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Make Way for Christ mas
Graham Kendrick
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Compilation copyright Make Way Music 1988
First published 1988. Reprinted 1989, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1998, 2002, 2005
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o n t e n t s
Celebrating the Gift
1. Introduction (Tonight) ..................................................4
2. Tonight (Glory to God)..................................................53. The Christmas Child......................................................9
4. The Servant King ........................................................11
5. Let it be to me ............................................................13
6. Immanuel, O Immanuel ..............................................14
7. Thanks be to God ........................................................17
8. O what a mystery I see................................................20
9. Tell out, tell out the news ............................................23
10. The Candle Song ........................................................25
Sharing the Gift
11. Introduction (Good news) ..........................................27
12. Good news ..................................................................28
13. Sing all the earth..........................................................30
14. Gloria ..........................................................................31
15. Arise, shine..................................................................32
16. This Child ....................................................................3517. O come and join the dance..........................................37
18. The Giving Song ........................................................40
19. For God so loved the world ........................................41
20. Peace to you ................................................................43
21. God with us ................................................................45
22. Heaven invites you to a party......................................47
23. Tonight (reprise) ..........................................................52
24. Thanks be to God (reprise)..........................................53
Words
Celebrating the Gift ....................................................55
Sharing the Gift ..........................................................59
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Introduction
(Tonight)
1. From: THE GIFT MAKE WAY FOR CHRISTMASCELEBRATING THE GIFT
Bright rock feel Graham Kendrick
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Tonight
(Glory to God)
2. From: THE GIFT MAKE WAY FOR CHRISTMASCELEBRATING THE GIFT
Graham Kendrick
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MAKE WAY FOR CHRISTMAS
CELEBRATING THE GIFT
TON IGHT (GLORY TO GOD)06
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CELEBRATING THE GIFT
TON IGHT (GLORY TO GOD)07
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2. Afraid, we covered up our faces,
Amazed at what our ears did hear.
Good news of joy for all the people -
Today a Saviour has appeared!
(Bridge)
And so to Bethlehem
To find it was all true;Despised and worthless shepherds,
We were the first to know!
MAKE WAY FOR CHRISTMAS
CELEBRATING THE GIFT
TON IGHT (GLORY TO GOD)08
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The Christmas child3. From: THE GIFT MAKE WAY FOR CHRISTMASCELEBRATING THE GIFT
Gentle, but with expectation Graham Kendrick
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MAKE WAY FOR CHRISTMAS
CELEBRATING THE GIFT
THE SERVANT KING12
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Let it be to me5. From: THE GIFT MAKE WAY FOR CHRISTMASCELEBRATING THE GIFT
Gently flowing Graham Kendrick
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Immanuel, O Immanuel6. From: THE GIFT MAKE WAY FOR CHRISTMASCELEBRATING THE GIFT
Worshipfully, but with strength Graham Kendrick
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MAKE WAY FOR CHRISTMAS
CELEBRATING THE GIFT
IMMANUEL, O IMMANUEL15
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CELEBRATING THE GIFT
IMMANUEL, O IMMANUEL16
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Thanks to be to God7. From: THE GIFT MAKE WAY FOR CHRISTMASCELEBRATING THE GIFT
Smoothly, not too slow Graham Kendrick
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2 of 3
MAKE WAY FOR CHRISTMAS
CELEBRATING THE GIFT
THANKS BE TO GOD18
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2. Jesus, the heart of God revealed,
With us, feeling the pain we feel.
Cut to the heart,
Wounded for me,
Taking the blame,
Making me clean.
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CELEBRATING THE GIFT
THANKS BE TO GOD19
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Oh what a mystery I see8. From: THE GIFT MAKE WAY FOR CHRISTMASCELEBRATING THE GIFT
Bright, quite quick Graham Kendrick
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2. This perfect Man, incarnate God,
By selfless sacrifice
Destroyed our sinful history,
All fallen Adams curse.
