Schools Songs Lyrics One-page-per-song
INDEX: page 2: Angels Medley page 3: Bethlehem party page 4: Celebrate page 5: Change the world page6 : Christmas prayer page 7: Hallelujah page 8: Joy medley page 9: Light of the world page 10: Manger medley page 11: One child page 12: Prepare the way page 13: Ring Christmas bells page 14: Son of God page 15: Waiting for Christmas page 16: Water of life
Distributed for the purposes of learning the songs for the Waiting for Christmas recording & concerts
Waiting for Christmas – Schools Songs Lyrics – page 1
Angels Medley
Angels from the realms of glory Wing your flight o'er all the earth You who sang creation's story Now proclaim the Messiah's birth Come and worship Come and worship Worship Christ, the new born King
Shepherds, in the fields abiding Watching o'er your flocks by night God with man is now residing Yonder shines the infant light Come and worship Come and worship Worship Christ, the new born King
Angels we have heard on high Sweetly singing o’er the plains And the mountains in reply Echoing their joyous strains Glor-or-or-or-or-or-oria, in excelsis Deo! Glor-or-or-or-or-or-oria, in excelsis Deo!
Come to Bethlehem and see Him whose birth the angels sing Come, adore on bended knee Christ the Lord, the newborn King Glor-or-or-or-or-or-oria, in excelsis Deo! Glor-or-or-or-or-or-oria, in excelsis Deo!
Come and worship Christ the new born x 3 Come and worship Christ the new born King Arr. Andrew Rayner Waiting for Christmas – Schools Songs Lyrics – page 2
Bethlehem Party
The day has come, the time is here That we’ve all been waiting for The star shines bright, the angels sing Announce the child is born God is with us, born a baby In a manger laid Bring your presents, everybody Worship him today
Come and join the party down in Bethlehem The special day has finally arrived Christmas celebrations down in Bethlehem Where hope was born eternal tonight For God has come to earth for everyone Let’s party tonight
The promised King, from heaven’s throne A gift of love for all Is born today, for you and me Hear the angels call God is with us, born a baby In a manger laid Bring your presents, everybody Worship him today
CHORUS
INSTRUMENTAL VERSE & BREAKDOWN
CHORUS Andrew & Wendy Rayner © Wendy House Music 2011 wendyhousemusic.co.uk Administered by Song Solutions Copycare Waiting for Christmas – Schools Songs Lyrics – page 3
Celebrate
All around the world it’s Christmas time Everywhere resounds with joyful singing People join together from afar Every land and every tongue rejoicing
Celebrate, everybody Welcome him, the king of glory Hope is here, the saving one Love has come for us Dance and sing, come adore him Shout for joy, bow before him Tell the world of all he’s done Love has come for us
Raise a prayer of praise this Christmas time Saying thank you for the gift of Jesus A perfect life of love and sacrifice Born to die and raised to life to save us
CHORUS
INSTRUMENTAL CHORUS
Celebrate, everybody Celebrate, everybody
CHORUS
Andrew, Josh & Wendy Rayner © Wendy House Music 2012 wendyhousemusic.co.uk Administered by Song Solutions Copycare
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Change the world
Whaooo whaooo whaooo
We are all God’s family We are called to love, we are called to care Reaching out to those in need We will bring new hope, your hope, whaooo
We wanna change the world we live in We wanna make a better place for everyone We’re gonna dance upon injustice We’re gonna change the world whaooo whaooo whaooo
We are given all we need We are called to give, we are called to share A voice for those who cannot speak We will tell the truth, your truth, whaooo
CHORUS
BRIDGE: (Solo with response) With a generous heart and a love to show We will go, we will go With a passion for compassion let is overflow We will go, we will go With a voice that will SHOUT and a message of hope We will go, we will go With a commission for a mission that will change the world We will go, whaooo
CHORUS [x2] Andrew Rayner & Josh Rayner © Wendy House Music 2011 wendyhousemusic.co.uk Administered by Song Solutions Copycare
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Christmas Prayer Church bells are ringing, carollers singing Snow is beginning to fall Time for reflection, anticipation Everyone waiting for one day
