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SIMON MAYO 10AM-1PM MONDAYS TO SATURDAYS ANGELLICA BELL MARK KERMODE 1PM-3PM SATURDAYS CLASSICAL MUSIC 7AM-10AM SATURDAYS FIND US ON DIGITAL RADIO FOR MODERN LIFE SCALA APP SKY SMART SPEAKER 6 The Choir of St. Bartholomew the Great Cecily Beer harp Rupert Gough conductor 17 December 17 December Carols from St. Barts

Veni, veni, Emanuel 13th century O holy night Adolphe Adam arr. Mack Wilberg

Nowell, nowell: Tidings true 15th century Gabriel’s message arr. Stephen Paulus

Quia ergo femina Hildegard von Bingen Ding dong, merrily on high arr. Howard Helvey

Nowell, nowell: Out of your sleep c.1450 O Little Town of Bethlehem Joseph Barnby from A Ceremony of Carols Benjamin Britten While Shepherds Watched trad. Yorkshire melody Wolcum Yule Balulalow Stille nacht Franz Gruber arr. Rupert Gough As Dew in Aprille In the bleak midwinter Harold Darke This Little Babe Interlude O du Fröhliche arr. Rupert Gough In Freezing Winter Night Spring Carol O Come, All Ye Faithful arr. David Willcocks Deo gracias! 7 8 Cecily Beer Her orchestral work includes a number is a music of concerto appearances, most recently graduate of the Gliere Harp Concert with Kingston Royal Holloway Philharmonia; Debussy Danses Sacree et University and Profane at St. Martin-in-the-Fields; and the Trinity College of Mozart Flute and Harp Concerto for the Music. She has Shipley Festival. been Resident Harpist at Recital work has included a solo concert in The Waldorf Kuwait City at the invitation of The British Hotel, Covent Council; solo and duo recitals have seen Garden since her perform on cruise ships in Tahiti, New 2014 and plays Zealand, Tasmania and Australia; and in the regularly with UK from the Newbury Corn Exchange to orchestras and Blenheim Palace. She is in regular demand choirs in London and the South East. Also for private engagements and corporate a professional choral alto, Cecily has a keen events which have included performing interest in choir and harp repertoire. She has for The Queen; The Duke of Edinburgh; worked extensively with various professional Rowan Williams; Ronnie Wood of the Rolling and amateur choirs including the Rodolfus Stones; Time Out Magazine; Rolex, BMW Choir, the Choir of Royal Holloway and and KPMG. numerous cathedral choirs. 17 December 17 December kingdom” (Cathedral Music). The elite group of 24 choral scholars has particularly come to prominence through their series of recordings for Hyperion Records. Their recent recording of the music of Ola Gjeilo with Decca Classics was top of the US and UK classical charts. The choir is now much in demand for recording work from a variety of record labels, composers and orchestras and travels widely for concert performances. Rupert was a chorister at the Chapels Royal, St. James’s Palace, and won a scholarship Rupert Gough has been Director of Choral to the Purcell School. He received (with Music and College Organist at Royal distinction) a Masters degree in English Holloway, University of London since 2005. Church Music from the University of East – a role he combines with that of Organist Anglia whilst Organ Scholar at Norwich and Director of Music at London’s oldest Cathedral. In 2001 he won Third Prize at the surviving church, Great Saint Bartholomew. St. Alban’s International Organ Competition. He previously spent 11 years as Assistant As an organist he has performed widely as Organist at Wells Cathedral where he an organ soloist and, for twenty years, toured worked closely with the choir both as internationally with the violin and organ duo accompanist and choir trainer. “Gough Duo”. Highlights include the Saint- At Royal Holloway he has developed the Saëns Organ Symphony with the Hong Chapel Choir into what was this year Kong Philharmonic and recitals in Moscow described as “one of the very finest in the and across the USA. 9 10 The Choir of St. Bartholomew the Great

St Bartholomew the Great is the oldest extant place of worship in London. The fact that the building has survived nearly a thousand years despite the ravages of Henry VIII’s dissolution of the monasteries, the Great Fire of London and near misses from the bombs of two world wars is remarkable. Founded in 1123, the Priory church is situated at the heart of the Smithfield area, with its meat market, hospital, pubs and restaurants.