In Him the curse of blessing turns,
My barren spirit flowers,
As over the shattered power of sin
The cross of Jesus towers.
3. (Women)
By faith a child of His I stand,
An heir in Davids line,
Royal descendant by His blood
Destined by Loves design.
(Men)
Fathers of faith, my fathers now!
Because in Christ I am,(All)
And all Gods promises in Him
To me are Yes, Amen!
3. No more then as a child of earth
Must I my lifetime spend -
His history, His destiny
Are mine to apprehend.
Oh what a Saviour, what a Lord,
O Master, Brother, Friend!What a miracle has joined me to
This life that never ends!
3 0F 3
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CELEBRATING THE GIFT
O WHAT A MYSTERY I SEE22
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Tell out, tell out
the news
9. From: THE GIFT MAKE WAY FOR CHRISTMASCELEBRATING THE GIFT
1oyful and bright Graham Kendrick
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2. Laughter and joy He will increase,
All our burdens be lifted,
Oppression cease;
The blood-stained battle-dress be burned,
And the art of our warfare
Never more be learned.
3. So let us go, His witnesses,Spreading news of His kingdom
Of righteousness,
til the whole world has heard the song,
til the harvest is gathered,
Then the end shall come. 2 of 2
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CELEBRATING THE GIFT
TELL OUT, TELL OUT THE NEWS24
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The Candle Song10. From: THE GIFT MAKE WAY FOR CHRISTMASCELEBRATING THE GIFT
Softly, with awe Graham Kendrick
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2. Stars and angels sing,
Yet the earth
Sleeps in shadows;
Can this tiny spark
Set a world on fire?
3. Yet His light will shine
From our lives,
Spirit blazing,
As we touch the flame
Of His holy fire.
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CELEBRATING THE GIFT
THE CANDLE SONG26
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Introduction
(Good news)
11. From: THE GIFT MAKE WAY FOR CHRISTMASSHARING THE GIFT
As a fanfare Graham Kendrick
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Good news12. From: THE GIFT MAKE WAY FOR CHRISTMASSHARING THE GIFT
Brightly, with strength Graham Kendrick
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2. Let earth's dark shadows fly away,
Alleluia!
In Christ has dawned an endless day,
Alleluia!
3. Now God with us on earth resides,
Alleluia!And heaven's door is open wide,
Alleluia!
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SHARING THE GIFT
GOOD NEWS29
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Sing all the earth13. From: THE GIFT MAKE WAY FOR CHRISTMASSHARING THE GIFT
Quieter, same speed Graham Kendrick
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Gloria14. From: THE GIFT MAKE WAY FOR CHRISTMASSHARING THE GIFT
Strength G. R. Woodward (1848-1934)
Music: 16th century French melody
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MAKE WAY FOR CHRISTMAS
SHARING THE GIFT
ARISE SHINE33
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2. Here among us now, Christ the Light
Kindles brighter flames in our trembling
h e a r t s !
Living Word, our Lamp, come guide our feet
As we walk as one in light and peace,
til justice and truth shine like the sun.
(Final Chorus)Jesus the Light of the world,
Jesus the Light of the world,
Jesus the Light of the world has come!
Women: Your light has come!
Men: Your light has come!
Women: Your light has come!
Men: Your light has come!
All: Your light has come!
All: Cheers, etc...
Leader says:
Welcome to the celebration!
Welcome to the greatest birthday party of all
time! We are celebrating the birth of a Child
whose coming changed the whole course of
human history, and who has changed our lives
too. Though His arrival was almost unnoticed,His birth had been prophesied centuries before
when the prophet Isaiah said:
All say:
For a Child will be born to us, a Son will be
given to us; and He will be our ruler. He will be
called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God,
Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.
Leader says:
Lets celebrate together this most joyful of all
birthdays, the birthday of Jesus, the Child fromheaven.
