PLEASE NOTE: Not all verses may be sung and words may vary in the particular hymn presentation.
Come Now, Ye Shepherds
Words: Paul Gerhardt
Music: Kommet Ihr Hirten | Moravian Melody
1. Come now, ye shepherds, away from your fold,
Come, the dear lovable Child to behold;
Gaze with delight on Christ, the Anointed,
By God as Savior for us appointed,
Banish all fear!
2. Yea, let us witness in Bethlehem’s stall
What we have heard through the heavenly call;
There, with glad voices, publish the story,
Sing of the Savior’s wonderful glory.
Hallelujah!
3. Truly the angels are singing today
Unto the shepherds this beautiful lay:
Peace in its fullness to you is granted,
Good will to mortals in all hearts planted.
Glory to God!
Good Christian Men, Rejoice
Words: Heinrich Suso
Music: In Dulci Jubilo | 14th Century German Melody
1. Good Christian men, rejoice with heart and soul, and voice;
Give ye heed to what we say: News! News! Jesus Christ is born today;
Ox and ass before Him bow; and He is in the manger now.
Christ is born today! Christ is born today!
2. Good Christian men, rejoice, with heart and soul and voice;
Now ye hear of endless bliss: Joy! Joy! Jesus Christ was born for this!
He hath ope’d the heav’nly door, and man is blessèd evermore. [alt., blest forevermore]
Christ was born for this! Christ was born for this!
3. Good Christian men, rejoice, with heart and soul and voice;
Now ye need not fear the grave: Peace! Peace! Jesus Christ was born to save!
Calls you one and calls you all, to gain His everlasting hall.
Christ was born to save! Christ was born to save!
