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Carols by Candlelight 2020 3 Season’s greetings

elcome to ’s WCarols by Candlelight. Each year Carols by Candlelight brings families together to share in the of Christmas, something more important than ever this year. While 2020 has been full of surprises, one thing that hasn’t changed is the support Vision Australia provides to children who are blind or have low vision and their families. We’ve again been there for thousands of children across Australia, helping them to succeed at school, develop important life skills, learn to use technology to be independent, and enjoy all the wonders childhood has to offer. This year, we hope you can join The sounds the spirit of Christmas by enjoying Carols by Candlelight and helping us to raise funds so we can continue to provide our services for children. of Your generosity will help Vision Australia make the future as bright as possible for children who are blind or have low vision and their Christmas families. Merry Christmas! ince its inception in Ron Hooton, Vision Australia CEO 1938, Vision Australia’s Changing lives for more than 80 years SCarols by Candlelight hannel 9 is proud to be has become a much-loved Banks MBE, a veteran of radio. included special messages from Hobson, , Debra Cpartnering once Christmas tradition and this On Christmas Eve in 1937, he the lord mayors of and Byrne, , Rob again with Vision year is no exception. In what noticed an elderly woman New York via a radio hook up. Mills, , the cast Australia to has been a year like no other, sitting by her window, her face From 1949, Vision Australia from Come From Away, Casey broadcast the the Channel 9 broadcast will be lit only by a candle. Next to (then the Royal Victorian Donovan, Dami , Christie 83rd edition more special than ever before. her was a radio and she was Institute for the Blind) became Whelan Browne and Anthony of Carols by Viewers can hope to see all their singling along to the Christmas the main beneficiary of the Callea, celebrating Australian Candlelight. favourite Carols stars they’ve carol, Away in a Manger. It was event. In 1959, the event moved music and musicians. Having recently come to expect as well as some at this moment that Banks was from Alexandra Gardens to Christmas is a time to returned to the exciting new faces, bringing inspired to create a gathering the just-opened larger venue, enjoy and a time to make a Nine family, it is an you a magical performance of of people to sing Carols by the , difference. Deck your living honour for me to be the sounds of Christmas. Candlelight. where more than 100,000 rooms with , leave continuing our partnership with such Vision Australia’s Carols by The annual event has seen people attended. This year our some biccies for Santa, a quintessential event, Candlelight has over 80 years some of Australia’s biggest we celebrate 61 years of this a carrot for Rudolph and raising money for inspirational of history, supporting children names perform including annual tradition at the Bowl, settle in front of the TV for men, women and children who are who are blind or have low vision Madame Florence Austral, providing support for the a night of unforgettable live blind or have low vision. A night of to live the life they choose. On Gilda Grauen, Robert Simmons, Vision Australia community performances. wonderful Christmas carols is just Christmas Eve, donations will be Mary Miller, Robert Payne, and bringing together families Be part of Australia’s what Victorians need after the year matched by generous partners William Laird and John Lanigan. during the festive season. biggest Christmas tradition we’ve all had. On behalf of Nine, of Vision Australia to double the Australia’s Queen of Song, In the past decade, the with Vision Australia’s Carols I would like to wish you and your impact for these wonderful kids Gladys Moncrieff, appeared number of famous guests by Candlelight. For more families a very Merry Christmas and and their families. on the program in 1942, the has increased with crowd information about how to a Happy New Year. Matt James, Nine Melbourne Carols by Candlelight began same year the event reached favourites , Marina donate, visit givetocarols.com. Managing Director as the concept of Norman worldwide acclaim and Prior, , David