MAKE WAY FOR CHRISTMAS
SHARING THE GIFT
ARISE SHINE34
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This child16. From: THE GIFT MAKE WAY FOR CHRISTMASSHARING THE GIFT
Calypso Graham Kendrick
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2. This Child, rising on us like the sun,
Oh this child, given to light everyone,
Oh this Child, guiding our feet on he pathway
To peace on earth.
3. This Child, raising the humble and poor,
Oh this Child, making the proud ones to fall;This Child, filling the hungry with good things,
This heavenly Child.
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THIS CHILD36
Leader says:
The birth of a child should always be the cause of great rejoicing, but how much more so when the
Child is none other than God Himself, come to save His people from their sins! So come and join
the dance!
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O come and join
the dance
17. From: THE GIFT MAKE WAY FOR CHRISTMASSHARING THE GIFT
As a Scottish folk-dance Graham Kendrick
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SHARING THE GIFT
O COME AND JOIN THE DANCE38
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2. (Leader) Come shed your heavy load
(Leader) And dance your worries all away,
(All) For Christ the Lord was born in Bethlehem.
(Leader) He came to break the power of sin
(Leader) And turn your night to day,
(All) O, take my hand and come and join the song.
3. (Instrumental verse and chorus)
4. (Leader) Let laughter ring and angels sing
(Leader) And joy be all around,
(All) For Christ the Lord was born in Bethlehem.
(Leader) And if you seek with all your heart
(Leader) He surely can be found,
(All) O, take my hand and come and join the song.
Leader says over introduction:On that first Christmas night, joyful angels announced peace and goodwill to the world - and heav-
en is still bursting at the seams with good gifts for everyone. So open your heart to receive what
God has stored up for you, especially the greatest Gift of all...
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SHARING THE GIFT
O COME AND JOIN THE DANCE39
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The Giving Song18. From: THE GIFT MAKE WAY FOR CHRISTMASSHARING THE GIFT
Accelerating with each verse Graham Kendrick
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2. May His tender love surround you
At this Christmastime;
May you see His smiling face
That in the darkness shines.
3. But the many gifts He gives
Are all poured out from one;
Come receive the greatest gift,
The gift of God's own Son.
Last two choruses and verses:
Lai, lai, lai... (etc.)
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For God so loved
the world
19. From: THE GIFT MAKE WAY FOR CHRISTMASSHARING THE GIFT
Capo 2 (D) Smoothly Graham Kendrick
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2. And God showed His love for you,
When He gave His only Son;
And you, if you trust in Him,
Shall not die,
But have eternal life;
No, you shall not die,
But have eternal life.
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SHARING THE GIFT
FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD42
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Peace to you20. From: THE GIFT MAKE WAY FOR CHRISTMASSHARING THE GIFT
Graham Kendrick
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SHARING THE GIFT 44
Leader says:
Lets give thanks to God together.
All say:Thank You, heavenly Father, for the peace that comes through Your gift of Jesus, the Prince of
Peace. Thank You that although He was in very nature God, He made Himself as nothing, took on
the nature of a servant, was made in human likeness, and experienced the pain and suffering of a
sinful world.
Thank You that, in order to give us life, He humbled Himself, and surrendered to death, even death
on a cross...
The desire to relieve the hideous
secularity of our great towns may well lead
to a demand to use carols in outdoor
processions and festivals in spring and
summer as well as ChristmasPercy Dearmer, editor of the Oxford Book of Carols. 1928.
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(Leader) (All)
2. One of a hated race, (echo)
Stung by the prejudice, (echo)
Suffring injustice, (echo)
Yet He forgives. (echo)
Wept for my wasted years,(echo)
Paid for my wickedness, (echo)He died in my place, (echo)
That I might live. (echo)
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GOD WITH US46
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Heaven invites you
to a party
22. From: THE GIFT MAKE WAY FOR CHRISTMASSHARING THE GIFT
Joyful, with a strong rhythm Graham Kendrick
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Angels from the realms of glorywords by J. Montgomery (1771-1854).
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SHARING THE GIFT
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SHARING THE GIFT
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SHARING THE GIFT
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Tonight (reprise)
(Glory to God)
23. From: THE GIFT MAKE WAY FOR CHRISTMASSHARING THE GIFT
Brightly Graham Kendrick
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SHARING THE GIFT
THANKS BE TO GOD (REPRISE)54
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CELEBRATING THE GIFT
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Celebrating the Gift
TONIGHT (GLORY TO GOD)
TONIGHT, while all the world was sleeping,A light exploded in the skies.And then, as glory did surround us,A voice, an angel did appear!
Glory to GodIn the highest, } (
Men - Women echo)
And on the earth (Men)
Be peace from heav'n! (All)Glory to God
In the highest, }(Men - Women echo)
And on the earth (Men)
Be peace from heav'n! (All)
Afraid, we covered up our faces,Amazed at what our ears did hear.Good news, of joy for all the people -
Today, a Saviour has appeared!
Glory to GodIn the highest, } (
Men - Women echo)
And on the earth (Men)
Be peace from heav'n! (All)
Glory to God
In the highest, }(Men - Women echo)
And on the earth (Men)
Be peace from heav'n! (All)
And so to Bethlehem
To find it all was true;Despised and worthless shepherds,We were the first to know!
Glory to GodIn the highest, } (
Men - Women echo)
And on the earth (Men)
Be peace from heav'n! (All)
Glory to GodIn the highest, }
(Men - Women echo)
And on the earth (Men)Be peace from heav'n! (All)
Glory to GodIn the highest, } (
Men - Women echo)
And on the earth (Men)
Be peace from heav'n! (All)
Glory to GodIn the highest, }
(Men - Women echo)
And on the earth (Men)
Be peace from heav'n! (All)
Graham Kendrick Copyright 1988 Make Way Music
THE CHRISTMAS CHILD
HEAR THE SOUND OF PEOPLE SINGING,All the bells are ringingFor the Christmas Child.In the streets the lights are glowing,But there is no knowing
Of the Christmas Child.
Oh, let this child be born in your heart,Oh, let this child be born in your heart,Tonight, tonight,Tonight, tonight.
Will our wars go on forever,And will peace be neverAt Christmastime?If we keep Him in the mangerThen there is no danger
From the Christmas Child.
Oh, let this child be born in your heart,Oh, let this child be born in your heart,Tonight, tonight,Tonight, tonight.
Oh, let this child be born in your heart,
Oh, let this child be born in your heart,Tonight, tonight,
Tonight, tonight.
Graham Kendrick Copyright 1988 Make Way Music
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THE SERVANT KING
FROM HEAVEN YOU CAME, helpless babe,Entered our world, Your glory veiled;
Not to be served but to serve,And give Your life that we might live.
This is our God, the Servant King.
He calls us now to follow Him,To bring our lives as a daily offeringOf worship to the Servant King.
Graham Kendrick Copyright 1983 Thankyou Music
LET IT BE TO ME
LET IT BE TO MEAccording to Your word.Let it be to meAccording to Your word.
I am Your servant,No rights shall I demand.
Let it be to me,Let it be to me,Let it be to me,According to Your word.
I am Your servant,No rights shall I demand.
Let it be to me,Let it be to me,Let it be to me,
According to Your word.
Graham Kendrick Copyright 1988 Make Way Music
IMMANUEL, O IMMANUEL
IMMANUEL, O IMMANUEL,
Bowed in awe I worship at Your feet,And sing Immanuel, God is with us,Sharing my humanness, my shame,Feeling my weaknesses, my pain,Taking the punishment, the blame,Immanuel.And now my words cannot explain,All that my heart cannot contain,
How great are the glories of Your name,Immanuel.
