Entries by wels

Christ Begins

Download Audio We stand and we watch on the bank, wide-eyed. Water runs and all heaven opens wide, and a voice like thunder replies. Mary’s whispering, but it’s not the time. Yet six jars are filled with the finest wine. Tell me, who is this by our side? See the sun out-shined on the hill […]

The Only Son from Heaven

Download Audio The only Son from heaven, foretold by ancient seers, by God the Father given, in human form appears. No sphere his light confining, no star so brightly shining as he, our Morning Star. O time of God appointed, O bright and holy morn! He comes, the King anointed, the Christ, the virgin-born, grim […]

The People Who in Darkness Walked

Download Audio The people who in darkness walked have seen a glorious light; the heavenly dawn broke forth on those who dwelt in death and night, who dwelt in death and night. To us a child of hope is born, to us a son is given, and on his shoulders ever rests all power in […]

How Lovely Shines the Morning Star

Download Audio How lovely shines the Morning Star! The nations see and hail afar the light in Judah shining. O David’s son of Jacob’s race, my Bridegroom and my King of grace, for you my heart is pining. Lowly, holy, great and glorious, O victorious Prince of graces, filling all the heavenly places. O highest […]

A Child Is Born in Bethlehem – B

Download Audio A child is born in Bethlehem, Bethlehem, the joy of all Jerusalem. Alleluia, alleluia! His mother is the virgin maid, virgin maid, who gave him birth with no man’s aid. Alleluia, alleluia! The kings from Sheba journey there, journey there, gold, frankincense, and myrrh they bear. Alleluia, alleluia! Within the house they greet […]

As with Gladness Men of Old

Download Audio As with gladness men of old did the guiding star behold, as with joy they hailed its light, leading onward, beaming bright, so, most gracious Lord, may we evermore be led by thee. As with joyful steps they sped, Savior, to thy lowly bed, there to bend the knee before thee, whom heaven […]

Brightest and Best

Download Audio Brightest and best of the stars of the morning, dawn on our darkness and lend us your aid. Star of the east, the horizon adorning, guide where our infant Redeemer is laid. Cold on his cradle the dewdrops are shining; low lies his head with the beasts of the stall. Angels adore him […]