Any real choral tradition for St. Bartholomew the Great began with the Victorian restoration of the church. Paul Steinitz was Director of Music from 1949 to 1961 shortly after founding the London Bach Society. He was succeeded by Brian Brockless who was also an important 17 December 17 December figure in the development of early music Throughout the 2020 lockdown, the choir performance. He founded the vocal group continued to provide music for online Pro Cantione Antiqua which was originally services on a weekly basis. Recording known as the St Bartholomew Singers. individually at home, the singers even combined with the choir of the American The success of Four weddings and a Cathedral in Paris for a dramatic online funeral in 1994, and the subsequent rendition of the Langlais Messe Solennelle popularity of the church as a filming venue, in July. Following the BBC’s resumption of provided the confidence for the church live music broadcasts in August, the choir to develop plans for a professional choir. was one of a handful of professional choirs David Trendell was appointed Director to broadcast Choral Evensong under strict of Music and singers were often drawn health and safety conditions. from Trendell’s other choir: King’s College, London. For six years from 2009 Nigel Short Carol Services directed the choir and so a strong link was established with Tenebrae choir. The In recent years, St. Bartholomew’s Church current Director of Music is Rupert Gough has developed a reputation for the number who combines the position with that of and variety of carol services throughout Director of Choral Music at Royal Holloway, the seasons of Advent, Christmas and University of London and a number of the Epiphany. In the week or so before current singers are former choral scholars Christmas a series of themed carol services from that institution. has developed:

11 12 Ceremony of Carols (a service with readings Nine Lessons and Carols (modelled closely woven around Britten’s A Ceremony of on the tradition started in King’s College Carols for upper voices and harp), Cambridge in 1918).

Stille Nacht (a carol service celebrating the These six separate carol services will be Christmas music of the German-speaking availableto stream from the church website countries), from 18th December. Alongside the music are readings recorded around the globe and A Christmas Carol (readings from works delivered by actors such as Bill Nighy and by Charles Dickens interspersed with carols Timothy Spall, relatives of Charles Dickens and hymns that Dickens may himself and, for the Ceremony of Carols, a collection have known and sung – with the choir in of the UK’s most prominent musicians Dickensian costume), and composers from Dame Felicity Lott to James Macmillan. The services are free to A Star-Spangled Christmas (a service of view with an appeal for donations to be split lessons and ‘American born’ carols), between the church and the musical charity Help Musicians. Mediaeval Carols (new for 2020, specialist early music players and singers perform www.greatstbarts.com/carols2020 authentic mediaeval carols alongside readings from the 14th century Wycliffe Bible), and 17 December 17 December Mediaeval Carols All other carols Victoria Couper soprano Emily Armour soprano Daniel Thomson tenor and tambour Hilary Cronin soprano Jean Kelly gothic harp Cecily Beer alto Juliette Primrose vielle Sophie Overin alto Daniel Thomson tenor Ceremony of Carols Will Wright tenor Emily Armour soprano Jack Comerford bass Hilary Cronin soprano Hugo Herman-Wilson bass Isabella Gibber soprano Kirsty O’Neill soprano Simon Hogan piano, organ Amy Blythe alto Rupert Gough piano Sophie Overin alto Cecily Beer harp Rupert Gough conductor

13 14 Carols from St. Barts

Veni, veni, Emmanuel 13th century

Veni, veni Emmanuel! O come, O come, Emmanuel, Captivum solve Israel! Redeem thy captive Israel, Qui gemit in exilio, That into exile drear is gone, Privatus Dei Filio, Far from the face of God’s dear son. Gaude, gaude, Emmanuel Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel nascetur pro te, Israel. Shall come to thee, O Israel.

Veni o Jesse virgula! O come, thou branch of Jesse, draw Ex hostis tuos ungula, The quarry from the lion’s claw, De specu tuos tartari From the dread caverns of the grave, Educ, et antro barathri. From nether hell, thy people save. Gaude, gaude, Emmanuel Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel nascetur pro te, Israel. Shall come to thee, O Israel. 17 December 17 December Veni, veni o oriens! O come, O come, thou dayspring bright! Solare nos adveniens, Pour on our souls thy healing light; Noctis depelle nebulas, Dispel the long night’s lingering gloom, Dirasque noctis tenebras. And pierce the shadows of the tomb. Gaude, gaude, Emmanuel Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel nascetur pro te, Israel. Shall come to thee, O Israel.

