While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks

While shepherds watched their flocks by night, all seated on the ground,the angel of the Lord came down and glory shone around. ‘Fear not,’ said he – for mighty dread had seized their troubled mind -‘Glad tidings of great joy I bring to you and...

Come Thou Redeemer of the Earth

Come Thou Redeemer of the earth, And manifest thy virgin-birth.Let every age in wonder fall: Such birth befits the God of all.Begotten of no human will, But of the Spirit, Thou art stillThe Word of God in flesh arrayed, The promised fruit to man displayed.O equal to...

I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say

I heard the voice of Jesus say, “Come unto Me and rest;Lay down, O weary one, lay down thy head upon my breast.”I came to Jesus as I was, weary, and worn, and sad;I found in Him a resting place, and He has made me glad. I heard the voice of Jesus say, “Behold I freely...

People Look East

People, look east. The time is nearOf the crowning of the year.Make your house fair as you are able,Trim the hearth and set the table.People, look east and sing today:Love, the guest, is on the way. Furrows, be glad. Though earth is bare,One more seed is planted...

Chide Me O Lord No Longer/Psalm 6

Chide me, O LORD, no longer,Nor chasten me in anger.In mercy hear my groans;O LORD, see how I languish.Heal Thou my bitter anguish,For troubled are my bones. My soul is troubled greatly.O hasten Thou to aid me.Why dost Thou tarry, LORD?Turn back and show Thy favor;Me...