“Angels We Have Heard on High” is a traditional French carol. The music was arranged by Warren Angell (how appropriate is that name???) but the translator of the lyrics is unknown. Come to Bethlehem and see Him whose birth the angels sing! Come, adore on bended knee CHRIST the Lord,…
“Good Christian Men, Rejoice” was translated by John Mason Neale from a 14th century Latin carol. We can rejoice because Christ was born to save! Good Christian friends, rejoice with heart and soul and voice; give ye heed to what we say: Jesus Christ was born today. Ox and ass…
The title of this carol is a call to all of us who love Him: “Go Tell it on the Mountain,” written by John J. Work. 1 While shepherds kept their watching O’er silent flocks by night, Behold, throughout the heavens There shone a holy light. Refrain: Go, tell it…
“I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day,” a poem by Henry W. Longfellow put to music by John Calkin, has such a lovely refrain: Peace on earth, good will to men. How our world needs peace! 1 I heard the bells on Christmas day Their old familiar carols play, And…
“Carols Sing” by Paul and Martha Puckett; music by Martha Puckett. Carols raise, HIS name praise! He shall reign eternally. Amen! 1. Carols sing to the King, Jesus Christ Christ our Savior; Born this day, angels say, In a lowly manger; He came down to the earth Bringing us new…
“O Come, All Ye Faithful,” a Latin hymn with credit ascribed to several authors, put to music by John Francis Wade. Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing… Oh, what a gift! 1 O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem;…
MONDAY 12/5 — “O Little Town of Bethlehem” by Phillips Brooks, music by Lewis H. Redner. I always think of children’s choirs when I hear this one. 1 O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie; above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by:…
“The First Nowell,” a traditional English carol. Born is the King of Israel! (For simplicity’s sake, I’ve changed “nowell” to “noel.”) 1 The first Noel the angel did say was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; in fields where they lay keeping their sheep, on a cold…
“Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silent,” from the Liturgy of St. James, translated by Gerard Moultrie. My favorite line: He will give to all the faithful His own self… 1 Let all mortal flesh keep silence, and with fear and trembling stand; ponder nothing earthly-minded, for with blessing in his…
“Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus,” by Charles Wesley. God keeps His promises! He sent Jesus, and He will send Him again! 1. Come, thou long expected Jesus, born to set thy people free; from our fears and sins release us, let us find our rest in thee. Israel’s strength and consolation,…