Veni clavis Davidica! O come, thou Lord of David’s key! Regna reclude coelica, The royal door fling wide and free; Fac iter Tutum superum, Safeguard for us the heav’nward road, Et claude vias Inferum. And bar the way to death’s abode. Gaude, gaude, Emmanuel Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel nascetur pro te, Israel. Shall come to thee, O Israel.

Veni, veni Adonai! O come, O come, Adonai, Qui populo in Sinai Who in thy glorious majesty Legem dedisti vertice, From that high mountain clothed in awe, In maiestate gloriae. Gavest thy folk the elder Law. Gaude, gaude, Emmanuel Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel nascetur pro te, Israel. Shall come to thee, O Israel.

15 16 Nowell, nowell: Tidings true 15th century

Nowell, nowell, nowell, nowell, Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, This is the salutacion, This is the salutation, of the Aungell Gabriell. Of the Angel Gabriel.

Tydynges trew ther be cum new, Tidings true there be newly come, Sent frome the Trynyte, Sent from the Trinity, Be Gabriel to Nazaret, cite of Galile; By Gabriel to Nazareth, City of Galilee; A clene mayden and pure virgyn, A clean Maiden and pure Virgin, Thorow hyre humilite, Through her humility, Conceyvid the Person Secunde in Conceived the Person Second in Divinity. Deite.

Nowell, nowell, nowell, nowell, Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, This is the salutacion, This is the salutation, of the Aungell Gabriell. Of the Angel Gabriel.

Whan he fyrst presentid was, When he first presented was, Before hyr fayer visag, Before her fair visage, In the most demuer and goodly wys, In the most demure and goodly manner, He ded to hyr omag, He did to her homage; 17 December 17 December And seid, “Lady, frome heven so hy, And said, “Lady, from heaven so high, That Lordes herytag, That Lord’s heritage, The wich off the borne wold be, Which would of thee be born, I am sent on messag.” I am sent on message.”

Nowell, nowell, nowell, nowell, Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, This is the salutacion, This is the salutation, of the Aungell Gabriell. Of the Angel Gabriel.

“Hayle, Virgyne celestial, “Hail, Virgin celestial, The mekest that ever was; The meekest that ever was; Hayle, temple of Deite, Hail, temple of Deity, And myrrour off all grace; And mirror of all grace; Hayle, Virgyne puer, I the ensure, Hail, Virgin pure, I thee ensure, Within full lytyl space, Within a full little space, Thou shalt receyve and hym conceyve, Thou shalt receive and Him conceive, That shal bryng gret solace.” Who shall bring great solace.”

Nowell, nowell, nowell, nowell, Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, This is the salutacion, This is the salutation, of the Aungell Gabriell. Of the Angel Gabriel.

Sodenly she, abashid truly, Suddenly she, abashed truly,

17 18 But not al thyng dysmaid, But not at all dismayed, With mynd dyscret and mek spyryt, With mind discreet and meek spirit, To the aungell she said: To the Angel she said: “By what maner shuld I chyld bere, “By what manner should I bear a child, The wich ever a maid, Who was ever a maid, Have lyvid chast, al my lyf past, Have lived chaste all my life past, And never mane asaid?” And never by man assailed?”

Nowell, nowell, nowell, nowell, Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, This is the salutacion, This is the salutation, of the Aungell Gabriell. Of the Angel Gabriel.

Than ageyne to hire certeyn, Then again to her certain, Answered the aungell, Answerëd the Angel, “O Lady dere, be off good chere, “O Lady dear, be of good cheer, And dred thee never a dell, And fear thee not a bit, Thou shalt conceyve in thi body, Thou shalt conceive in thy body, Mayden, very God hym self, Maiden, the very God himself, In whos byrth heven and erth shal joy, In whose birth heaven and earth shall joy, Callid Emanuell.” Called Emmanuel.”

