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Nativity Carol (John Rutter)
Born in a stable so bare |
The Christ Candle is Lit
Upon this night, the Light has come among us. |
A Candle is Burning (VU 6, verses 1 & 5)
A candle is burning, |
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We honour Messiah With Christ-candle's flame, Our Christmas Eve candles Glad tidings proclaim. O come, all you faithful, Rejoice in this night, As God comes among us, The Christian's true light. |
Luke 2:1-14 "You will find a babe wrapped in swaddling cloths The written text is HERE. |
Silent Night, Holy Night (VU 67)
Silent night! Holy night! |
Silent night! Holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight: Glories stream from heaven afar, Heavenly hosts sing Hallelujah, Christ the Saviour is born, Christ the Saviour is born. |
Silent night! Holy night! Son of God, love's pure light Radiant beams from thy holy face, With the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord, at thy birth, Jesus, Lord, at thy birth. |
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Expect the Unexpected Adapted from 'Cloth for the Cradle' (Iona Community) By Reverend Beryl Barraclough |
Away in a Manger (VU 69)
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, |
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The cattle are lowing, The baby awakes, But little Lord Jesus, No crying he makes. I love you, Lord Jesus; Look down from the sky, And stay by my side Until morning is nigh. |
Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask you to stay Close by me for ever, And love me, I pray. Bless all the dear children In your tender care, And fit us for heaven, To live with you there. |
Offertory God of Love
Hear our prayer
Give us courage to stand for truth |
O Holy Night
O Holy night! |
Led by the light Of Faith serenely beaming With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming Here come the Wise Men from Orient land The King of kings lay thus in lowly manger In all our trials born to be our friend He knows our need, To our weakness is no stranger Behold your King; before Him lowly bend Behold your King; before Him lowly bend. |
Truly He taught us to love one another; His law is love and His Gospel is Peace Chains shall He break, For the slave is our brother And in His name, All oppression shall cease Sweet hymns of joy In grateful chorus raise we Let all within us Praise His Holy name Christ is the Lord; O praise His name forever! His power and glory evermore proclaim His power and glory evermore proclaim. |