night!
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon virgin mother and Child;
Holy Infant, so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace,
Sleep in heavenly peace.
2 Silent night! Holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight:
Glories stream from heaven afar;
Heav'nly hosts sing alleluia,
Christ, the Savior, is born!
Christ, the Savior, is born!
3 Silent night! Holy night!
Son of God, love’s pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy face,
With the dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth,
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth.
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: GRUBER
Silent Night! Holy Night
O Little Town Of Bethlehem
Author: Phillips Brooks Hymnal: American Lutheran Hymnal #605 (1930) Meter: 8.6.8.6.7.6.8.6 Topics: Carols and Spiritual Songs Christmas First Line: O little town of Bethlehem! Lyrics: 1 O little town of Bethlehem!
How still we see thee lie;
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
The silent stars go by;
Yet in thy dark streets shineth
The everlasting Light;
The hopes and fears of all the years
Are met in thee tonight.
2 For Christ is born of Mary,
And gathered all above,
While mortals sleep, the angels keep
Their watch of wond'ring love.
O morning stars, together
Proclaim the holy birth
And praises sing to God our King,
And peace to men on earth!
3 O holy Child of Bethlehem!
Descend to us, we pray;
Cast out our sin and enter in,
Be born in us today.
We hear the Christmas angels
The great glad tidings tell;
O come to us, abide with us,
Our Lord Emmanuel.
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: ST. LOUIS
O Little Town Of Bethlehem
Splendid Are The Heavens High
Author: J. C. Aaberg; N. F. S. Grundtvig Hymnal: American Lutheran Hymnal #606 (1930) Meter: 7.7.8.8.7 Topics: Carols and Spiritual Songs Christmas Lyrics: 1 Splendid are the heavens high,
Beautiful the radiant sky,
Where the golden stars are shining
And their rays, to earth inclining,
Beckon us to heav'n above,
Beckon us to heav'n above.
2 It was on the holy night,
Darkness veiled the stars so bright;
But at once the heavens hoary
Flooded were with light and glory,
Coming from a wondrous star,
Coming from a wondrous star.
3 When this star so fair and clear
Filled with light the midnight drear,
Then, according to tradition,
Should a King with heav'nly mission
Unto earth from heav'n descend,
Unto earth from heav'n descend.
4 Sages from the East afar,
When they saw this wondrous star,
Went to find this King of nations
And to offer their oblations
Unto Him as Lord and King,
Unto Him as Lord and King.
5 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.
6 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.
7 And this star, as bright as day,
Which will ever lead astray
With its message so appealing,
Is the Word of God, revealing
Christ to us, our Lord and King.
Languages: English Tune Title: CELESTIA
Splendid Are The Heavens High
Shine On, Thou Star Of Bethlehem
Author: H. A. Becker Hymnal: American Lutheran Hymnal #607 (1930) Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain Topics: Carols and Spiritual Songs Christmas Refrain First Line: Shine on, shine on Lyrics: 1 Shine on, thou Star of Bethlehem,
Forever, evermore,
And lead me to the feet of Him,
Whom all the saints adore!
Chorus:
Shine on, shine on, thou Star of Bethlehem,
Shine on, with mild, benignant ray,
Forever, evermore;
Shine on, shine one, thou Star of Bethlehem,
And guide me to the living Way,
To Christ, whom saints adore.
2 Shine on, thou Star of Bethlehem,
Until the Gentile lands
Shall glorify their Savior King,
With voices, hearts and hands! [Chorus]
3 Shine on, thou Star of Bethlehem,
Let ev'ry ray be bright,
Till mourning hearts with hope are thrilled,
And darkness flees thy light. [Chorus]
4 Shine on, thou Star of Bethlehem,
And may I worship where
Thy light reveals my Savior King,
And bring my off'rings there. [Chorus]
5 Shine on, thou Star of Bethlehem,
Until the night is gone
And on God's chosen children here
Eternal day shall dawn. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: STELLA
Shine On, Thou Star Of Bethlehem
Once In Royal David's City
Author: Cecil Frances (Humphreys) Alexander Hymnal: American Lutheran Hymnal #608 (1930) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Topics: Carols and Spiritual Songs Christmas Lyrics: 1 Once in royal David's city
Stood a lowly cattle-shed,
Where a mother laid her Baby
In a manger for His bed;
Mary was that mother mild,
Jesus Christ her little Child.