Immanuel, O Immanuel,Bowed in awe I worship at Your feet,And sing Immanuel, God is with us,
Sharing my humanness, my shame,Feeling my weaknesses, my pain,Taking the punishment, the blame,Immanuel.And now my words cannot explain,All that my heart cannot contain,How great are the glories of Your name,
Immanuel,Immanuel,Immanuel,Immanuel.
Graham Kendrick Copyright 1988 Make Way Music
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THANKS BE TO GOD
FATHER, NEVER WAS LOVE SO NEAR;Tender, my deepest wounds to heal.
Precious to me, Your gift of love,For me You gave Your only Son.
And now thanks be to God
For His gift beyond words,The Son whom He loved,No, He did not withold Him,But with Him gave everything.Now Hes everything to me.
Jesus, the heart of God revealed,With us, feeling the pain we feel.Cut to the heart, wounded for me,Taking the blame, making me clean.
And now thanks be to GodFor His gift beyond words,
The Son whom He loved,No, He did not withold Him,But with Him gave everything.
Now Hes everything to me.
And now thanks be to GodFor His gift beyond words,
The Son whom He loved,No, He did not withold Him,But with Him gave everything.Now Hes everything to me.Now Hes everything to me.
Graham Kendrick Copyright 1988 Make Way Music
O WHAT A MYSTERY I SEE
O WHAT A MYSTERY I SEE,What marvellous design,
That God should come as one of us,A Son in Davids line.Flesh of our flesh, of woman born,Our humanness He owns;
And for a world of wickednessHis guiltless blood atones.
This perfect Man, incarnate God,By selfless sacrificeDestroyed our sinful history,
All fallen Adams curse.In Him the curse to blessing turns,My barren spirit flowers,As over the shattered power of sinThe cross of Jesus towers.
(Women)
By faith a child of His I stand,An heir in Davids line,
Royal descendant by His bloodDestined by Loves design.
(Men)
Fathers of faith, my fathers now!Because in Christ I am,
(All)
And all Gods promises in HimTo me are Yes, Amen!
No more then as a child of earth
Must I my lifetime spend -His history, His destiny
Are mine to apprehend.Oh what a Saviour, what a Lord,O Master, Brother, Friend!What miracle has joined me toThis life that never ends!
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TELL OUT, TELL OUT THE NEWS
NOW DAWNS THE SUN OFRIGHTEOUSNESS,
And the darkness shall neverHis brightness dim;True light that lights the hearts of men,Only Son of the Father,
Jesus Christ.
Tell out, tell out the news,On every street proclaimA child is born, a Son is given,And Jesus is His name!
Tell out, tell out the news,Our Saviour Christ has come,In every tribe and nationLet songs of praise be sung,Let songs of praise be sung!
Laughter and joy He will increase,
All our burdens be lifted,Oppression cease;The blood-stained battle-dress be burned,
And the art of our warfareNever more be learned.
Tell out, tell out the news,
On every street proclaimA child is born, a Son is given,And Jesus is His name!Tell out, tell out the news,Our Saviour Christ has come,In every tribe and nation
Let songs of praise be sung,Let songs of praise be sung!
So let us go, His witnesses,Spreading news of His kingdomOf righteousness,til the whole world has heard the song,
til the harvest is gathered,Then the end shall come.
Tell out, tell out the news,
On every street proclaimA child is born, a Son is given,And Jesus is His name!
Tell out, tell out the news,Our Saviour Christ has come,In every tribe and nationLet songs of praise be sung,
Let songs of praise be sung!
Graham Kendrick Copyright 1988 Make Way Music
THE CANDLE SONG
LIKE A CANDLE FLAMEFlickring small in our darkness.Uncreated light
Shines through infant eyes.
God is with us, Alleluia, (Men - Women echo)
Come to save us,Alleluia, (Men - Women echo)
Alleluia! (All)
Stars and angels sing,Yet the earth sleeps in shadows;Can this tiny spark
Set a world on fire?
