Text 1O sing a song of Bethlehem,Of shepherds watching there,And of the news that came to themFrom angels in the air:The light that shone on BethlehemFills all the world today;Of Jesus’birth and peace on earthThe angels sing alway. 2O sing a song of Nazareth,Of sunny days of joy,O sing of fragrant flowers breath,And of the…
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Text 1Ye watchers and ye holy ones,Bright seraphs, cherubim and thrones,Raise the glad strain, Alleluia!Cry out, dominions, princedoms, powers,Virtues, archangels, angels’ choirs: RefrainAlleluia! Alleluia!Alleluia! Alleluia!Alleluia! 2O higher than the cherubim,More glorious than the seraphim,Lead their praises, Alleluia!Thou bearer of th’eternal Word,Most gracious, magnify the Lord. 3O friends, in gladness let us sing,Supernal anthems echoing,Alleluia! Alleluia!To…
Text 1Eternal God, whose power upholds Both flower and flaming star,To whom there is no here nor there, No time, no near nor far,No alien race, no foreign shore, No child unsought, unknown:O send us forth, Your prophets true, To make all lands Your own! 2O God of truth, whom science seeks And reverent souls…
Text 1All creatures of our God and KingLift up your voice and with us sing,Alleluia! Alleluia!O burning sun with golden beamAnd silver moon with softer gleam! RefrainO praise Him! O praise Him!Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! 2O rushing wind and breezes soft,O clouds that ride the winds aloft,O praise Him! Alleluia!O rising morn, in praise rejoice,O lights…
Text 1Jesus, tender Shepherd, hear me,Bless Thy little lamb tonight;Through the darkness be Thou near me;Watch my sleep till morning light. 2All this day Thy hand has led me,And I thank Thee for Thy care;Thou hast clothed me, warmed and fed me;Listen to my evening prayer. Hymn Info Biblical Reference(a) John 10:14, Prov 3:24 (b)…
Text 1God be with you till we meet again;By His counsels guide, uphold you,With His sheep securely fold you:God be with you till we meet again. 2God be with you till we meet again;Neath His wings securely hide you,Daily manna still provide you:God be with you till we meet again. 3God be with you till…