Our prayer for you this Christmas time Is for love and peace and joy and laughter May the Lord of all the earth Bring you faith and hope from Heav’n’s eternal throne
In your tomorrows, the joys and the sorrows Look up and follow the light Trust him to guide you, let his love shine through As you move into the new year
CHORUS
INSTRUMENTAL CHORUS
CHORUS
Christmas blessings, may you know God near Christmas blessings, for the coming year [x2]
Andrew, Josh & Wendy Rayner © Wendy House Music 2012 wendyhousemusic.co.uk Administered by Song Solutions Copycare
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Hallelujah
O come let us adore him, O come let us adore him O come let us adore him, Christ the Lord [x3]
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Jesus is born [x2]
(solo & response) For the Christmas time we share We thank you Lord For excitement everywhere We thank you Lord For the gift of Jesus’ birth We thank you Lord For your love to all on earth We thank you Lord
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Jesus is born [x2]
(solo & response) For this special time of year We thank you Lord For the fun and joy and cheer We thank you Lord For our families and friends We thank you Lord For your love that never ends We thank you Lord
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Jesus is born [x2] Andrew Rayner © Wendy House Music 2012 wendyhousemusic.co.uk Administered by Song Solutions Copycare
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Joy Carol Medley
Joy to the world, Joy to the world Joy to the world, Joy to the world Joy to the world the Lord has come
Go tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere Go tell it on the mountain, that Jesus Christ is born [x2]
Hail, thou ever-blessèd morn, Hail, redemption's happy dawn Sing through all Jerusalem, Christ is born in Bethlehem
Hail the heav'n born Prince of Peace! Hail the Son of righteousness! Light and life to all He brings, Ris'n 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!"
Hark, now hear the angels sing, a new king born today, And man will live for evermore, because of Christmas day Trumpets sound and angels sing, listen to what they say That man will live for evermore, because of Christmas day
He rules the world with truth and grace and makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness The wonders of His love, the wonders of His love The wonders, the wonders of His love
Crown Him the Lord of life, a gift from heav’n above Crown Him the King to whom is giv'n the wondrous name of love All hail redeemer hail, You died and rose for me Your praise shall never ever fail through all eternity Your praise shall never ever fail through all e – ter – ni - ty
Joy to the world, Joy to the world Joy to the world, Joy to the world Joy to the world, Joy to the world Arranged by Andrew Rayner Waiting for Christmas – Schools Songs Lyrics – page 8
Light of the world
Jesus our Emmanuel God has come among us
Wonderful Counsellor Mighty God, for ever
King of Kings, Lord of Lords, Prince of Peace, Saviour
Light of the World, Bright Morning Star Jesus the name above all names
Andrew Rayner © Wendy House Music 2011 wendyhousemusic.co.uk Administered by Song Solutions Copycare
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Manger Medley
Once in royal David’s city, stood a lowly cattle shed Where a mother laid her baby, in a manger for His bed Mary was that mother mild, Jesus Christ, her little child
Our God, heaven cannot hold Him, nor earth sustain Heaven and earth shall flee away when He comes to reign In the bleak midwinter a stable place sufficed The Lord God Almighty, Jesus Christ
How silently, how silently the wondrous gift is giv’n So God imparts to human hearts the blessings of His heav’n O morning stars together proclaim the holy birth And praises sing to God the King and peace to men on earth
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head The stars in the bright sky looked down where He lay The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay
Infant holy, infant lowly, for his bed a cattle stall Oxen lowing, little knowing, Christ the babe is Lord of all Swift are winging angels singing, noels ringing, tidings bringing Christ the babe is Lord of all, Christ the babe is Lord of all
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 Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth Arranged by Andrew Rayner
