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O Holy Night
Luke 2:8-11 Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.

Words: Placide Clappeau, 1847; translated from French to English by John Sullivan Dwight (1812-1893).
Music: Adolphe C. Adam (1803-1856)

O Holy Night
http://preciouslordtakemyhand.com/publish/christianhymns/o-holy-night/

O holy night, the stars are brightly shining;
It is the night of the dear Savior’s birth!
Long lay the world in sin and error pining,
Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth.
A thrill of hope, the weary soul rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.

Fall on your knees, O hear the angel voices!
O night divine, O night when Christ was born!
O night, O holy 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 came the wise men from Orient land.
The King of kings lay thus in lowly manger,
In all our trials born to be our friend!

Fall on your knees, O hear the angel voices!
O night divine, O night when Christ was born!
O night, O holy night, O night divine!

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!

Fall on your knees, O hear the angel voices!
O night divine, O night when Christ was born!
O night, O holy night, O night divine!

Silent Night
http://preciouslordtakemyhand.com/publish/christianhymns/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 "

THE ANGEL GABRIEL APPEAR TO MARY
Many years ago The angel Gabriel was sent from God to visit a young girl whose name was Mary and the angel said to her "Hail thou that art highly favoured the Lord is with thee blessed art thou among women"
Mary didnt understand these words and wondered what the angel meant and the angel said to her Don't be afraid Mary God have chosen you to give birth to a son and you shall call his name Jesus
He shall be great and shall be called the Son of God

And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. Lu 1:28

Mary was very trouble from what the angel had said to her and wondered what this greeting might mean. The Angel said to her " Don't be afraid, God has shown you his grace, Listen you wil become pregnant and give birth to a son, he will be great and will be called the son of the most high. He will rule over the people and his kingdom will never end.

Mary said to the angel "How will this happen since i am a virgin? The angel replied to mary " The Holy Spirit will come upon you and the power of the most high will come over you. For this reason the baby will be holy and will be called the son of God. Now Elizebeth your relative is also pregnant with a son although she is very old. Everyone thought she couldn't have a baby but she has been pregnant for six months..God can do anything!

Mary Said i am the servent of the Lord let this happen to me as you say! then the angel went away.

The power of the Most High will overshadow you; and for that reason the holy Child shall be called the Son of God. Luke 1:35



Mary got up and went quickly to a town in the hills of Judea. She came to Zechariah's house and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the unborn baby inside her jumped and Elizabeth was filled with the holy spirit. She cried out in a loud voice " God has blessed you more than any other woman and he has blessed the baby to whom you will give birth.Why has this good thing happened to me that the mother of my Lord comes to me? When i heard your voice the baby inside me jumped with joy, You are blessed because you believed that what the Lord said to you would really happen."

And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost: Luke 1:41

MARY DID YOU KNOW

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Mary did you know, that your baby boy
Would one day walk on water?
Mary did you know, that your baby boy
Would save our sons and daughters?
Did you know, that your baby boy
Has come to make you new?
This Child that you delivered,
Will soon deliver you!

Mary did you know, that your baby boy
Will give sight to the blind man?
Mary did you know, that your baby boy
Would calm a storm with His hand?

Did you know, that your baby boy
Has walked where angels trod
And when you kiss your little baby,
You've kissed the face of God?
Oh, Mary did you know?
Mary did you know?

The blind will see, the deaf will hear,
The dead will live again,
The lame will leap, the dumb will speak
Praises of the Lamb?

Mary did you know, that your baby boy
Is Lord of all creation?
Mary did you know, that your baby boy
Will one day rule the nations?

Did you know, that your baby boy
Was Heaven's perfect Lamb?
And this sleeping Child you're holding
Is the Great I AM

Little Donkey
Eric Boswell

http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/tweenies/songtime/songs/l/littledonkey.shtml

Little donkey, little donkey,
On the dusty road.
Got to keep on plodding onwards,
With your precious load.

Been a long time, little donkey,
Through the winter’s night.
Don’t give up now, little donkey,
Bethlehem’s in sight

Ring out those bells tonight
Bethlehem, Bethlehem.
Follow that star tonight,
Bethlehem, Bethlehem.

Little donkey, little donkey,
Had a heavy day.
Little donkey, carry Mary safely on her way.

Little donkey, little donkey,
On the dusty road.
There are wise men waiting for a
Sign to bring them here.

Do not falter, little donkey,
There’s a star ahead.
It will guide you, little donkey,
To a cattle shed.