Infant holy – 4.4.7.4.4.7.4.4.4.4.7. 1. Infant holy, Infant lowly, For His bed a cattle stall; Oxen lowing, Little knowing Christ the babe is Lord of all. Swift are winging Angels singing, Nowells ringing, Tidings bringing, Christ the babe is Lord of all. 2. Flocks were sleeping, Shepherds keeping Vigil till the morning new Saw the … Read more
Gallery carol –11.11.11.11. 1. Come all you good people and burst into song! be joyful and happy, your praises prolong; remember the birthday of Jesus our King, who bring us salvation: his glory we sing. 2. His mother, a virgin so gentle and pure, was told of God’s promise unchanging and sure, foretelling the birthday … Read more
GOD REST YOU MERRY, GENTLEMEN – 8.6.8.6.8.6. WITH REFRAIN 1. God rest you merry, gentlemen. Let nothing you dismay, For Jesus Christ our Saviour Was born upon this day ; To save us all from Satan’s power When we were gone astray. O tidings of comfort and joy! Comfort and joy! O tidings of comfort … Read more
Ellacombe – C.M.D. 1. Hail to the Lords Anointed, Great David’s greater Son; Hail in the time appointed, His reign on earth begun! He comes to break oppression, To set the captive free; To take away transgression, And rule in equity. 2. He shall come down like showers Upon the fruitful earth: And love, joy, … Read more
Otannenbaum –8.8.8.8.8.8.8.7. 1. A messenger named Gabriel came to the land of Israel; and he proclaimed that Mary’s son was God’s messiah, holy One. O Jesus Christ, strong Son of God, once born for us at Bethlehem: we listen to the angel’s song and worship you for ever. 2. Angelic hosts of God most high … Read more
In excelsis gloria – Irregular 1. When Christ was born of Mary free, In Bethlehem that fair city, Angels sang there with mirth and glee, ‘In excelsis gloria, In excelsis gloria, In excelsis gloria, In excelsis gloria, In excelsis gloria, In excelsis gloria.’ 2. Herdsmen beheld these angels bright, To them appearing with great light, … Read more
SILENT NIGHT, HOLY NIGHT – 6.6.8.8.6.6. 1. Silent night, holy night, All is calm, all is bright Round you Virgin Mother and Child Holy infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace. 2. Silent night, holy night, Darkness flies all is light, Shepherds hear the angels sing, “Christ the Saviour … Read more
1. O little town of Bethlehem, How still we see thee lie! Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by; Yet in thy dark streets shineth The everlasting Light; The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee tonight. 2. For Christ is born of Mary ; And gathered … Read more
Vom Himmel hoch – L.M. 1. Give heed, my heart, lift up thine eyes; Who is it in yon manger lies? Who is this child so young and fair? The blessed Christ child lieth there. 2. Ah, dearest Jesus, holy child, Make Thee a bed, soft, undefiled, Within my heart, that it may be A … Read more
1. I heard the bells on Christmas day Their old familiar carols play, And wild and sweet the words repeat Of peace on earth, good-will to men. 2. I thought how, as the day had come. The belfries of all Christendom Had rolled along th’ unbroken song Of peace on earth, good-will to men. 3. … Read more