Sounds of Christmas

 

SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS

(new rhymes written to Christmas carols)

Carolers harmonizing

of Christ's birth they're now telling

with dear, old Yuletide hymns

about the newborn king.

Take a minute to treasure

these familiar carols treasured

with a current day twist -

perhaps with brother and sis.

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O little town of Bethlehem

where Jesus Christ was born

now celebrated Christmas morn

with pretty papers torn.

Gifts given and received,

some for you and for me

bring much delight to all tonight

around the Christmas lights.

Good friends and kin will gather

on Christmas Day with others

sharing and making memories

to last throughout the years.

Let's not forget the reason

we celebrate this season.

It's more than in receiving,

it's found in believing.

God's gift to us is Jesus,

His promise when we trust

and believe in His sacrifice

upon the cruel cross.

He died for your sin and mine

once-for-all for all time

and now lives with God in heaven,

our new home when we're born again.

Believe and receive God's gift

then live a life of trust.

He’ll remain faithful

whenever we might call.

For it's in prayer God hears us

as we live in faith and trust.

God has a purpose and a plan

for all men and women.

Let's not forget the reason

we celebrate this season.

Christmas is God's Son's birthday,

a day when God made a way

bringing peace on earth and joy

to men, women, girls, and boys.

Simply in Jesus Christ believe

and God's beloved gift receive.

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While shepherds watched their flocks by night

God's glory shone all around.

The night sky filled with heavenly light,

when the angel chorus came down

and God's glory shone all around.

Shepherds saw the newborn baby there

who lay sleeping in the manger.

They all were filled with awe and wonder

as they stood around the manger

as God's glory shone all around.

This Good News was shared with all in town

while God's glory shone all around.

Pass on the Good News you have heard

found recorded in God's Word

then God's glory will shine all around.

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Hark the Herald Angels Sing

glory to the newborn king.

King Jesus has come to save us

when we believe and learn to trust.

Trust and hope for each new day

as we journey on our way.

Trust that God knows what is best.

Hope as we face each new test.

Help is as close as a prayer

as we learn that Jesus cares.

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Silent Night, Holy Night,

all is calm, all is right.

Angel choirs sing "do not fear”

when before shepherds they appeared.

Christ the Savior is born.

Christ the Savior is born.

Silent Night, Holy Night,

all is calm, all is right.

There's a baby in a manger bed

for there's no room in the inn instead.

Christ the Savior is born.

Christ the Savior is born.

Silent Night, Holy Night,

all is calm, all is right.

Shepherds hurriedly entered in

come to worship their newborn king.

Christ the Savor is born.

Christ the Savior is born.

Silent night, holy night,

all is calm, all is right.

Shepherds told all what they had seen.

Jesus Christ God's Son now reigns.

Christ the Savior is born.

Christ the Savior is born.

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Away in the Manger no crib for a bed

in a stable where barn animals were fed

a new-born baby would lay down his sweet head.

Luke tells us this story, in the Bible it's read.

Jesus Christ was born there that day in the hay.

Now we honor His birthday on Christmas Day.

Giving gifts we remember the gift gave that day -

Jesus came to bring peace, in our hearts to stay.

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Joy to the World the Lord is come

and carols now are sung.

Let every nation

and all generations

remember now to sing

sweet anthems to the King

giving glory and honor to Him.

Christ is the Lord this Christmas Day.

Let us worship and pray

a prayer of thanksgiving

with joyful singing

that Jesus Christ was born

this blessed Christmas morn

giving glory and honor to Him.

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The First Noel was Christmas Day

in a stable where oxen and donkeys stayed

when angels sang, then shepherds ran

to see what the angels had proclaimed.

They found it was just as they were told

and left with a testimony bold.

Today we celebrate Jesus birth

when Jesus was born upon the earth.

We read about it in Matthew and Luke

where it's been recorded for all who look.

Because someone told us about the Lord

they too have a testimony bold.

Our own testimony should most gladly proclaim

to all that the Lord to earth once came.

Born in a manger then died on the cross,

came to save us all because we are lost.

May our own testimony most gladly proclaim

the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ's holy name.

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Three Wise men and possibly more

following a bright shining star

up and down through deserts and towns

seeking a king newborn.

O King Jesus He's our light

He will guide us through the night

always with us

always for us

everything will turn out right.

Our light is Jesus Christ the Lord.

He is with us forevermore.

Through valleys and mountains,

with a solution -

He is Emmanuel.

O King Jesus He's our light

He will guide us through the night

always with us

always for us

everything will turn out right.

