Monday, 15 December 2025

Hymns for 4th Sunday of Advent 20 Dec 2025

Entrance 113 The Angel Gabriel
GLORIA  none
Resp. Psalm not sung
Alleluia   261 Alleluia
Offertory  88 Wait for the Lord
Holy Holy 576 German Mass
Mem. Acc. German mass (when we eat)
Great Amen German Mass
Lamb of God plainchant
Communion 
112 O come O come Emmanuel
338 Magnificat (My soul proclaims)   
Final 366 Holy Virgin, by God's Decree or 858 God has chosen me


Entrance   113 The Angel Gabriel

The angel Gabriel from Heaven came,
His wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame;
“All hail,” said he, “thou lowly maiden Mary,
Most highly favoured lady,” Gloria!

“For known a blessèd mother thou shalt be,
All generations laud and honour thee,
Thy Son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold,
Most highly favoured lady,” Gloria!

Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head,
“To me be as it pleaseth God,” she said,
“My soul shall laud and magnify His holy Name.”
Most highly favoured lady, Gloria!

Of her, Emmanuel, the Christ, was born
In Bethlehem, all on a Christmas morn,
And Christian folk throughout the world will ever say
“Most highly favoured lady,” Gloria!


Gloria No Gloria during Advent

Gospel Acclamation    261 Alleluia (plainchant)

Offertory  88 Wait for the Lord

Holy Holy 576 German Mass
Mem. Acc. German mass (when we eat)
Great Amen German Mass
Lamb of God plainchant

Communion 
112 O come O come Emmanuel

O come, O come, Emmanuel
And ransom captive Israel
That mourns in lonely exile here
Until the Son of God appear

Refrain:
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel.

O come, thou wisdom from on high,
and order all things mightily;
to us the path of knowledge show,
and teach us in her ways to go. (Refrain)

O come, O come, Thou Lord of might,
Who to Thy tribes, on Sinai's height,
In ancient times did'st give the Law,
In cloud, and majesty and awe. (Refrain)

O come, Thou Rod of Jesse, free
Thine own from Satan's tyranny
From depths of Hell Thy people save
And give them victory o'er the grave (Refrain)

O come, Thou Key of David, come,
And open wide our heavenly home;
Make safe the way that leads on high,
And close the path to misery. (Refrain)

O come, Thou dayspring, come and cheer
Our spirits by Thine advent here
Disperse the gloomy clouds of night
And death's dark shadows put to flight. (Refrain)

O come, desire of nations, bind
in one the hearts of humankind,
bid every sad division cease,
and be thyself our Prince of Peace. (Refrain)

338 Magnificat (My soul proclaims)

Lyrics
1. My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord.
My spirit sings to God, my saving God,
Who on this day above all others favored me
And raised me up, a light for all to see.

2. Through me great deeds will God make manifest,
And all the earth will come to call me blest.
Unbounded love and mercy sure will I proclaim
For all who know and praise God's holy name.

3. God's mighty arm, protector of the just,
Will guard the weak and raise them from the dust.
But mighty kings will swiftly fall from thrones corrupt.
The strong brought low, the lowly lifted up.

4. Soon will the poor and hungry of the earth
Be richly blest, be given greater worth.
And Israel, as once foretold to Abraham,
Will live in peace throughout the promised land.

5. All glory be to God, Creator blest,
To Jesus Christ, God's love made manifest,
And to the Holy Spirit, gentle Comforter,
All glory be, both now and evermore.

Final 858 God has chosen me


1. God has chosen me, God has chosen me
to bring good news to the poor.
God has chosen me, God has chosen me
to bring new sight to those searching for light:
God has chosen me, chosen me:

Refrain
And to tell the world that God's kingdom is near,
to remove oppression and breakdown fear,
(children) yes, God's time is near,
(adults) God's time is near,
(children) God's time is near,
(adults) God's time is near.

