Luke 2:15-20 And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them. O Come All Ye Faithful O come all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant O come ye o come ye to Bethlehem Come and behold Him, born the King of angels O come let us adore Him (3 x) Christ the Lord Luke 1:26-38 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, to a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin s name was Mary. And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be. And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS. He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David: And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end. Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man? And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God. And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren. For with God nothing shall be impossible. And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her. 12 Sing choirs of angels, sing in exultation O sing all ye citizens of heav n above Glory to God, glory in the highest O come let us adore Him (3 x) Christ the Lord Yea Lord we greet Thee, born this happy morning O Jesus to Thee be all glory giv n Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing O come let us adore Him (3 x) Christ the Lord O Come All Ye Faithful Public Domain Be It Unto Me Be it unto me According to Thy word My heart responds to Thee Let there be a performance Of all that Thou hast spoken For nothing is impossible With God Be It Unto Me Public Domain 1
Luke 2:1-4 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) O Little Town of Bethlehem 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 O Holy Child of Bethlehem Descend to us we pray Cast out our sin and enter in Be born to us today We hear the Christmas angels The great glad tidings tell O come to us abide with us Our Lord Emanuel Luke 2:14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. Go Tell it on the Mountain Over the hills and everywhere That Jesus Christ is born. While shepherds kept their watching O er silent flocks by night Behold throughout the heavens There shone a holy light. Over the hills and everywhere That Jesus Christ is born. Down in a lowly manger The humble Christ was born And God sent us salvation That blessèd Christmas morn. Over the hills and everywhere That Jesus Christ is born. O Little Town of Bethlehem Public Domain Go Tell it on the Mountain Public Domain 2 11
Luke 2:13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Luke 2:5-6 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. Angels We Have Heard on High Angels we have heard on high Sweetly singing o er the plains And the mountains in reply Echoing their joyous strains Shepherds why this jubilee Why these songs of happy cheer What great brightness did you see What glad tidings did you hear Come to Bethlehem and see Him whose birth the angels sing Come adore on bended knee Christ the Lord The newborn King Silent Night 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 Sleep in heavenly peace Silent night, Holy night Shepherds quake at the sight Glories stream From heaven afar Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia Christ the Savior is born Christ the Savior is born Silent night, Holy night Son of God loves pure light Radiant beams from Thy Holy face With the dawn Of redeeming grace Jesus Lord at Thy birth Jesus Lord at Thy birth 10 Angels We Have Heard On High Public Domain Silent Night, Holy Night Public Domain 3
Luke 2:7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. Away in a Manger Away in a manger, no crib for a bed The little Lord Jesus lay down His sweet head The stars in the sky look down where He lay The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay The cattle are lowing, the poor baby wakes But little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes I love Thee Lord Jesus, look down from the sky And stay by my cradle til morning is nigh 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 Away In A Manger Public Domain O Holy Night O Holy night The stars are brightly shining It is the night Of the dear Savior s birth Long lay the world In sin and error pining Till He appeared And the soul felt its worth A thrill of hope The weary world rejoices For yonder breaks A new and glorious morn Fall on your knees O hear the angel voices O night divine O night when Christ was born O night divine O night O night divine O Holy Night Public Domain 4 9
Luke 2:11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Hark the herald angels sing Glory to the newborn King Peace on earth and mercy mild God and sinners reconciled Joyful all ye nations rise Join the triumph of the skies With angelic host proclaim Christ is born in Bethlehem Hark the herald angels sing Glory to the newborn King Hail the heav n born Prince of peace Hail the Son of Righteousness Light and life to all He brings Ris n with healing in His wings Mild He lays his glory by Born that man no more may die Born to raise the sons of earth Born to give them second birth Hark the herald angels sing Glory to the newborn King The First Noel The first noel the angel did say Was to certain poor shepherds In fields where they lay In fields where they Lay keeping their sheep On a cold winter s night That was so deep Noel Noel Noel Noel Born is the King of Israel The First Noel Public Domain Hark The Herald Angels Sing Public Domain 8 5
Luke 2:9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.. Luke 2:10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. It Came Upon a Midnight Clear It came upon the midnight clear, That glorious song of old, From angels bending near the earth To touch their harps of gold! Peace on the earth, good will to men, From heaven s all gracious King! The world in solemn stillness lay To hear the angels sing. And ye, beneath life s crushing load, whose forms are bending low Who toil along the climbing way, with painful steps and slow Look now! For glad and golden hours come swiftly on the wing O rest beside the weary load, and hear the angels sing For lo! The days are hastening on, By prophet bards foretold, When, with the ever-circling years, Shall come the Age of Gold; When peace shall over all the earth Its ancient splendors fling, And all the world give back the song Which now the angels sing. Joy to the World Joy to the world The Lord is come Let Earth receive her King Let every heart Prepare Him room And heav n and nature sing And heav n and nature sing And heav n and heav n And nature sing Joy to the world The Savior reigns Let men their songs employ While fields and floods Rocks, hills and plains Repeat the sounding joy Repeat the sounding joy Repeat repeat the sounding joy He rules the world With truth and grace And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness And wonders of His love And wonders of His love And wonders wonders of His love It Came Upon a Midnight Clear Public Domain Joy To The World Public Domain 6 7
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Scripture References for the Christmas Story Luke 1:26-38 Be it Unto Me Luke 2:1 4 O Little Town of Bethlehem Luke 2:5 6 Silent Night Luke 2:7 Away in a Manger Luke 2:8 The First Noel Luke 2:9 It Came Upon a Midnight Clear Luke 2:10 Joy to the World Luke 2:11 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Luke 2:12 O Holy Night Luke 2:13 Angels We Have Heard on High Luke 2:14 Little Drummer Boy Luke 2:15 20 O Come All Ye Faithful All Scriptures taken the King James Version of the Bible