“O Jesus Christ, Thy Manger Is” by Paul Gerhardt, 1607-1676 1. O Jesus Christ, Thy manger is My paradise at which my soul reclineth. For there, O Lord, Doth lie the Word Made flesh for us; herein Thy grace forthshineth. …
Year: 2016
#80 – “All Praise to Thee, Eternal God”
“All Praise to Thee, Eternal God” by Martin Luther, 1483-1546 1. All praise to Thee, eternal God, Who, clothed in garb of flesh and blood, Dost take a manger for Thy throne, While worlds on worlds are Thine alone. …
#79 – “Rejoice, Rejoice, This Happy Morn”
“Rejoice, Rejoice, This Happy Morn” by Birgitte Boye, 1742-1824 Translated by Carl Doving, 1867-1937 1. Rejoice, rejoice, this happy morn, A Savior unto us is born, The Christ, the Lord of Glory. His lowly birth in Bethlehem The angels from …
#77 – “All My Heart This Night Rejoices”
“All My Heart This Night Rejoices” by Paul Gerhardt, 1607-1676 1. All my heart this night rejoices As I hear Far and near Sweetest angel voices. “Christ is born,” their choirs are singing Till the air Everywhere Now with joy …
#76 – “A Great and Mighty Wonder”
“A Great and Mighty Wonder” by St. Germanus, 634-734 Translated by John M. Neale, 1818-1866 1. A great and mighty wonder. A full and holy cure: The Virgin bears the Infant With virgin honor purel Repeat the hymn again: …
#75 – “Ye Sons of Men, Oh, Hearken”
“Ye Sons of Men, Oh, Hearken” by Valentin Thilo, Jr., 1607-1662 Translated by Arthur T. Russell, 1806-1874 1. Ye sons of men, oh, hearken: Your heart and mind prepare, To hail the almighty Savior, O sinners, be your care. …
#74 – “Once He Came in Blessing”
“Once He Came in Blessing” by Johann Roh, ?-1547 Translated by Catherine Winkworth,1829-1878 1. Once He came in blessing, All our ills redressing; Came in likeness lowly, Son of God most holy; Bore the cross to save us, Hope and …
#73 – “Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates”
“Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates” by Georg Weissel, 1590-1635 Translated by Catherine Winkworth, 1829-1878 1. Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates! Behold, the King of Glory waits; The King of kings is drawing near, The Savior …
#70 – “Hosanna to the Living Lord”
“Hosanna to the Living Lord” by Reginald Heber, 1783-1826 1. Hosanna to the living Lord! Hosanna to the Incarnate Word! To Christ, Creator, Savior, King, Let earth, let heaven, hosanna sing. 2. O Savior, with protecting care Abide in this …
#69 – “Arise, Sons of the Kingdom”
“Arise, Sons of the Kingdom” by Johann Rist, 1607-1667 Translated by Catherine Winkworth, 1829-1878 1. Arise, sons of the Kingdom! The King is drawing nigh; Arise and hail with gladness The Ruler from on high. Ye Christians, hasten forth! Your …