Caroling 2020

Newark United Methodist Church

Caroling 2020

Hymn and Song Index

1. The Friendly Beasts page 4 2. Away in a Manger page 4 3. Hark! the Herald Angels Sing page 5 4. It Came upon the Midnight Clear page 5 5. Joy to the World page 6 6. O Come, All Ye Faithful page 6 7. O Little Town of Bethlehem page 7 8. Silent Night, Holy Night page 7 9. The First Noel page 8 10. We Three Kings page 8 11. What Child Is This page 9 12. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen page 9 13. It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas page 10 14. Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer page 10 15. Santa Claus is Coming to Town page 11 16. The Christmas Song page 11 17. We Wish You A Merry Christmas page 12 18. Deck the Halls page 12 19. Frosty the Snowman page 13 20. White Christmas page 14 21. Little Drummer Boy page 14

The Friendly Beasts Away in a Manger

Jesus our brother strong and good Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, Was humbly born in a stable rude the little Lord Jesus And the friendly beasts around him stood laid down his sweet head. Jesus our brother strong and good The stars in the sky looked down where he lay, "I" said the donkey shaggy and brown the little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay. I carried his mother up hill and down I carried his mother to Bethlehem town The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes, "I" said the donkey shaggy and brown but little Lord Jesus, no crying he makes; I love thee, Lord Jesus, "I" said the cow all white and red look down from the sky I gave him my manger for his bed and stay by my cradle till morning is nigh. I gave him my hay to pillow his head "I" said the cow all white and red Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask thee to stay close by me forever, and love me, I pray; "I" said the sheep with curly horn bless all the dear children I have him my wool for his blanket warm in thy tender care, he wore my coat on Christmas morn and fit us for heaven "I" said the sheep with a curly horn to live with thee there.

"I" said the dove from the rafters high I cooed him to sleep that he should not cry Brad Paisley Version We cooed him to sleep my mate and I "I" said the dove from the rafters high

Thus all the beasts by some good spell In the stable dark were glad to tell Of the gifts they gave Emmanuel The gifts they gave Emmanuel

Sufjan Stephens Version

240. Hark! the Herald Angels Sing It Came upon the Midnight Clear

Hark! the herald angels sing, It came upon the midnight clear, "Glory to the new born King, that glorious song of old, peace on earth, and mercy mild, from angels bending near the earth God and sinners reconciled!" to touch their harps of gold: Joyful, all ye nations rise, "Peace on the earth, good will to men, join the triumph of the skies; from heaven's all-gracious King." with th' angelic host proclaim, The world in solemn stillness lay, "Christ is born in Bethlehem!" to hear the angels sing. Hark! the herald angels sing, "Glory to the new born King!" Still through the cloven skies they come with peaceful wings unfurled, and still their heavenly music floats Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace! o'er all the weary world; Hail the Sun of Righteousness! above its sad and lowly plains, Light and life to all he brings, they bend on hovering wing, risen with healing in his wings. and ever o'er its Babel sounds Mild he lays his glory by, the blessed angels sing. born that we no more may die, born to raise us from the earth, Frank Sinatra Version born to give us second birth. Hark! the herald angels sing, "Glory to the new born King!"

Nat “King’ Cole Version

Joy to the World O Come, All Ye Faithful

Joy to the world, the Lord is come! O come all ye faithful, Let earth receive her King; joyful and triumphant, let every heart prepare him room, O come ye, O come ye, and heaven and nature sing, to Bethlehem. and heaven and nature sing, Come and behold him, and heaven and nature sing. born the King of angels;

Joy to the world, the Savior reigns! Refrain: Let all their songs employ; O come let us adore him, while fields and floods, rocks, hills, O come let us adore him, and plains O come let us adore him, repeat the sounding joy, Christ the Lord. repeat the sounding joy, repeat the sounding joy. Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation; He rules the world with truth and grace, O sing, all ye citizens and makes the nations prove of heaven above! the glories of his righteousness, Glory to God, and wonders of his love, all glory in the highest; and wonders of his love, (Refrain) and wonders of his love.

Glen Ellen Chorale Version from Glen Ellen Chorale Version from

Sing We Now of Christmas Sing We Now of Christmas

O Little Town of Bethlehem Silent Night, Holy Night

O little town of Bethlehem, Silent night, holy night, how still we see thee lie; all is calm, all is bright above thy deep and dreamless sleep round yon virgin the silent stars go by. mother and child. Yet in thy dark streets shineth Holy infant, so tender and mild, the everlasting light; sleep in heavenly peace, the hopes and fears of all the years sleep in heavenly peace. are met in thee tonight. Silent night, holy night, For Christ is born of Mary, shepherds quake at the sight; and gathered all above, glories stream from heaven afar, while mortals sleep, the angels keep heavenly hosts sing Alleluia! their watch of wondering love. Christ the Savior is born, Morning stars together, Christ the Savior is born! proclaim the holy birth, and praises sing to God the king, Silent night, holy night, and peace to all on earth! Son of God, love's pure light; radiant beams from thy holy face with the dawn of redeeming grace, Frank Sinatra Version Jesus, Lord, at thy birth, Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.