2 He came down to earth from heaven,
Who is God and Lord of all,
And His shelter was a stable,
And His cradle was a stall;
With the poorest of the earth
Was our holy Savior's birth.
3 Not in that poor lowly stable,
With the oxen standing by,
We shall see Him, but in heaven,
Set at God's right hand on high;
When like stars His children, crowned,
All in white shall wait around. Languages: English Tune Title: IRBY
Once In Royal David's City
When Christmas Morn Is Dawning
Author: C. W. Foss Hymnal: American Lutheran Hymnal #610 (1930) Meter: 7.6.7.6 Topics: Carols and Spiritual Songs Christmas Lyrics: 1 When Christmas morn is dawning
In faith I would repair
Unto the lowly manger;
My Savior lieth there;
Unto the lowly manger;
My Savior lieth there.
2 How kind, O loving Savior,
To come from heav'n above!
From sin and evil save us,
And keep us in Thy love;
From sin and evil save us,
And keep us in Thy love.
3 We need thee, blessed Jesus,
Our dearest friend Thou art;
Forbid that we by sinning
Should grieve Thy loving heart;
Forbid that we by sinning
Should grieve Thy loving heart.
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: CHRISTMAS DAWN
When Christmas Morn Is Dawning
O Have You Heard The Wondrous Story
Author: F. W. Herzberger Hymnal: American Lutheran Hymnal #611 (1930) Meter: 9.8.9.8.9.8.9.8.9.10.10 Topics: Carols and Spiritual Songs Christmas Lyrics: 1 O have you heard the wondrous story,
And have you learned the news so blest?
The King of kings and Lord of glory
From heav'n descends to be our guest!
Behold in Bethlehem a mother
Beside her newborn Babe recline,
A little child like any other,
So human and yet all divine.
2 God's very Son comes down from heav'n
In man's poor flesh and blood to dwell,
A Savior by the Father given,
Glad cherubim the tidings tell.
O if this Child by angels cherished,
Had not appeared our race to save,
Mankind in sin and death had perished
As Satan's helpless, trembling slave.
3 Then, dearest Child, let me enfold Thee
And fondly draw Thee to my breast.
My heart's Delight, firm will I hold Thee,
In Thy great love forever blest.
Before Thy manger kneeling ever,
Thy poverty my wealth shall be,
Nor life nor death my love shall sever
From Thee until Thy face I see.
[Solo]
Christ-child, Christ-child,
Thy great love I prize,
Bring me, O bring me to sweet Paradise!
[All]
Bring me, O bring me to sweet Paradise! Languages: English Tune Title: WONDROUS STORY
O Have You Heard The Wondrous Story
Sing Forth With Gladsome Voice
Author: Paul E. Kretzmann Hymnal: American Lutheran Hymnal #613 (1930) Meter: 6.6.7.6.7.6.5 Topics: Carols and Spiritual Songs Christmas Lyrics: 1 Sing forth with gladsome voice,
With grateful hearts rejoice:
All the world's salvation
Sleeps in a manger-bed,
The hope of ev'ry nation
Laid there His royal head:
Great eternal God!
Great eternal God!
2 O Son of God on high,
For Thee my heart doth sigh;
Fill with consolation
The soul that needs Thy love;
And teach me Thy salvation:
With mercy from above
Draw my heart to Thee!
Draw my heart to Thee!
3 Tho' we were lost in guilt,
His word He has fulfilled;
Destined for perdition
We lay beneath His wrath;
But His great love's compassion
Has opened heaven's path:
There we are at home.
There we are at home.
4 Where is the home of bliss?
It can be only this:
Where the saints are singing
In hymns of loud acclaim,
And their hosannas bringing
All glory to His name:
There we are at home!
There we are at home! Languages: English Tune Title: KLUG
Sing Forth With Gladsome Voice
To Us From Heaven's Lofty Height
Author: H. Brueckner Hymnal: American Lutheran Hymnal #614 (1930) Meter: 8.6.8.6.7.7.8 Topics: Carols and Spiritual Songs Christmas Lyrics: 1 To us from heaven's lofty height
Fair angels now descend;
Behold, how to the gloomy night
They radiant brightness lend!
A thousand harps are ringing,
And all unite in singing:
Hallelujah, hallelujah!
2 What prompts you thus to leave your home,
Where all is joy and glee?
Why should you wish on earth to roam,
What have you come to see?
Ye heralds consecrated,
Why sing ye so elated:
Hallelujah, hallelujah?
