Lessons and Carols O Come Let Us Adore Him! Christmas 2009

And ransom captive Israel That mourns in lonely exile here 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 Rejoice, rejoice! Emmanuel has come to thee, O Israel

And order all things far and nigh To us the path of knowledge show O come thou wisdom from on high And order all things far and nigh To us the path of knowledge show And cause us in her ways to go Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel

Come and live through us Emmanuel Come, Emmanuel Come and speak to us Come and renew us Come and live through us Emmanuel Grace to implore us Ever before us Come and restore us Emmanuel

Come, Emmanuel

Hold and surround us Emmanuel Once mercy found us Still You astound us Hold and surround us Emmanuel Living inside us Faithful to guide us Cover and hide us Emmanuel

Come, Emmanuel Come

Come and reign in us Emmanuel Come and speak to us Fill and renew us Love that begins us Pardons and wins us Come and reign in us Emmanuel Come and speak to us Fill and renew us Come and live through us Emmanuel, Emmanuel Emmanuel

1. Come, Lord Jesus – The people needed a Savior 1. Come, Lord Jesus – The people needed a Savior. Sin separated man from God, but Jesus came to bring reconciliation.

Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel. The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned… For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.

And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David's throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this. (Isaiah 7:14; 9:2-7, NIV)

In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin's name was Mary. The angel went to her and said, "Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you."  Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. But the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God. You will be

with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus. (Luke 1:26-31, NIV)

He Came Prophets through the ages Told about His birth A virgin will conceive, they said And God will come to earth

He shall know not evil Choosing what is right Heaven’s joy He brings us as darkness becomes light

In the fullness of time He came With the world on His mind, He came With His heart filled with love From the Father above

Then one bore a witness of this light to come He told how Jesus Christ would be rejected by His own

But those who receive Him Sons of God are they Knowing Christ the Savior The Life, the Truth, the Way

In the fullness of time He came With the world on His mind, He came With His heart filled with love From the Father above

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 room for them in the inn. (Luke 2:6-7, NIV)

2. Angels Adore Him – God often used angels as His messengers to bring news to His people. The angels declared the good news of Christ’s birth.

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 of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests." (Luke 2:9-14, NIV)

Angels We Have Heard on High Angels we have heard on high Sweetly singing over the plains And the mountains in reply Echoing their joyous strains. Gloria in excelsis Deo Gloria in excelsis Deo

Gloria in excelsis Deo Gloria in excelsis Deo Come to Bethlehem and see Him whose birth the angels sing Come, adore on bended knee Christ, the Lord The newborn King Gloria in excelsis Deo Gloria in excelsis Deo

Angels from the Realms of Glory Angels from the realms of glory Wing your flight o'er all the earth Ye, who sang creation's story Now proclaim Messiah's birth

Come and worship, Come and worship Worship Christ The newborn King.

Shepherds in the field abiding, Watching o'er your flocks by night, God with man is now residing Yonder shines the infant Light Come and worship Come and worship Worship Christ The newborn King

Come and worship, Come and bow down Come and sing your Sing your hallelujahs Come and worship Come and bow down Worship Christ the Newborn King

All creation join in praising God the Father, Spirit, Son Evermore your voices raising to the eternal three in one Come and worship Come and worship Worship Christ The newborn King

Come and worship, Come and bow down Come and sing your Sing your hallelujahs Come and worship Come and bow down Worship Christ the Newborn King

3. Shepherds Adore Him – The Shepherds responded to the good news by worshipping and telling others.

When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about." So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, (Luke 2:15-17, NIV)

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 Savior is born! Christ the Savior is born!

Joy to the World Joy to the world! The Lord is come Let earth receive her King Let every heart Prepare Him room And heaven and nature sing And heaven and nature sing And heaven and heaven and nature sing

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

4. Wise Men Adore Him – The Wisemen gave what they had in worship to God

After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him.”… Then Herod called the Magi secretly and found out from them the exact time the star had appeared. He sent them to Bethlehem and said, "Go and make a careful search for the child. As soon as

you find him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship him." After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen in the east went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold and of incense and of myrrh. (Matt. 2:1-2, 7-11)

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 Haste, haste to bring Him laud The Babe, the Son of Mary

gold and myrrh; Come peasant, king to own Him. The King of Kings So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh; Come peasant, king to own Him. The King of Kings salvation brings Let loving hearts enthrone Him This, this is Christ the King Whom shepherds guard and angels sing Haste, haste to bring Him laud, The Babe, the Son of Mary