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Australia’s most loved performers will get into the Christmas spirit to delight fans at Carols by Candlelight Sing it loud EDDIE MCGUIRE &

his year, Melbourne’s Eddie McGuire said, “My fondest favourite weather presenter memories of Christmas as a little TLivinia Nixon, along with are of watching Brian Naylor host of Eddie host Carols by Candlelight while McGuire, will co-host Vision helping mum bake for Christmas Australia’s Carols by Candlelight, lunch. We’d then all head off both making their Carols debut to together to . To this CASEY DONOVAN present the much-loved variety day, my family and I all sit down spectacular for the national and watch Carols by Candlelight rock music sensation Ella Hooper. broadcast – live from 8.00pm every year. In our fast-moving, Hunters & Collectors frontman Christmas Eve on Channel 9. ever-changing lives, Carols is a Mark Seymour will make a special Livinia Nixon said: “I am Christmas Eve tradition that we all family appearance, performing thrilled to be involved in my look forward to. alongside his daughters Eva and first Carols by Candlelight “I genuinely love Christmas. Hannah Seymour. alongside Eddie, in what has Whether as a little boy or a father, Ahead of a much-anticipated truly been a year like no other. it is the best time of year. We really premiere next year, There has been so much hardship embrace the Christmas spirit at Melbourne will get a preview of an and struggle, and to quote one of our . I’ve always enjoyed exclusive performance by the cast my favourite carols; “We need a watching the show every year and of Hamilton. ”. I’m hoping we I’m really excited and chuffed to be Returning by popular demand can help people focus on the joy involved.” will be , Bobby Fox and of Christmas and what we have to Together they’ll welcome a star- Christie Whelan Browne, along with be thankful for. studded line-up of artists including the beautiful harmonies of CDB. “With incredible performers one of the country’s most powerful Accomplished singer/ on a spectacular night I hope we voices , as well as and Aria award-winning can also raise some much-needed Tim Campbell, a star of both stage artist will bring her money to support children and and screen. soaring vocals to the Bowl, whilst families who are blind or have The superb Casey Donovan will children’s entertainer and social low vision.” bring her powerhouse vocals to the media sensation Jimmy Rees makes Sidney Myer Music Bowl along with his solo debut.

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The magic of Christmas In a year like no other, number one recording artist Isaiah Firebrace will join a stellar line-up of Aussie singers performing this Christmas Eve. Here, we chatted with Isaiah about his favourite .

MARINA PRIOR

CHRIS SEBASTIAN

DENIS WALTER

ISAIAH FIREBRACE

What has been your most memorable Christmas? Last year was really wonderful as I got to spend it with my grandmother in Portland – really special because I don’t get to see her very much so it was a beautiful time.

Synonymous with Carols, rendition of ’s All Louwerse makes her long- How will you be spending Christmas this year? the much loved “Carols Family”, I Want for Christmas Is You, awaited Carols debut. I’m catching up with my mum and my sisters after a long year of , Denis Walter, television and music star Bonnie Plus, the fastest-selling jazz not seeing them. Such a long, tough year so it will be really nice to Silvie Paladino and David Anderson returns to sprinkle musician in British history, have the extra time with family. Hobson will return with some more Christmas cheer. award-winning English singer, breathtaking performances. Global singer Isaiah songwriter and pianist Jamie What has been your best ever Christmas present? After breaking box office Firebrace will light up the stage Cullum will deliver a very special I recently was given sky diving vouchers – I haven’t done it yet but records during the Melbourne when he too returns to Carols. performance. I think that will be my best ever present although I am terrified!!! season of Come from Away, West End and Australian The Carols by Candlelight cast members Zoe Gertz and music theatre star Simon Orchestra returns under the Did you get to choose your own song this year? Phillip Lowe will perform Gleeson is back for another baton of musical director Maestro Yes this year I am doing one of my absolute favourites. I love together ahead of their return captivating performance. , ably assisted by singing this song and this one really gets me in the Christmas spirit! season at the Comedy Theatre Making their Carols debuts Choir Master Doug Heywood OAM. this January. are award-winning singer– John Foreman said: “In a year Do you have a favourite Christmas song or carol? Fresh from winning The songwriter Jess Hitchcock as like no other, I think this Carols I love Oh Holy Night, and the song I will be singing Voice this year, Chris Sebastian well as the incredible Timothy will be more special than ever. which I can’t tell you yet!!!! I’m really glad 2020 is nearly over and will make a return Bowen, as seen on this year’s Not only will we have some of singing at the Bowl will be the perfect way to finish off a difficult to Carols after last performing season of The Voice. Australia’s biggest names up on year. I know I will have a tear in my eye for the year that was alongside his brother Guy in Known to millions around stage doing what they do best, but tough for so many. We did it Melbourne and we are singing carols 2005. the world from her long-time it’s also important to remember again – what a wonderful time of the year!! After bringing the house association as the Star Soprano we’re giving back to a charity that down last year with her rocking with André Rieu, Mirusia desperately needs support.” Isaiah xx