Mitch Miller Version

The First Noel We Three Kings

Refrain: We three kings of Orient are; Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, bearing gifts we traverse afar, born is the King of Israel. field and fountain, moor and mountain, following yonder star. The first Noel the angel did say was to certain poor shepherds in Refrain: fields as they lay; O star of wonder, star of light, in fields where they lay keeping star with royal beauty bright, their sheep, on a cold winter's night westward leading, still proceeding, that was so deep. guide us to thy perfect light. (Refrain) Born a King on Bethlehem's plain, They looked up and saw a star gold I bring to crown him again, shining in the east, beyond them far; King forever, ceasing never, and to the earth it gave great light, over us all to reign. and so it continued both day and (Refrain) night. (Refrain) Frankincense to offer have I; incense owns a Deity nigh; And by the light of that same star prayer and praising, voices raising, three Wise Men came from country worshiping God on high. far; to seek for a king was their (Refrain) intent, and to follow the star wherever it went. Myrrh is mine; its bitter perfume (Refrain) breathes a life of gathering gloom; sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying, This star drew nigh to the northwest, sealed in the stone-cold tomb. o'er Bethlehem it took its rest; (Refrain) and there it did both stop and stay, right over the place where Jesus lay. Glorious now behold him arise; (Refrain) King and God and sacrifice: Alleluia, Alleluia, sounds through the earth and skies. (Refrain) Andy Williams Version The London Fox Singers Version

From Sing We Now of Christmas

What Child Is This O tidings of comfort and joy Comfort and joy What child is this who, laid to rest, O tidings of comfort and joy on Mary's lap is sleeping? Whom angels greet with anthems From God our Heavenly Father sweet, while shepherds watch are A blessed Angel came; keeping? This, this is Christ the And unto certain shepherds King, whom shepherds guard and Brought tidings of the same, angels sing; haste, haste to bring How that in Bethlehem was born him laud, the babe, the son of Mary. The Son of God by Name. O tidings of comfort and joy, Why lies he in such mean estate Comfort and joy where ox and ass are feeding? O tidings of comfort and joy Good Christians, fear, for sinners here the silent Word is pleading. But then to Bethlehem they came Nails, spear shall pierce him through Where our dear savior lay the cross he bore, for me for you, They found him in a manger Joy, joy for Christ is born, Where oxen feed on hay; The Babe, the Son of Mary. His mother Mary kneeling, unto the Lord did pray. So bring him incense, gold, and O tidings of comfort and joy, myrrh, come, peasant, king, to own Comfort and joy him; the King of kings salvation O tidings of comfort and joy brings, let loving hearts enthrone him. Raise, raise a song on high, Now to the lord sing praises, the virgin sings her lullaby. All you within this place, Joy, joy for Christ is born, And with true love and brotherhood, The Babe, the Son of Mary. Each other now embrace; this holy tide of Christmas, The London Fox Singers Version Doth bring redeeming grace. O tidings of comfort and joy, From Sing We Now of Christ Comfort and joy O tidings of comfort and joy

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen St. Paul Singers Version

God rest ye merry gentlemen From Sing We Now of Christmas Let nothing you dismay

Remember Christ our Saviour Was born on Christmas Day To save us all from Satan's pow'r When we were gone astray 9

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Big Crosby Version Christmas Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas Everywhere you go; Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer Take a look in the five-and-ten, had a very shiny nose. glistening once again And if you ever saw him, With candy canes and silver lanes aglow. you would even say it glows.

Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas, All of the other reindeer Toys in every store, used to laugh and call him names. But the prettiest sight to see is the holly that They never let poor Rudolph will be on your own front door. join in any reindeer games.

A pair of hop-a-long boots and Then one foggy Christmas Eve a pistol that shoots Santa came to say: Is the wish of Barney and Ben; "Rudolph with your nose so bright, won't you guide my sleigh tonight?" Dolls that will talk and will go for a walk Is the hope of Janice and Jen; Then how the reindeer loved him And Mom and Dad can hardly wait for as they shouted out with glee, school to start again. Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, you'll go down in history! Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas Everywhere you go; There’s a tree in the Grand Hotel, one in the park as well, (Twice through) The sturdy kind that doesn’t mind the snow. Mitch Miller Version

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas; Soon the bells will start, And the thing that will make them ring is the carol that you sing Right within your heart.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas Toys in every store But the prettiest sight to see, is the holly that will be On your own front door Sure, it's Christmas once more