3 'Tis on the Child of Bethlehem
These angel hosts would gaze:
He is the world's most precious Gem,
And heaven sings His praise.
To work out our salvation
He left God's habitation.
Hallelujah, hallelujah!
4 O Child so wonderful and great,
Thou camest from above;
Thy lips the Father's will relate,
Thou art His pledge of love.
By Thee the peace of heaven
To us on earth is given.
Hallelujah, hallelujah!
5 We join the angels in their glee,
Dear Christ, this Christmas day.
O come our welcome Guest to be,
Yes, come with us to stay.
Be pleased to hear our voices
While ev'ry heart rejoices:
Hallelujah, hallelujah!
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: MAYER
To Us From Heaven's Lofty Height
O Come, Little Children
Author: H. Brueckner; C. v. Schmidt Hymnal: American Lutheran Hymnal #615 (1930) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Topics: Carols and Spiritual Songs Christmas First Line: O come, little children, O come, one and all Lyrics: 1 O come, little children, O come, one and all,
O come to the manger in Bethlehem’s stall
And see what the Father in heaven so true
Has done to prepare a bright Christmas for you.
2 Behold, in the manger, that strange little bed,
A Child, sweet and gentle, is resting His head,
A Babe, clad in garments so pure and so white,
And fairer by far than the angels of light.
3 On hay and on straw in the manger He lies;
Both Mary and Joseph, with fond, loving eyes,
Are gazing upon Him, and shepherds draw near,
And jubilant angels from heaven appear.
4 O kneel with the shepherds in worshipful prayer
And join the dear angels who also are there;
Sing glory to God in the heavens above
And thank Him for Jesus, the gift of His love.
5 O dearest, O sweetest, O wonderful Child,
So pure and so holy, so good and so mild;
For us poor and weak in the manger hast lain,
For us like an innocent lamb Thou wast slain.
6 Receive then our hearts, which we offer to Thee,
And keep them from sin and from wickedness free;
O render them holy and blessed like Thine,
Thou Son of the Highest, Thou Infant divine. Languages: English Tune Title: TEKNA
O Come, Little Children
Little Baby Jesus
Author: Paul E. Kretzmann Hymnal: American Lutheran Hymnal #616 (1930) Meter: 9.9.9.7 D Topics: Carols and Spiritual Songs Christmas First Line: Little Baby Jesus, born today Lyrics: 1 Little Baby Jesus, born today,
Come into my heart and with me stay,
Fill my soul with love and trust in Thee,
Evermore abide with me!
2 In a manger lowly Thou wast laid,
Tho' Thy hands the heav'ns and earth have made;
Son of God eternal and my Lord,
Keep me ever by Thy Word!
3 Little Baby Jesus, Savior dear,
Let me feel Thy presence ever near,
Cleanse me with Thy blood from all my sin,
Make me pure and whole within!
4 All my help alone in Thee is found,
All my trust alone in Thee I ground,
Clothe me wholly in Thy righteousness
As my glorious, perfect dress.
5 Little Baby Jesus, born today,
Let me walk forever in Thy way;
Fill my heart with strength and love divine,
Let Thy favor on me shine!
6 Thou who hast my soul so dearly bought
Without Thee, my Strength, I can do naught,
Come into my heart and live in me
Now and in eternity!
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: DETROIT
Little Baby Jesus
Christmas Is Here With Joy Untold
Author: D. G. M. Back; B. S. Ingemann Hymnal: American Lutheran Hymnal #617 (1930) Meter: 8.8.9.8.8.8.9.8 Topics: Carols and Spiritual Songs Christmas Lyrics: 1 Christmas is here with joy untold;
Now young and old are rejoicing.
What angels made known to men of old
The lips of all babes are voicing;
Branches from Eden's tree stand bright
With lights that point to the Giver;
All children whose joy is pure and right
May harbor that joy forever.
2 Joy is a guest on earth today;
It comes with Jesus from heaven.
Come, gentle-eyed dove and sparrow gray,
To feasting this morning is giv'n.
Dance, little child, this festal morn,
So rich in grace for each mortal;
Today was our wondrous Savior born;
And opened His kingdom's portal.
3 Christ was a child like you and me,
And helpless lay in the manger.
In Paradise where the angels be
He welcomes each homesick stranger.
He as our Lord among us lives,
Who rules all heaven's dominions.
