Lyrics

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.

2. O morning stars, together

proclaim the holy birth,

and praises sing to God the King,

and peace to all on earth.

For Christ is born of Mary;

and gathered all above,

while mortals sleep, the angels keep

their watch of wondering love.

3. How silently, how silently,

the wondrous gift is given!

So God imparts to human hearts

the blessings of his heaven:

no ear may hear his coming;

but in this world of sin,

where meek souls will receive him,

still the dear Christ enters in.

4. O Holy Child of Bethlehem,

descend to us, we pray;

cast out our sin, and enter in,

be born in us today.

We hear the Christmas angels

the great glad tidings tell:

O come to us, abide with us,

our Lord, Immanuel.

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When a Child is Born

1. Ah ah ah ah

2. 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

3. 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 pass when a child is born

4. 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

5. All hum the tune! :-)

Words spoken by leader

6. 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

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1. 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!

2. They lookēd 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!

3. 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!

4. This star drew nigh to the north west
O'er Bethlehem it took its rest
And there it did both pause and stay
Right over the place where Jesus lay.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel!

5. 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!

6. 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!

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Hark, the herald angels sing

Glory to the new-born 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 new-born King.

2. Christ by highest heaven 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 us to dwell,

Jesus, our Immanuel

Hark! The herald angels sing

Glory to the new-born King.

3. Hail the heaven-born Prince of peace!

Hail the Sun of righteousness!

Light and life to all he brings,

Risen with healing in his wings.

Mild he lays his glory by,

Born that we no more may die,

Born to raise the sons of earth,

Born to give us second birth

Hark! The herald angels sing

Glory to the new-born King.

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Little Drummer Boy

1. Come, they told me

Pa-ra-pa-pum-pum

Our new born King to see

Pa-ra-pa-pum-pum

Our finest gifts we bring

Pa-ra-pa-pum-pum

To lay before The King

Pa-ra-pa-pum-pum

Ra-pa-pum-pum

Ra-pa-pum-pum

So, to honour Him

Pa-ra-pa-pum-pum

When we come.

2. Baby Jesus

Pa-ra-pa-pum-pum

I am a poor boy too

Pa-ra-pa-pum-pum

I have no gift to bring

Pa-ra-pa-pum-pum

That's fit to give a King

Pa-ra-pa-pum-pum

Ra-pa-pum-pum

Ra-pa-pum-pum

Can I play for you...

Pa-ra-pa-pum-pum

...On my drum?

3. Mary nodded

Pa-ra-pa-pum-pum

The ox and lamb kept time

Pa-ra-pa-pum-pum

I played my drum for Him

Pa-ra-pa-pum-pum

I played my best for Him

Pa-ra-pa-pum-pum

Ra-pa-pum-pum

Ra-pa-pum-pum

Then, He smiled at me

Pa-ra-pa-pum-pum

Me and my drum.

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Away, in a manger

No crib for a bed

The little Lord Jesus lay down His sweet head

The stars in the bright sky look down where He lay

The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay

The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes

But, little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes

I love thee Lord Jesus, look down from the sky

And stay by my side until 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 fit us for Heaven to live with Thee there

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Do They Know it's Christmas?

It's Christmas time, there's no need to be afraid
At Christmas time 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 Christmas time

But say a prayer
Pray for the other ones
At Christmas time, it's hard
But when you're having fun

There's a world outside your window
And it's a world of dreaded 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
We'll, tonight, thank God,

It's them instead of you

And there won't be snow in Africa this Christmas time
The greatest gift they'll get this year is life
Where nothing ever grows, no rain or rivers flow
Do they know it's Christmas time at all?

Here's to you
Raise your glass for everyone
Here's to them
Underneath that burning sun
Do they know it's Christmas time at all?

Feed the world
Feed the world

Feed the world, let them know it's Christmas time x6

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Go tell it on the mountain,
Over the hills and everywhere,
Go tell it on the mountain,
That Jesus Christ is born.

Go tell it on the mountain...

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When I was a seeker
I sought both night and day,
I asked the Lord to help me,
And he showed me the way.
Go tell it on the mountain...

The shepherds feared and trembled,
When lo! above the earth,
Rang out the angels' chorus
That hailed the Saviour's birth
Go tell it on the mountain...

Go tell it on the mountain,
That Je---sus--- Chri---ist is--- born.

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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

O come, let us adore him x 3

Christ the Lord

2. See how the shepherds

summoned to his cradle

leaving their flocks, draw nigh to gaze

we too will thither, bend our joyful footsteps

O come...

3. Lo, star-led chieftains

magi, Christ adoring

offer him incense, gold and myrrh

we to the Christ-child

bring our hearts' oblations

O come...

4. Sing, choirs of angels

sing in exultation

sing, all ye citizens of heaven above

'Glory to God in the highest'

O come...

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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.

2. Born a King on Bethlehem plain

gold I bring to crown Him again

King for ever, ceasing never

Over us all to reign

O star of wonder...

God on earth yet Priest on high

Prayer and praising all men raising

Worship is earth's reply.

O star of wonder...

tells of his death and Calvary's gloom

sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying

sealed in a stone-cold tomb.

O star of wonder...

5.  Glorious now, behold Him arise

King, and God, and sacrifice!

Heaven sings 'Alleluia!'

'Alleluia!' the earth replies.

O star of wonder...

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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

We will, we will rock you

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

We will, we will rock you