We, three kings of Orient are, bearing giftswe traverse afar Field and fountain, moorand mountain, following yonder star. O star of wonder, star of night,star with royal beauty bright,Westward leading, still proceeding,guide us to the perfect light. Born a king on Bethlehem’s plain, Gold I bring tocrown Him again; King forever, ceasing neverover us all … Read more
Brightest and best of the stars of the morning,dawn on our darkness, and lend us thine aid;Star of the east, the horizon adorning,guide where our infant Redeemer is laid. Cold on his cradle the dewdrops are shininglow lies his head with the beasts of the stall;angels adore him in slumber reclining,Maker and Monarch and Saviour … Read more
As with gladness men of old did theguiding star behold; As with joy theyhailed its light, Leading onward,beaming bright; so, most graciousLord, may we evermore your splendour see. As with joyful steps they sped to thatlowly manger bed, there to bend theknee before Christ whom heaven andearth adore; so may we with hurried pacerun to … Read more
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,the little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head;the stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay,the little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay. The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes;but little Lord Jesus, no crying he makes;I love thee, Lord Jesus, look down from … Read more
A light has shone upon us this day;for the Lord, our Saviour is born for us. And we shall call him: Wonder Counsellor,Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. And his dominion far and wide shall spread,bringing peace; so tender God’s love for mankind. With perfect justice, he will rule the world, andwith peace. The … Read more
O little town of Bethlehem, how stillwe see thee lie. Above thy deep and dreamlesssleep the silent stars go by;yet in thy dark streets shineththe everlasting Light;the hopes and fears of all the yearsare met in thee tonight. For Christ is born of Mary, and gatheredall above, While mortals sleep,the angels keep their watch of … Read more
Today our Saviour is born! {2}This is the day, this is the day,Christ, our Saviour is born! Sing to our God a joyful song!Everyone bless God’s name. Tell of God’swondrous deeds; sing to all the world. Heaven be glad and earth rejoice,let every ocean roar! Every forest, every treejoin the song of joy! Cry out … Read more
All come ye and adore him who lies in the manger.He’s God, not a stranger, and craves for our love. Rise up, ye, O shepherds rejoice in yoursadness; the tidings bring gladnessthe Saviour is born. {2}
Hark, the herald angels sing: glory to thenew-born King; Peace on earth and mercy mild,God and sinners reconciled;joyful all ye nations rise, join the triumphof the skies, With the angelic host proclaim,Christ is born in Bethlehem. Hark, the heraldangels sing: “Glory to the newborn King.” Christ, by highest heaven adored, Christ, theeverlasting Lord, late in … Read more
Wake from your sleep, a Saviour is born.God’s holy child gives light to this morn,all our God whose glory we tell. Come from your fields as shepherds of old.Welcome this child whom prophets foretold.God has made the earth his home.Praise to our God, the Saviour has come. Stay with us now, O Lord of the … Read more
