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Starlight and song

Author: Elbert A. Smith, 1871-1959 Appears in 7 hymnals Topics: Christ the Son Birth of Jesus First Line: Silvery star, precious star Lyrics: 1 Silvery star, precious star, Shining over Bethlehem, Guiding Wise Men from afar, In the still night leading them. Refrain: Starlight and song All the night long, Heralds of morn; Jesus is born. 2 Beautiful song, wondrous song, Kneeling shepherds wept to hear, Chanted by God's holy throng, Singing peace and joy and cheer. [Refrain] 3 Baby Savior, born at night In the ages long ago, Angels sang and stars gave light For thy humble home below [Refrain] 4 Kingly Savior, throned tonight In that holy land above, Crowned with glory, cald in light, Send thy messengers of love. [Refrain] 5 Lo, we hear the song o'erhead! Lo, we see the star arise! Like the Wise Men we are led In the still night unto Christ. [Refrain] Scripture: Luke 2:8-16 Used With Tune: STARLIGHT AND SONG
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Silently O'er Bethlehem

Author: John W. Wayland Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 4 hymnals Topics: Christ Birth of Refrain First Line: Silently, silently Lyrics: 1 Silently o'er Bethlehem Come zephyrs from the sea; Gently, like a perfumed breath, Or some sweet mystery. Refrain: Silently, silently, Zephyrs from the sea; Silently, silently, O sweet mystery. 2 Silently o'er Bethlehem The heavens smile above; All the shining stars beam down Like watching eyes of love. [Refrain] 3 Silently o'er Bethlehem, From waiting courts on high, Angel choirs with tuned lyres In readiness draw nigh. [Refrain] 4 Silently o'er Bethlehem From heaven undefiled, Meekly now doth enter in The Spirit of a Child. [Refrain] Scripture: Luke 2:13 Used With Tune: SILENTLY O'ER BETHLEHEM
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Love for God's Word

Appears in 42 hymnals Topics: Bible A Guide; Bible Inspired; Bible Instrument of Salvation; Bible Perfect and Pure; Bible Precious; Character New Birth Essential go Good; Christ Prophetic Office of; Godly Fear Described; Gospel Fullness of; Gospel Prevalence and Power of; Gospel Privileges of; Gospel Sanctifying and Saving; Grace Growth in; Obedience; Praise For Spiritual Blessings; Worship Only as God Appoints First Line: God's law is perfect, and converts Refrain First Line: O how love I Thy law Scripture: Psalm 19:5-9 Used With Tune: [God's law is perfect, and converts]
Love for God's Word
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Brightest and Best of the Sons

Author: Reginald Heber Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 931 hymnals Topics: Birth of Christ First Line: Brightest and best of the sons of the morning Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Used With Tune: MORNING STAR
Brightest and Best of the Sons

O Christmas Tree

Author: Bryan Jeffery Leech Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: Jesus Christ Light of the World; Jesus Christ Birth First Line: O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree Used With Tune: [O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree]
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God Has Spoken by His Prophets

Author: George W. Briggs Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 54 hymnals Topics: Christ Birth; The Living Church The Word of God Lyrics: 1 God has spoken by His prophets, Spoken His unchanging Word, Each from age to age proclaiming God, the one, the righteous Lord. In the world's despair and turmoil One firm anchor holds us fast: God is King, His throne eternal, God the First and God the Last. 2 God has spoken by Christ Jesus, Christ the everlasting Son, Brightness of the Father's glory, With the Father ever one; Spoken by the Word incarnate, God of God, ere time was born; Light of Light, to earth descending, Christ as God in human form. 3 God is speaking by His Spirit, Speaking to our hearts again; In the ageless Word expounding God's own message, now as then. Thro' the rise and fall of nations One sure faith yet standing fast: God abides, His Word unchanging, God the First and God the Last. Used With Tune: BEECHER
God Has Spoken by His Prophets
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God's Glory in His Works

Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 37 hymnals Topics: Christ Birth and Manhood of First Line: Lord, our Lord, Thy glorious Name Lyrics: 1 Lord, our Lord, thy glorious Name All thy wondrous works proclaim; In the heav'ns with radiant signs Evermore thy glory shines. Infant lips Thou dost ordain Wrath and vengeance to restrain; Weakest means fulfill Thy will, Mighty enemies to still. 2 Moon and stars in shining height Nightly tell their Maker's might; When thy wondrous heav'ns I scan, Then I know how weak is man. What is man that he should be Loved and visited by Thee, Raised to an exalted height, Crowned with honor in Thy sight? 3 With dominion crowned he stands O'er the creatures of Thy hands; All to him subjection yield In the sea and air and field. Lord, our Lord, Thy glorious Name All Thy wondrous works proclaim; Thine the Name of matchless worth, Excellent in all the earth. Scripture: Psalm 8 Used With Tune: THANKSGIVING
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One Is the Body

Author: John Bell Meter: Irregular Appears in 10 hymnals Topics: Body of Christ; Body of Christ; Calling; Church; Conversion; Faith; Giving; Triune God; Gospel (Good News); Holy Spirit; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Jesus Christ Resurrection and Exaltation; Love (Human); Ministries; New Birth; Procolamation; Prophets; Service to Others; Teaching; Unity; Witness; Women and Men; Word of God; Worship; Body of Christ; Body of Christ; Calling; Christian Year and Observances Trinity Sunday; Church; Conversion; Faith; Giving; Triune God; Gospel (Good News); Holy Spirit; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Jesus Christ Resurrection and Exaltation; Love (Human); Ministries; New Birth; Procolamation; Prophets; Service to Others; Teaching; Unity; Witness; Women and Men; Word of God; Worship First Line: One is the body and one is the Head Used With Tune: ONE IS THE BODY
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Silent Night! Holy Night!

Author: Rev. Joseph Mohr Meter: Irregular Appears in 70 hymnals Topics: Birth of Christ Lyrics: 1 Silent night! Holy night! All is dark, save a light, Yonder, where they sweet vigils keep O'er the Babe, who in silent sleep Rests in heavenly peace, Rests in heavenly peace. 2 Silent night! Holy night! Darkness flies, all is light; Shepherds hear the angels sing, "Alleluia! Hail the King! Christ the Savior is born, Jesus the Savior is born." 3 Silent night! Holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight; Glories stream from heaven afar; Heavenly hosts sing, "Alleluia! Christ the Savior is born, Jesus the Savior is born." Used With Tune: STILLE NACHT
Silent Night! Holy Night!

From Heaven Above

Author: Martin Luther Appears in 6 hymnals Topics: Advent; Christ; Jesus Christ; Son of God; The Lord Jesus Christ Birth First Line: From heav'n above to earth I come Scripture: Luke 2:11-14 Used With Tune: VOM HIMMEL HOCH Text Sources: © Inter-Lutheran Commission on Worship in Lutheran Book of Worship, 1978
From Heaven Above

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