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C Carols by Candlelight 2020 6 Carols at home We asked you to show us how you would be celebrating #carolsathome this Christmas Eve and much like Santa, you delivered!

THE TAIT FAMILY y gorgeous two-year-old daughter loves THE WATES FAMILY to sing carols and can’t wait for Santa Mwith her little two-month old sister THE WATES FAMILY and family on Christmas Eve to really bring on that Carols by THE TAIT FAMILY 020 has been a rough year but Candlelight atmosphere. Our son we were blessed by welcoming has prepared candles to sell to raise 2our second gorgeous boy to our money for Vision Australia as well family and we are excited to continue as a gold coin donation sausage our tradition of watching Carols by sizzle. Bring on the festivities of Candlelight on Christmas Eve for the #carolsathome 2020! 14th year in a row with our new family of four. We are looking at the upside of #carolsathome including not lining THE AUSTIN FAMILY up from 9am, trying our hardest to get the perfect lawn spot and not having to wait to use the bathroom. Although we will still be enjoying the view of Carols outside with our outdoor screening all set up ready to welcome our friends

THE AUSTIN FAMILY his Christmas Eve is going to be a very different one to what we normally Texperience. For the last 24 years, every Christmas Eve we have been sitting in the scorching sun, getting sun burnt enjoying the amazing atmosphere at Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight. This year, our first Christmas as a family of four, we will be watching at home in our matching PJs...one Christmas we will never forget

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Watch Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight December 24, 8pm AEST on Channel 9 to see if your picture made it onto the broadcast!

THE MITZI FAMILY

THE MITZI FAMILY THE DICKSON FAMILY hristmas stories around the tree is razy Christmas Jumper our family tradition before Carols. Family eagerly waiting CThe grandkids love it! Cfor the carols this year!!!!

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THE MAZUR FAMILY

THE MAZUR FAMILY e are so sad to miss out on Vision Australia’s Carols so we made cupcakes Wfor our elf friends to cheer us up! We wish Vision Australia the very best merry Christmas ever.

THE BAKER FAMILY

THE BAKER FAMILY IY candles, Santa hats & Dnew memories

THE HOSKING FRIENDS o Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho H THE HOSKING FRIENDS

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C Carols by Candlelight 2020 8 Building brighter futures The future is bright for our young Carols by Candlelight ambassadors. We are incredibly proud of these amazing kids and the support you give them. Make Christmas twice as special this December 24 by donating at givetocarols.com.

