Category Archives: Christmas Carol Contemplations 2007

Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head.The stars in the sky looked down where He lay,The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay. The cattle are lowing, the Baby awakes,But … Continue reading →

O Little Town of Bethlehem" O little town of Bethlehem,How still we see thee lie!Above thy deep and dreamless sleepThe silent stars go by;Yet in thy dark streets shinethThe everlasting Light;The hopes and fears of all the yearsAre met in … Continue reading →

I heard the bells on Christmas day Their old familiar carols play, And wild and sweet the words repeat Of peace on earth, good will to men. And thought how, as the day had come, The belfries of all Christendom … Continue reading →

Verse 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 winter’s night that was so deep. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, … Continue reading →

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. O come, O come, thou Dayspring, Come and cheer our … Continue reading →

Come, Thou long-expected Jesus, Born to set Thy people free; Israel’s Strength and Consolation, Hope of all the earth Thou art; Dear Desire of ev’ry nation, Joy of ev’ry longing heart. From our fears and sins release us: Let us … Continue reading →