Nowell, nowell, nowell, nowell, Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, This is the salutacion, This is the salutation, 17 December 17 December of the Aungell Gabriell. Of the Angel Gabriel.

Than again to th’Angel Then to the Angel She answered womanly, She answered womanly, “What ever my Lord commaund me do, “Whatever my Lord commanded me do, I wyll obey mekely, I will obey meekly.” Ecce sum humilima, “Behold the most humble, Ancilla Domini; Slave of the Lord; Secundum verbum tuum,” According to your word,” She seid, “Fiat Mihi.” She said, “Be it done unto me.”

Nowell, nowell, nowell, nowell, Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, This is the salutacion, This is the salutation, of the Aungell Gabriell. Of the Angel Gabriel.

19 20 Quia ergo femina Hildegard von Bingen

Quia ergo femina mortem instruxit, For since a woman drew up death, clara virgo illam interemit, a virgin gleaming dashed it down, et ideo est summa benedictio and therefore is the highest blessing found in feminea forma in woman’s form pre omni creatura, before all other creatures. quia Deus factus est homo For God was made a human in dulcissima et beata virgine. in the blessed Virgin sweet.

Nowell, nowell: Out of your sleep c.1450

Nowel, nowel, nowel, Nowel, nowel, nowel!

Out of youre slepe arise and wake, For God mankind now hathe itake All of a maide without any make. Of all women she berethe the belle. Nowel, nowel, nowel,

17 December Nowel, nowel, nowel! 17 December And throwe a maide faire and wis Now blessed brother, graunte us grace, Now man is made of full grete pris; A domes day to see thy face, Now angeles knelen to manes servis; And in thy court to have a place, And at this time all this bifel. That we mow there singe nowel. Nowel, nowel, nowel, Nowel, nowel, nowel, Nowel, nowel, nowel! Nowel, nowel, nowel!

Now man is brighter than the sonne; Now man in heven an hie shall wonne; Blessed be God this game is begonne And his moder the emperesse of helle. Nowel, nowel, nowel, Nowel, nowel, nowel!

That ever was thralle, now is he free; That ever was smalle, now grete is she; Now shall God deme bothe thee and me Unto his blisse, if we do well. Nowel, nowel, nowel, Nowel, nowel, nowel!

21 22 from A Ceremony of Carols Balulalow Benjamin Britten O my deare hert, young Jesu sweit, Prepare thy creddil in my spreit, And I sall rock thee to my hert Wolcum Yole! And never mair from thee depart. Wolcum be thou hevenè king. Wolcum But I sall praise thee evermoir Yole! With sanges sweit unto thy gloir; Wolcum, born in one morning. Wolcum for The knees of my hart sall I bow, whom we sall sing! And sing that richt Balulalow! Wolcum be ye Stevene and Jon. Wolcum FROM JAMES, JOHN, AND ROBERT WEDDERBURN, Innocentes everyone. ANE COMPENDIOUS BUIK OF GODLY AND SPIRITUALL SANGIS (1567) Wolcum, Thomas marter one. Wolcum, be ye, Good Newe Yere. As dew in Aprille Wolcum, Twelfthe Day both in fere. I sing of a maiden Wolcum, seintes lefe and dere, That is makèles: Wolcum Yole! Wolcum! King of all kings Candelmesse, Quene of bliss, Wolcum To her son she ches. bothe to more and lesse. Wolcum be ye that are here, Wolcum Yole! He came al so stille Wolcum alle and make good cheer. There his moder was, Wolcum alle another yere. As dew in Aprille Wolcum Yole! Wolcum! That falleth on the grass. ANON., 14TH CENTURY 17 December 17 December He came al so stille With tears he fights and wins the field, To his moder’s bour, His naked breast stands for a shield; As dew in Aprille His battering shot are babish cries, That falleth on the flour. His arrows looks of weeping eyes,