August Harris, age 1 milestones in normal time, Haya Dagher, age 9 with Haya’s daily activities, “Vision Australian have When August was only 8 weeks despite the uncertainty of the Nine-year-old Haya has great simple things – but still very helped me and my family a lot old, it became apparent to his COVID-19 lockdowns and thanks ambitions, is an expert cook, important – and I couldn’t and it’s now my turn to help Alex and James Harris to the efforts and care of Vision loves playing board have done it without Natalie’s them raise some money – and I that he was unable make eye Australia over Zoom. with her sister Mariam and is support. One of the most just like helping people. I want contact and had a lack of Alex said, “August was able to teaching her three-year-old important things is that I to educate people about Vision awareness of his environment. join a trial song play programme brother Ali to also join in on the learned how to treat Haya Australia.” They discovered August was born that Vision Australia provided fun. Her career goal right now is equally – just like her brother We think you can too, Haya. with Albinism, a rare condition together with the Melbourne to become a coder like her dad and sister. Vision Australia has Reach for the stars! that causes the body to not Recital Centre, which he and if that doesn’t go ahead, made it easy and for that I am produce enough melanin, which absolutely loved. she’d like to be an astronaut or forever grateful. ” also meant that the nerves in his “Despite our inability to leave a scuba diver. Go Haya! Vision Australia’s tailored eyes were unable to develop in the home, Vision Australia has aya was born with support looks at all aspects the womb. provided us with tactile books Bilateral Optic Nerve of Haya’s wellbeing. he team at Vision Australia and toys for August to play with. HColobomas, where the Not only has she were there right from the Any out-of-home facilities have optic nerves and retinas at mastered the use of Tvery first days of August’s been more than compensated the back of both eyes did not a braille display, diagnosis, providing the Harris for by the assistance provided develop before she was born. she is currently family with specialist care and by Vision Australia. One of the This means Haya is legally learning how support for their toddler. more recent services they have blind and can only see blurry to read even “August has a wonderful provided is coming with us to shapes and colours. faster and team of people who are helping a local day-care as COVID-19 When asked what Vision more fluently. him reach all of his goals. restrictions eased, to assist and Australia meant to Haya’s But what make This team consists of Emma assess the centre for August’s mum, Nour Abou Esber said, Haya really (August’s early childhood needs, and assist the staff in “Vision Australia means happy is being specialist teacher), Chris (his August’s care.” everything! They were the first surrounded physiotherapist), and Leo (his The team at Vision Australia organisation I met who were by her family occupational therapist). Emma’s have helped Alex and James able to . They have been and friends. A focus right from the start was to gain confidence within an amazing support and to be social butterfly, on the importance of early themselves and are providing honest, Haya’s teacher Natalie she is not afraid to be intervention. Understanding that the family with the right tools to IS Vision Australia.” adventurous and dreams the sooner the better, the wheels ensure August can do anything “We have been able to use of exciting things for her future started turning,” said mum Alex. he sets his mind to as he their facilities and borrow – there’s no stopping this little In less than a year, August continues to grow. books. I learned how to cope powerhouse. has achieved some major You’re a star, August!

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Sam Valavanis, age 18 with guest speakers from Vision Sam Valavanis has become Australia, Sam delivered a “Vision Australia offered accustomed to defying the odds. speech to his Year 8 and Year Now 18, Sam has been legally 11 classmates and shared a just about every service blind since of four after powerful and evocative message he was diagnosed with Bilateral which left his teachers and peers imaginable in order to Retinoblastoma – a rare cancer feeling humbled and with an which meant having to have both enriched appreciation for people provide me with the eyes removed. But Sam hasn’t let with a disability. that get in the way of adapting Sam is also the inspiration best opportunities in to life without sight with behind the book Life Through remarkable resilience. Sam’s Eyes. Written by his my young life.” he team at Vision Australia parents Jim and Lisa Valavanis, have been right there they share their moving story of Tfrom the very first days what they went through and how of Sam’s diagnosis, supporting they coped with Sam’s condition him through every hurdle. “Since and treatment. my mum rang them in tears the With the help of Vision day after she found out I was Australia, Sam continues to going to be blind, Vision Australia thrive and is looking forward offered just about every service to participating in Vision imaginable in order to provide Australia’s LEAP Up program. me with the best opportunities “This program will assist teens in my young life. From Early like me in developing adequate Childhood Development skills when transitioning from to Orientation & Mobility high school to a tertiary setting instructors and beyond, they (such as university or TAFE), have always been there for my in order to obtain the best family and I when we’ve needed experiences from their course them most,” said Sam. as possible. I have enjoyed [the One of Sam’s biggest parent program] LEAP so much, achievements was holding a and am super excited to begin presentation at his school to LEAP Up,” said Sam. promote “International Day of Well done Sam, you should People with a Disability.” Along be immensely proud!

