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Lo, He comes with clouds descending, once for favoured sinners slain; thousand thousand saints attending swell the triumph of His train; alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Jesus comes on earth to reign. Yea, amen! Let all adore You high on Your eternal throne; Saviour, take the power and glory, claim the kingdom for Your own. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, Everlasting God, come down!

My prayer right now is for Mrs Marjorie Brunton, as she approaches the time when she will meet her Maker. God bless you. ...................................................................................... And God bless you, Philip - and thank you. ...................................................................................... Come, Thou long expected Jesus Born to set Thy people free; From our fears and sins release us, Let us find our rest in Thee. Israel’s Strength and Consolation, Hope of all the earth Thou art; Dear Desire of every nation, Joy of every longing heart. Born Thy people to deliver, Born a child and yet a King, Born to reign in us forever, Now Thy gracious kingdom bring. By Thine own eternal Spirit Rule in all our hearts alone; By Thine all sufficient merit, Raise us to Thy glorious throne.

Prayers for Mrs Marjorie Brunton, God bless. A fleeting visit for me this evening! Thou must leave thy lowly dwelling, The humble crib, the stable bare, Babe, all mortal babes excelling, Content our earthly lot to share. Loving father, loving mother, Shelter thee with tender care! Shelter thee with tender care! Blessed Jesus, we implore thee With humble love and holy fear, In the land that lies before thee, Forget not us who linger here! May the shepherd’s lowly calling, Ever to thy heart be dear! Ever to thy heart be dear! Blest are ye beyond all measure, Thou happy father, mother mild! Guard ye well your heavenly treasure, The Prince of peace, the Holy Child! God go with you, God protect you, Guide you safely though the wild! Guide you safely through the wild! As this is my first time - am I doing it right? Angela

Splendidly, Angela... :-) PS Mine is a fleeting visit also this evening ... I must away to unpack.

Seasonal Greeting’s Phillip……… Sorry to hear the news of your Mother’s friend If I can help in any way being local ...... Then just ask me….. Advent Hymn.. The Holly and the Ivy Are dancing in a ring, Round the berry – bright red candles And the white and shining King. Oh, One is for God’s people. In every age and day. We are watching for his coming, We believe and we obey And two is for the Prophets And for the light they bring. They are candles in the darkness, All alight for Christ the King. And three for John the Baptist He calls on us to sing: O prepare the way for Jesus Christ. He is coming, Christ the King. And four for Mother Mary I cannot see the way, But you promise me a baby. I believe you I obey. And Christ is in the centre, For this is his Birthday, With the shining lights of Christmas Singing: “ He has come today “….. Phillip........Trust in the Lord MIKE.

Come, Thou long expected Jesus Born to set Thy people free; From our fears and sins release us, Let us find our rest in Thee. Israel’s Strength and Consolation, Hope of all the earth Thou art; Dear Desire of every nation, Joy of every longing heart. Born Thy people to deliver, Born a child and yet a King, Born to reign in us forever, Now Thy gracious kingdom bring. By Thine own eternal Spirit Rule in all our hearts alone; By Thine all sufficient merit, Raise us to Thy glorious throne. bryan.

Prayers and thoughts to Mrs Marjorie Brunton. THE BIRTHDAY OF A KING In the little village of Bethlehem There lay a Child one day And the sky was bright With a Holy light O'er the place where Jesus lay Refrain Alleluia, O how the angels sang! Alleluia, how it rang! And the sky was bright with a Holy light 'Twas the birthday of a King Humble birthplace but oh how much God gave To us that holy day! From the manger bed what a path has led What a perfect holy way Refrain Alleluia, O how the angels sang! Alleluia, how it rang! And the sky was bright with a Holy light 'Twas the birthday of a King

