(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 It came upon the midnight clear, That glorious song of old, From angels bending near the earth To touch their harps of gold: "Peace on the earth, good will to men, From heav'n's all gracious King!" The … Continue reading #90: It Came upon the Midnight Clear →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Angels we have heard on high, Sweetly singing o'er the plains, And the mountains, in reply, Echoing their joyous strains. REFRAIN Gloria in excelsis Deo! Gloria in excelsis Deo! 2 Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why your joyous … Continue reading #89: Angels We Have Heard on High →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 In a cave, a lowly stable, Christ our Lord wan born; From the heavens white-robed angels Sang that holy morn. CHORUS Noel, noel! Noel, noel! Rang throughout the sky; (starlit sky;) Noel, noel! Noel, noel! Praise to … Continue reading #88: In a Cave →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) This is a favorite Christmas Hymn, but it is really a hymn of the second, triumphal coming, not the virgin birth. Note the words carefully. 1 Joy to the world! the Lord is come! Let earth receive her … Continue reading #87: Joy to the World! →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 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. 2 … Continue reading #86: Away in a Manger →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) This song is perhaps the most popular, or at least well known, Christmas hymn/song. At least, when I was singing with my caroling group at the local casino a few seasons ago, and we were under instructions from … Continue reading #85: Silent Night →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Come, Thou long-expected Jesus, Born to set Thy people free; From our fears and sins release us; Let us find our rest in Thee. Israel's Strength and Consolation, Home of all the earth Thou art; Dear Desire … Continue reading #84: Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) Here we start the advent section of the book. I know it is out of the church calendar, but I always enjoy bringing these up for reflection and enjoyment during other times of the year. 1 O come, … Continue reading #83: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel →