O Come, O Come Emmanuel Opening Words: Latin, 9 th century, Translated by John M. Neale and Henry S. Coffin Music: Adapted from Plainsong Mode I by Thomas Helmore O come, O come, Emmanuel, And ransom captive Israel, That mourns in lonely exile here, Until the Son of God appear. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel. This arr. 2011 PraiseGathering Music (admin. by Gaither Copyright Management). All rights reserved.
Glory to God Words by Randy Vader Music by Jay Rouse Glory to God! Glory to God in the highest, And peace on earth. Glory to God! Glory to God! Glory to God in the highest, And peace on earth. Goodwill toward men. Glory to God! Glory to God in the highest, And peace on earth. Goodwill toward men. Goodwill. Glory to God! Glory to God in the highest! 2011 PraiseGathering Music (admin. by Gaither Copyright Management). All rights reserved.
Gloria! He Is Born Words by Randy Vader Music by Jay Rouse In the night of peaceful slumber, Came the sound of angelic thunder, Shepherds startled by the sight, Shekinah glory shining in the night. Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Peace on earth, goodwill to everyone. Hail the birth of Jesus, God s own Son, Sing Gloria! Hear the angels as they say, In a manger He will lay, Unto you a Child is born, In Bethlehem on this Christmas morn. Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Peace on earth, goodwill to everyone. Hail the birth of Jesus, God s own Son, Sing Gloria! Sing Gloria! In excelsis Deo! See the Infant, meek and lowly, Son of God, so pure and holy. Shepherds running from the stable, Praising God for He is able! Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Peace on earth, goodwill to everyone. Hail the birth of Jesus, God s own Son, Sing Gloria! Jesus, God s own Son, praise the Holy One! Jesus, God s own Son, sing Gloria! 1996 by PraiseGathering Music. (admin. by Gaither Copyright Management). All rights reserved.
Angels, from the Realms of Glory Words by James Montgomery Music by Henry T. Smart Angels, from the realms of glory, wing your flight o er all the earth; Ye who sang creation s story, now proclaim Messiah s birth: Come and worship, come and worship, worship Christ, the newborn King! Shepherds, in the fields abiding, watching o er your flocks by night, God with man is now residing, yonder shines the Infant light: Come and worship, come and worship, worship Christ, the newborn King! Wise men, leave your contemplation, brighter visions beam afar; Seek the great Desire of nations, ye have seen His natal star: Come and worship, come and worship, worship Christ, the newborn King! Worship Christ, the newborn King! Christ, the newborn King! Saints before the altar bending, watching long in hope and fear, Suddenly the Lord, descending, in His temple shall appear: Come and worship, come and worship, worship Christ, the newborn King! Come and worship, come and worship, worship Christ, the newborn King! Worship Christ, the newborn King! This arr. 2011 PraiseGathering Music (admin. by Gaither Copyright Management). All rights reserved.
Mary s Hope Words by Rose Aspinall and Randy Vader Music by Jay Rouse In the quiet of this moment, Whispered prayers are what I sing. I am blessed beyond all measure For the wonder that You bring. I know I have been chosen, Yet I know I m just a girl. Now my joyful tears fall down On the Hope of all the world. May You know the peace You promise As You hear a higher call. May You know Your Father s pleasure As the Chosen One of all. May You find the strength to take You To wherever You must be And when You need some peace and comfort, Find Your way back home to me. Find Your way back to me, When You feel all alone. For wherever You are, You can always come home. Now the eventide is silent; Nestle close, my dearest One. For my heart is overflowing. Thank You, God, for our Son. Rest, little Yeshua, You are safe now from all harm And my only Hope in this world is cradled in my arms. 2011 PraiseGathering Music (admin. by Gaither Copyright Management). All rights reserved.