Tom Kennedy, age 12 Through the help of Vision insists gets easier with more Soon after Tom was born, his Australia, Tom is gaining practise), and learning how to family noticed a possible issue confidence day by day: “Vision play blind cricket. with his eyes. This led to a Australia have helped me And if that’s not enough, trip to a specialist, where he get my Mountbatten Brailler Tom even has direct access was diagnosed with Familial so I can learn braille and do to Qantas’ CEO Alan Joyce. Exudative Vitreo Retinopathy – my school work, they have Tom recently sent an email a congenital disorder where the provided me with some canes to the CEO to quiz him about blood vessels in the retina do which help me get around employing people with not develop normally. independently. The first time disabilities – watch out for your his rare condition has left I went to Vision Australia, job, Alan! Tom with very little vision; my occupational therapist Mum Peta Kennedy said, The can only see from the Natalie showed me a liquid “Vision Australia has become bottom of his right eye and level indicator which helps a part of our family and have focus on an object if it’s inches me to pour drinks without been there from the beginning from his face. flooding the kitchen. She’s also to share all of our highs Thankfully, an almost taught me tricks with putting and lows. Helping us think immediate referral from his toothpaste on my brush, tying about the future and putting specialist put Tom on the right my shoelaces and getting ready things in place to help Tom path to get the help he required. for things like camp,” Tom said. be independent and capable Working with Vision Australia’s Some of Tom’s biggest in the future so he can be Early Childhood Intervention achievements include being successful in what he chooses team, Tom soon began to elected school captain is so important – and that is receive the support he needed (something he’s longed for something that Vision Australia to hit developmental milestones since kindergarten), learning helps us with.” like any child his age. how to read braille (which he

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Your generous donation to Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight will make such a difference to kids who are blind or have low vision. Don’t miss your chance to make this Christmas TWICE AS SPECIAL! Please donate this Christmas Eve at givetocarols.com

$30 x2 = $60 which could help pay for tactile toys so children can learn shapes and textures

$50 x2 = $100 which could help pay for Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone to be produced in Braille

$100 x2 = $200 which could help teach a child to get around independently

$500 x2 = $1,000 which could help set up the best assistive technology for a high school student Carols by Candlelight 2020 11

We launched 119 people Children’s Code Jumper attended our second Career Starters event, designed to an award-winning educational tool that helps help young people who are blind or have low vision, and students aged from 7 to 11 learn the basics their families, explore future career possibilities. services of computer coding and programming, regardless of their level of vision. Vision Australia 211 Seeing Eye Dogs provides specialist were provided support Australia-wide. services that support families to help their children achieve the 1769 greatest levels of Feelix reading kits were independence. borrowed, helping 443 of our youngest clients MOBILITY SERVICES achieve learning To help children develop skills milestones to move around safely and What we do with independently. PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL and SPEECH THERAPIES To develop everyday living skills such as getting dressed, preparing your help... food or brushing their teeth. COUNSELLING With the input of parents and 160,000 Here’s what donations like yours helped other role models, we offer print pages converted into support to children and their accessible formats including make possible this year families. Braille, e-text, large print and tactual graphics. EARLY EDUCATION 7744 hours Letters from Services like our Feelix Library of early intervention services such allow children to learn in a unique as speech therapy and occupational Santa sensory way and supports their therapy provided to In partnership with Australia Post, we literacy skills. 1961 children provided braille and large print letters received 32,660 hours of 402 children from Santa to young clients. support across Australia. under the age of 4 this year.

21 students were awarded Vision Australia Further Education Bursaries, providing them with adaptive technology such as screen readers and visual aids. BRAILLE and ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY 15 people Helping children to enter took part in the expanded Learn, Engage, Act, Perform (LEAP) employability and leadership program aimed at mainstream education using the 14–17 year olds. Participants particularly enjoyed one-on-one sessions with their mentors and presentations from techniques of their choice to read, ambassadors from LinkedIn, Melbourne Fashion Festival and Vision Australia. write and communicate.

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Come together this holiday season. Sending warm wishes from our family to yours. Carols by Candlelight 2020 13 CLASSICcarols Sing along to these much-loved tunes as we celebrate the festive season

Good King Wenceslas Public Domain

Good King Wenceslas looked out Sire, the night is darker now On the Feast of Stephen And the wind blows stronger When the snow lay round about Fails my heart, I know not how Deep and crisp and even I can go no longer. Brightly shone the moon that night Mark my footsteps, good my page Though the frost was cruel Tread thou in them boldly When a poor man came in sight Thou shall find the winters rage Gathering winter fuel Freeze thy blood less coldly.

