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The First Nowell

Meter: Irregular Appears in 400 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 First Line: The first Nowell, the angel did say Refrain First Line: Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell Lyrics: 1 The first Nowell the angel did say was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay, in fields where they lay keeping their sheep, on a cold winter’s night that was so deep. Refrain: Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, born is the King of Israel. 2 They looked up and saw a star shining in the east beyond them far; and to the earth it gave great light, and so it continued both day and night. [Refrain] 3 And by the light of that same star three wise men came from country far; to seek for a king was their intent, and to follow the star wherever it went. [Refrain] 4 This star drew nigh to the northwest; o’er Bethlehem it took its rest, and there it did both stop and stay, right over the place where Jesus lay. [Refrain] 5 Then entered in those wise men three, full reverently upon their knee, and offered there in his presence their gold, and myrrh, and frankincense. [Refrain] 6 Then let us all with one accord sing praises to our heavenly Lord, that hath made heaven and earth of nought, and with his blood our life hath bought. [Refrain] Topics: Christian Year Nativity/Christmas; Christian Year Epiphany; Jesus Christ Birth Used With Tune: THE FIRST NOWELL Text Sources: English carol; Some Ancient Christmas Carols, 2nd ed., 1823, alt.

The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy

Appears in 28 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11 Refrain First Line: He come from the glory Lyrics: 1 The virgin Mary had a baby boy, the virgin Mary had a baby boy, the virgin Mary had a baby boy, and they say that his name was Jesus. [Refrain:] He come from the glory, he come from the glorious kingdom. He come from the glory, he come from the glorious kingdom. Oh, yes! believer! Oh, yes! believer! He come from the glory, he come from the glorious kingdom. 2 The angels sang when the baby born, the angels sang when the baby born, the angels sang when the baby born, and they say that his name was Jesus. [Refrain] 3 The wise men saw where the baby born, the wise men saw where the baby born, the wise men went where the baby born, and they say that his name was Jesus. [Refrain] Topics: Christmas Season; Holy Family; Mary, Mother of God; Epiphany of the Lord; Blessed Virgin Mary; Angels; Faith; Reign of God, Kingdom Used With Tune: [The virgin Mary had a baby boy] Text Sources: West Indian carol

’Twas in the Moon of Wintertime

Author: Jesse Edgar Middleton; Jean de Brébeuf Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.8 with refrain Appears in 41 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2:9-11 First Line: 'Twas in the moon of wintertime Refrain First Line: Jesus, your king, is born Topics: Christian Year Nativity/Christmas; Christian Year Epiphany; Jesus Christ Birth Used With Tune: UNE JEUNE PUCELLE

There's a Star in the East

Meter: Irregular Appears in 36 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 First Line: There's a star in the East on Christmas morn Refrain First Line: Follow, follow, Lyrics: 1 There's a star in the East on Christmas morn, Rise up, shepherd, and follow. It will lead to the place where the Christ was born, Rise up, shepherd, and follow. Refrain: Follow, follow, rise up, shepherd, and follow. Follow the Star of Bethlehem, Rise up, shepherd, and follow. 2 If you take good heed to the angel's words, Rise up, shepherd, and follow. You'll forget your flocks, you'll forget your herds, Rise up, shepherd, and follow. Topics: Christmas Used With Tune: RISE UP, SHEPHERD Text Sources: African-American spiritual

The Star Proclaims the King Is Here

Author: Coelius Sedulius, 5th cent.; John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 10 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Lyrics: 1 The star proclaims the King is here; but, Herod, why this senseless fear? For he who came from heaven's throne does not desire an earthly crown. 2 The eastern Magi saw from far and followed on his guiding star, and, led by light, to Light they pressed and by their gifts their God confessed. 3 Within the Jordan River stood the pure and holy Lamb of God; the father's voice, the Spirit-dove, confirmed the Savior from above. 4 At Cana, miracle divine, when water reddened into wine, the faithful saw his glory shown and put their trust in him alone. 5 All glory unto Jesus be and praise for his epiphany, whom with the Father we adore and Holy Spirit evermore. Topics: Epiphany Used With Tune: WO GOTT ZUM HAUS

The star in the east

Appears in 912 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2:2 First Line: Brightest and best of the sons of the morning Used With Tune: RODMAN

"The Babe of Bethlehem"

Author: William C. Dix Appears in 639 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2:9 First Line: As with gladness men of old Lyrics: 1 As with gladness men of old Did the guiding star behold, As with joy they hailed its light, Leading onward, beaming bright; So, most gracious Lord, may we Evermore be led to thee. 2 As with joyful steps they sped, Saviour, to thy manger bed, There to bend the knee before Thee whom heaven and earth adore; So may we with willing feet Ever seek the mercy-seat. 3 As they offered gifts most rare At the cradle 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. 4 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. Topics: Advent of Christ At Birth; Christ Advent at Birth; Christ Incarnation of; Christ Morning Star Used With Tune: DIX

There's a Song in the Air

Author: Josiah G. Holland Appears in 203 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2:7 First Line: There's a song in the air! Lyrics: 1 There’s a song in the air! There’s a star in the sky! There’s a mother’s deep prayer, And a baby’s low cry! And the star rains its fire while the beautiful sing, For the manger of Bethlehem cradles a King! 2 There’s a tumult of joy O’er the wonderful birth, For the virgin’s sweet Boy Is the Lord of the earth. Ay! the star rains its fire while the beautiful sing, For the manger of Bethlehem cradles a King! 3 In the light of that star Lie the ages impearled; And that song from afar Has swept over the world. Every hearth is aflame, and the beautiful sing In the homes of the nations that Jesus is King! 4 We rejoice in the light, And we echo the song That comes down thro' the night From the heavenly throng. Ay! we shout to the lovely evangel they bring, And we greet in His cradle our Savior and King! Topics: Christ Advent and Birth; Christ Advent and Birth Used With Tune: [There's a song in the air!]

The wise men to thy cradle-throne

Appears in 11 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2:11 Topics: Jesus Christ Advent at Birth; Advent of Christ At Birth

Tierra de la Palestina

Author: anónimo Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2:6 First Line: Tierra bendita y divina Refrain First Line: Eres la historia inolvidable Used With Tune: TIERRA DE LA PALESTINA