Christmas Hymns & Hops Song Lyrics
CHRISTMAS HYMNS & HOPS
Song Lyrics
12-13-25
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DOXOLOGY
by Ken Thomas (1674)
Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
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THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE
by Edward G. Ivins (1925)
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine
Hide it under a bushel, no!
I’m gonna let it shine
Hide it under a bushel, no!
I’m gonna let it shine
Hide it under a bushel, no!
I’m gonna let it shine
.
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine
Won’t let Satan blow it out,
I’m gonna let it shine
Won’t let Satan blow it out,
I’m gonna let it shine
Won’t let Satan blow it out,
I’m gonna let it shine
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine
Let it shine till Jesus comes,
I’m gonna let it shine
Let it shine till Jesus comes,
I’m gonna let it shine
Let it shine till Jesus comes,
I’m gonna let it shine
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine
This little light of mine,
I’m gonna let it shine
This little light of mine,
I’m gonna let it shine
This little light of mine,
I’m gonna let it shine
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine
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I’LL FLY AWAY
by Albert Brumley (1929)
Some glad morning when this life is over,
I'll fly away
To a home on God's celestial shore,
I'll fly away
I'll fly away, O glory, I'll fly away
When I die, Hallelujah, by and by
I'll fly away
When the shadows of this life have gone,
I'll fly away
Like a bird from prison bars has flown,
I'll fly away
I'll fly away, O glory, I'll fly away
When I die, Hallelujah, by and by
I'll fly away
Oh, how glad and happy when we meet,
I'll fly away
No more cold iron shackles on my feet,
I'll fly away
I'll fly away, O glory, I'll fly away
When I die, Hallelujah, by and by
I'll fly away
Just a few more weary days, and then,
I'll fly away
To a land where joy shall never end,
I'll fly away
I'll fly away, O glory, I'll fly away
When I die, Hallelujah, by and by
I'll fly away
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ROCKIN AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE
by Johnny Marks (1958)
Rockin' around the Christmas tree
At the Christmas party hop
Mistletoe hung where you can see
Every couple tries to stop
Rockin' around the Christmas tree
Let the Christmas spirit ring
Later we'll have some pumpkin pie
And we'll do some caroling
You will get a sentimental feeling
when you hear
Voices singing, let's be jolly
Deck the halls with boughs of holly
Rockin' around the Christmas tree
Have a happy holiday
Everyone dancin' merrily
In the new old-fashioned way
You will get a sentimental feeling
when you hear
Voices singing, let's be jolly
Deck the halls with boughs of holly
Rockin' around the Christmas tree
Have a happy holiday
Everyone dancin' merrily
In the new old-fashioned way
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COME THOU LONG EXPECTED JESUS
by Charles Wesley (1744)
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.
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RUDOLPH THE RED NOSED REINDEER
by Johnny Marks (1949)
You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen,
Comet and Cupid and Donder and Blitzen,
But do you recall?
The most famous reindeer of all?
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
had a very shiny nose,
And if you ever saw it,
You would even say it glows.
All of the other reindeer
Used to laugh and call him names;
They never let poor Rudolph
Join in any reindeer games.
Then one foggy Christmas Eve,
Santa came to say,
“Rudolph with your nose so bright,
Won't you guide my sleigh tonight?”
Then all the reindeer loved him
As they shouted out with glee,
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,
You'll go down in history.
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GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN
by John Wesley Work, Jr. (1865)
While shepherds kept their watching
Over silent flocks by night
Behold throughout the heavens
There shone a Holy light
Go, tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and everywhere
Go, tell it on the mountain
That Jesus Christ is born
The shepherds feared and trembled
When lo above the Earth
Rang out the angel chorus
That hailed our Savior's birth
Down in a lowly manger
Our humble Christ was born
And brought us all salvation
That blessed Christmas morn
Go, tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and everywhere
Go, tell it on the mountain
That Jesus Christ is born
I was a lonely seeker
I sought both night and day
I asked the Lord to help me
And he showed me the way
He made me a watchman
Upon the city wall
And if I am a Christian
I am the least of all
Go, tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and everywhere
Go, tell it on the mountain
That Jesus Christ is born
Go tell it
Go tell it
Go tell it
Go on and tell it
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HARK! THE HERALD ANGELS SING
by Charles Wesley (1739)
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the new-born king”
Peace on earth and mercy mild
God and sinners reconciled”
Joyful all ye nations rise
Join the triumph of the skies
With angelic host proclaim
"Christ is born in Bethlehem”
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the new-born king"
Christ, by highest heaven adored,
Christ, the everlasting Lord,
Late in time behold him come,
Offspring of the Virgin's womb:
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see
Hail the incarnate Deity
Pleased as man with men to dwell
Jesus, our Emmanuel
Hark! The herald angels sing
Glory to the newborn King!
Hail, the heav'n-born Prince of peace
Hail the Son of Righteousness
Light and life to all He brings
Risen with healing in His wings
Mild He lays His glory by
Born that man no more may die
Born to raise the sons of earth
Born to give them second birth
Hark! The herald angels sing
Glory to the newborn King!
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A HOLLY JOLLY CHRISTMAS
by Johnny Marks (1962)
Have a holly, jolly Christmas
It's the best time of the year
I don't know if there'll be snow
But have a cup of cheer
Have a holly, jolly Christmas
And when you walk down the street
Say hello to friends you know
And everyone you meet
Oh, ho the mistletoe
Hung where you can see
Somebody waits for you
Kiss her once for me
Have a holly, jolly Christmas
And in case you didn't hear
Oh by golly have a
holly jolly Christmas
This year
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WILL THE CIRCLE BE UNBROKEN
by Ada Haberson (1907)
Will the circle be unbroken
By and by Lord, by and by
There's a better home awaiting
In the sky Lord, in the sky.
