Author: Hidemi Itō; Sandra FukunagaHymnal: Hymns from the Four Winds #52 (1983)First Line: The Sun is rising o'er the worldTopics: The Church Advent and Christmas; Jesus Christ Advent, Christmas, Incarnation; The Christian Life Comfort and Healing; The Christian Life Guidance; The Christian Life Life, Death, and Parting; The Christian Life Salvation; Light and DarknessScripture: John 1:4Languages: EnglishTune Title: CHRISTMAS DAY
Author: Sambika; Esther HibbardHymnal: Sound the Bamboo #194 (2000)First Line: Asahi wa nobori te (Lo, now ascends the morning sun)Topics: Comfort; Images of God, Christ and the Holy Spirit Morning sun; Incarnation; Jesus Christ Redemptive workScripture: Isaiah 9:2Languages: English; JapaneseTune Title: CHRISTMAS DAY