Hither, page, and stand by me, In his masters step he trod If thou knowst it, telling Where the snow lay dinted Yonder peasant, who is he? Heat was in the very sod Where and what his dwelling? Which the Saint had printed Sire, he lives a good league hence, Therefore, Christian men, be sure Underneath the mountain Wealth or rank possessing Right against the forest fence Ye, who now will bless the poor By Saint Agnes fountain. Shall yourselves find blessing.

Bring me flesh and bring me wine Bring me pine logs hither Thou and I shall see him dine When we bear them thither. Page and monarch, forth they went Forth they went together Through the rude winds wild lament And the bitter weather

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C Carols by Candlelight 2020 14 We Wish You a Song of Joy Merry Christmas Public Domain Composer: de Los Rios/Parker/Orbe Traditional Dashing through the snow Come sing a song of joy In a one-horse open sleigh For peace shall come my brother We wish you a Merry Christmas Over the fields we go Sing, sing a song of joy We wish you a Merry Christmas Laughing all the way For men shall love each other We wish you a Merry Christmas Bells on bobtails ring And a Happy New Year! Making spirits bright That day will dawn What fun it is to ride and sing Just as sure Good tidings we bring A sleighing song tonight As hearts that are pure To you and your kin Are hearts set free We wish you a Merry Christmas Jingle bells, jingle bells No man must stand alone And a Happy New Year! Jingle all the way! With outstretched hand before him Oh, what fun it is to ride Now bring us some figgy pudding In a one-horse open sleigh Reach out and take them in yours Now bring us some figgy pudding With love that endures for evermore Now bring us some figgy pudding A day or two ago Then sing a song of joy And a cup of good cheer! I thought I’d take a ride For love and understanding Good tidings we bring And soon, Miss Fanny Bright To you and your kin Was seated by my side Come sing a song of joy We wish you a Merry Christmas The horse was lean and lank For peace shall come my brother And a Happy New Year! Misfortune seemed his lot Sing, sing a song of joy He got into a drifted bank For men shall love each other We won’t go until we get some And then we got upsot We won’t go until we get some That day will dawn just as sure We won’t go until we get some Jingle bells, jingle bells As hearts that are pure are hearts set free So bring it right here! Jingle all the way! No man must stand alone Good tidings we bring Oh, what fun it is to ride With outstretched hand before him To you and your kin In a one-horse open sleigh We wish you a Merry Christmas Reach out and take them in yours And a Happy New Year! A day or two ago With love that endures for evermore The story I must tell Then sing a song of joy We wish you a Merry Christmas I went out on the snow For love and understanding We wish you a Merry Christmas And on my back I fell We wish you a Merry Christmas A gent was riding by One mighty voice And a Happy New Year! In a one-horse open sleigh That will bring a sound Good tidings we bring He laughed as there I sprawling lie That will ring for evermore To you and your kin But quickly drove away Then sing a song of joy We wish you a Merry Christmas For love and understanding And a Happy New Year! Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way! Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one-horse open sleigh