I was standing by my window
On a cold and cloudy day
When I saw that hearse come rolling
For to carry my mother away.
Will the circle be unbroken
By and by Lord, by and by
There's a better home awaiting
In the sky Lord, in the sky.
Lord, I told that undertaker
Undertaker please drive slow
For this body that you are haulin'
Lord, I hate to see her go.
Will the circle be unbroken
By and by Lord, by and by
There's a better home awaiting
In the sky Lord, in the sky.
I followed close behind her
Tried to hold up and be brave
But I could not hide my sorrow
When they laid her in the grave.
Will the circle be unbroken
By and by Lord, by and by
There's a better home awaiting
In the sky Lord, in the sky.
I went home, my home was lonely
Now my mother she was gone
All my brothers, sisters cryin’
What a home so sad and alone
Will the circle be unbroken
By and by Lord, by and by
There's a better home awaiting
In the sky Lord, in the sky.
There's a better home awaiting
In the sky Lord, in the sky
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ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH
by James Chadwick (1862)
Angels we have heard on high
Sweetly singing o'er the plain
And the mountains in reply
Echoing their joyous strain
Gloria, in excelsis Deo!
Gloria, in excelsis Deo!
Shepherds, why this jubilee?
Why your joyous strains prolong?
What the gladsome tidings be?
Which inspire your heavenly songs?
Gloria, in excelsis Deo!
Gloria, in excelsis Deo!
Come to Bethlehem and see
Christ whose birth the angels sing;
Come, adore on bended knee,
Christ, the Lord, the newborn King.
Gloria, in excelsis Deo!
Gloria, in excelsis Deo!
See Him in a manger laid,
Jesus Lord of Heaven and earth;
Mary, Joseph, lend your aid,
With the singing of Savior's birth.
Gloria, in excelsis Deo!
Gloria, in excelsis Deo!
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JESUS LOVES ME
by Anna Warner (1859)
Jesus loves me, this I know,
for the Bible tells me so.
Little ones to him belong;
they are weak, but he is strong.
Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me!
The Bible tells me so.
Jesus loves me he who died
heaven's gate to open wide.
He will wash away my sin,
let his little child come in.
Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me!
The Bible tells me so.
Jesus loves me, God’s on son,
Risen Savior Holy One
Jesus loves me won’t let go
He’s with me anywhere I go
Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me!
The Bible tells me so.
Jesus loves me here today
Walking with me on the way
Helping me His child to give
Light and love to all who live
Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me!
The Bible tells me so.
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AWAY IN A MANGER
by William J. Kirkpatrick (1882)
Away in a manger no crib for a bed
The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head
The stars in the 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 'til 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
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O HOLY NIGHT
by Placide Cappeau (1843)
O holy night! The stars are brightly shining,
It is the night of our 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 world 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 divine, O 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 wide men from orient land
The King of kings lay thus in lowly manger
In all our trials born to be our Friend
He knows our need, to weakness is no stranger
Behold, your King, before Him gladly bend
Behold, your king; before him gladly bend
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.
Christ is the Lord! O praise His Name forever,
His power and glory evermore proclaim.
His power and glory evermore proclaim.
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LITTLE DRUMMER BOY
by Katherine Davis (1941)
Come they told me,
parum pum pum pum
A newborn King to see,
parum pum pum pum
Our finest gifts we bring,
parum pum pum pum
To lay before the King
parum pum pum pum
rum, pum pum pum
rum, pum pum pum
So to honor Him,
parum pum pum pum,
When we come.
Baby Jesus,
parum pum pum pum
I am a poor boy too,
parum pum pum pum
I have no gift to bring,
parum pum pum pum
That’s fit to give our King
parum pum pum pum,
rum pum pum pum,
rum pum pum pum
Shall I play for you,
parum pum pum pum,
On my drum
Mary nodded,
parum pum pum pum
The ox and lamb kept time,
parum pum pum pum
I played my drum for Him,
parum pum pum pum
I played my best for Him,
parum pum pum pum,
rum pum pum pum,
rum pum pum pum,
Then He smiled at me,
parum pum pum pum
Me and my drum.
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SILENT NIGHT
by Franz X. Gruber (1818)
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!
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.
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APOSTLE’S CREED
written in the mid-5th century
I believe in God the Father Almighty
Maker of heaven and earth
And in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord
Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit
Born of the Virgin Mary
Suffered under Pontius Pilate
Was crucified, dead, and buried
He descended into hell
And on the third day he rose again
He ascended into heaven
And sits at the right hand
of God the Father Almighty
From there he shall come to judge
the living and the dead
I believe in the Holy Spirit
The holy catholic church
The communion of saints
The forgiveness of sins
The resurrection of the body
And life everlasting
Amen
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IT IS WELL
by Horacio Spafford (1873)
When peace, like a river, attendeth my way
When sorrows like sea billows roll
Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say
It is well, it is well, with my soul
It is well, with my soul
It is well, it is well, with my soul
Though Satan should buffet,
though trials should come
Let this blest assurance control
That Christ has regarded my helpless estate
And hath shed His own blood for my soul
It is well, with my soul
It is well, it is well, with my soul
My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought
My sin, not in part but the whole
Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul
It is well, with my soul
It is well, it is well, with my soul
And Lord, haste the day
when my faith shall be sight
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll
The trump shall resound,
and the Lord shall descend
Even so, it is well with my soul
It is well, with my soul
It is well, it is well, with my soul