God is with us, Alleluia, (Men - Women echo)
Come to save us,Alleluia, (Men - Women echo)
Alleluia! (All)
Yet His light will shineFrom our lives, Spirit blazing,As we touch the flame
Of His holy fire.
God is with us, Alleluia, (Men - Women echo)
Come to save us,Alleluia, (Men - Women echo)
Alleluia! (All)
God is with us, Alleluia, (Men - Women echo)
Come to save us,Alleluia, (Men - Women echo)
Alleluia! (All)
Graham Kendrick Copyright 1988 Make Way Music
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Sharing the Gift
GOOD NEWS
GOOD NEWS, good news to you we bring,Alleluia!News of great joy that angels sing,Alleluia!
Tender mercy He has shown us,Joy to all the world;For us God sends His only Son,
Alleluia!
Let earths dark shadows fly away,Alleluia!In Christ has dawned an endless day,Alleluia!
Tender mercy He has shown us,Joy to all the world;
For us God sends His only Son,
Alleluia!
Now God with us on earth resides,Alleluia!And heavens door is open wide,Alleluia!
Tender mercy He has shown us,Joy to all the world;For us God sends His only Son,Alleluia!
Graham Kendrick Copyright 1988 Make Way Music
SING ALL THE EARTH / GLORIA
SING, ALL THE EARTH,For the Lord,He has come among us.Sing all the earth,
Sing all the earth.
(Men - Women echo)
Sing all the earth
For the Lord,He has come among us.Sing all the earth,Sing all the earth.
Come, all ye citizens,Welcome your God { (Men - Women echo)
and Creator.Sing all the earth,Sing all the earth. {
(All)
Gloria!Hosanna in excelsis!Gloria!Hosanna in excelsis!
Graham Kendrick Copyright 1988 Make Way Music
Gloria words by G. R. Woodward (1848 - 1934)
ARISE, SHINE
DARKNESS LIKE A SHROUD covers theearth;
Evil like a cloud covers the people.But the Lord will rise upon you,
And His glory will appear on you -Nations will come to your light.
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Arise, shine, your light has come,The glory of the Lord has risen on you!Arise, shine,your light has come,Jesus the light of the world has come.
Here among us now, Christ the LightKindles brighter flames in our trembling
hearts!Living Word, our Lamp, come guide our feetAs we walk as one in light and peace,
til justice and truth shine like the sun.
Arise, shine, your light has come,The glory of the Lord has risen on you!
Arise, shine,your light has come,Jesus the Light of the world,Jesus the Light of the world,
Jesus the Light of the world has come!Your light has come! (Men)
Your light has come! (Women)
Your light has come! (Men)
Your light has come! (Women)
Your light has come! (All)
Graham Kendrick Copyright 1985 Thankyou Music
All: Cheers, etc...Leader says:
Welcome to the celebration! Welcome to
the greatest birthday party of all time!We are celebrating the birth of a Child
whose coming changed the whole course ofhuman history, and who has changed ourlives too. Though His arrival was almost
unnoticed, His birth had been prophesiedcenturies before when the prophet Isaiah
said:
All say:For a Child will be born to us, a Son will
be given to us; and He will be our ruler. Hewill be called Wonderful Counsellor, MightyGod, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.
Leader says:Lets celebrate together this most joyful ofall birthdays, the birthday of Jesus, the Childfrom heaven.
THIS CHILD
THIS CHILD, secretly comes in the night,Oh this Child, hiding a heavenly light,
Oh this Child, coming to us like a strangerThis heavenly Child.
This Child, heaven come down now
To be with us here,Heavenly love and mercy appear,Softly in awe and wonder come nearTo this heavenly Child.
This Child, rising on us like the sun,
Oh this Child, given to light everyone,Oh this Child, guiding our feet on the
pathwayTo peace on earth.
This Child, heaven come down nowTo be with us here,
Heavenly love and mercy appear,Softly in awe and wonder come nearTo this heavenly Child.