To those of a child-like faith He gives
In Eden fair angel pinions. Languages: English Tune Title: SEWEY
Christmas Is Here With Joy Untold
O Christmas Tree
Author: H. Brueckner Hymnal: American Lutheran Hymnal #618 (1930) Meter: 8.7.8.8.8.7 Topics: Carols and Spiritual Songs Christmas First Line: O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree Lyrics: 1 O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
How green thy branches ever!
Thou still art green when summer wanes
And wintry winds sweep o'er the plains.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
How green thy branches ever!
2 O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
Thy verdant branches please me.
The sight of thee at Christmas time
Doth make me sing a joyful rhyme.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
Thy verdant branches please me.
3 O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
Thy dress so green would teach me:
Fair hope, in trouble and distress,
Is felt to be a sweet caress.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
Thy dress so green would teach me.
4 O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
What golden lights adorn thee!
Like stars they shine in beauty bright,
To fill each heart with pure delight.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
What golden lights adorn thee!
5 O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
How loving hands have decked thee!
Thus God's own love will make of me
For Paradise a shining tree.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
How loving hands have decked thee!
Languages: English Tune Title: EVERGREEN
O Christmas Tree
O Let Us Praise The Christmas Tree
Author: H. Brueckner Hymnal: American Lutheran Hymnal #620 (1930) Meter: 8.7.8.8.7.3 Topics: Carols and Spiritual Songs Christmas Lyrics: 1 O let us praise the Christmas tree;
Its beauty, how amazing!
What joy it brings to you and me,
And how we clap our hands in glee
When all its lights are blazing!
When all its lights are blazing!
Yes, blazing.
2 For lo, in this most holy night
The Christ to us was given;
Had He not saved us by His might,
In darkness there would be no light,
But now the clouds are riven,
But now the clouds are riven,
Yes, riven.
3 And from the throne of God on high
A flood of light comes streaming;
The night is gone, no more we sigh,
Our hearts are bright with hope and joy,
Our faces, too, are beaming,
Our faces, too, are beaming,
Yes, beaming.
4 O Christmas tree, to thee we bring
Our praises loudly chanted,
And hallelujahs, too, we sing
To Christ, our Prophet, Priest and King,
The Life-tree, in us planted,
The Life-tree, in us planted,
Yes, planted. Languages: English Tune Title: LUX NOEL
O Let Us Praise The Christmas Tree
Behold, a Branch is Growing
Author: Harriet R. Spaeth; John C. Mattes; Unknown Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnal #645 (1941) Meter: 7.6.7.6.6.7.6 Topics: Carols and Spiritual Songs Lyrics: 1 Behold, a Branch is growing
Of loveliest form and grace,
As prophets sung, foreknowing;
It springs from Jesse's race
And bears one little Flow'r
In midst of coldest winter,
At deepest midnight hour.
2 Isaiah hath foretold It
In words of promise sure,
And Mary's arms enfold It,
A virgin meek and pure.
Thro' God's eternal will
This Child to her is given
At midnight calm and still.
3 The shepherds heard the story,
Proclaimed by angels bright,
How Christ, the Lord of Glory,
Was born on earth this night.
To Bethlehem they sped
And in the manger found Him,
As angel heralds said.
4 This Flower whose fragrance tender
With sweetness fills the air,
Dispels with glorious splendor
The darkness everywhere.
True Man, yet very God;
From sin and death He saves us
And lightens every load.
5 0 Savior, Child of Mary,
Who felt our human woe;
O Savior, King of Glory.
Who dost our weakness know,
Bring us at length, we pray.
To the bright courts of heaven
And to the endless day.
Amen. Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-2 Languages: English Tune Title: ES IST EIN' ROS'
Behold, a Branch is Growing
Silent Night! Holy Night!
Author: Joseph Mohr; Unknown Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnal #646 (1941) Meter: Irregular Topics: Carols and Spiritual Songs First Line: Silent night! Holy night! Lyrics: 1 Silent night! Holy night!
All is calm, all is bright,
Round yon Virgin Mother and Child.
Holy Infant, so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace,
Sleep in heavenly peace.
2 Silent night! Holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight;
Glories stream from heaven afar,
Heav'nly hosts sing Alleluia,
Christ the Savior is born!
Christ the Savior is born!
3 Silent night! Holy night!
Son of God, love’s pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy face,
With the dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth,
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.
Amen. Scripture: Luke 2:8 Languages: English Tune Title: STILLE NACHT
Silent Night! Holy Night!
