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; Christ the Lord. God of God Light of Light, Lo! He abhors not the Virgin s womb. Very God, Begotten, not created Christ the Lord. Sing, choirs of angels, Sing in exultation, Sing all ye citizens of Heaven above Glory to God, in the highest; Christ the Lord. 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 Saviour is born Christ, the Saviour is born 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 The Rocking Carol Little Jesus, sweetly sleep, do not stir; We will lend a coat of fur, We will rock you, rock you, rock you, We will rock you, rock you, rock you: See the fur to keep you warm, Snugly round your tiny form. Mary's little baby, sleep, sweetly sleep, Sleep in comfort, slumber deep; We will rock you, rock you, rock you, We will rock you, rock you, rock you: We will serve you all we can, Darling, darling little man. 1
Deck the Halls Deck the halls with boughs of holly, Tis the season to be jolly, Don we now our gay apparel, Fa la la, la la la, la la la. Troll the ancient Yule tide carol, See the blazing Yule before us, Strike the harp and join the chorus. Follow me in merry measure, While I tell of Yule tide treasure, Fast away the old year passes, Hail the new, ye lads and lasses, Sing we joyous, all together, Heedless of the wind and weather, Away in a Manger Away in a manger, No crib for His 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 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 side, '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 take us to heaven To live with Thee there. 2
Once in Royal David s City 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. 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 Saviour holy. And our eyes at last shall see Him, Through His own redeeming love; For that Child so dear and gentle, Is our Lord in heaven above: And He leads his children on, To the place where He is gone. Angels from the Realms of Glory Angels from the realms of glory, Wing your flight over all the earth; Ye who sang creation's story Now proclaim the Messiah's birth. Gloria... In Excelsis Deo Shepherds, in the field abiding, Watching over your flocks by night, God with us is now residing; Yonder shines the infant light Gloria... In Excelsis Deo. In the bleak mid winter In the bleak mid-winter Frosty wind made moan, Earth stood hard as iron, Water like a stone; Snow had fallen, snow on snow, Snow on snow, In the bleak mid-winter, Long ago. Angels and archangels May have gathered there, Cherubim and seraphim Thronged the air But only his mother In her maiden bliss Worshipped the Belov d With a kiss. What can I give Him, Poor as I am? If I were a shepherd I would bring a lamb; If I were a wise man I would do my part; Yet what I can I give him Give my heart, Give, give my heart Infant holy, infant lowly 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, Noels ringing, tidings bringing: Christ the babe is Lord of all. Flocks were sleeping, shepherds keeping Vigil till the morning new Saw the glory, heard the story, Tidings of a gospel true. Thus rejoicing, free from sorrow, Praises voicing greet the morrow: Christ the babe was born for you. 3
Good King Wenceslas ALL: Good King Wenceslas looked out On the feast of Stephen. When the snow lay round about Deep and crisp and even. Brightly shone the moon that night, Though the frost was cruel. When a poor man came in sight Gath'ring winter fuel. MEN: "Hither, page, and stand by me If thou know'st it, telling. Yonder peasant, who is he? Where and what his dwelling?" LADIES: "Sire, he lives a good league hence, Underneath the mountain. Right against the forest fence By Saint Agnes' fountain." LADIES: "Sire, the night is darker now, And the wind blows stronger. Fails my heart, I know not how, I can go no longer." MEN: "Mark my footsteps, my good page, Tread thou in them boldly. Thou shalt find the winter's rage, Freeze thy blood less coldly." ALL: In his master's steps he trod, Where the snow lay dinted. Heat was in the very sod, Which the Saint had printed. Therefore, Christian men, be sure, Wealth or rank possessing. Ye who now will bless the poor, Shall yourselves find blessing. MEN: "Bring me flesh and bring me wine, Bring me pine logs hither. Thou and I will see him dine, When we bear him thither." ALL: Page and monarch forth they went, Forth they went together. Through the rude wind's wild lament, And the bitter weather. 4
Twelve days of Christmas On the first day of Christmas, my true love sent to me A partridge in a pear tree. On the second day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Two turtledoves On the third day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Three French hens,. On the fourth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Four calling birds On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Five golden rings On the sixth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Six geese a-laying, On the seventh day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Seven swans a-swimming On the eighth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Eight maids a-milking On the ninth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Nine ladies dancing, On the tenth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Ten lords a-leaping On the eleventh day of Christmas, my true love sent to me eleven pipers piping On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Twelve drummers drumming, The Holly and the Ivy The holly and the ivy, When they are both full grown Of all the trees that are in the wood The holly bears the crown O the rising of the sun And the running of the deer The playing of the merry organ Sweet singing of the choir The holly bears a blossom As white as lily flower And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ To be our sweet Saviour O the rising of the sun And the running of the deer The playing of the merry organ Sweet singing of the choir The holly bears a berry As red as any blood And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ To do poor sinners good O the rising of the sun And the running of the deer The playing of the merry organ Sweet singing of the choir The holly and the ivy Now both are full well grown, Of all the trees that are in the wood, The holly bears the crown. O the rising of the sun And the running of the deer The playing of the merry organ Sweet singing of the choir. 5
The Virgin Mary The Virgin Mary had a baby boy, The Virgin Mary had a baby boy, The Virgin Mary had a baby boy, And they say that his name is Jesus. Refrain: He came from the glory, He came from the glorious kingdom. He came from the glory, He came from the glorious kingdom. Oh yes, believer! Oh yes, believer! He came from the glory, He came from the glorious kingdom. The angels sang when the baby born, The angels sang when the baby born, The angels sang when the baby born, And proclaimed him the Saviour Jesus. Refrain The wise men saw where the baby born, The wise men saw where the baby born, The wise men saw where the baby born, And they say that his name was Jesus. Refrain God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen God rest ye merry gentlemen Let nothing you dismay Remember, Christ, our Saviour Was born on Christmas 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 and joy From God our Heavenly Father A blessed Angel came; And unto certain Shepherds Brought tidings of the same: How that in Bethlehem was born The Son of God by Name. O tidings of comfort and joy, Comfort and joy O tidings of comfort and joy "Fear not then," said the Angel, "Let nothing you affright, This day is born a Saviour Of a pure Virgin bright, To free all those who trust in Him From Satan's power and might." O tidings of comfort and joy, Comfort and joy O tidings of comfort and joy Now to the Lord sing praises, All you within this place, And with true love and brotherhood Each other now embrace; This holy tide of Christmas All other doth deface. O tidings of comfort and joy, Comfort and joy O tidings of comfort and joy. 6
Little donkey Little donkey, little donkey on the dusty road. Got to keep on plodding onwards with your precious load. Been a long time, little donkey, through the winters night. don't give up now, little donkey, Bethlehem s in sight. Ring out those bells tonight, Bethlehem, Bethlehem Follow that star tonight, Bethlehem, Bethlehem. Little donkey, little donkey, had a heavy day. Little donkey, carry Mary safely on her way. Little donkey, little donkey, journey's end is near There are wise men waiting for a sign to bring them here Do not falter little donkey, there's a star ahead It will guide you, little donkey, to a cattle shed Ring out those bells tonight Bethlehem, Bethlehem Follow that star tonight Bethlehem, Bethlehem Little donkey, little donkey, had a heavy day Little donkey, carry Mary, safely on her way Little donkey, carry Mary, safely on her way 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 For Christ is born of Mary And gathered all above While mortals sleep, the angels keep Their watch of wondering love O morning stars together Proclaim the holy birth And praises sing to God the King And Peace to men on earth How silently, how silently The wondrous gift is given! So God imparts to human hearts The blessings of His heaven. No ear may his His coming, But in this world of sin, Where meek souls will receive him still, The dear Christ enters in. 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 Emmanuel. 7
I Saw Three Ships I saw three ships come sailing in On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day; I saw three ships come sailing in On Christmas Day in the morning. And what was in those ships all three, On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day? And what was in those ships all three, On Christmas Day in the morning? The Virgin Mary and Christ were there, On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day; The Virgin Mary and Christ were there, On Christmas Day in the morning. And all the bells on earth shall ring, On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day; And all the bells on earth shall ring, On Christmas Day in the morning. And all the Angels in Heaven shall sing, On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day; And all the Angels in Heaven shall sing, On Christmas Day in the morning. Then let us all rejoice again, On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day; Then let us all rejoice again, On Christmas Day in the morning. The First Noel The First Noel, the Angels did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as 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! They looked up and saw a star Shining in the East beyond them far And to the earth it gave great light And so it continued both day and night. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel! And by the light of that same star Three Wise men came from country far To seek for a King was their intent And to follow the star wherever it went. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel! This star drew nigh to the northwest O'er Bethlehem it took its rest And there it did both Pause and stay Right o'er the place where Jesus lay. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel! Then entered in those Wise men three Full reverently upon their knee And offered there in His presence Their gold and myrrh and frankincense. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel! Then let us all with one accord Sing praises to our heavenly Lord That hath made Heaven and earth of nought And with his blood mankind has bought. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel! 8
We Three Kings of Orient are We three kings of Orient are Bearing gifts we traverse afar Field and fountain, moor and mountain Following yonder star O Star of wonder, star of night Star with royal beauty bright Westward leading, still proceeding Guide us to thy Perfect Light Born a King on Bethlehem's plain Gold I bring to crown Him again King forever, ceasing never Over us all to rein O Star of wonder, star of night Star with royal beauty bright Westward leading, still proceeding Guide us to Thy perfect light Frankincense to offer have I Incense owns a Deity nigh Pray'r and praising, all men raising Worship Him, God most high O Star of wonder, star of night Star with royal beauty bright Westward leading, still proceeding Guide us to Thy perfect light Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume Breathes of life of gathering gloom Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying Sealed in the stone-cold tomb O Star of wonder, star of night Star with royal beauty bright Westward leading, still proceeding Guide us to Thy perfect light Glorious now behold Him arise King and God and Sacrifice Alleluia, Alleluia Earth to heav'n replies O Star of wonder, star of night Star with royal beauty bright Westward leading, still proceeding Guide us to Thy perfect light. While Shepherds Watched While shepherds watched Their flocks by night All seated on the ground The angel of the Lord came down And glory shone around And glory shone around "Fear not," he said, For mighty dread Had seized their troubled minds "Glad tidings of great joy I bring To you and all mankind, To you and all mankind." "To you in David's Town this day Is born of David's line The Savior who is Christ the Lord And this shall be the sign And this shall be the sign." "The heavenly Babe You there shall find To human view displayed And meanly wrapped In swathing bands And in a manger laid And in a manger laid." Thus spake the seraph, And forthwith Appeared a shining throng Of angels praising God, who thus Addressed their joyful song Addressed their joyful song "All glory be to God on high And to the earth be peace; Goodwill henceforth From heaven to men Begin and never cease Begin and never cease!" 9
Ding Dong Merrily on High Ding dong merrily on high, In heav'n the bells are ringing: Ding dong! verily the sky Is riv'n with angel singing. Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis! E'en so here below, below, Let steeple bells be swungen, And "Io, io, io!" By priest and people sungen. Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis! Pray you, dutifully prime Your matin chime, ye ringers; May you beautifully rime Your evetime song, ye singers. Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis! How far is it to Bethlehem How far is it to Bethlehem? Not very far. Shall we find the stable room Lit by a star? Can we see the little child, Is he within? If we lift the wooden latch May we go in? May we stroke the creatures there, Ox, ass, or sheep? May we peep like them and see Jesus asleep? If we touch his tiny hand Will he awake? Will he know we've come so far Just for his sake? As with Gladness Men of Old As with gladness, men of old Did the guiding star behold As with joy they hailed its light Leading onward, beaming bright So, most glorious Lord, may we Evermore be led to Thee. As with joyful steps they sped To that lowly manger bed There to bend the knee before Him Whom Heaven and earth adore; So may we with willing feet Ever seek Thy mercy seat. As they offered gifts most rare At that manger rude and bare; So may we with holy joy, Pure and free from sin s alloy, All our costliest treasures bring, Christ, to Thee, our heavenly King. In the heavenly country bright, Need they no created light; Thou its Light, its Joy, its Crown, Thou its Sun which goes not down; There forever may we sing Alleluias to our King! 10