2. God has chosen me, God has chosen me
to set alight a new fire.
God has chosen me, God has chosen me
to bring to birth a new kingdom on earth:
God has chosen me, chosen me: (refrain)

3. God is calling me, God is calling me
in all whose cry is unheard.
God is calling me, God is calling me
to raise up the voice with no power or choice:
God is calling me, calling me: (refrain)
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Thursday, 11 December 2025

Hymns for 3rd Sunday of Advent 12 Dec 2025 6 PM Vigil Mass St. Lawrence Feltham


Entrance 107 The King of Glory Comes
GLORIA  none
Alleluia   261 Alleluia
Offertory  88 Wait for the Lord
Holy, Holy 578 German Mass (Schubert)
Memorial Acclamation: When we eat (German Mass)
Great Amen: 578 German Mass (Schubert)
Lamb of God English Plainchant
Communion 94 On Jordan's Bank
112 O come, o come Emmanuel (vs 1-4)
Final   878 You shall go out with joy


Entrance 107 The King of Glory Comes

Refrain:
The King of Glory comes, the nation rejoices
Open the gates before Him, lift up your voices.

Who is the King of Glory? How shall we call Him?
He is Emmanuel, the promised of ages.

In all of Galilee, in city and village
He goes among His people, curing their illness.

Sing then of David's Son, our Saviour and Brother
In all of Galilee was never another.

He gave his life for us, the pledge of salvation,
He took upon himself the sins of the nation.

He conquered sin and death; He truly has risen.
And He will share with us His heavenly vision.


GLORIA  none
Alleluia   261 Alleluia (plainchant)

Offertory 88 Wait for the Lord (Taize chant)


Holy, Holy 578 German Mass (Schubert)

Holy, Holy, Holy
Lord God of hosts
Holy, Holy, Holy
Lord God of hosts

Heaven and earth are full
Full of your glory
Hosanna in the highest.
Hosanna in the highest
.
Blessed is he who comes
in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
Hosanna in the highest.


Memorial Acclamation: When we eat (German Mass)
(same melody/harmonies as first 2 lines of Holy Holy)

When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup,
we proclaim your Death, O Lord,
until you come again.

Great Amen: 578 German Mass (Schubert)
(same melody/harmonies as first line of Holy Holy)

Amen, amen, amen
Amen, amen.


Lamb of God English Plainchant

Communion 94 On Jordan's Bank

1. On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry
Announces that the Lord is nigh;
Awake and hearken, for He brings
Glad tidings of the King of kings.

2. Then cleansed be ev'ry heart from sin;
Make straight the way of God within;
Oh, let us all our hearts prepare
For Christ to come and enter there.

3. To heal the sick stretch out Thine hand,
And bid the fallen sinner stand;
Shine forth, and let Thy light restore
Earth's own true loveliness once more.

4. All praise, eternal Son, to Thee,
Whose advent sets Thy people free;
Whom with the Father we adore
And Holy Ghost forever more.


112 O come, o come Emmanuel (vs 1-4)

1. O come, O come, Emmanuel
And ransom captive Israel
That mourns in lonely exile here
Until the Son of God appear

Refrain:
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel.

2. O come, thou wisdom from on high,
and order all things mightily;
to us the path of knowledge show,
and teach us in her ways to go. (Refrain)

3. O come, O come, Thou Lord of might,
Who to Thy tribes, on Sinai's height,
In ancient times did'st give the Law,
In cloud, and majesty and awe. (Refrain)

4. O come, Thou Rod of Jesse, free
Thine own from Satan's tyranny
From depths of Hell Thy people save
And give them victory o'er the grave (Refrain)

Final   878 You shall go out with joy

You shall go out with joy
And be led forth with peace
And mountains and the hills
Shall break forth before you
There’ll be shouts of joy
And all the trees of the field
Shall clap, shall clap their hands (clap-clap-clap-clap)

And the trees of the field
Shall clap their hands (clap-clap)
And the trees of the field
Shall clap their hands  (clap-clap)
And the trees of the field
Shall clap their hands  (clap-clap)
And you'll go out with joy (clap-clap-clap-clap)

(repeat from the beginning)
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Saturday, 6 December 2025

