inging

E. Humperdinck
Joyously

1.
Hark! The herald host is singing,
Thro' the silent holy night,
Tidings of great joy they're bringing,
From yon starry azure height.
And each heart is filled with gladness,
At the message which they bring;
"Christ is born, forget all sadness,
Trust in Him, your Saviour King!"

2.
And behold the stars bright glowing,
Shed o'er earth their radiant light,
While from Angels' lips are flowing
Anthems thro' the holy night.
Bright each window now is glowing,
Lighted by the Christmas tree;
And each cheek with joy is glowing,
And each heart is filled with glee.

3.
Soft the messengers from heaven
Wing their flight from home to home;
Bearing lessons God hath given
Unto all the earth that roam.
"Welcome, welcome Christmas evening
Bringing peace and love to earth!"
Show your gratitude, rejoicing,
Christians in your Saviour's birth!

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No. 14

CHRISTMAS

Sleep, Holy Babe
(For additional Christmas Hymns see Hymns Nos. 126 $ 127 and Latin Hymns).

Tr. Rev. E. Caswall
Traditional Melody

Semplice

1.
Sleep, Holy Babe,
Upon Thy Mothers breast!
Great Lord of earth and sea and sky,
How sweet it is to see Thee lie
In such a place of rest!

2.
Sleep, Holy Babe,
Thine Angels watch around;
All bending low with folded wings
Before th'Incarnate King of Kings,
In rev'rent awe profound.

3.
Sleep, Holy Babe,
While I with Mary gaze
In joy upon that Face awhile,
Upon the loving Infant smile,
Which there divinely plays.

4.
Sleep, Holy Babe,
O snatch Thy brief repose;
Too quickly will Thy slumber break,
And Thou to lengthened pains awake,
That death alone shall close.

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No. 15

THE MOST HOLY NAME

O Jesus, Thou the beauty art
Jesu, decus Angelicum

St. Bernard
Tr. Rev. E. Caswall
Nicola A. Montani

Andante religioso

1.
O Jesus, Thou the beauty art
Of Angel worlds above;
Thy name is music to the heart
Inflaming it with love
Celestial sweetness unalloy'd
Who eat Thee hunger still;
Who drink of Thee still feel a void
Which naught but Thee canst fill.

2.
O my sweet Jesus, hear the sighs
Which unto Thee I send;
To Thee mine inmost spirit cries,
My being's hope and end.
Stay with us Lord, with Thy light
Illume the soul's abyss;
Dispel the darkness of the night
And fill the world with bliss.

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No 16.

THE MOST HOLY NAME

To the Name that brings salvation
Processional