Mistletoe & Wine The child is a King, The carollers sing, The old is passed, there s a new beginning. Dreams of Santa, Dreams of snow, Fingers numb, faces aglow. Christmas Time, Mistletoe & Wine, Children singing Xmas rhyme. With logs on the fire and gifts on the tree, A time to rejoice in the good that we see. A time for living, a time for believing, a time for trusting, not deceiving. Love and laughter and joy ever after, Ours for the taking, just follow the master. Christmas Time... A time for giving, a time for getting, a time for forgiving, and for forgetting. Xmas is love, Xmas is peace, a time for hating and fighting to cease. Christmas Time... x 2 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 the angelic host proclaim: "Christ is born in Bethlehem" Hark! The herald angels sing "Glory to the newborn King!" Christ by highest heav'n adored Christ the everlasting Lord! Late in time behold Him come Offspring of a Virgin's womb Veiled in flesh the Godhead see Hail the incarnate Deity Pleased as man with man to dwell Jesus, our Emmanuel 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!" 11
It Came Upon the 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, goodwill to men, From heavens all gracious King!" The world in solemn stillness lay To hear the angels sing. Still through the cloven skies they come, With peaceful wings unfurled; And still their heavenly music floats O'er all the weary world: Above its sad and lowly plains They bend on hovering wing, And ever o'er its Babel sounds The blessed angels sing. O 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; Oh rest beside the weary road And hear the angels sing. For lo! the days are hastening on, By prophets seen of old, When with the ever-circling years Shall come the time foretold, When the new heaven and earth shall own The Prince of Peace, their King, And the whole world send back the song Which now the angels sing. Good Christian Men Rejoice Good Christian men rejoice With heart and soul and voice! Give ye heed to what we say News! News! Jesus Christ is born today! Ox and ass before Him bow And He is in the manger now Christ is born today! Christ is born today! Good Christian men, rejoice With heart and soul and voice Now ye hear of endless bliss Joy! Joy! Jesus Christ was born for this He has opened the heav'nly door And man is blessed evermore Christ was born for this Christ was born for this Good Christian men, rejoice With heart and soul and voice Now ye need not fear the grave: Peace! Peace! Jesus Christ was born to save Calls you one and calls you all To gain His everlasting hall Christ was born to save Christ was born to save. 12
Santa Claus is coming to town You d better watch out, you'd better not cry. You better not pout, I m telling you why: Santa Claus is coming to town. He s making a list, he's checking it twice. He s gonna find out who s naughty or nice. Santa Claus is coming to town. He sees when you re sleeping, He knows when you're awake, He knows if you ve been bad or good, So be good for goodness sake. You d better watch out, you'd better not cry You better not pout, I m telling you why: Santa Claus is coming to town You d better watch out, you'd better not cry You better not pout, I m telling you why: Santa Claus is coming to town. Rocking around the Christmas tree Rockin around the Christmas tree, At the Christmas party hop. Mistletoe hung where you can see, Every couple tries to stop. Rockin around the Christmas tree, Let the Christmas spirit ring. Later we'll have some pumpkin pie, And we'll do some carolling. You will get a sentimental Feeling when you hear, Voices singing let's be jolly, Deck the halls with boughs of holly. Rockin around the Christmas tree, Have a happy holiday. Everyone dancing merrily, In the new old-fashioned way. He s making a list, he's checking it twice. He s gonna find out who s naughty or nice. Santa Claus is coming to town. He sees when you re sleeping, He knows when you're awake, He knows if you ve been bad or good, So be good for goodness sake. Oh you d better watch out, you'd better not cry You better not pout, I m telling you why: Santa Claus is coming to town Santa Claus is coming to town Santa Claus is coming to town 13
Mary s boy child Long time ago in Bethlehem, So the Holy Bible say, Mary's boy child, Jesus Christ, Was born on Christmas day, Hark, now hear the angels sing, A newborn King today, And man will live forevermore, Because of Christmas day. Trumpets sound and angels sing, Listen to what they say, That Man will live forevermore, Because of Christmas day. While shepherds watched their flocks by night, They saw a bright new shining star, They heard a choir sing, The music seemed to come from afar, Chorus Now, Joseph and his wife, Mary, Come to Bethlehem that night, They found no place to bear her child, Not a single room was in sight. Chorus By and by, they find a little nook, In a stable all forlorn, And in a manger cold and dark, Mary's little Boy was born! Silver Bells Silver bells, silver bells It's Christmas time in the city Ring-a-ling, hear them ring Soon it will be Christmas day City sidewalks, busy sidewalks Dressed in holiday style In the air there's a feeling of Christmas Children laughing, people passing Meeting smile after smile And on every street corner you'll hear Silver bells, silver bells It's Christmas time in the city Ring-a-ling, hear them ring Soon it will be Christmas day Strings of street lights, even stoplights Blinkin' bright red and green As the shoppers rush home with their treasures Hear the snow crunch, see the kids bunch This is Santa's big day And above all this bustle you'll hear Silver bells, silver bells It's Christmas time in the city Ring-a-ling, hear them ring Soon it will be Christmas day City sidewalks, busy sidewalks Dressed in holiday style In the air there's a feeling of Christmas Children laughing, people passing Meeting smile after smile Soon it will be Christmas day 14
When a child is born A ray of hope flickers in the sky, A tiny star lights up way up high. All across the land dawns a brand new morn. This comes to pass when a child is born. A silent wish sails the seven seas, The winds of change, whisper in the trees. And the walls of doubt crumble, tossed and torn, This comes to past when a child is born. A rosy hue settles all around, You've got the feel, you're on solid ground. For a spell or two no one seems forlorn, This comes to pass when a child is born. It's all a dream, an illusion now, It must come true, sometime soon somehow. All across the land dawns a brand new morn This comes to pass when a child is born. I wish it could be Christmas everyday When the snowman brings the snow. Well he just might like to know. He's put a great big smile on somebody's face. So if Santa brings that sleigh. All along the Milky Way. I'll sign my name on the rooftop in the snow, Then he may decide to stay. [Chorus] Well I wish it could be Christmas every day. When the kids start singing and the band begins to play. Oh I wish it could be Christmas every day. So let the bells ring out for Christmas. When we're skating in the park, If the snow cloud makes it dark, Then your rosy cheek's gonna light my merry way. Now the frosty paws appear, And they've frozen up my ear, So we'll lie by the fire 'Til the sleet simply knocks 'em all away. [Chorus] [Chorus] 15
Frosty the Snowman Frosty, the snowman was a jolly happy soul. With a corncob pipe and a button nose, And eyes made out of coal. Frosty, the snowman is a fairy tale they say, He was made of snow but the children know, That he came to life one day. There must have been some magic in that old silk hat they found. For when they placed it on his head, he began to dance around. Oh Frosty, the snowman was alive as he could be, And the children say he could laugh and play, Just the same as you and me Frosty, the snowman knew the sun was hot that day. So he said, "Let's run and we'll have some fun, Now, before I melt away" Frosty, the snowman, he had to hurry on his way. But he waved goodbye sayin', "Don't you cry, I'll be back again some day, I'll be back again some day, I'll be back again some day" Let Them Know it s Christmas It's Christmastime, There's no need to be afraid. At Christmastime, we let in light and we banish shade. And in our world of plenty we can spread a smile of joy. Throw your arms around the world at Christmastime. But say a prayer, pray for the other ones. At Christmastime it's hard, but when you're having fun. There's a world outside your window, And it's a world of dread and fear, Where the only water flowing is the bitter sting of tears, And the Christmas bells that ring there, are the clanging chimes of doom. Well tonight, thank God it's them instead of you. And there won't be snow in Africa this Christmastime. The greatest gift they'll get this year is life. Where nothing ever grows, No rain nor rivers flow. Do they know it's Christmastime at all? (Here's to you) raise a glass for everyone. (Here's to them) underneath that burning sun. Do they know it's Christmastime at all? Feed the world, Let them know it's Christmastime and Feed the world, Let them know it's Christmastime again. 16
Jingle Bells Dashing through the snow On a one-horse open sleigh Over the fields we go Laughing all the way; Bells on bob-tail ring making spirits bright What fun it is to ride and sing A sleighing song tonight Jingle bells jingle bells jingle all the way! O what fun it is to ride In a one-horse open sleigh A day or two ago I thought I'd take a ride And soon Miss Fanny Bright Was seated by my side; The horse was lean and lank; Misfortune seemed his lot; He got into a drifted bank And this was the upshot Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Had a very shiny nose, And if you ever saw it, You could even say it glows. All of the other reindeer Used to laugh and call him names; They never let poor Rudolph Join in any reindeer games. Then one foggy Christmas Eve, Santa came to say: Rudolph with your nose so bright, Won't you guide my sleigh tonight?" Then how the reindeer loved him As they shouted out with glee, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, You'll go down in history." Jingle Bells Jingle Bells Jingle all the way! What fun it is to ride In a one-horse open sleigh 17