Hymn Lyrics
What Child is This?
What child is this, who, laid to rest, on Mary’s lap is sleeping?
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet, while shepherds watch are keeping?
This, this is Christ the King, whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Haste, haste to bring him laud, the babe, the son of Mary
Why lies he in such mean estate, where oxen now are feeding?
Good Christian fear; for sinners here the silent Word is pleading.
Nails, spear, shall pierce him through; the cross be borne for me, for you
Hail, hail the Word made flesh, the babe, the son of Mary
So bring him incense, gold, and myrrh; come, peasant king, to honor him
The King of Kings salvation brings, let loving hearts enthrone him.
Raise, raise the song on high, the virgin sings her lullaby
Joy, joy for Christ is born, the babe, the son of Mary.
Text: Traditional English carol, adapted by William C. Dix, ca. 1865
Tune: GREENSLEEVES 8.7.8.7.ref, English melody, 16th cent.
Hark the Herald Angels Sing
Hark! The herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King!
Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled."
Joyful, all ye nations rise, Join the triumph of the skies,
With the angelic host proclaim: "Christ is born in Bethlehem."
Hark! The herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King!"
Christ by highest heaven adored, Christ the everlasting Lord!
Late in time behold Him come, Offspring of a Virgin's womb.
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see, Hail the incarnate Deity,
Pleased as man with man to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel.
Hark! The herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King!"
Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace! Hail the Sun of Righteousness!
Light and life to all He brings, Risen with healing in His wings.
Mild He lays His glory by, Born that man no more may die,
Born to raise the sons of earth, Born to give them second birth.
Hark! The herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King!"
Text: Charles Wesley, 1739, 1753; alt.
Tune: MENDELSOHN 7.7.7.7.D.ref, Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, 1840
O Holy Night
O holy night, the stars are brightly shining
It is the night of the dear Savior's birth
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
Till he appeared and the soul felt its worth
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
Fall on your knees O hear the angel voices
O night divine, O night when Christ was born
O night, O holy night, O night divine
Truly He taught us to love one another
His law is love and His gospel is peace
Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother
And in His name all oppression shall cease
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we
Let all within us praise His holy name
Christ is the Lord! O Praise His Name forever!
His power and glory evermore proclaim
His power and glory evermore proclaim
Text: John S. Dwight
Tune: CANTIQUE DE NOEL 11.10.11.10.11.10.11.10.10, Adolphe C. Adam
Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus
Come, thou long expected Jesus, Born to set thy people free
From our fears and sins release us, Let us find our rest in thee
Israel's strength and consolation, Hope of all the earth thou art
Dear desire of every nation, Joy of every longing heart
Born thy people to deliver, Born a child and yet a King
Born to reign in us forever, Now thy gracious kingdom bring
By thine own eternal spirit, Rule in all our hearts alone
By thine all sufficient merit, Raise us to thy glorious throne
Text: Charles Wesley, 1744
Tune: HYFRYDOL 8.7.8.7.D., Rowland Hugh Pritchard, 1855
Away in a Manger (Forever Amen)
Away in a manger, No crib for a bed
The little Lord Jesus, Lay down His sweet head
The stars in the sky, Look down where He lay
The little Lord Jesus, Asleep on the hay
The cattle are lowing, The baby awakes
The dawn of salvation. Beginning to break
I love thee Lord Jesus, Oh gift from above
The King of the heavens, Forever with us
Verse 3
I worship You Jesus, For all of my days
The highest of praises, Be unto Your name
My God and my Savior, My King and my friend
Yours is the glory forever amen
Yours is the glory forever amen
Yours is the glory forever amen
Text: Verse 1: Anonymous, Verse 2 alt, and 3: Jonathan Smith, Phil Wickham
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Tune: MUELLER 11.11.11.11., James R. Murray, 1887
CCLI Song # 7138828 | CCLI License # 193208
Sing We the Song of Emmanuel
Sing we the song of Emmanuel, This the Christ who was long foretold
Lo in the shadows of Bethlehem, Promise of dawn now our eyes behold
God Most High in a manger laid, Lift your voices and now proclaim
Great and glorious Love has come to us, Join now with the hosts of heaven
Come we to welcome Emmanuel, King who came with no crown or throne
Helpless He lay the Invincible, Maker of Mary now Mary’s son
O what wisdom to save us all, Shepherds sages before Him fall
Grace and majesty what humility, Come on bended knee adore Him
Go spread the news of Emmanuel, Joy and peace for the weary heart
Lift up your heads for your King has come, Sing for the Light overwhelms the dark
Glory shining for all to see, Hope alive let the gospel ring
God has made a way He will have the praise, Tell the world His name is Jesus
Gloria, Gloria!
Gloria, Gloria!
Written by Keith Getty, Matt Boswell, Matt Papa, and Stuart Townend
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