“O Come All Ye Faithful” WaterFire Providence is an independent, composed by John Francis Wade non-profit arts organization whose mission is to inspire performed by William Daly Providence and its visitors by revitalizing the urban experience, fostering community engagement and O Come All Ye Faithful creatively transforming the city by presenting WaterFire The Providence Rescue Mission is a Joyful and triumphant, for all to enjoy. 100% privately funded 501(c)3 non- Creating Community through Art O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem. profit, non-denominational ministry. Come and behold Him, We partner with individuals, churches, WaterFire Providence may only be a The sing along will begin at 7:00 Born the King of Angels; and businesses to reach the homeless seasonal production, but to make it p.m. in the Waterplace Park Basin O come, let us adore Him, happen, we need volunteers year-round. and needy of Rhode Island’s urban O come, let us adore Him, centers with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. O come, let us adore Him, Volunteers are an integral part of Physical, emotional, educational and Please join us in the singing the Christ the Lord. WaterFire. They assist in all aspects of rehabilitative services are provided at no songs of the season: event production, special projects and expense to all we serve. anything else we dream up. O Come All Ye Faithful O Sing, choirs of angels, Sing in exultation, At any one WaterFire lighting, we need Please consider making a donation Jingle Bells Sing all that hear in heaven God’s at least 150 volunteers to contribute. this evening to benefit the Joy To the World holy word. Volunteers perform, construct, manage, Providence Rescue Mission Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Give to our Father glory in the fundraise, inform, engage, and enjoy! Highest; WaterFire volunteers come from all walks Deck the Halls of life, and we appreciate the diversity and O come, let us adore Him, talents that are among them. Over the Good King Wenceslas O come, let us adore Him, years, a network of volunteers has been God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen O come, let us adore Him, established, and we are delighted at the Christ the Lord. community that they have become. Away in a Manger Oh, Holy Night All Hail! Lord, we greet Thee, If you are interested in volunteering at Silent Night Born this happy morning, WaterFire please email O Jesus! for evermore be Thy name [email protected] or visit our Silver Bells adored. website: http://waterfire.org/volunteer The First Noel Word of the Father, now in flesh White Christmas appearing; O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. “Jingle Bells” “Joy To the World” “The First Nowell” “White Christmas” composed by James Pierpont composed by George Frideric Handel composed by John Stainer composed by Irving Berlin performed by the United Co-op Band performed by Prosound Karaoke Band performed by United Co-op Band performed by United Co-op Band Dashing thro’ the snow, Joy to the world, the Lord is come! The first Noel the angel did say I’m dreaming of a white Christmas, In a one horse open sleigh, Let earth receive her King; Was to certain poor shepards in Just like the ones I used to know. O’er the hills we go, Let every heart prepare Him room, fields as they lay: Where the tree-tops glisten, Laughing all the way; And heaven and nature sing, In fields where they lay a keeping And children listen Bells on bob tail ring, And heaven and nature sing, their sheep To hear sleighbells in the snow. Making spirits bright, And heaven, and heaven, and nature On a cold winter’s night that was so deep. Oh what sport to ride and sing sing. Refrain: A sleighing song to night. Noel Noel Noel Noel I’m dreaming of a white Christmas, Joy to the world, the Savior reigns! Born is the King of Israel. With every Christmas card I write, Jingle bells, jingle bells, Let men their songs employ; May your days be merry and bright, Jingle all the way; While fields and floods, rocks, hills They looked up and saw a star And may all your Christmases be white. Oh! what joy it is to ride and plains Shining in the east beyond them far: In a one horse open sleigh. Repeat the sounding joy, And to the earth it gave great light I’m dreaming of a white Christmas, Jingle bells, jingle bells, Repeat the sounding joy, And so it continued both day and Just like the ones I used to know. Jingle all the way; Repeat, repeat, the sounding joy. night. Where the tree-tops glisten, Oh! what joy it is to ride No more let sins and sorrows grow, And children listen In a one horse open sleigh. Nor thorns infest the ground; Noel Noel Noel Noel To hear sleighbells in the snow. He comes to make His blessings flow Born is the King of Israel. A day or two ago Far as the curse is found, Refrain: I tho’t I’d take a ride Far as the curse is found, And by the light of that same star I’m dreaming of a white Christmas, And soon Miss Fannie Bright Far as, far as, the curse is found. Three wise men came from the With every Christmas card I write, Was seated by my side, country far; May your days be merry and bright, The horse was lean and lank He rules the world with truth and To seek for a King was their intent, And may all your Christmases be white. Misfortune seem’d his lot grace, And to follow the star wherever it He got into a drifted bank And makes the nations prove went. And we - we got up sot. The glories of His righteousness, Noel Noel Noel Noel And wonders of His love, Born is the King of Israel. Jingle bells, jingle bells, And wonders of His love, Jingle all the way; And wonders, wonders, of His love. This star drew nigh to the Oh! what joy it is to ride north-west; In a one horse open sleigh. O’er Bethlehem it took its rest, Jingle bells, jingle bells, And there it did both stop and stay, Jingle all the way; Right over the place where Jesus lay. Oh! what joy it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh. Noel Noel Noel Noel Born is the King of Israel. “Good King Wenceslas” “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” “Away in a Manger” “Oh, Holy Night” composed by Thomas Helmore traditional composed by William J. Kirkpatrick composed by Adolphe Adam lyrics by John Mason Neale performed by ProSound Karaoke Band performed by the United Co-op Band performed by The 1,000 Strings performed by the United Co-op Band God rest ye merry gentlemen Away in a manger, O holy night, the stars are brightly Good King Wenceslas looked out Let nothing you dismay No crib for His bed shining; On the feast of Stephen, Remember Christ our savior The little Lord Jesus It is the night of the dear When the snow lay round about, Was born on Christmas day Laid down His sweet head Savior’s birth! Deep and crisp and even. To save us all from Satan’s power The stars in the bright sky Long lay the world in sin and error Rightly shown the moon that night, When we were gone astray Looked down where He lay pining, Though the frost was cruel, The little Lord Jesus Till He appeared and the soul felt When a poor man came in sight, Oh tidings of comfort and joy Asleep on the hay its worth. Gathering winter fuel. Comfort and joy A thrill of hope, the weary soul Oh tidings of comfort and joy The cattle are lowing rejoices, Hither, page, and stand by me. The poor Baby wakes For yonder breaks a new and If thou know it telling: From God our heavenly father The blessed angel came But little Lord Jesus glorious morn. Yonder peasant, who is he? And unto certain shepherds No crying He makes Where and what his dwelling? Brought tidings of the same I love Thee, Lord Jesus Refrain: Sire, he lives a good league hence, How that in Bethlehem was born Look down from the sky Fall on your knees, Underneath the mountain, The Son of God by name And stay by my side, O hear the angel voices! Right against the forest fence ‘Til morning is nigh O night divine, By Saint Agnes fountain. Oh tidings of comfort and joy O night when Christ was born! Comfort and joy Be near me, Lord Jesus, O night, O holy night, O night Bring me flesh, and bring me wine. Oh tidings of comfort and joy I ask Thee to stay divine! Bring me pine logs hither. Close by me forever Thou and I will see him dine Fear not said the angel And love me I pray Truly He taught us to love one When we bear the thither. Let nothing you affright Bless all the dear children another, Page and monarch, forth they went, This day is born a savior In Thy tender care His law is love and His gospel is Forth they went together Of the pure virgin bright And take us to heaven peace. Through the rude wind’s wild lament To free all those who trust in him To live with Thee there Chains shall He break for the slave And the bitter weather.