Nine Lessons and Carols Key Stage 2 Christmas Carol Concert 2015

Once in Royal David’s City 1. Once in royal David's city Stood a lowly cattle shed, Where a mother laid her Baby In a manger for His bed: Mary was that mother mild, Jesus Christ her little Child.

2. He came down to earth from heaven, Who is God and Lord of all, And His shelter was a stable, And His cradle was a stall; With the poor, and mean, and lowly, Lived on earth our Savior holy.

3. And through all His wondrous childhood He would honor and obey, Love and watch the lowly maiden, In whose gentle arms He lay: Christian children all must be Mild, obedient, good as He.

4. For he is our childhood's pattern; Day by day, like us He grew; He was little, weak and helpless, Tears and smiles like us He knew; And He feeleth for our sadness, And He shareth in our gladness.

5. And our eyes at last shall see Him, Through His own redeeming love; For that Child so dear and gentle Is our Lord in heaven above, And He leads His children on To the place where He is gone.

I saw three ships (Year 3) I saw three ships come sailing in Martha On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day; I saw three ships come sailing in Martha On Christmas Day in the morning. And what was in those ships all three, Martha On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day? And what was in those ships all three, Martha On Christmas Day in the morning?

The Virgin Mary and Christ were there, Martha On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day; The Virgin Mary and Christ were there, Martha On Christmas Day in the morning. O they sailed into Bethlehem, Martha On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day; O they sailed into Bethlehem, Martha On Christmas Day in the morning. And all the bells on earth shall ring, On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day; And all the bells on earth shall ring, On Christmas Day in the morning.

The Holly and the Ivy The holly and the ivy,Year 3 When they are both full grown Of all the trees that are in the wood The holly bears the crown O the rising of the sun And the running of the deer The playing of the merry organ Sweet singing of the choir

The holly bears a blossomYear 4 As white as lily flower And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ To be our sweet Saviour O the rising of the sun And the running of the deer The playing of the merry organ Sweet singing of the choir

The holly bears a berryYear 5 As red as any blood And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ To do poor sinners good O the rising of the sun And the running of the deer The playing of the merry organ Sweet singing of the choir

The holly and the ivyYear 6 Now both are full well grown, Of all the trees that are in the wood, The holly bears the crown. O the rising of the sun And the running of the deer The playing of the merry organ Sweet singing of the choir

God rest Ye Merry Gentleman (Year 4) God rest ye merry gentlemen Let nothing you dismay Remember, Christ, our Saviour Was born on Christmas day To save us all from Satan's power When we were gone astray O tidings of comfort and joy, Comfort and joy O tidings of comfort and joy Yasmin, Leia, Alice, Rhianna, Lily G, Kamilla

From God our Heavenly Father A blessed Angel came; And unto certain Shepherds Brought tidings of the same: How that in Bethlehem was born The Son of God by Name. O tidings of comfort and joy, Comfort and joy O tidings of comfort and joy Leia Alice Yasmin

And when they came to Bethlehem Where our dear Saviour lay, They found Him in a manger, Where oxen feed on hay; His Mother Mary kneeling down, Unto the Lord did pray. O tidings of comfort and joy, Comfort and joy O tidings of comfort and joy Rhianna Lily G Kamilla

Now to the Lord sing praises, All you within this place, And with true love and brotherhood Each other now embrace; This holy tide of Christmas All other doth deface. O tidings of comfort and joy, Comfort and joy

The Angel Gabriel from Heaven came. 1. The angel Gabriel from heaven came His wings as drifted snow his eyes as flame "All hail" said he "thou lowly maiden Mary, Most highly favoured lady," Gloria! 2. "For know a blessed mother thou shalt be, All generations laud and honour thee, Thy Son shall be Emanuel, by seers foretold Most highly favoured lady," Gloria!

3. Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head "To me be as it pleaseth God," she said, "My soul shall laud and magnify his holy name." Most highly favoured lady. Gloria! 4. Of her, Emanuel, the Christ was born In Bethlehem, all on a Christmas morn And Christian folk throughout the world will ever say "Most highly favoured lady," Gloria!

O Little Town of Bethlehem (Year 5) O little town of Bethlehem Holly How still we see thee lie Above thy deep and dreamless sleep Rosie The silent stars go by Yet in thy dark streets shineth Nina The everlasting Light The hopes and fears of all the years Julie Are met in thee tonight For Christ is born of Mary And gathered all above While mortals sleep, the angels keep ALL OF YEAR 5 Their watch of wondering love O morning stars together Proclaim the holy birth And praises sing to God the King And Peace to men on earth

How silently, how silently The wondrous gift is given! Kezia So God imparts to human hearts The blessings of His heaven. No ear may hear His coming, But in this world of sin, Where meek souls will receive him still, Evie The dear Christ enters in. O holy Child of Bethlehem Descend to us, we pray Cast out our sin and enter in ALL OF YEAR 5 Be born to us today We hear the Christmas angels The great glad tidings tell O come to us, abide with us Our Lord Emmanuel

The First Noel (Choir) The First Noel, the Angels did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay In fields where they lay keeping their sheep On a cold winter's night that was so deep. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel! They looked up and saw a star Shining in the East beyond them far And to the earth it gave great light And so it continued both day and night. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel!

And by the light of that same star Three Wise men came from country far To seek for a King was their intent And to follow the star wherever it went. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel! Then entered in those Wise men three Full reverently upon their knee And offered there in His presence Their gold and myrrh and frankincense. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel!

Away in a Manger 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 Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky, And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh. Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever, and love me, I pray; Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care, And fit us for Heaven to live with Thee there.

We Three Kings (Year 6) We three kings of Orient areADAM, TAYLOR, SAMUEL Bearing gifts we traverse afar. Field and fountain, moor and mountain, Following yonder star. O star of wonder, star of night, Star with royal beauty bright, Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to thy perfect Light. Born a king on Bethlehem's plain, ADAM Gold I bring to crown Him again, King forever, ceasing never Over us all to reign. O star of wonder, star of night, Star with royal beauty bright, Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to thy perfect Light.

Frankincense to offer have I. TAYLOR Incense owns a Deity nigh. Prayer and praising all men raising, Worship Him, God on high. O star of wonder, star of night, Star with royal beauty bright, Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to thy perfect Light. Myrrh is mine: it's bitter perfumeSAMUEL Breaths a life of gathering gloom. Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding dying, Sealed in the stone-cold tomb. O star of wonder, star of night, Star with royal beauty bright, Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to thy perfect Light.

Glorious now behold Him arise, King and God and Sacrifice. Alleluia, alleluia! Sounds through the earth and skies. O star of wonder, star of night, Star with royal beauty bright, Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to thy perfect Light

O come all Ye Faithful Oh, come, all ye faithful, Joyful and triumphant! Oh, come ye, oh come ye to Bethlehem. Come and behold him, Born the King of angels; (Chorus) Oh, come, let us adore him; Oh, come, let us adore him, Christ, the Lord.

Sing, choirs of angels, Sing in exultation; Sing, all ye citizens of heav'n above! Glory to God, in the highest; Chorus Yea, Lord, we greet thee, Born this happy morning; Jesus, to thee be all glory giv'n. Son of the Father, Now in flesh appearing; Chorus