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Herdsmen keeping lonely vigil

Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: Herdsmen keeping lonely vigil While the earth in slumber lay; Eager scanned the far horizon, For the coming of the day; And a blaze of heavenly light, Rent the curtains of the night. Never shone a morn so radiant Since creation had its birth, And the orb of day in fulness Shed its primal light on earth, And the morning stars abroad, Triumphed with the sons of God. Stay your coming, dawn and sunrise, For a Sun of high renown Pours His light upon our darkness, And this Orb shall ne'er go down; Now Immanuel, Christ our Lord, Dwells on earth, Incarnate Word. 51 Lift your eyes, ye lonely watchers, See the host in raiment white; List, the strains of heavenly music Mingling with transcendent light; Ne'er such music waked a morn; Sons of men! the Christ is born. Weary hearts that dwell in darkness! Cast your dismal fears away; Lo, the Sun on earth is shining, For the morn has risen today, And the light that hailed His birth, Pours its glory on the earth.

Hark! upon the morning breezes

Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 D Appears in 3 hymnals Lyrics: Hark! upon the morning breezes, In the darkness, ere the waking, Music sweet the senses pleases, Soft upon the stillness breaking; "Glory, Glory!" this the singing, Welcome to Immanuel bringing. Shepherds at their watch beholding Angels clad in glistening whiteness, Heard the wondrous news unfolding 'Mid that dazzling scene of brightness: "Glory, Glory!" peace, and kindness, Light is breaking on our blindness. 55 Glorious morn! The sun, uprising, Shone upon a world rejoicing; God is with us--truth surprising! List to song the message voicing: "Glory, Glory!" ages told it, Heavenly voices now unfold it. God adored, our nature wearing! Ah, such condescending meekness! Stooping to a world despairing, Full of pity for our weakness: "Glory, Glory!" praises swelling, God hath made with man His dwelling.

Hail to the morn that dawns on eastern hills

Meter: 10.10.10.4 Appears in 3 hymnals Lyrics: Hail to the morn that dawns on eastern hills, More radiant far than any earthly morn; 'Tis heavenly light that all creation fills-- The Christ is born. Mystery profound, through all the ages sealed, Now, to a world all hopeless, and forlorn, In Bethlehem's manger is at length revealed-- The Christ is born. Lo, from their watch the herdsmen raise their eyes, For, dazzling light the robe of night had torn, And angels poured their raptures from the skies-- The Christ is born. 57 Bring ye your gifts of gold and incense rare, Wise men who come, all travel-stained and worn; Find ye the Child, and pay your homage there-- The Christ is born. Hail to the morn, the world exulting sings; Only to Him, in fealty we are sworn, Lord of our lives, Immortal King of kings!-- The Christ is born.

He led them forth to Bethany

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: He led them forth to Bethany, And with uplifted hand, Invoked abiding blessing there, Upon His chosen band. And while He climbed the heavenly path, His followers with amaze Beheld the Christ from earth ascend, Beyond their farthest gaze. O Christ, our Lord, ascended now, The Kingdom is Thine own; And angel hosts in triumph lead The Victor to His throne. 90 But think upon the days of woe, The sorrow and the pain, And visit with Thy gracious help Thy followers again. That they may stand while others fall, And fight while others flee, And on the cross their arms extend In loyalty to Thee. And raise them to the calm of heaven When all the strife is past, Where saints behold Thee and adore While endless ages last.

He mounts to where the azure shines

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: He mounts to where the azure shines, Triumphant as the light; Till, past the glowing gates, the Christ Is lost to mortal sight. And now, amid the bliss of heaven, The Father's throne He shares; And gems of radiant beauty deck The sparkling crown He wears. Remember, Lord, Thy promise made When hearts in sadness pined, And send the Comforter to soothe The sorrows of mankind; 94 And as the lingering ages pass, To teach the souls of men That they may hail the Christ when He In glory comes again. All praise to Thee, Eternal God, And to the Son be given, Whose glory, darkly veiled on earth, Now fills the light of heaven; And to the Holy Comforter, By whom our lives are blest, Be praise, by every waiting heart, For evermore expressed.

When Thou shalt come, O Lord

Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: When Thou shalt come, O Lord, Wrapt in Thy glory bright, Then shall the earth in terror quake, The sun withhold his light. When Thou shalt come, O Lord, Then to Thy judgment-bar, Even as a mighty stream, shall flow The sons of men from far. When Thou shalt come, O Lord, Then save me by Thy power; Let not the flames of wrath o'ertake Thy servant in that hour. 131 When Thou shalt come, O Lord, In mercy let me stand-- No guilt upon my conscience laid-- Approved, at Thy right hand.

To Thy blest Cross, O Christ, we come

Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: To Thy blest Cross, O Christ, we come, And falling down adore Thee, And humbly make confession full Of all our sins before Thee. For Thou Thyself art very God, And freely cam'st to save us; And in our flesh the fetters broke With which our sins enslave us. Therefore we own with grateful hearts The joy the Saviour brought us, Who came to earth, and in our sins With love and pity sought us.

I am alone, yet not alone

Meter: 8.4.8.4.8 Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: I am alone, yet not alone, For Thou art near: I cannot see Thy loving face, But I can hear The cheering promise of Thy grace. Thou wilt not leave me in the dark When falls the night; For round my path and in my soul Thou art the Light To guide me with Thy sweet control. No want can steal my rich supplies Of love and peace; For though I lack what others hold, My stores increase With heavenly gifts more rare than gold. 165 And Thou wilt bear me all life through, And in the end Wilt still abide what Thou hast been, My constant Friend, And take me where Thy face is seen.

I wandered sore distressed

Meter: 6.6.6.6.6.6 Appears in 4 hymnals Lyrics: I wandered sore distressed, All weary and forlorn; I had no place to rest, Of all my pleasures shorn-- My thirsting spirit sighed, And in the desert cried. The Shepherd heard my cry, Who came His flock to find, And drew in mercy nigh, For He is wondrous kind; His winning voice awoke My spirit as He spoke. He bade my wandering cease, And gave my heart a home, That, from the bliss of peace, I might no longer roam; He gave me hope for fears, And lasting joy for tears.

See the King of kings ascending

Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: See the King of kings ascending To His throne of power again; Who in humble garb descending, Came to dwell with lowly men. Glad the angel hosts adoring Fling the golden gates aside; Mortals, view the Victor soaring, Heaven receives the Lord with pride. Strike your harps, ye choirs supernal; Lift your songs of welcome now; For behold, your King eternal Comes with laurels on His brow. 92 Gone the sorrow and the sighing, All the anguish and the pain; Gone the weakness and the dying-- Choirs immortal, raise the strain: Hallelujah! endless glory To the King of Glory give; Mortals, heed the gladsome story, Christ is risen, and thou may'st live!