Author: Beth Thompson
Christians Awake! Salute the Happy Morn
Lyrics (Melody by John Byrom, 1749, Lyrics by John Wainwright, 1750) Christians, awake, salute the happy mornwhereon the Savior of the world was born.rise to adore the mystery of lovewhich hosts of angels chanted from above.with them the joyful tidings were begunof ...
Ding Dong Merrily on High
Lyrics (Melody by Jehan Tabourot, 1519–1593, Lyrics by George Ratcliffe Woodward, 1848–1934) Ding dong merrily on high,In heav’n the bells are ringing:Ding dong! verily the skyIs riv’n with angel singing.Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis! E’en so here below, below,Let steeple bells be swungen,And ...
Down in Yon Forest
Info This carol dates to the Renaissance era. (source) Lyrics (Traditional English carol) Down in yon forest there stands a hall:The bells of Paradise I heard them ring:It’s covered all over with purple and pallAnd I love my Lord Jesus ...
It’s Almost Day
Lyrics (Folk song) Chicken crows at midnight, it’s almost day… Santa Claus is coming… Time to chop the tree down… Time to wrap the presents… Time to bake the cookies… Sugar cakes and candy… See also Subjects: Christmas / hello ...
A Virgin Unspotted
Lyrics (Traditional carol, 1661) 1. A Virgin unspotted, the prophet foretold,Should bring forth a Savior, which now we behold.To be our Redeemer from death, hell and sin,Which Adam’s transgression had wrapped us in. RefrainAye and therefore be merry, set sorrow ...
A Virgin Most Pure
Lyrics (Traditional English carol) 1. A virgin most pure, as the Prophets do tell,Hath brought forth a baby, as it hath befell,To be our Redeemer from death, hell and sin,Which Adam’s transgression had wrapped us in. RefrainAye, and therefore be ...
As I Sat on a Sunny Bank
Version 1 Lyrics (English folk carol) As I sat on a sunny bank,As I sat on a sunny bank,As I sat on a sunny bankOn Christmas Day all in the morning I saw three ships come sailing… on Christmas Day ...
Cradle Hymn
Lyrics (Folk carol) Hush my dear, lie still and slumber,Holy angels guard thy bed!Heavenly blessings without numberGently falling on thy head. How much better thou’rt attendedThan the Son of God could be,When from heaven He descendedAnd became a child like thee. ...
A Mince Pie or a Pudding
Lyrics (American Shaker folk song) Welcome here! Welcome here! All be alive and be of good cheer! (repeat)I’ve got a pie all baked complete with pudding, too, that’s very sweet. (repeat)Welcome here! Welcome here! All be alive and of good cheer! (repeat ...
The Holly and the Ivy
Lyrics (Traditional English carol) The holly and the ivy,When they are both full grownOf all the trees that are in the woodThe holly bears the crown RefrainO the rising of the sunAnd the running of the deerThe playing of the ...