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Author: Phillips Brooks Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnal #647 (1941) Meter: 8.6.5.4.6.7.6.4.4.8 Topics: Carols and Spiritual Songs Lyrics: 1 O little town of Bethlehem,
How still we see thee lie!
Above thy deep And dreamless sleep
The silent stars go by;
Yet in thy darkness shineth
The everlasting Light;
The hopes and fears Of all the years
Are met in thee tonight.
2 For Christ is born of Mary,
And gathered all above,
While mortals sleep, The angels keep
Their watch of wond'ring love.
O morning stars, together
Proclaim the holy birth
And praises sing To God the King,
And peace to men on earth.
3 How silently, how silently,
The wondrous Gift is giv'n!
So God imparts To human hearts
The blessings of His heav'n.
No ear may hear His coming,
But in this world of sin,
Where meek souls will Receive Him still,
The dear Christ enters in.
4 O holy Child of Bethlehem,
Descend to us, we pray;
Cast out our sin And enter in,
Be born in us today.
We hear the Christmas angels
The great glad tidings tell:
Oh, come to us, Abide with us,
Our Lord Emmanuel!
Amen. Scripture: Micah 5:2 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. LOUIS
O Little Town of Bethlehem
I Am Jesus' Little Lamb
Author: Henriette L. von Hayn Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnal #648 (1941) Meter: 7.7.8.8.7.7 Topics: Carols and Spiritual Songs Lyrics: 1 I am Jesus' little lamb,
Ever glad at heart I am;
For my Shepherd gently guides me,
Knows my need, and well provides me,
Loves me ev'ry day the same,
Even calls me by my name.
2 Day by day, at home, away,
Jesus is my Staff and Stay.
When I hunger, Jesus feeds me,
Into pleasant pastures leads me;
When I thirst, He bids me go
Where the quiet waters flow.
3 Who so happy as I am,
Even now the Shepherd's lamb?
And when my short life is ended,
By His angel host attended,
He shall fold me to His breast,
There within His arms to rest.
Amen. Scripture: John 21:15 Languages: English Tune Title: WEIL ICH JESU SCHÄFLEIN BIN
I Am Jesus' Little Lamb
Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me
Author: Edward Hopper Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnal #649 (1941) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Topics: Carols and Spiritual Songs Lyrics: 1 Jesus, Savior, pilot me
Over life’s tempestuous sea;
Unknown waves before me roll,
Hiding rock and treach'rous shoal.
Chart and compass come from Thee:
Jesus, Savior, pilot me.
2 As a mother stills her child,
Thou canst hush the ocean wild;
Boist'rous waves obey Thy will
When Thou say'st to them, "Be still!"
Wondrous Sov'reign of the sea,
Jesus, Savior, pilot me.
3 When at last I near the shore,
And the fearful breakers roar
’Twixt me and the peaceful rest,
Then, while leaning on Thy breast,
May I hear Thee say to me,
"Fear not, I will pilot thee."
Amen. Scripture: Matthew 8:26 Languages: English Tune Title: PILOT
Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me
Behold a Stranger at the Door
Author: Joseph Grigg Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnal #650 (1941) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Carols and Spiritual Songs First Line: Behold a Stranger at the door! Lyrics: 1 Behold a Stranger at the door!
He gently knocks, has knocked before,
Has waited long, is waiting still;
You treat no other friend so ill.
2 But will He prove a friend indeed?
He will; the very Friend you need;
The Friend of sinners--yes, 'tis He,
With garments dyed on Calvary.
3 O lovely attitude! He stands
With melting heart and laden hands;
O matchless kindness! and He shows
This matchless kindness to His foes.
4 Admit Him ere His anger burn;
His feet, departing, ne'er return;
Admit Him, or the hour's at hand
When at His door denied you'll stand.
5 Oh, let the heavenly Stranger in,
Let in thy heart His reign begin.
Admit Him, open wide the door,
And He will bless thee evermore.
Amen. Scripture: Revelation 3:20 Languages: English Tune Title: HAMBURG
Behold a Stranger at the Door
Be Still, My soul
Author: Catherina von Schlegel; Jane Borthwick Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnal #651 (1941) Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Topics: Carols and Spiritual Songs First Line: Be still my soul; the Lord is on thy side Lyrics: 1 Be still, my soul; the Lord is on thy side;
Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain;
Leave to thy God to order and provide;
In ev'ry change He faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul; thy best, thy heav'nly, friend
Thro' thorny ways leads to a joyful end.
2 Be still, my soul; thy God doth undertake
To guide the future as He has the past.