Carol Service and Christmas Midnight Mass at St. Lawrence Church Feltham 11:30 PM 24th December 2025

Carol Service:
113 The Angel Gabriel 
145 What Child is This 
129 God rest ye merry gentlemen 
136 Silent Night 
O Holy Night (SATB) - featured piece
153 Ding Dong merrily on high 
See Him lying on a Bed of Straw (Calypso Carol).  
164 Go Tell it on the Mountain

Midnight Mass:
Entrance 159 O come all ye faithful
Gloria (Psallite)
Gospel Acc 178 Halle halle halle
Offertory: 137 Away in a Manger  
Holy, Holy 578 German Mass (Schubert)
Memorial Acclamation: When we eat (German Mass)
Great Amen: 578 German Mass (Schubert)
Communion:
150 The First Noel
127 O little town of Bethlehem
156 Joy to the World 
Recessional 155 Hark, the Herald Angels Sing 


CAROL SERVICE: 

113 The Angel Gabriel

The angel Gabriel from Heaven came,
His wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame;
“All hail,” said he, “thou lowly maiden Mary,
Most highly favoured lady,” Gloria!

“For known a blessèd mother thou shalt be,
All generations laud and honour thee,
Thy Son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold,
Most highly favoured lady,” Gloria!

Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head,
“To me be as it pleaseth God,” she said,
“My soul shall laud and magnify His holy Name.”
Most highly favoured lady, Gloria!

Of her, Emmanuel, the Christ, was born
In Bethlehem, all on a Christmas morn,
And Christian folk throughout the world will ever say
“Most highly favoured lady,” Gloria!


145 What Child is This 

What Child is this, who laid to rest,
On Mary's lap is sleeping?
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet,
While shepherds watch are keeping?
This, this is Christ the King,
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing:
come, greet the infant Lord,
The Babe, the Son of Mary!

Why lies He in such mean estate
Where ox and ass are feeding?
Good Christian, fear; for sinners here
The silent Word is pleading.
Nails, spear, shall pierce Him through,
The cross be borne, for me, for you:
Hail, hail, the Word made flesh,
The Babe, the Son of Mary!

So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh,
Come peasant, king, to own Him.
The King of kings salvation brings;
Let loving hearts enthrone Him.
Raise, raise, the song on high,
The Virgin sings her lullaby:
Joy joy for Christ is born,
The Babe, the Son of Mary!


129 God rest ye merry, gentlemen

God rest ye merry, gentlemen,
Let nothing you dismay,
for Jesus Christ, our Saviour
was born on Christmas Day,
to save us all from Satan's pow’r
when we were gone astray

O tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy

In Bethlehem, in Judah,
this blessèd Babe was born,
and laid within a manger
upon this blessèd morn;
the which His Mother Mary,
did nothing take in scorn

From God our heavenly Father
a blessèd Angel came;
and unto certain shepherds
brought tidings of the same:
how that in Bethlehem was born
the Son of God by name:

"Fear not,” then said the angel,
"Let nothing you affright,
this day is born a Saviour
of a pure virgin bright,
to free all those who trust in Him
from Satan's power and might."

The shepherds at those tidings
rejoicèd much in mind,
and left their flocks a-feeding,
in tempest, storm and wind;
and went to Bethlehem straightway
this blessèd Babe to find.

And when to Bethlehem they came
whereat this infant lay,
they found Him in a manger,
where oxen feed on hay;
his Mother Mary kneeling,
unto the Lord did pray.

Now to the Lord sing praises,
all you within this place,
and with true love and fellowship
each other now embrace;
This holy tide of Christmas
All others doth deface.
O tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy


136 Silent Night 

Silent night, holy night,
All is calm, all is bright,
Round yon Virgin Mother and Child;
Holy infant so tender and mild;
Sleep in heavenly peace,
Sleep in heavenly peace.

Silent night, holy night.
Shepherds quake at the sight,
Glories stream from heaven afar,
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia;
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.