Over the skies of Bethlehem appeared a star While angels sang Christmas Offering Over the skies of Bethlehem appeared a star While angels sang to lowly shepherds Three wisemen seeking truth traveled from afar hoping to find the child from heaven And falling on their knees, They bowed before the humble Prince of Peace

No one on earth deserves the praises that I sing Jesus may you receive I bring an offering of worship to my King No one on earth deserves the praises that I sing Jesus may you receive the honor that You’re due O Lord, I bring an offering to You

to the glory of Your love There is no shadow in Your presence The sun cannot compare to the glory of Your love There is no shadow in Your presence No mortal man would dare to stand before Your throne Before the Holy One of heaven It’s only by Your blood and it’s only through Your mercy Lord, I come

No one on earth deserves the praises that I sing Jesus may you receive I bring an offering of worship to my King No one on earth deserves the praises that I sing Jesus may you receive the honor that You’re due O Lord, I bring an offering to You

5. Simeon and Anna Adore Him – They waited for God’s timing and recognized God’s blessing. Then, they shared the Good news with those around them.

Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord's Christ. Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required, Simeon took him in his arms and praised

God, saying, "Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all people, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel." The child's father and mother marveled at what was said about him. Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: "This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in

Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too." There was also a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old; she had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, and then was a widow until she was eighty-four. She never left the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying. Coming up to them

at that very moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem. (Luke 2:25-38, NIV)

This little One, this little One Simeon’s Lullaby O my Lord sleeping in your mother’s arms This little One, this little One Your mother is keeping you covered and warm

The Light of the nations Come let me hold Him O bless You, Lord I will depart in peace My eyes have finally seen Thy salvation The glory of Israel The Light of the nations

The darkness will be fleeting Mary will be weeping A sword pierce her soul For this little One God’s only Son The darkness will be fleeting with a rising light In this little One, the kingdom has come

The Light of the nations Come let me hold Him O bless You, Lord I will depart in peace My eyes have finally seen Thy salvation The glory of Israel The Light of the nations In this little One, salvation has come In this little One

6. We Adore Him – We respond to God in worship through receiving Jesus, obeying the Word of God, bowing before Him, giving all we have, and telling others the Good News.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it. Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his

glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. (John 1: 1, 5, 12, 14, NIV) The people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned.“ (Matthew 4:16, NIV) "You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. (Matthew 5:14, NIV)

O Come, All Ye Faithful O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, 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

sing in exultation Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above! Glory to God Sing, choirs of angels sing in exultation Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above! Glory to God All glory in the highest

O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord

Yea, Lord, we greet Thee born this happy morning Jesus, to Thee be all glory given Word of the Father now in flesh appearing

O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord

Come, Now Is the Time to Worship Come, now is the time to worship to give your heart Come, just as you are to worship Come, just as you are before your God Come

One day every tongue will confess you are God One day every knee will bow Still the greatest treasure remains for those who gladly choose you now Verse 1

Come, now is the time to worship Come, just as you are to worship to give your heart Come, just as you are to worship Come, just as you are before your God Come Verse 1

You’re altogether lovely Altogether wonderful to me Here I Am to Worship Here I am to worship Here I am to bow down Here I am to say that You’re my God You’re altogether lovely altogether worthy Altogether wonderful to me  chorus

Glorious in Heaven above Humbly You came to the earth You created King of all days oh so highly exalted Glorious in Heaven above Humbly You came to the earth You created All for love’s sake became poor Verse 2

You’re altogether lovely Altogether wonderful to me Here I am to worship, Here I am to bow down Here I am to say that You’re my God You’re altogether lovely altogether worthy Altogether wonderful to me  chorus

You are Lord of creation and Lord of my life We Bow Down You are Lord of creation and Lord of my life Lord of the land and the sea You were Lord of the heavens before there was time And Lord of all lords You will be.

Lord of all lords You will be We bow down and we worship You, Lord And we worship You, Lord. Lord of all lords You will be

You are King of creation and King of my life King of the land and the sea You were King of the heavens before there was time And King of all kings You will be.

And we crown You the King King of all kings You will be We bow down And we crown You the King King of all kings You will be

Lord of all lords You will be We bow down and we worship You, Lord And we worship You, Lord. Lord of all lords You will be

O Come Let Us Adore Him O come, let us adore Him Christ the Lord

We give You all the glory Christ the Lord

For You alone are worthy Christ the Lord

We’ll praise Your name forever Christ the Lord