Thy hope, thy confidence let nothing shake;
All now mysterious shall be bright at last.
Be still, my soul; the waves and winds still know
His voice who ruled them while He dwelt below.
3 Be still, my soul, tho' dearest friends depart
And all is darkened in the vale of tears;
Then shalt thou better know His love, His heart,
Who comes to soothe thy sorrow and thy fears.
Be still, my soul; thy Jesus can repay
From His own fullness all He takes away.
4 Be still, my soul; the hour is hastening on
When we shall be forever with the Lord,
When disappointment, grief, and fear are gone,
Sorrow forgot, love’s purest joys restored.
Be still, my soul; when change and tears are past
All safe and blessed we shall meet at last.
Amen.
Scripture: Psalm 46:10 Languages: English Tune Title: FINLANDIA
Be Still, My soul
Now the Light has Gone Away
Author: Frances R. Havergal Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnal #653 (1941) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: Carols and Spiritual Songs Lyrics: 1 Now the light has gone away;
Father, listen while I pray,
Asking Thee to watch and keep
And to send me quiet sleep.
2 Jesus, Savior, wash away
All that has been wrong today.
Help me ev'ry day to be
Good and gentle, more like Thee.
3 Let my near and dear ones be
Always near and dear to Thee;
Oh, bring me and all I love
To Thy happy home above.
4 Now my evening praise I give;
Thou didst die that I might live.
All my blessings come from Thee;
Oh, how good Thou art to me!
5 Thou, my best and kindest Friend,
Thou wilt love me to the end.
Let me love Thee more and more
Always better than before.
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 3:5 Languages: English Tune Title: MÜDE BIN ICH
Now the Light has Gone Away
Now the Day Is Over
Author: Sabine Baring-Gould Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnal #654 (1941) Meter: 6.5.6.5 Topics: Carols and Spiritual Songs Lyrics: 1 Now the day is over,
Night is drawing nigh;
Shadows of the evening
Steal across the sky.
2 Now the darkness gathers,
Stars begin to peep,
Birds and beasts and flowers
Soon will be asleep.
3 Jesus, give the weary
Calm and sweet repose;
With Thy tend'rest blessing
May mine eyelids close.
4 Grant to little children
Visions bright of Thee;
Guard the sailors tossing
On the deep blue sea.
5 Comfort every sufferer
Watching late in pain;
Those who plan some evil
From their sins restrain.
6 Through the long night watches,
May Thine angels spread
Their white wings above me,
Watching round my bed.
7 When the morning wakens,
Then may I arise
Pure and fresh and sinless
In Thy holy eyes.
8 Glory to the Father,
Glory to the Son,
And to Thee, blest Spirit,
Whilst all ages run.
Amen. Scripture: Proverbs 3:24 Languages: English Tune Title: EUDOXIA
Now the Day Is Over
I Pray Thee, Dear Lord Jesus
Author: Norman A. Madson; Thomas Kingo Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnal #655 (1941) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Carols and Spiritual Songs Scripture: 1 John 3:23 Languages: English Tune Title: JEG VIL MIG HERREN LOVE
I Pray Thee, Dear Lord Jesus
Beautiful Savior
Author: Unknown; Joseph A. Seiss Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnal #657 (1941) Topics: Carols and Spiritual Songs First Line: Beautiful Savior, King of Creation Lyrics: 1 Beautiful Savior,
King of Creation,
Son of God and Son of Man!
Truly I'd love Thee,
Truly I'd serve thee,
Light of my soul, my Joy, my Crown.
2 Fair are the meadows,
Fair are the woodlands,
Robed in flow'rs of blooming spring;
Jesus is fairer,
Jesus is purer;
He makes our sorr'wing spirit sing.
3 Fair is the sunshine,
Fair is the moonlight,
Bright the sparkling stars on high;
Jesus shines brighter,
Jesus shines purer
Than all the angels in the sky.
4 Beautiful Savior,
Lord of the nations,
Son of God and Son of Man!
Glory and honor,
Praise, adoration,
Now and forevermore be Thine!
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 45:2 Languages: English Tune Title: SCHÖNSTER HERR JESU
Beautiful Savior
Feed Thy Children, God Most Holy
Author: Johann Heermann Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnal #659 (1941) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8.8.8 Topics: Carols and Spiritual Songs Scripture: Psalm 145:15-16 Languages: English Tune Title: SCHMÜCKE DICH
Feed Thy Children, God Most Holy
