As we prepare for our Christmas Eve Children’s mass this coming Saturday 24th @ 5pm we wanted to give the children access to hearing the songs we are singing on the night so they can practise at home and feel confident and enjoy the evening.
Entrance: Mary’s Boy Child (C22)
The audio track we have has some different wording so will go with what we have written here and we have highlighted in red the words that differ so you know to watch out for them.
Long time ago in Bethlehem, so the Holy Bible says
Mary’s boy child, Jesus Christ Was born on Christmas Day.
Hark now hear the angels sing, A king was born today
and man will live for evermore because of Christmas Day.
Trumpets sound and Angels sing listen to what they say
That man will live forever more, because of Christmas Day
Now Joseph and his wife Mary, came to Bethlehem that night,
They found no place to bear her child, not a single room was in sight.
By and by they find a little nook, in a stable all forlorn,
And in a manger cold and dark, Mary’s little boy was born.
Hark now hear the angels sing, A king was born today
and man will live for evermore because of Christmas Day.
Trumpets sound and Angels sing listen to what they say
That man will live forever more, because of Christmas Day
Yes man will live forever more, because of Christmas Day
Gloria (23)
Chorus:
Gloria (clap, clap), Gloria (clap, clap), In excelsis Deo
Gloria (clap, clap), Gloria (clap, clap), In excelsis Deo
Lord God, heavenly King, Peace you bring to us;
We worship you, we give you thanks, We sing our song of praise. [Chorus]
Jesus, saviour of all, Lord God, lamb of God,
You take away our sins O Lord, Have mercy on us all. [Chorus]
At the Father’s right hand Lord, receive our prayer
For you alone are the Holy One And you alone are the Lord [Chorus]
Glory, Father and Son Glory, Holy Spirit
To you we raise our hands up high We glorify your name [Chorus]
Psalm: Jesus Christ is Born (C32)
Words written in block capitals are the echo
Fear not! Behold! I bring, Good news,
Great Joy, great Joy, Jesus Christ is Born
Chorus:
Fear not, FEAR NOT,
Behold, BEHOLD,
I bring, I BRING,
Good news, GOOD NEWS,
Great Joy, great Joy, Jesus Christ is Born
1. Go tell the shepherds, Tell it on the mountains
Go tell all people that Jesus Christ is Born [Chorus]
2. Wake from your sleeping, Come to the Light
God’s glory ever shines Jesus Christ is Born [Chorus]
3. Sing now his praises, Lift up your voice
Heaven and earth rejoice Jesus Christ is born [Chorus]
4. Peace for the weary world, Hope for us all
Promise of one so small Jesus Christ is born [Chorus]
5. Wonderful counsellor, Prince of peace
King for eternity Jesus Christ is born [Chorus]
Fear not! Behold! I bring, Good news,
Great Joy, great Joy,
Jesus Christ is Born
He is born
Offertory: Let us come to the stable (C5)
Words written in capital letters are the echo parts.
Let us come, let us come to the stable
Bringing gifts, bringing gifts to the cradle
Praising God Above, With the song of love, Alleluia, sing Glory to God.
[Chorus]
Let us come, LET US COME, Let us come to the stable
Bringing gifts, BRINGING GIFTS, bringing gifts to the cradle
Praising GOD ABOVE, With the SONG OF LOVE, ALLELUIA SING GLORY TO GOD,
1. A star lights the sky in the night
Joyous choirs of angels so bright
Giving Shepherds the news of his birth
Bringing peace, BRINGING PEACEBRINGING PEACE TO THE EARTH [Chorus]
2. Let us quickly to Bethlehem go
See this child in the manger so low
See the babe who has set our hearts free
God will reign, GOD WILL REIGN THROUGH ETERNITY [Chorus]
3. All you people on earth now proclaim
with one voice sing this happy refrain
That to us a dear Saviour has come
Let us sing, LET US SING FOR THE VICTORY IS WON. [Chorus]
Communion: Angels Carol (C1)
This song is quite high so Lian plays it in a lower key to suit the children’s voice so don’t worry about matching the pitch of the track recording.
Have you heard the sound of the angel voices…
ringing out so sweetly, ringing out so clear?
Have you seen the star, shining out so brightly…
as a sign from God that Christ the Lord is here?
Have you heard the news that they bring from heaven…
to the humble shepherds who have waited long?
Gloria in excelsis Deo! Gloria in excelsis Deo!
Hear the angels sing their joyful song.
He is come in peace in the winter’s stillness…
like a gentle snowfall in the gentle night.
He is come in joy, like the sun at morning…
filling all the world with radiance and with light.
He is come in love as the child of Mary.
In a simple stable we have seen his birth.
Gloria in excelsis Deo! Gloria in excelsis Deo!
Hear the angels singing: ‘Peace on earth’.
He will bring new light to a world in darkness…
like a bright star shining in the skies above.
He will bring new hope to the waiting nations.
When he comes to reign in purity and love.
Let the earth rejoice at the Saviour’s coming.
Let the heavens answer with the joyful morn:
Gloria in excelsis Deo! Gloria in excelsis Deo!
Hear the angels singin’ Christ is born
Hear the angels singin’ Christ is born
Communion: The Zither Carol (C28)
Girls and boys, leave your toys, make no noise, Kneel at His crib and worship Him.
At your shrine, child divine, we are thine, Our Saviour’s here.
Alleluia the church bells ring, “Alleluia!” the angels sing,
Alleluia from everything. All must draw near.
On that day, far away, Jesus lay, Angels were watching round His head.
Holy Child, mother mild, undefiled, We sing your praise.
Alleluia the church bells ring, “Alleluia!” the angels sing,
Alleluia from everything. Our hearts we raise.
Shepherds came at the fame of your name, Angels their guide to Bethlehem.
In that place, saw your face, filled with grace, Stood at the door.
Alleluia the church bells ring, “Alleluia!” the angels sing,
Alleluia from everything. Love evermore.
Alleluia the church bells ring, “Alleluia!” the angels sing,
Alleluia from everything. Love evermore.
Communion: Away in a manger (C12)
1 Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,
The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head;
The stars in the bright sky looked down where He lay,
The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.
2 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.
3 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
Communion: Silent Night (C21)
1 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!
2 Silent night, holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight,
Glories stream from heaven afar,
Heavenly hosts sing “Alleluia!”
Christ the Saviour is born,
Christ the Saviour is born.
3 Silent night, holy night!
Son of God, love’s pure light.
Radiance beams from thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus, Lord at thy birth,
Jesus, Lord at thy birth.
Communion: The Little Drummer Boy (C27)
1 Come they told me, pa ra pa pum pum,
A newborn 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 Little baby, 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 the King, pa ra pa pum pum,
Ra pa pum pum, ra pa pum pum,
Shall 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.
Recessional: Go tell it on the mountain (C15)
CHORUS
Go, tell it on the mountain,
Over the hills and everywhere;
Go, tell it on the mountain
That Jesus Christ is born!
1 While shepherds kept their watching
O’er silent flocks by night
Behold throughout the heavens
There shone a holy light. [Chorus]
2 The shepherds feared and trembled
When lo! Above the earth
Rang out the angels’ chorus
That hailed the Saviour’s birth. [Chorus]
3 Down in a lowly manger
The humble Christ was born
And God sent us salvation
That blessed Christmas morn. [Chorus]