He came al so stille His martial ensigns Cold and Need, There his moder lay, And feeble Flesh his warrior’s steed. As dew in Aprille That falleth on the spray. His camp is pitchèd in a stall, His bulwark but a broken wall; Moder and mayden The crib his trench, haystalks his stakes; Was never none but she: Of shepherds he his muster makes; Well may such a lady And thus, as sure his foe to wound, Goddes moder be. The angels’ trumps alarum sound. ANON., C. 1400 My soul, with Christ join thou in fight; This little Babe Stick to the tents that he hath pight. This little Babe so few days old, Within his crib is surest ward; Is come to rifle Satan’s fold; This little Babe will be thy guard. All hell doth at his presence quake, Though he himself for cold do shake; If thou wilt foil thy foes with joy, For in this weak unarmèd wise Then flit not from this heavenly Boy. The gates of hell he will surprise. ROBERT SOUTHWELL (1561–1595)

23 24 In Freezing Winter Night Spring Carol Behold a silly tender babe, Pleasure it is In freezing winter night, To hear iwis, In homely manger trembling lies – The Birdès sing, Alas a piteous sight! The deer in the dale, The inns are full; no man will yield The sheep in the vale, This little pilgrim bed. The corn springing. But forced he is with silly beasts God’s purvayance In crib to shroud his head. For sustenance, It is for man. This stable is a Prince’s court, Then we always This crib his chair of State; To him give praise, The beasts are parcel of his pomp, And thank him than. The wooden dish his plate. WILLIAM CORNISH (D. 1523) The persons in that poor attire His royal liveries wear; Deo Gracias The Prince himself is come from heav’n; Adam lay ibounden, This pomp is prizèd there. Bounden in a bond; With joy approach, O Christian wight, Four thousand winter Do homage to thy King, Thought he not to long. And highly praise his humble pomp, Wich he from Heav’n doth bring. And all was for an appil, - Robert Southwell (1561–1595) An appil that he tok,

17 December As clerkès finden 17 December Written in their book. Fall on your knees! O hear the angel voices! O night divine, O night when Christ was born; Ne had the appil takè ben, O night divine, O night, O night Divine. The appil takè ben, Ne haddè never our lady Truly He taught us to love one another; A ben hevenè quene. His law is love and His gospel is peace. Chains shall He break for the slave is our Blessèd be the time brother; That appil takè was. And in His name all oppression shall cease. Therefore we moun singen, Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we, Deo gracias! Let all within us praise His holy name. ANON., 15TH CENTURY Christ is the Lord! O praise His Name forever, O holy night Adolphe Adam arr. His power and glory evermore proclaim. Mack Wilberg His power and glory evermore proclaim.

O holy night! The stars are brightly shining, It is the night of our dear Saviour’s birth. Long lay the world in sin and error pining, Till He appear’d and the soul felt its worth. A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices, For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.

25 26 Gabriel’s message arr. Stephen Ding dong, merrily on high arr. Paulus Howard Helvey

The angel Gabriel from heaven came, Ding Dong! merrily on high His wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame; In heav’n the bells are ringing “All hail,” said he, “thou lowly maiden Mary, Ding, dong! verily the sky Most highly favoured lady,” Gloria! Is riv’n with angel singing “For know a blessed Mother thou shalt be, Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis All generations laud and honour thee, Thy Son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold, E’en so here below, below Most highly favoured lady,” Gloria! Let steeple bells be swungen And i-o, i-o, i-o Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head, By priest and people be sungen “To me be as it pleaseth God,” she said, Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis “My soul shall laud and magnify his holy Name.” Pray you dutifully prime Most highly favoured lady, Gloria! Your matin chime, ye ringers May you beautifully rime Of her, Emmanuel, the Christ, was born Your evetime song, ye singers In Bethlehem, all on a Christmas morn, Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis. And Christian folk throughout the world will ever say “Most highly favoured lady,” Gloria! 17 December 17 December O Little Town of Bethlehem How silently, how silently, Joseph Barnby The wondrous gift is given; So God imparts to human hearts The blessings of His Heaven. O little town of Bethlehem, No ear may hear His coming, How still we see thee lie! But in this world of sin, Above thy deep and dreamless sleep Where meek souls will receive Him still, The silent stars go by. The dear Christ enters in. Yet in thy dark streets shineth The everlasting Light; The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee tonight.

For Christ is born of Mary, And gathered all above, While mortals sleep, the angels keep 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!