This Child, raising the humble and poor,Oh this Child, making the proud ones to fall;This Child, filling the hungry with good things,
This heavenly Child.
This Child, heaven come down nowTo be with us here,Heavenly love and mercy appear,Softly in awe and wonder come near
To this heavenly Child.
This Child, heaven come down nowTo be with us here,Heavenly love and mercy appear,Softly in awe and wonder come nearTo this heavenly Child.
This Child, heaven come down nowTo be with us here,Heavenly love and mercy appear,
Softly in awe and wonder come nearTo this heavenly Child.
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Leader says:The birth of a child should always be the
cause of great rejoicing, but
how much more so when the Child is noneother than God Himself, come to save Hispeople from their sins! So come and join thedance!
O COME AND JOIN THE DANCE
Ldr: O COME AND JOIN THE DANCEThat all began so long ago,
All: When Christ the Lord was born inBethlehem.
Ldr: Through all the years of darknessStill the dance goes on and on,
All: O, take my hand and come and join thesong.
Men: Rejoice!Rejoice! }
(Women echo)
All: O lift your voice and sing,
And open up your heart towelcome Him.Men: Rejoice!
Rejoice! }(Women echo)
All: And welcome now your King,For Christ the Lord was bornin Bethlehem.
Ldr: Come shed your heavy loadAnd dance your worries all away,
All: For Christ the Lord was born inBethlehem.
Ldr: He came to break the power of sinAnd turn your night to day,
All: O, take my hand and come and join thesong.
Men: Rejoice!Rejoice! }
(Women echo)
All: O lift your voice and sing,And open up your heart to
welcome Him.Men: Rejoice!
Rejoice! }(Women echo)
All: And welcome now your King,For Christ the Lord was bornin Bethlehem.
(Instrumental verse and chorus)
Ldr: Let laughter ring and angels singAnd joy be all around.
All: For Christ the Lord was born inBethlehem.
Ldr: And if you seek with all your heartHe surely can be found,
All: O, take my hand and come and join thesong.
Men: Rejoice!Rejoice! }
(Women echo)
All: O lift your voice and sing,And open up your heart towelcome Him.
Men: Rejoice!Rejoice! }
(Women echo)
All: And welcome now your King,For Christ the Lord was born
in Bethlehem.
Men: Rejoice!Rejoice! }
(Women echo)
All: O lift your voice and sing,And open up your heart to
welcome Him.Men: Rejoice!
Rejoice! }(Women echo)
All: And welcome now your King,For Christ the Lord was born
in Bethlehem.
Graham Kendrick Copyright 1988 Make Way Music
Leader says over introduction:On that first Christmas night, joyful angels
announced peace and goodwill to the world -and heaven is stillbursting at the seams with good gifts for
everyone. So open your heart to receivewhat God has stored up for you, especiallythe greatest Gift of all...
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THE GIVING SONG
AT THIS TIME OF GIVING,Gladly now we bring
Gifts of goodness and mercyFrom a heavenly King.
Earth could not contain the treasures
Heaven holds for you,Perfect joy and lasting pleasures,Love so strong and true.
At this time of giving,Gladly now we bring
Gifts of goodness and mercyFrom a heavenly King.
May His tender love surround youAt this Christmastime;May you see His smiling faceThat in the darkness shines.
At this time of giving,Gladly now we bring
Gifts of goodness and mercyFrom a heavenly King.
But the many gifts He gives
Are all poured out from one;Come receive the greatest gift,The gift of Gods own Son.
Lai, lai, lai... (for two choruses and verses)
Graham Kendrick Copyright 1988 Make Way Music
FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD
FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLDThat He gave His only Son;And all who believe on HimShall not die,But have eternal life;
No, they shall not die,But have eternal life.
And God showed His love for you,When He gave His only Son;And you, if you trust in Him,Shall not die,
But have eternal life.No, you shall not die,But have eternal life.