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. Refrain 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 us is now residing; Yonder shines the infant light: Refrain Come and worship, come and worship Worship Christ, the newborn King. Sages, leave your contemplations, Brighter visions beam afar; Seek the great Desire of nations; Ye have seen His natal star. Refrain Come and worship, come and worship Worship Christ, the newborn King. Saints, before the altar bending, Watching long in hope and fear; Suddenly the Lord, descending, In His temple shall appear. Refrain Come and worship, come and worship Worship Christ, the newborn King. Sinners, wrung with true repentance, Doomed for guilt to endless pains, Justice now revokes the sentence, Mercy calls you, break your chains. Refrain Come and worship, come and worship Worship Christ, the newborn King. Though an Infant now we view Him, He shall fill His Father’s throne, Gather all the nations to Him; Every knee shall then bow down: Refrain Come and worship, come and worship Worship Christ, the newborn King. All creation, join in praising God, the Father, Spirit, Son, Evermore your voices raising To th’eternal Three in One. Refrain Come and worship, come and worship Worship Christ, the newborn King.

O Holy Night O Holy Night! The stars are brightly shining, It is the night of the dear Saviour's birth. Long lay the world in sin and error pining. Till He appeared and the Spirit felt its worth. A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices, For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn. Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices! O night divine, the night when Christ was born; O night, O Holy Night , O night divine! O night, O Holy Night , O night divine! Led by the light of faith serenely beaming, With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand. O'er the world a star is sweetly gleaming, Now come the wisemen from out of the Orient land. The King of kings lay thus lowly manger; In all our trials born to be our friends. He knows our need, our weakness is no stranger, Behold your King! Before him lowly bend! Behold your King! Before him lowly bend! Truly He taught us to love one another, His law is love and His gospel is peace. Chains he shall break, for the slave is our brother. And in his name all oppression shall cease. Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we, With all our hearts we praise His holy name. Christ is the Lord! Then ever, ever praise we, His power and glory ever more proclaim! His power and glory ever more proclaim! Thinking of you Marjorie Heather x

Christmas wishes to all God Bless and prayers for boh your mother and her freind Hark! a herald voice is calling Christ is nigh, it seems to say Cast away the dreams of darkness O ye children of the day Startled at the solomn warning Let the earth-bound soul arise Christ, her sun alll sloth dispelling Shines upon the morning skies Lo! the lamb so long expecded Comes with pardon down from heaven Let use haste with tears sorrow One and all to be forgiven So when next he comes with glory Wrapping all the earth in fear May he then as are defender On the clouds of heaven appear Houner glory virtue merit To thr father and the son With thr co-eternal spirit While unending ages run. Amen Valxxx

Well, this is all quite splendid, what a marvellous set of carols to start us off for this year! O come, o come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel, that mourns in lonely exile here until the Son of God appear. Rejoice, rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel. O come, o come, Thou Lord of might, who to Thy tribes, on Sinai's height in ancient times didst give the law in cloud and majesty and awe. Rejoice, rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel. O come, Thou rode of Jesse, free Thine own from Satan's tyranny; from depths of hell Thy people save, and give them victory o'er the grave. Rejoice, rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel. O come, Thou dayspring, come and cheer our spirits by Thine advent here; disperse the gloomy clouds of night, and death's dark shadows put to flight. Rejoice, rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel. O come, Thou key of David, come and open wide our heavenly home; make safe the way that leads on high, and close the path to misery. Rejoice, rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.

Angels we have heard on high Sweetly singing o'er the plains And the mountains in reply Echoing their joyous strains of 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 See Him in a manger laid Whom the choirs of angels praise Mary, Joseph, lend your aid our hearts in love we raise Gloria In excelsis Deo Angels we have heard on high Sweetly singing o'er the plains The mountains in reply Echoing their joyous strains of Gloria In excelsis Deo Gloria In excelsis Deo