Oh Holy Night SATB
SATB https://youtu.be/bws4VhepqUo?si=SOf2pqla3cZs-M5J

O holy night! The stars are brightly shining,
It is the night of our dear Saviour's birth.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining,
'Til He appear'd and the soul felt its worth.
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
Fall on your knees! O hear the angels' voices!
O night divine, O night when Christ was born;
O night divine, O night, O night Divine.

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.


153 Ding Dong Merrily on high

Ding dong merrily on high,
In heav'n the bells are ringing:
Ding dong! verily the sky
Is riv'n with angel singing.
Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis!
Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis!

E'en so here below, below,
Let steeple bells be swungen,
And "Io, io, io!"
By priest and people sungen.
Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis!
Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis!

Pray you, dutifully prime
Your matin chime, ye ringers;
May you beautifully rime
Your evetime song, ye singers.
Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis!
Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis!

Calypso Carol (See Him Lying On A Bed Of Straw)

See Him lying on a bed of straw
A draughty stable with an open door
Mary cradling the Babe she bore
The Prince of Glory is His name

Chorus :
O now carry me to Bethlehem
To see the Lord of love again
Just as poor as was the stable then
The Prince of Glory when He came

Star of silver, sweep across the skies
Show where Jesus in the manger lies
Shepherds swiftly from your stupor rise
To see the Saviour of the world (chorus)

Angels, sing again the song you sang
Sing the glory of God's gracious plan
Sing that Bethlehem's little Baby can
Be The Saviour of us all (chorus)

Mine are riches from Your poverty
From Your innocence, eternity
Mine, forgiveness by Your death for me
Child of sorrow for my joy (chorus)


164 Go Tell it on the Mountain

Refrain
Go, tell it on the mountain,
Over the hills and everywhere
Go, tell it on the mountain,
That Jesus Christ is born.

While shepherds kept their watching
Over silent flocks by night
Behold throughout the heavens
There shone a holy light. (Refrain)

The shepherds feared and trembled,
When lo! above the earth,
Rang out the angels chorus
That hailed the Saviour’s birth. (Refrain)

Down in a lowly manger
The humble Christ was born
And God sent us salvation
That blessèd Christmas morn. (Refrain)

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Entrance 159 O Come All Ye Faithful
melody: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXyKDmOuVzU

O Come All Ye Faithful
Joyful and triumphant,
O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem.
Come and behold Him,
Born the King of Angels;

Refrain:
O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him,
Christ the Lord.

God of God,
Light of light,
lo! he abhors not the virgin's womb;
very God, begotten not created; (refrain)

O Sing, choirs of angels,
Sing in exultation,
Sing all that hear in heaven God's holy word.
Give to our Father glory in the Highest; (refrain)

Yea, Lord, we greet Thee,
Born this happy morning,
Jesu, to thee be glory given;
Word of the Father,
now in flesh appearing; (refrain)

Gloria (Psallite)

Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace to people
of good will.
We praise you,
we bless you,
we adore you,
we glorify you,
we give you thanks for your great glory,
Lord God, heavenly King,
O God, almighty Father.

Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son,
Lord God, Lamb of God,
Son of the Father,
you take away the sins of the world,
have mercy on us;
you take away the sins of the world,
receive our prayer;
you are seated at the right hand
of the Father,
have mercy on us.

For you alone are the Holy One,
you alone are the Lord,
you alone are the Most High,
Jesus Christ,
with the Holy Spirit,
in the glory of God the Father.
Amen.

Gospel Acc 178 Caribbean Alleulia (Halle, Halle, Halle)

Refrain:

Halle halle Halle–luia ( 3 x)
Halle-luia! Halle-luia!

Offertory: 137 Away in a Manger

Away in a manger, no crib for a bed
The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head
The stars in the bright sky looked down where He lay,
The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay

The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes
But little Lord Jesus no crying He makes
I love Thee, Lord Jesus! Look down from the sky,
And stay by my side until morning is nigh.

Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask Thee to stay
Close by me forever, and love me, I pray.
Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care
And fit us for heaven, to live with Thee there.


