CAROL COMMUNION SERVICE 2004, 2012 by Walter P. Snyder Processional Hymn: O Come, All Ye Faithful Invocation........................................... Tune: ADESTE FIDELIS (OH, COME, ALL YE FAITHFUL) In the Name of the Father, Of the Son, and Holy Spirit. In Thy Name we are baptized And to Thee we call: This day come among us As we lift hearts and voices. O hear our prayer and bless us; Guide guard us and protect us. O Triune God, come to us; For faithful art Thou. Confession of Sins................... Tune: NUN KOMM, DER HEIDEN HEILAND (SAVIOR OF THE NATIONS, COME) Let us now confess our sins Unto Him who wipes them clean; Let us solemnly confide In our Lord, the Cleansing Tide. Father dear, I too oft strayed And hath done what Thou forbade. Grant that all my sins and vice Shall be cleansed and made snow white. Absolution........................... Tune: NUN KOMM, DER HEIDEN HEILAND (SAVIOR OF THE NATIONS, COME) Christian brothers, sisters dear, Christ our Lord says, Have no fear. He has washed away your shame. I forgive you in His Name. Entrance Hymn: Joy to the World Kyrie Eleison........................................ Tune: W ŻŁOBIE LEŻY (INFANT HOLY, INFANT LOWLY) Lord have mercy, Christ have mercy On Thy people now, we pray. Lord have mercy, Christ have mercy, For Thy favor, Christ we pray. Lord have mercy, Christ have mercy, To the Father Thou art the Way. Thou, our Lord, us setteth free; With Thy Church e er shalt Thou be. Page 1
Gloria in Excelsis....................... Words and Tune: VON HIMMEL HOCH (FROM HEAVEN ABOVE) Glory to God in highest heav n, Who unto us His Son hath giv n. With angels sing in pious mirth: A glad new year to all the earth! Old Testament Epistle Hymn of the Day: What Child Is This Gospel Confession of Faith....................................... Tune: ST. LOUIS (O LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM) We all believe in one true God, Who o er His works doth reign. The Father sent His Son to earth To bear our sin-brought pain. His Word wrought all creation; He holds it in His hand. And naught is done that s good or right Save by His holy plan. We all believe in Jesus Christ, The Father s one True Son True God, true man, by Holy Ghost Was to the Virgin born; Through cross and death forgave us, Then rose to reign on high; Still He ll return to take His flock To heaven s rich supply. The Holy Spirit we confess Was sent to bring us life; Through Gospel and baptismal flood Creates the Church, Christ s bride. Now resurrection waits us We ll rise when comes the Son And through eternity we ll laud The True God, Three-in-One. Amen. The Prayers.......................................... Tune: ES IST EIN ROS (A GREAT AND MIGHTY WONDER) Dear Father, hear our voices, To Thee we lift our prayer: Preserve us, guard and bless us, Keep us e er in Thy care. From heaven s heights have mercy And grant us brighter day. Page 2
Protect us as we travel, From evil foes defend, Destroy the tempter s power, Uphold us to the end. From heaven s heights have mercy And all our fears allay. Feed us Thy dear Son s body, His holy blood, supply. Worthy, let us commune here, That we might never die. From heaven s heights have mercy And let His flock ne er stray. If Thy will grants it, Father, Fresh strength and health allow To those, Thine ailing servants, For whom Thy Church prays now. From heaven s heights have mercy And banish all dismay. Preface and Sanctus....................................... God the Lord be with You now. With uplifted hearts, give praise. In thanksgiving bless the Lord, Joyfully your voices raise. Glo - - ria, in excelsis deo! Glo - - ria, in excelsis deo! Tune: GLORIA (ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH) With your spirit be He, too. To the Lord our hearts we lift, Thanking Him for Christ His Son, Virgin s Child and heaven s Gift. It is truly good and right To give thanks to Thee O Lord, Holy Father, mighty God Sender of th Incarnate Word. In the Word of God made flesh Great and wondrous mystery Here we meet Thee in Thy Son, Drawing us to love th Unseen. Therefore with Thy Church on earth And the hosts of heav n above Hear us as we praise Thy Name, Who sent us Thy Gift of love. Holy, holy, holy, Lord, Mighty God of Sabaoth. All the heav ns Thy glory fills And the fullness of the earth. Sing we now hosannas high! Blest is He who in the Name Of the Lord comes down to earth; With His blood on us makes claim. Glo - - ria, in excelsis deo! Glo - - ria, in excelsis deo! Page 3
The Lord s Prayer................................... Tune: MENDELSSOHN (HARK! THE HERALD ANGELS SING) Father, who, in heav n above, Liveth in eternal love, From Thy heav nly home, oh, hear As we call Thy Name most dear; Let Thy gracious kingdom come And Thy holy will be done. Taught by Christ, our prayers ascend Christ, the Babe of Bethlehem. Father, who, in heav n above Liveth in eternal love, Bread today give that we live; And our sins dear Lord forgive; Ev ry evil deed forget As do we our neighbor s debt. Jesus taught us thus to pray Jesus, slain at Calvary. Father, who, in heav n above Liveth in eternal love, Take temptation from our midst; Safe from evil keep us blest. To Thee glory now be giv n; Kingdom, power, Thine. Amen. For Christ s sake our prayers arise Christ who liveth ne er to die. The Words of Institution Agnus Dei.................................................. Tune: CAROL (IT CAME UPON THE MIDNIGHT CLEAR) Our sin, Thy mercy grant. Our sin, Thy mercy grant. Our sin, grant us Thy peace. O Christ, O Lamb of God, lead us To Thine eternal feast. Distribution Distribution Hymns Page 4
Nunc Dimittis.................................... Tune: AWAY IN A MANGER O Lord, bid Thy servant departure in peace. I ve seen Thy salvation, the sinner s release. For Israel s Glory the Gentile s Light Fed me in His Supper and brought true delight. To Thee, Father, glory, glory to the Son, Glory to the Spirit, while long ages run. Keep safe us, Thy children, who, under Thy care, Are pilgrims through this life til Thy presence fair. Benediction......................................... Tune: QUEM PASTORES (COME, YOUR HEARTS AND VOICES RAISING) God the Lord now bless and keep thee; Gracious, shine His face upon thee; Lift His countenance upon thee And grant thee abiding peace. Page 5