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Cookhouse Carols
Thurs 19 Dec | 6.30pm
Warrington Market
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: O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. True God of True God, Light from Light eternal Humbly, He entered the virgin’s womb Son of the Father, begotten, not created O come, let us adore Him… Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation, Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above! Glory to God, glory in the highest: O come, let us adore Him… Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, born on Christmas morning; Jesus, to Thee be all glory given! Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing! O come, let us adore Him…
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 i-o, i-o, i-o, By priest and people sungen. Gloria… Pray ye dutifully prime Your matin chime, ye ringers; May ye beautifully rhyme Your evetime song, ye singers. Gloria…
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 From God, our Heav’nly Father a blessed angel came, The shepherds saw the glory And heard the voice proclaim that Christ was born in Bethlehem And Jesus is His name: O tidings of comfort and joy… “Fear not,” then said the angel, Let nothing cause you fright, To you is born a Saviour In David’s town tonight, To free all those who trust in Him From Satan’s power and might: O tidings of comfort and joy… The shepherds at these tidings Rejoiced in heart and mind, And on the darkened hillside They left their flocks behind, And went to Bethlehem straightway This holy child to find: O tidings of comfort and joy… Now to the Lord sing praises, All people in this place! With Christian love and fellowship Each other now embrace; And let this Christmas festival All bitterness displace O tidings of comfort and joy…
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.
LUKE 2:1-11 (NIV) In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) And everyone went to their own town to register. So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them. And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.
In the bleak midwinter Frosty wind made moan Earth stood hard as iron Water like a stone Snow had fallen Snow on snow, snow on snow In the bleak midwinter, long, long ago Our God, Heaven cannot hold Him Nor earth sustain Heaven and earth shall flee away When He comes to reign In the bleak mid-winter A stable-place sufficed Lord God Almighty, Jesus Christ Angels and archangels may have gathered there Cherubim and seraphim thronged the air But only His mother in her maiden bliss Worshipped the Beloved With a kiss What can I give Him Poor as I am? If I were a shepherd, I would give a lamb If I were a wise man, I would do my part Yet what I can, I give Him Give my heart
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 You, Lord Jesus Look down from the sky And stay by my side Until morning is nigh Be near me, Lord Jesus I ask You to stay Close by me forever And love me I pray Bless all the dear children In Your tender care And fit us for heaven To live with You there
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 heaven 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 heaven-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!"
Thanks for singing with us!
This event was run by Central Church Warrington, with grateful thanks to Warrington Market for hosting us.
Central Church Warrington meets every Sunday at 10.45am in the Salvation Army around the corner (just behind Cineworld). You’re really welcome to join us, whatever you think about Christianity.
Our main Candlelit Carol Service is this Sunday evening (22nd December) at 7pm. It will be in Buckley Street Church - our new church building (WA2 7NS).