Graham Kendrick Copyright 1988 Make Way Music
PEACE TO YOU
PEACE TO YOU.
We bless you now in the name of the Lord.Peace to you.
We bless you now in the name of the Princeof Peace.
Peace to you.
(Repeat twice)
Peace to you.
We bless you now in the name of the Lord.Peace to you.We bless you now in the name of the Prince
of Peace.Peace to you, peace to you.Peace to you, peace to you.
Graham Kendrick Copyright 1988 Make Way Music
Leader says:
Lets give thanks to God together.All say:
Thank You, heavenly Father, for the peace
that comes through Your gift of Jesus, thePrince of Peace.
Thank You that although He was in verynature God, He made Himself as nothing,took on the nature of a servant, was made inhuman likeness, and experienced the painand suffering of a sinful world.
Thank You that, in order to give us life, Hehumbled Himself, and surrendered to death,even death on a cross...
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GOD WITH US
Ldr: HE WALKED WHERE I WALK,(All echo each line)
He stood where I stand,He felt what I feel,He understands.He knows my frailty,Shared my humanity,Tempted in every way,
Yet without sin.
All: God with us, so close to us.God with us, Immanuel!
God with us, so close to us.God with us, Immanuel!
Ldr: One of a hated race, (All echo each line)
Stung by the prejudice,Suffring injustice,Yet He forgives.Wept for my wasted years,Paid for my wickedness,
He died in my placeThat I might live.
All: God with us, so close to us.God with us, Immanuel!God with us, so close to us.God with us, Immanuel!
All: God with us, so close to us.God with us, Immanuel!God with us, so close to us.God with us, Immanuel!
Graham Kendrick Copyright 1988 Make Way Music
HEAVEN INVITES YOU TO A PARTY
HEAVEN INVITES YOU TO A PARTYTo celebrate the birth of a Son;
Angels rejoicing in the starlight,Singing Christ your Saviour has come.
Heaven invites you to a party
To celebrate the birth of a Son;Angels rejoicing in the starlight,Singing Christ your Saviour has come.
And its for you, (Leader first, all echo each line)
And its for me,
For all your friendsAnd family.Now heavens doorIs open wide,So come on in,Come step inside.
Heaven invites you to a partyTo celebrate the birth of a Son;Angels rejoicing in the starlight,
Singing Christ your Saviour has come.
All: Angels from the realms of gloryWing your flight oer all the earth;
You who sang creations storyNow proclaim Messiahs birth.
And its for you (Leader first, all echo each line)
And its for me,For all your friends
And family.Let trumpets blast,Let music play,Let people shout,Let banners wave.
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Come all you people, (Leader first, all echo each line)
Join hands together,Bring all your neighbours,Everybody!
Send invitations,To every nation,Come and adore Him,Everybody!Everybody!
All: Heaven invites you to a partyTo celebrate the birth of a Son;
Angels rejoicing in the starlightSinging Christ your Saviour has come.
And its for you (Leader first, all echo each line)
And its for me,For all your friendsAnd family.
Let trumpets blast,Let music play,Let people shout,Let banners wave.
Graham Kendrick Copyright 1988 Make Way Music
Angels from the realms of glory words by J. Montgomery(1771-1854)
TONIGHT (GLORY TO GOD) (Reprise)
GLORY TO GOD in the highest,And on the earth be peace from heavn!
Glory to God in the highest,And on the earth be peace from heavn!
Glory to God in the highest,(Men - Women echo)
And on the earth (Men)
Be peace from heavn! (All)
Glory to God in the highest,(Men - Women echo)
And on the earth (Men)
Be peace from heavn! (All)
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THANKS BE TO GOD (Reprise)
And now thanks be to GodFor His gift beyond words,The Son whom He loved,
No, He did not withold Him,But with Him gave everything.Now Hes everything to me.Now Hes everything to me.
Glory to God in the highest!
Graham Kendrick Copyright 1988 Make Way Music