Santa Claus Is Coming to Town The Christmas Song

(Intro) Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping on your nose, You better watch out! Yuletide carols being sung by a choir, Better not cry! And folks dressed up like Eskimos. Better not pout! I'm telling you why, Everybody knows a turkey and some Santa Claus is comin' to town. mistletoe, Santa Claus is comin' to town. Help to make the season bright. Santa Claus is comin' to town. Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow, Will find it hard to sleep tonight. He's making a list and checking it twice. They know that Santa's on his way; He's going to find out who's naughty and He's loaded lots of toys and goodies on his nice. sleigh. Santa Claus is comin' to town. And every mother's child is going to spy, Santa Claus is comin' to town. To see if reindeer really know how to fly. Santa Claus is comin' to town. And so I'm offering this simple phrase, He sees when you're sleeping. To kids from one to ninety-two, He knows when you're awake. Although it’s been said many times, He knows if you've been bad or good. many ways, You better be good for goodness sake! Merry Christmas to you.

You better watch out! Better not cry! (Twice through) Better not pout! I'm telling you why, Mitch Miller Version Santa Claus is comin' to town. Santa Claus is comin' to town. Santa Claus is comin' to town.

Bruce Springsteen Version

We Wish You a Merry Christmas Deck the Halls

We wish you a Merry Christmas; Deck the halls with boughs of holly We wish you a Merry Christmas; Fa la la la la, la la la la We wish you a Merry Christmas and a 'Tis the season to be jolly Happy New Year. (2x) Fa la la la la, la la la la Glad tidings we bring for you and your kin; Glad tidings for Christmas and a Happy Don we now our gay apparel New Year. Fa la la la la, la la la la

Now, bring us a figgy pudding; Troll the ancient Yuletide carol Now, bring us a figgy pudding; Fa la la la la, la la la la Now, bring us a figgy pudding please bring See the blazing yule before us it right here. Fa la la la la, la la la la Glad tidings we bring for you and your kin; Strike the harp and join the chorus Glad tidings for Christmas and a Happy Fa la la la la, la la la New Year. Follow me in merry measure Fa la la la la, la la la la, We won't go until we get some; We won't go until we get some; While I tell of Yuletide treasure We won't go until we get some, so bring Fa la la la la, la la la la some out here Fast away, the old year passes Fa la la la la, la la la la Glad tidings we bring for you and your kin; Glad tidings for Christmas and a Happy Hail the new, ye lads and lasses New Year. Fa la la, la la la, la la la la Sing we joyous all together, We wish you a Merry Christmas; Fa la la, la la la, la la la la We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Heedless of the wind and weather Happy New Year. (2x) Fa la la la la, la la la la

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Mitch Miller Version

George Straight Version

Frosty the Snowman There must have been some magic in that old silk hat they found Frosty the snowman was a jolly happy soul For when they placed it on his head With a corncob pipe and a button nose He began to dance around And his eyes made out of coal Oh, Frosty the snowman Frosty the snowman Was alive as he could be made the children laugh And the children say he could laugh and were they surprised when before their eyes play just the same as you and me when he came to life that day. Thumpety thump thump There must have been some magic in Thumpety thump thump that old silk hat they found Look at Frosty go For when they placed it on his head Thumpety thump thump He began to dance around Thumpety thump thump Over the hills of snow Oh, Frosty the snowman Was alive as he could be Gene Autry Version And the children say he could laugh and play just the same as you and me

Frosty the snowman Knew the sun was hot that day So he said, "Let's run And we'll have fun before I melt away"

So down to the village With a broomstick in his hands Running here and there All around the square Saying, “Catch me if you can.”

He led them down the streets of town Right to the traffic cop And he only paused a moment when He heard him holler stop

For, Frosty the Snowman Had to hurry on his way But he waved goodbye

Saying, “Don't you cry. I'll be back again some day”

Little Drummer Boy Rum pum pum pum, Rum pum pum pum Come they told me Pa rum pum pum pum Then he smiled at me A new born king to see Pa rum pum pum pum Pa rum pum pum pum Me and my drum Our finest gifts we bring Pa rum pum pum pum To lay before the king Cast of Glee Version Pa rum pum pum pum, Rum pum pum pum, Rum pum pum pum

So to honor him Pa rum pum pum pum When we come White Christmas Little baby Pa rum pum pum pum I'm dreaming of a white Christmas I am a poor boy too Just like the ones I used to know Pa rum pum pum pum Where the treetops glisten, I have no gift to bring and children listen Pa rum pum pum pum To hear sleigh bells in the snow That's fit to give our king Pa rum pum pum pum, I'm dreaming of a white Christmas Rum pum pum pum, With every Christmas card I write Rum pum pum pum May your days be merry and bright And may all your Christmases be white Shall I play for you (Twice through) Pa rum pum pum pum on my drum Mitch Miller Version

Musical Interlude

Mary nodded Pa rum pum pum pum The ox and lamb kept time Pa rum pum pum pum I played my drum for him Pa rum pum pum pum I played my best for him Pa rum pum pum pum, 14