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Ding Dong Merrily Hallelujah Chorus The Holy City On High Public Domain Traditional. Music by Stephen Adams; words by Frederick E. Weatherly. Public Domain. Public Domain Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah. Last night I lay a-sleeping Ding dong, ding dong There came a dream so fair, Ding dong, ding dong Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, I stood in old Jerusalem Ding dong merrily on high Beside the temple there. Hallelujah, Hallelujah. In heaven the bells are ringing I heard the children singing, Ding dong, verily the sky And ever as they sang For the Lord God omnipotent reigneth Is riven with angel singing Methought the voice of angels Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah. Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis From heaven in answer rang, (repeat) Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis Methought the voice of angels From heaven in answer rang. For the Lord God omnipotent reigneth E’en so here below, below Jerusalem! Jerusalem! Hallelujah Let steeple bells be swungen Lift up your gates and sing, (repeat twice) And io, io, io Hosanna in the highest! By priest and people singing The Kingdom of this world Hosanna to your King! Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis And then methought my dream was changed, Is become the Kingdom of our Lord Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis The streets no longer rang. And of His Christ, and of His Christ Hushed were the glad Hosannas And He shall reign for ever and ever Pray you, dutifully prime The little children sang. (repeat three times) Your matin chime, ye ringers The sun grew dark with mystery, May you beautifully rhyme The morn was cold and chill, King of Kings Your eve-time song, ye singers As the shadow of a cross arose Forever and ever Hallelujah, Hallelujah Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis Upon a lonely hill, And Lord of Lords As the shadow of a cross arose Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis Forever and ever Hallelujah, Hallelujah Upon a lonely hill. (repeat) Jerusalem! Jerusalem! Hark! How the angels sing, King of Kings Hosanna in the highest! Forever and ever Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hosanna to your King! And Lord of Lords And once again the scene was changed, King of Kings and Lord of Lords New earth there seemed to be. And He shall reign, and He shall reign I saw the Holy City And He shall reign, and He shall reign Beside the tideless sea. The light of God was on its streets, Forever and ever The gates were open wide, King of Kings And all who would might enter, Hallelujah, Hallelujah And no one was denied. And Lord of Lords No need of moon or stars by night, Hallelujah, Hallelujah Or sun to shine by day; It was the new Jerusalem He shall reign forever and ever That would not pass away, It was the new Jerusalem King of Kings and Lord of Lords King of Kings and Lord of Lords That would not pass away. He shall reign forever and ever Jerusalem! Jerusalem! Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Sing for the night is o’er! Hosanna in the highest! Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hosanna forevermore! Halle-lu-jaaaah Hosanna in the highest! Hosanna forevermore!

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Angels We Have Hark the Herald Amazing Grace Silent Night Heard On High Angel Sing Public Domain Public Domain Public Domain Public Domain Amazing grace, how sweet the sound, Silent night, holy night that saved a wretch like me! All is calm, all is bright Angels we have heard on high Hark! the herald angels sing I once was lost, but now am found, ‘Round yon virgin Mother and Child Sweetly singing o’er the plains Glory to the newborn King was blind, but now I see. Holy infant so tender and mild And the mountains in reply Peace on earth, and mercy mild Sleep in heavenly peace Echoing their joyous strains God and sinners reconciled ‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, Sleep in heavenly peace Joyful, all ye nations, rise and grace my fears relieved; Angels we have heard on high Join the triumph of the skies how precious did that grace appear Silent night, holy night! Sweetly, sweetly through the night With th’ angelic host proclaim the hour I first believed! Shepherds quake at the sight! And the mountains in reply Christ is born in Glories stream from heaven afar; Echoing their brief delight The Lord has promised good to me, Heavenly hosts sing Al-le-lu-ia! Hark, the herald angels sing his word my hope secures; Christ the Savior is born! Gloria, in excelsis Deo Glory to the newborn King he will my shield and portion be Christ the Savior is born! Gloria, in excelsis Deo as long as life endures. Christ the Savior is born! Hail, the heav’n-born of peace Shepherds, why this jubilee? Hail! the Son of Righteousness Through many dangers, toils, and snares Silent night, holy night Why your joyous strains prolong? Light and life to all he brings I have already come; Son of God, oh, love’s pure light What the gladsome tidings be Risen with healing in his wings ‘tis grace hath brought me safe thus far, Radiant beams from Thy holy face Which inspire your heavenly song? Mild he lays his glory by and grace will lead me home. With the dawn of redeeming grace Born that man no more may die , Lord at Thy birth Gloria, in excelsis Deo Born to raise the some of earth When we’ve been there ten thousand years, Jesus, Lord at Thy birth Gloria, in excelsis Deo Born to give them second birth bright shining as the sun, Jesus, Lord at Thy birth we’ve no less days to sing God’s praise Come to Bethlehem and see Hark! the herald angels sing than when we’d first begun. Him whose birth the angels sing, Glory to the newborn King Come, adore on bended knee, Christ the Lord, the newborn King. Hark, the herald angels sing Glory to the newborn King Gloria, in excelsis Deo Gloria, in excelsis Deo Peace on earth, and mercy mild God and sinners reconciled Yeah Joyful, all ye nations, rise Join the triumph of the skies Gloria, in excelsis Deo With th’ angelic host proclaim Christ is born in Bethlehem