Holy, Holy 578 German Mass (Schubert)

Holy, Holy, Holy
Lord God of hosts
Holy, Holy, Holy
Lord God of hosts

Heaven and earth are full
Full of your glory
Hosanna in the highest.
Hosanna in the highest
.
Blessed is he who comes
in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
Hosanna in the highest.


Memorial Acclamation: When we eat (German Mass)
(same melody/harmonies as first 2 lines of Holy Holy)

When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup,
we proclaim your Death, O Lord,
until you come again.

Great Amen: 578 German Mass (Schubert)
(same melody/harmonies as first line of Holy Holy)

Amen, amen, amen
Amen, amen.

Communion:
150 The First Nowell
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mItWsC8RtM

The First Nowell, the angel did say
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay;
in fields where they lay keeping their sheep,
on a cold winter's night that was so deep.

Refrain: 
Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell
Born is the King of Israel!

They looked up and saw a star,
Shining in the east beyond them far,
And to the earth it gave great light
And so it continued both day and night.
(Refrain)

And by the light of that same star
Three Wise men came from country far
To seek for a King was their intent
And to follow the star wherever it went.
(Refrain)

This star drew nigh to the north-west
O'er Bethlehem it took its rest,
And there it did both stop and stay
Right over the place where Jesus lay.
(Refrain)

127 O little Town of Bethlehem

O little town of Bethlehem,
how still we see thee lie
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep,
 the silent stars go by
Yet in thy dark streets shineth
the everlasting Light
The hopes and fears of all the years 
are met in thee tonight

O morning stars, together
proclaim the holy birth,
and praises sing to God the King,
and peace to men on earth;
For Christ is born of Mary
And gathered all above
While mortals sleep, the angels keep
Their watch of wondering love.

How silently, how silently,
the wondrous gift is giv'n!
So God imparts to human hearts
the blessings of His heav'n.
No ear may hear His coming,
but in this world of sin,
where meek souls will receive Him still,
the dear Christ enters in.

O holy Child of Bethlehem,
descend to us, we pray;
cast out our sin and enter in;
be born in us today.
We hear the Christmas angels,
the great glad tidings tell;
O come to us, abide with us,
our Lord Emmanuel!


156 Joy to the world 

Joy to the world, the Lord has come!
Let earth receive her King;
Let ev'ry heart prepare Him room,
And heav'n and nature sing,
And heav'n and nature sing,
And heav'n, and heav'n and nature sing.

Joy to the earth, the Saviour reigns;
Let all their songs employ,
While fields and flocks,
rocks, hills, and plains
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat, repeat the sounding joy.

No more let sins and sorrows grow,
nor thorns infest the ground;
He comes to make his blessings flow
far as the curse is found,
far as the curse is found,
far as, far as the curse is found.

He rules the world with truth and grace,
And makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness,
the wonders of His love,
the wonders of His love,
the wonders, wonders of His love.

Recessional 155 Hark, the Herald Angels Sing 

Hark the herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!
Peace on earth and mercy mild
God and sinners reconciled"
Joyful, all ye nations rise
Join the triumph of the skies
With the angelic host proclaim:
"Christ is born in Bethlehem"
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!"

Christ by highest heav'n adored
Christ the everlasting Lord!
Late in time behold Him come
Offspring of a Virgin's womb
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see
Hail the incarnate Deity
Pleased as man with man to dwell
Jesus, our Emmanuel
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!"

Hail the heav'n-born Prince of Peace!
Hail the Son of Righteousness!
Light and life to all He brings
Ris'n with healing in His wings
Mild He lays His glory by
Born that man no more may die
Born to raise the sons of earth
Born to give them second birth
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!"



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2nd Sunday of Advent Year A 6 PM Vigil Mass 6th December 2025 St. Lawrence Feltham

Entrance: 408 Come to the water
Gospel Acclamation:  261 alleluia
Offertory: 832 One bread, one body
Holy, Holy 578 German Mass (Schubert)
Memorial Acclamation: When we eat (German Mass)
Great Amen: 578 German Mass (Schubert)
Communion 1 96 A Voice cries out
Communion 2 88 Wait for lord
Final:  986 In the day of the Lord


Entrance: 408 Come to the water

1. O let all who thirst, let them come to the water.
And let all who have nothing, let them come to the Lord:
without money, without price. 
Why should you pay the price, except for the Lord?