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One Child – children’s part
[solo verse]
One child can change the world Christmas morn’, the King of all kings was born He reigns for evermore Let us worship and adore Christ the Lord
[solo verse]
One child can change the world Christmas Morn’, the King of all kings was born He reigns for evermore Let us worship and adore
One child can change the world Christmas morn’, the King of all kings was born He reigns for evermore
One child can change the world [x3]
Worship Christ the Lord
Mariah Carey / Mark Shaiman
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Prepare the way
The king is coming, a voice is calling Prepare the way of the Lord God comes among us, behold his glory Prepare the way of the Lord
Get ready for joy, Get ready for love The Christmas hope Immanuel is coming to us Get ready for truth, Get ready for life The long awaited saviour king is soon to arrive
The ancient prophets foretell his coming Prepare the way of the Lord The Christmas angels resound in singing Prepare the way of the Lord
CHORUS
INSTRUMENTAL VERSE
People, get ready People, get ready Prepare the way of the Lord [x3]
CHORUS [x2] Andrew & Josh Rayner © Wendy House Music 2012 wendyhousemusic.co.uk Administered by Song Solutions Copycare
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Ring Christmas bells
Ring, ring, ring, ring [rpt]
Ring Christmas bells, merrily ring, Tell all the world, Jesus is King Loudly proclaim with one accord, The happy tale, welcome the Lord
Ring Christmas bells, sound far and near, The birthday of Jesus is here Herald the news to old and young, Tell it to all in every tongue
Ring Christmas bells, toll loud and long, Your message sweet, peal and prolong Loudly proclaim with one accord, The happy tale, welcome the Lord
Come, all ye people, join in the singing, Repeat the story, told by the ringing Come, all ye people, join in the singing, Repeat the story, told by the ringing
Ri-i-i-i-i-ing Chr – ist - mas bells, Ri-i-i-i-i-ing Chr – ist - mas bells
Loudly proclaim with one accord The happy tale, welcome the Lord
Ring Christmas bells, merrily ring Tell all the world, Jesus is King
M Leontovich / M Hohman Arranged by A Rayner
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Son of God – children’s part
Alleluia, alleluia
We’re singing gloria, hallelujah We’re singing gloria, hallelujah We’re singing gloria, hallelujah We’re singing Gloria
We’re singing gloria, hallelujah We’re singing gloria, hallelujah We’re singing gloria, hallelujah
We’re singing gloria, hallelujah We’re singing gloria, hallelujah We’re singing gloria, hallelujah
Glor-ri-a Glor-ri-a Glor-ri-a Glor-ri-a
Michael W Smith, Tony Wood, David Hamilton © Word Music / Smitty Fly Music / New Spring Publishing / Row 9 seat J songs / Gratia Music
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Waiting for Christmas
Christmas is coming, the day drawing nearer Hear joyful music fill the air The season of wonder, excitement and splendour People get ready everywhere
Waiting for Christmas time Singing of love divine Joining the angel song Waiting for Christmas Watching the star shine bright Lighting the darkest night Showing us God’s own son Waiting for Christmas time
Christmas is coming, a king will be born soon Jesus the saviour of the world Heaven rejoices, as God comes among us With us on earth, Immanuel
CHORUS
Waiting, anticipating For the Lord of all will be with us tonight x2 Tonight
CHORUS [x2] Andrew, Josh & Wendy Rayner © Wendy House Music 2011 wendyhousemusic.co.uk Administered by Song Solutions Copycare
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Water of life Precious water, all sustaining Ever flowing, pure and clear Cleansing healing, all refreshing Water run like rivers here
Let it flow, water of life Let it flow, water of life
Fill our well to overflowing Bring to life this barren earth Keep us safe, Lord, be our shelter Send your river, quench our thirst
CHORUS
Jesus You’re the living water A river which will never run dry You’re the stream that flows forever You will always satisfy
CHORUS
We pray for water Send down the rain Lord, our provider Bring life again [x2]
Let it flow, let it flow
CHORUS [x2] Andrew, Josh & Wendy Rayner © Wendy House Music 2012 wendyhousemusic.co.uk Administered by Song Solutions Copycare Waiting for Christmas – Schools Songs Lyrics – page 16