Away in a Manger 1 Away in a

Away in a Manger 1. 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. 2. The cattle are lowing, the Baby awakes, But little Lord Jesus - no crying He makes. I love Thee, Lord Jesus; look down from the sky, And stay by my side until morning is nigh.

3. Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever, and love me, I pray. Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care, And fit us for heaven, to live with Thee there. TEXT: Source unknown stanza 1, 2; John Thomas Mc. Farland, stanza 3 MUSIC: William J. Kirkpatrick or James R. Murray

Joyful, We Adore Thee 1. Joyful, joyful, we adore You, God of glory, Lord of light; Angels lifting praise before You Sing throughout this holy night. In a manger lies a baby. Child of Mary, Son of God. Voices joined in joyful chorus Praise You for Your gift of love.

2. All Your works declare Your glory; All creation joins to sing. Praise resounds as earth rejoices In the birth of Christ the King. Shepherds kneel before the Infant. Trumpets sound anthems raise As with joy our hearts are lifted, Joined in wonder, love, and praise. TEXT: Linda Lee Johnson MUSIC: Ludwig van Beethoven; adapted by Edward Hodges

Sing We Now of Christmas 1. Sing we now of Christmas, Noel, sing we here! Listen to our praises to the Babe so dear. Refrain Sing we Noel, the King is born, Noel! Sing we now of Christmas, sing we all Noel!

2. Shepherds on the hillside heard the angels sing: Glory, honor, praises to the infant King. Refrain Sing we Noel, the King is born, Noel! Sing we now of Christmas, sing we all Noel!

3. In the town they found Him; Son of Mary mild. Sleeping in a manger was the Holy Child. Refrain Sing we Noel, the King is born, Noel! Sing we now of Christmas, sing we all Noel!

4. Wise Men sought and found Him, treasures did they bring; Bowing down they worshiped Christ, the King of kinds. Refrain Sing we Noel, the King is born, Noel! Sing we now of Christmas, sing we all Noel! TEXT: Traditional French carol; Tom Fettke, stanzas 2, 3, 4 MUSIC: Traditional French melody; arranged by Tom Fettke

The Birthday of a King 1. In the little village of Bethlehem There lay a Child one day And the sky was bright with a holy light O'er the place where Jesus lay. Refrain: Alleluia! O how the angels sang Alleluia! How it rang! And the sky was bright with a holy light 'Twas the birthday of a King.

2. 'Twas a humble birthplace, but O how much God gave to us that day From the manger bed what a path has led What a perfect, holy way. Refrain: Alleluia! O how the angels sang Alleluia! How it rang! And the sky was bright with a holy light 'Twas the birthday of a King. TEXT: William Harold Neidlinger MUSIC: William Harold Neidlinger; arranged by Robert F. Douglas

While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks 1. While Shephers watched their flocks by night, All seated on the ground, The angel of the Lord come down, And glory shone around, TEXT: Nahum Tate MUSIC: George Frederick Handel

While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks 4. "The heav'nly Babe you there shall find To human view displayed, All meanly wrapped in swathing bands, And in a manger laid. TEXT: Nahum Tate MUSIC: George Frederick Handel

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing 2. Christ, by highest heav'n adored; Christ, the everlasting Lord! Late in time behold Him come, Offspring of the Virgin's womb; Veiled in flesh the Godhead see; Hail th'incarnate Deity, Pleased as man with men to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel. Refrain: Hark! the herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King. "

Once in Royal David’s City 1. Once in royal David's city Stood a lowly cattle shed, Where a mother laid her Baby In a manger for His bed: Mary was that mother mild, Jesus Christ her little Child.

2. He came down to earth from heaven, Who is God and Lord of all, And His shelter was a stable, And His cradle was a stall. With the poor, and mean, and lowly Lived on earth, our Savior holy.

3. Jesus is our childhood's pattern; Day by day like us He grew. He was little, weak, and helpless; Tears and smiles like us He knew. And He feeleth for our sadness, And He shareth in our gladness. TEXT: Cecil F. Alexander MUSIC: Henry J. Gauntlett

Silent Night! Holy Night! 1. Silent night, holy night, All is calm, all is bright Round yon virgin mother and Child. Holy Infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace.

2. Silent night, holy night, Shepherds quake at the sight. Glories stream from heaven afar; Heavenly hosts sing alleluia. Christ the Savior is born!

3. Silent night, holy night, Wondrous star, lend thy light. With the angels let us sing Alleluia to our King. Christ the Savior is born!

4. Silent night, holy night, Son of God, love's pure light Radiant beams from Thy holy face, With the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord at Thy birth, Jesus Lord at Thy birth. TEXT: Joseph Mohr; translated by John F. Young, stanzas 1, 2, 4; anonymous, stanza 3 MUSIC: Franz Grüber