2. And let all who seek, let them come to the water.
And let all who have nothing, let them come to the Lord:
without money, without strife. 
Why should you spend your life, except for the Lord?

3. And let all who toil, let them come to the water.
And let all who are weary, let them come to the Lord:
all who labor, without rest. How can your soul find rest,
except for the Lord?

4. And let all the poor, let them come to the water.
Bring the ones who are laden,
bring them all to the Lord:
bring the children without might. Easy the load and light:
Come to the Lord!
 
Gospel Acclamation:  261 alleluia

Offertory: 832 One bread, one body

Chorus:
One bread, one body, one Lord of all
One cup of blessing which we bless
And we though many, throughout the earth
We are one body in this one Lord.

Gentile or Jew, servant or free
Woman or man no more.

Many the gifts, many the works
One in the Lord of all.

Grain for the fields, scattered and grown
Gathered to one, for all.

Holy, Holy 578 German Mass (Schubert)

Holy, Holy, Holy
Lord God of hosts
Holy, Holy, Holy
Lord God of hosts

Heaven and earth are full
Full of your glory
Hosanna in the highest.
Hosanna in the highest
.
Blessed is he who comes
in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
Hosanna in the highest.


Memorial Acclamation: When we eat (German Mass)
(same melody/harmonies as first 2 lines of Holy Holy)

When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup,
we proclaim your Death, O Lord,
until you come again.

Great Amen: 578 German Mass (Schubert)
(same melody/harmonies as first line of Holy Holy)

Amen, amen, amen
Amen, amen.

Communion 1 96 A Voice cries out

1. Console my people, the ones dear to me:
speak to the heart of Jerusalem:
the time of your mourning is ended now,

Refrain:
A voice cries out in the wilderness:
Prepare a way for the Lord!
A voice cries out in the wilderness:
Make straight a high-way for God!

2. Ev'ry valley is made a plain,
ev'ry mountain is leveled,
the glory of God shall then be revealed,
and the nations will sing in praise. (refrain)

3. A voice shouts: 'Cry!' O what shall I cry?
'All flesh is like grass and its flowers:
the grass may wither, the flower may fade,
but the word of the Lord is forever.' (refrain)

(same melody as verse 2)
4. Zion, shout from the mountain top,
lift up your voice O Jerusalem,
and say to the people of God's own land,
'Behold, behold your God!' (refrain)

(same melody as verse 1)
5. The Lord will appear as a shepherd,
holding his lambs in his arms,
keeping his flock so close to his heart
leading them all, old and young. (refrain)


Communion 2 88 Wait for the Lord (Taize chant)

Wait for the Lord, whose day is near
Wait for the Lord, keep watch, take heart.


Final hymn: 986 In the day of  the Lord

Refrain
In the day of the Lord, the sun will shine
like the dawn of eternal day.
All creation will rise to dance and sing
the glory of the Lord!

1. And on that day will justice triumph,
on that day will all be free:
free from want, free from fear, free to live!

2. Then shall the nations throng together
to the mountain of the Lord:
they shall walk in the light of the Lord!

3. And they shall beat their swords to ploughshares;
there will be an end to war:
one in peace, one in love, one in God!

4. For Israel shall be delivered,
and the desert lands will bloom.
Say to all, “Do not fear. Here is your God!”

5. And on that day of Christ in glory,
God will wipe away our tears,
and the dead shall rise up from their graves!

6. O give us eyes to see your glory,
give us hearts to understand.
Let our ears hear your voice ‘til you come!
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Hymns for 4th Sunday of Advent 20 Dec 2025

Entrance 113 The Angel Gabriel GLORIA  none Resp. Psalm not sung Alleluia   261 Alleluia Offertory  88 Wait for the Lord Holy Holy 576 Germa...