The Wexford Carol Good people all, this Christmas-time, Consider well and bear in mind What our good God for us has done In sending his beloved Son. With Mary holy we should pray To God with love this Christmas day; In Bethlehem upon that morn There was a blessed Messiah born. The night before that happy tide The noble Virgin and her guide Were long time seeking up and down To find a lodging in the town. But mark how all things came to pass; From every door repelled alas! As long foretold, their refuge all Was but an humble ox's stall. There were three wise men from afar Directed by a glorious star, And on they wandered night and day Until they came where Jesus lay, And when they came unto that place Where our beloved Messiah was, They humbly cast them at his feet, With gifts of gold and incense sweet. Near Bethlehem did shepherds keep Their flocks of lambs and feeding sheep; To whom God's angels did appear, Which put the shepherds in great fear. 'Prepare and go', the angles said. 'To Bethlehem, be not afraid, For there you'll find this happy morn, A princely babe, sweet Jesus born. With thankful heart and joyful mind, The shepherds went the babe to find, And as God's angel had foretold, They did our savior Christ behold. Within a manger he was laid, And by his side the virgin maid, Attending on the Lord of life, Who came on earth to end all strife.

DO You Hear What I hear? Said the night wind to the little lamb, do you see what I see Way up in the sky, little lamb, do you see what I see A star, a star, dancing in the night With a tail as big as a kite With a tail as big as a kite Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy, do you hear what I hear Ringing through the sky, shepherd boy, do you hear what I hear A song, a song, high above the trees With a voice as big as the sea With a voice as big as the sea Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king, do you know what I know In your palace warm, mighty king, do you know what I know A Child, a Child shivers in the cold Let us bring Him silver and gold Let us bring Him silver and gold Said the king to the people everywhere, listen to what I say Pray for peace, people everywhere! listen to what I say The Child, the Child, sleeping in the night He will bring us goodness and light He will bring us goodness and light

Carol of the Bells Lyrics Hark how the bells, sweet silver bells, all seem to say, throw cares away Christmas is here, bringing good cheer, to young and old, meek and the bold. Ding dong ding dong that is their song with joyful ring all caroling. One seems to hear words of good cheer from everywhere filling the air. Oh how they pound, raising the sound, o'er hill and dale, telling their tale. Gaily they ring while people sing songs of good cheer, Christmas is here. Merry, Merry, Merry, Merry Christmas, Merry, Merry, Merry, Merry Christmas. On on they send, on without end, their joyful tone to every home. Ding dong ding... dong! Carol Of The Bells Lyrics The Carol of the Bells lyrics were added to the original folk music from the Ukraine by Peter Wilhousky. The lyrics and words to this popular Christmas song celebrate the festive season and its traditions such as the pealing of church bells at Christmas and of the singing of Christmas Carols - caroling. The original Ukrainian lyrics to the song was entitled Shchedryk meaning bountiful and were traditionally sang to celebrate the New Year.

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.

As with gladness, men of old Did the guiding star behold As with joy they hailed its light Leading onward, beaming bright So, most glorious Lord, may we Evermore be led to Thee. As with joyful steps they sped To that lowly manger bed There to bend the knee before Him Whom heaven and earth adore; So may we with willing feet Ever seek Thy mercy seat. As they offered gifts most rare At that manger rude and bare; So may we with holy joy, Pure and free from sin's alloy, All our costliest treasures bring, Christ, to Thee, our heavenly King. Holy Jesus, every day Keep us in the narrow way; And, when earthly things are past, Bring our ransomed souls at last Where they need no star to guide, Where no clouds Thy glory hide.

We saw the light shine out afar, On Christmas in the morning, And straight we knew Christ's Star it was, Bright beaming in the morning, Then did we fall on bended knee, on Christmas in the morning, And praised the Lord, who'd let us see His glory at its dawning. Oh! Every thought be of His name, On Christmas in the morning, Who bore for us the grief and shame, Affliction's sharpest scorning. And may we die, when death shall come, On Christmas in the morning, And see in Heav'n, our glorious home, The Star of Christmas morning.

Faith of Our Fathers Faith of our Fathers living still In spite of dungeon fire and sword Oh how our hearts beat high with joy Whene'er they hear that glorious word Faith of our Fathers Holy Faith We'll be true to thee till death Faith of our Fathers Holy Faith We'll be true to thee till death Our Fathers chained in prisons dark Were still in heart and conscience free How sweet would be their children's fate If they like them, could die for Thee