Hope Is Born Words by Randy Vader Traditional Melody: Good King Wenceslaus In the stillness of the night, Shepherds watch are keeping. Suddenly, a brilliant light Luminates the evening. Filled with fright, they stare in awe, Angels far above them. Fear not! is the angel s call, Bringing peace to all. Amen. Soon, the sky is filled with song, With angelic chorus. Singing: Gloria! Message waited for so long, God is truly for us. God is for us. Unto us is born a Son; He will be our Savior. Tidings glad to everyone: God displays His favor. Angels sing their glorias, Flying through the heavens. Celebration for the one gift That has been given. Shepherds off to see the Child As the angel told them, Mighty God, now meek and mild, Holy Child awaits them. Wondrous is the sight of Him In a lowly manger. Little town of Bethlehem,
Home to Heaven s stranger. God has come to earth to dwell; We behold His glory! Hope is born, Emmanuel. Love has penned this story. In the stillness of the night, Hope is born, Emmanuel! 2011 PraiseGathering Music (admin. by Gaither Copyright Management). All rights reserved.
In the First Light Words and Music by Bob Kauflin In the first light of a new day, No one knew He had arrived. Things continued as they had been While a Newborn softly cried. But the heavens, wrapped in wonder, Knew the meaning of His birth. In the weakness of a Baby, They knew God had come to earth. As His mother held Him closely, It was hard to understand That her Baby, not yet speaking, Was the Word of God to man. He would tell them of His kingdom, But their hearts would not believe. They would hate Him and in anger They would nail Him to a tree. But the sadness would be broken As the Song of Life arose And the Firstborn of creation Would ascend and take His throne. He has left it to redeem us, But before His life began, He knew He d come back Not as a baby, but as the Lord of every man. Hear the angels as they re singing On the morning of His birth. But how much greater will our song be When He comes again, When He comes again! Hear the angels as they re singing On the morning of His birth. But how much greater will our song be When He comes again to earth, When He comes to rule the earth, to rule the earth! 1988 Bridge Building / Organon Key Music (admin. by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.). All rights reserved.
God Incarnate Child Divine Words by Randy Vader Traditional Melody: See Amid the Winter s Snow God Incarnate, Child Divine, Blessed Savior of mankind, Highest Prince of lowly birth, Heir of Heaven now come to earth. Praise the Lord who reigns above For His wondrous gift of love. God has come with us to dwell. Hope is born, Emmanuel. Unto us a Child is born, Love come down in human form. God s own Son of matchless worth, Miracle of virgin birth. God s redeeming work begun Through the advent of His Son, Born that we no more may die. God in Heaven has heard our cry. As the prophets had foretold, Promised One from days of old, Ancient Word now come to pass; God has come to us at last. Enter this most Holy Place, Consecrated sacred space, Greater love was never known, God in human flesh enthroned. 2011 PraiseGathering Music (admin. by Gaither Copyright Management). All rights reserved.
Silent Night, Holy Night Words by Joseph Mohr Music by Franz Gruber 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, 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. Arr. 2009 PraiseGathering Music. (admin. by Gaither Copyright Management). All rights reserved.
Processional of the Invited Words by Randy Vader Music by Randy Vader and Jay Rouse Come and adore, King of kings, Lord of lords. Out of darkness into light, Holy flame against the night. Bringing shepherds to their knees, Angels praise the Prince of Peace. God among us, all is well, Hope is born, Emmanuel. Hope of all from ages past, Hope for all, Hope that lasts. Hope of every broken dream, Hope for those He will redeem. Hope of every longing heart, Hope for all He will impart. Hope for peace the angels tell, Hope is born, Emmanuel. Just one Lord, Christ alone, Just one crown, just one throne. Just one Child, virgin born, Just one star this Christmas morn. Just one Son, God s to claim, Just one name above all names. Jesus, Lord has come to dwell. Hope is born, Emmanuel! 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. Jesus, Lord has come to dwell. Hope is born, Emmanuel! 2011 PraiseGathering Music (admin. by Gaither Copyright Management). All rights reserved.