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God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen

Meter: 8.6.7.6.8.6 with refrain Appears in 132 hymnals Topics: Christ Birth of Refrain First Line: O tidings of comfort and joy Lyrics: 1 God rest you merry, gentlemen, let nothing you dismay, remember Christ our Savior was born on Christmas day, to save us all from Satan's pow'r when we were gone astray; Refrain: O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy, O tidings of comfort and joy. 2 From God our heav'nly Father, a blessed angel came; and unto certain shepherds brought tidings of the same: how that in Bethlehem was born the son of God by name, [Refrain] 3 "Fear not, then," said the angel, "let nothing you affright; this day is born a Savior of a pure virgin bright, to free all those who trust in him from Satan's pow'r and might." [Refrain] 4 The shepherds at those tidings rejoiced much in mind, and left their flocks a-feeding, in tempest, storm, and wind, and went to Bethlehem straightway, the Son of God to find. [Refrain] Scripture: Luke 2:7-20 Used With Tune: GOD REST YOU MERRY Text Sources: English carol, 18th cent.

Amen

Meter: Irregular Appears in 27 hymnals Topics: Know Christmas/Birth of Christ First Line: See the little Baby lying in a manger Lyrics: All: Amen, amen, amen, amen, amen. Amen, amen, amen, amen, amen. *Leader: 1 See the little Baby lying in a manger on Christmas morning. 2 See him at the temple talking to the elders; how they marveled at his wisdom, 3 See him at the seaside preaching and healing the blind and feeble. 4 See him in the garden praying to his Father in deepest sorrow. 5 Then they crucified him, Jesus, our Savior, and he rose on Easter. *One person sings the stanzas while everyone else continues to sing "Amen." Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46 Used With Tune: AMEN Text Sources: Afro-American spiritual

Good Christian Men, Rejoice

Author: John Mason Neale Meter: 6.6.7.7.7.8.5.5 Appears in 237 hymnals Topics: Christ Birth of Lyrics: 1 Good Christian men, rejoice with heart and soul and voice; give ye heed to what we say: Jesus Christ is born today; earth and heav'n before him bow, and he is in the manger now. Christ is born today! Christ is born today! 2 Good Christian men, rejoice with heart and soul and voice; now ye hear of endless bliss: Jesus Christ was born for this! He hath opened heaven's door, and man is blessed evermore. Christ was born for this! Christ was born for this! 3 Good Christian men, rejoice with heart and soul and voice; now ye need not fear the grave: Jesus Christ was born to save! Calls you one and calls you all to gain his everlasting hall. Christ was born to save! Christ was born to save! Scripture: Luke 2:7-20 Used With Tune: IN DULCI JUBILO Text Sources: Medieval Latin carol

Christ is the vine, wherein if we

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Birth of Christ

Because He Lives

Author: Gloria Gaither; William J. Gaither Meter: 9.8.9.12 with refrain Appears in 71 hymnals Topics: God's Church Life of Discipleship: Trust and Assurance; Assurance; Birth; Eternal Life; Jesus Christ: Resurrection; Trust First Line: God sent his Son, they called him Jesus Refrain First Line: Because he lives I can face tomorrow Used With Tune: RESURRECTION

A song in the air

Author: Charles S. Brown Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Christ Birth of First Line: There's a song in the air (Brown) Refrain First Line: Melody fair, none to compare Used With Tune: [There's a song in the air! there's a star in the sky] (Brown)

As We Part for the Towns and Cities

Author: John Thornburg Meter: Irregular Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Body of Christ; Church; Fire and Flame; Guidance; Holy Spirit; Humility; Knowledge and Understanding; Muisic for Liturgies; New Birth; Seeking; Service Music Sending Forth; Teaching; Body of Christ; Church; Fire and Flame; Guidance; Holy Spirit; Humility; Knowledge and Understanding; Muisic for Liturgies; New Birth; Seeking; Service Music Sending Forth; Teaching Scripture: Luke 8:1-3 Used With Tune: CONNECTION

Rejoice, Rejoice This Happy Morn

Author: Birgitte C. Boye Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7.8.8.8 Appears in 19 hymnals Topics: Choral Section Birth of Christ Lyrics: Rejoice, rejoice this happy morn, A Savior unto us is born, The Christ, the Lord of glory; His lowly birth in Bethlehem The angels from on high proclaim, And sing redemption's story; My soul, extol God's great favor, Bless Him ever for salvation, Give Him praise and adoration! Used With Tune: WIE SCHÖN LEUCHTET DER MORGENSTERN

Solemn Stillness, Weary Streets

Author: Christopher Clymer Kurtz; Maria Clymer Kurtz Meter: 7.5.8.7.8.6 with refrain Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Jesus Christ Birth of First Line: Solemn stillness—weary streets Refrain First Line: Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Used With Tune: SINGING JOY TO THE WORLD

The Angel's Message to the Shepherds at Christ's Nativity

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 26 hymnals Topics: Advent and the Birth of Christ First Line: On Judah's plains as shepherds sat Lyrics: 1 On Judah’s plains as shepherds sat, Watching their flocks by night, The angel of the Lord appear'd, Clad in celestial light. 2 Awe-struck the vision they regard, Appall'd with trembling fear; When thus a cherub-voice divine Breath'd sweetly on their ear. 3 “Shepherds of Judah! cease your fears, And calm your troubled mind; Glad tidings of great joy I bring To you and all mankind. 4 This day almighty love fulfils Its great eternal word; This day is born in Bethlehem A Savior, Christ the Lord. 5 There shall you find the heav'nly babe In humblest weeds array'd; All meanly wrapp'd in swaddling clothes, And in a manger laid." 6 He ceas'd, and sudden all around Appear'd a radiant throng Of angels, praising God, and thus Warbling their choral song: 7 "Glory to God, from whom on high All-gracious mercies flow! Who sends His heav’n-descended peace To dwell with man below."