Hark, the herald angels sing Glory to the newborn King

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C Carols by Candlelight 2020 17 Oh Come All Ye The First Noel Oh Holy Night Public Domain Faithful Public Domain Public Domain Joy to the world Public Domain The First Noel, the Angels did say the stars are brightly Joy to the world Was to certain poor shepherds O come, all ye faithful shining Joy to the world, the Lord is In fields as they lay Joyful and triumphant It is the night of our dear Saviour’s In fields where they lay come O come ye, o come ye to birth Keeping their sheep Let earth receive her King Bethlehem Long lay the world in sin and error Let every heart prepare Him On a cold winter’s night Come and behold Him pining That was so deep. room Born the King of Angels! Till He appeared and the soul felt And Heaven and nature sing O come, let us adore Him its worth Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel And Heaven and nature sing O come, let us adore Him A thrill of hope the weary world Born is the King of Israel And Heaven, and Heaven, and O come, let us adore Him rejoices nature sing Christ the Lord For yonder breaks a new glorious They looked up and saw a star Joy to the world O come, all ye faithful morn Shining in the East beyond them far Joy to the world O come, all ye faithful Fall on your knees And to the earth it gave great light Joy to the World, the Saviour O come, all ye faithful to O hear the angels’ voices And so it continued both day and night. reigns! Bethlehem O night divine Let men their songs employ O come, all ye faithful O night when Christ was born Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel While fields and floods, rocks, O come, all ye faithful O night divine o night Born is the King of Israel hills and plains O come, all ye faithful to O night divine Repeat the sounding joy Bethlehem A thrill of hope the weary world Then let us all with one accord Repeat the sounding joy Oh, sing, choirs of angels rejoices Sing praises to our heavenly Lord Repeat, repeat, the sounding Sing in exultation For yonder breaks a new glorious That hath made Heaven and earth of nought joy Oh, come, oh come ye to morn And with his blood mankind has bought. Joy to the world, now we sing Bethlehem Fall on your knees Let the earth receive her king Come and behold Him O hear the angels’ voices Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Joy to the world, now we sing Born the King of Angels O night divine Born is the King of Israel Let the angel voices ring O come, let us adore Him O night when Christ was born Joy to the world, now we sing O come, let us adore Him O night divine o night Let men their songs employ O come, let us adore Him MORE SONGS THAT WILL BE O night divine Joy to the world, now we sing Christ the Lord PERFORMED ON THE NIGHT . . . Ooh yes it was Repeat the sounding joy O come, all ye faithful Ooh it is the night of our dear Oh oh O come, all ye faithful Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer, The Man with The Bag, All Savior’s birth I Want for Christmas Is You, Sleigh Ride, Love is Christmas, He rules the world with truth O come, all ye faithful to Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah, yeah and grace It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas, Last Christmas, It was a holy holy holy, oh oh oh Bethlehem This Christmas, You Make Me Feel Like Christmas, Christmas And makes the nations prove O come, all ye faithful is Here, We Need a Little Christmas, Have Yourself a Merry The light of His righteousness O come, all ye faithful Little Christmas, Run Run Rudolph, is Coming And wonders of His love O come, all ye faithful to to Town, I Wish it Could be Christmas Everyday, Happy Christmas (War is Over), Please Come Home for Christmas, And wonders of His love Bethlehem And wonders of His love Do You Hear What I Hear, Who Would Imagine a King, I’ll Be Home for Christmas, Christmas Never Gets Old And wonders, wonders, of His love Please note that due to copyright restrictions, we can only include the lyrics of songs that are in the Public Domain. And wonders, wonders, of His love Joy to the world, now we sing Let the earth receive her king Joy to the world, now we sing Let the angel voices ring

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