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It Came Upon the Midnight Clear

when angel hosts appeared.

Singing to shepherds “peace on earth,”

with all their heavenly worth.

With wonder the shepherds entered in

that stable there by the inn.

It was just as they had been told

that night out in the cold.

Wonderful news for all was heard

when shepherds everyone told.

Good news now written in God's Word

for everyone is stored.

Matthew and Luke is where you'll find

this story from God so kind.

Christmas is more than receiving gifts

it's knowing about God's gift.

God's gift is Jesus Christ, His Son,

sent to this earth to be born.

Was born to give us eternal life

and give us peace in strife.

Simply believe in God's gift to all

when in prayer you call.

Just pray “Dear Heavenly Father”

and God the Father will hear.

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Angels from the Realms of Glory

with good news for every nation.

Came to earth to tell the story

of peace on earth, good will to men.

Emmanuel, Emmanuel,

God with us, Emmanuel.

God with us through difficulties,

trials, troubles, uncertainties.

Yes, God with us He has promised

promising peace to all of us.

Emmanuel, Emmanuel,

God with us, Emmanuel.

Peace comes down from God the Father

helps us cope whate'vr the matter.

Peace despite anxieties.

Peace with us through emergencies.

Emmanuel, Emmanuel,

God with us, Emmanuel.

Peace comes down from God our Counselor.

He's known as the Prince of Peace.

Peace from the Everlasting Father.

Our Mighty God gives us peace.

Emmanuel, Emmanuel,

God with us, Emmanuel.

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I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day

they're ringing peace to all today

for Jesus Christ has come to save us

when we believe and simply trust.

We need not fear but only trust

for Christ has come to save us

to right the wrongs, to heal the harms

and give us peace whatev’r alarms.

Peace was the anthem of that day

when Jesus Christ came down to stay.

Peace still today for you and me

when we trust the Lord and believe.

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Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne

when the Lord came down

to be born in a manger here.

Angels announced His birth

to shepherds on earth

with singing and much fanfare.

What wonderful news, Lord Jesus,

when you came down to earth for us.

For us you have come

to a lowly home

being born in a stable there.

And it was for us you were crucified

on the cruel cross you died.

What wonderful news, Lord Jesus,

when you came down to earth for us.

That's not the end of the story

for up from the grave You arose, glory!

and now lives in heaven waiting for us

when we believe and trust.

What wonderful news Lord Jesus,

when you came down to earth for us.

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God Rest You Merry Gentlemen

and women and children

for you can find rest, joy, and peace

in this world of unease.

For Jesus Christ was born this day

now known as Christmas Day

bringing peace to all who believe

when you receive.

Bringing peace to all who believe.

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There's a Song in the Air

so let this be our prayer

to praise the Lord today

and to thank Him always.

Dear Lord Jesus, thank you for coming that glad day

and thank you for coming into my heart to stay.

Now let this be our song

each and every day long

may our words and our deeds

all be joyful indeed.

Giving thanks to our heavenly Father in heav’n

who now waits to hear from us with arms wide open.

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O Come, All Ye Faithful, joyful and triumphant,

come receive blessings with other Christians.

O come all, o come all, with joyful voices.

Forget about your worries.

Come praise God, give Him glory.

Come hear the Christmas story -

Jesus is born.

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Angels we have heard on high

when they came down from the sky

to announce the Savior's birth

to mankind upon the earth.

Sing gloria, sing gloria, sing gloria, (whole note on sing)

to God in the highest.

Sing gloria, sing gloria, sing gloria,

to God in the highest.

Let's join in and sing this song

to the Lord upon His throne.

Sing it loud and sing it from

a thankful heart the whole day long.

Sing gloria, sing gloria, sing gloria,

to God in the highest.

Sing gloria, sing gloria, sing gloria,

to God in the highest.

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What child is this who came so we

could have new life eternally?

What child could save us from our sins

and give us new life within?

This, this is God's own Son

named Jesus Christ, the Holy One.

This, this is our Savior

who came for young and old.

What child is this who would give His life

upon the cross as a gift?

A gift to mankind to believe

then pray to God to receive.

This, this is God's own Son

named Jesus Christ, the Holy One.

This, this is our Savior

who came for young and old.

Receive forgiveness for all our sins

and help each day as we begin

to live our life of Christlikeness

with much love, joy, peace, and rest.

This, this is God's own Son

named Jesus Christ, the Holy One.

This, this is our Savior

who came for young and old.

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