27 28 While shepherds watched “The heavenly babe you there shall find their flockstrad. Yorkshire to human view displayed, melody all simply wrapped in swaddling clothes and in a manger laid.”

While shepherds watched their flocks Thus spoke the angel. Suddenly by night, appeared a shining throng all seated on the ground, of angels praising God, who thus an angel of the Lord came down, addressed their joyful song: and glory shone around. “All glory be to God on high, “Fear not,” said he for mighty dread and to the earth be peace; had seized their troubled mind to those on whom his favour rests “glad tidings of great joy I bring goodwill shall never cease.” to you and all mankind.

“To you, in David’s town, this day is born of David’s line a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord; and this shall be the sign: 17 December 17 December Stille nacht Franz Gruber arr. Rupert Gough

Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht, Silent night! Holy night! Alles schläft; einsam wacht All is calm, all is bright Nur das traute hochheilige Paar. Round yon virgin mother and child! Holder Knabe im lockigen Haar, Holy infant, so tender and mild, Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh! Sleep in heavenly peace! Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh! Sleep in heavenly peace!

Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht, Silent night! Holy night! Hirten erst kundgemacht Shepherds quake at the sight! Durch der Engel Halleluja, Glories stream from heaven afar, Tönt es laut von fern und nah: Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia! Christ, der Retter ist da! Christ the Saviour is born! Christ, der Retter ist da! Christ the Saviour is born!

Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht, Silent night! Holy night! Gottes Sohn, o wie lacht Son of God, love’s pure light Lieb’ aus deinem göttlichen Mund, Radiant beams from thy holy face Da uns schlägt die rettende Stund’. With the dawn of redeeming grace, Christ, in deiner Geburt! Jesus, Lord, at thy birth! Christ, in deiner Geburt! Jesus, Lord, at thy birth! 29 30 In the bleak midwinter Enough for Him, whom cherubim Harold Darke Worship night and day, A breastful of milk In the bleak mid-winter And a mangerful of hay; Frosty wind made moan; Enough for Him, whom Angels Earth stood hard as iron, Fall down before, Water like a stone; The ox and ass and camel Snow had fallen, snow on snow, Which adore. Snow on snow, In the bleak mid-winter What can I give Him, Long ago. Poor as I am? — If I were a Shepherd Our God, heaven cannot hold Him I would bring a lamb; Nor earth sustain, If I were a Wise Man Heaven and earth shall flee away I would do my part, — When He comes to reign: Yet what I can I give Him, — In the bleak mid-winter Give my heart. A stable-place sufficed The Lord God Almighty — Jesus Christ. 17 December 17 December O du Fröhliche arr. Rupert Gough

O du fröhliche, o du selige, Oh, how joyfully; oh, how merrily gnadenbringende Weihnachtszeit! Christmas comes with its grace divine. Welt ging verloren, Christ ist geboren: Grace again is beaming; Christ the world redeeming. Freue, freue dich, o Christenheit! Hail, ye Christians, hail the joyous Christmas time!

O du fröhliche, o du selige, Oh, how joyfully; oh, how merrily gnadenbringende Weihnachtszeit! Christmas comes with its grace divine. Christ ist erschienen, uns zu versühnen: Peace on earth is reigning, Christ our peace regaining, Freue, freue dich, o Christenheit! Hail, ye Christians, hail the joyous Christmas time!

O du fröhliche, o du selige, Oh, how joyfully; oh, how merrily gnadenbringende Weihnachtszeit! Christmas comes with its life divine. Himmlische Heere jauchzen Dir Ehre: Angels high in glory chant the Christmas story. Freue, freue dich, o Christenheit! Hail, ye Christians, hail the joyous Christmas time!

31 32 O Come, all ye faithful Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation, final verse arr. David Willcocks Sing, all ye citizens of Heaven above! Glory to God, glory in the highest: O come, let us adore Him, O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant! O come, let us adore Him, O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem; O come, let us adore Him, Come and behold him Christ the Lord. 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.

God of God, light of light, Lo, he abhors not the Virgin’s womb; Very God, begotten, not created: O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. 17 December Performance. Education. Community. VOCES8 FOUNDATION Teaching the World to Sing

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