christmas hymns in ss&s
As Christmas approaches, hearts warm with the spirit of joy, gratitude, and celebration. This season, with its twinkling lights and echoes of carols, reminds us of the timeless story of love, peace, and hope that Christmas brings to the world. From quiet candle-lit gatherings to joyous family reunions, there’s something wonderfully comforting about Christmas traditions. Hymns are an integral part of these traditions, connecting generations and bringing the message of Christmas to life.
Here are three beloved Christmas hymns from Sacred Songs & Solos (SS&S) to uplift your spirit and celebrate the birth of Jesus:
1. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
SS&S 85
Hark! the herald angels sing,
“Glory to the newborn King;
Peace on earth, and mercy mild,
God and sinners reconciled!”
Joyful, all ye nations rise,
Join the triumph of the skies;
With the angelic host proclaim,
“Christ is born in Bethlehem!”
Hark! the herald angels sing,
“Glory to the newborn King!”
2. O Come, All Ye Faithful
SS&S 93
O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant,
O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem;
Come and behold Him, 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.
Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation,
O sing, all ye bright hosts of heaven above;
Glory to God, all glory in the highest;
O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.
3. Joy to the World
SS&S 94
Joy to the world! the Lord is come;
Let earth receive her King;
Let every heart prepare Him room,
And heaven and nature sing,
And heaven and nature sing,
And heaven, and heaven, and nature sing.
Joy to the earth! the Savior reigns;
Let men their songs employ;
While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains,
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat, repeat, the sounding joy.
May these hymns bring warmth to your Christmas celebrations, lifting spirits and filling hearts with the peace and joy that Christmas promises each year!