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@Omegaman 3.0 :)Excellent Christmas carol. Thanks for posting it and giving us the link to hear it. Rare to find one written so well in our times.

Interesting story behind it: 

Mark Lowry (lyricist) said, "As my mind went back to the manger scene, I began to think about the power, authority and majesty she cradled in her arms. Those little lips were the same lips that had spoken worlds into existence. All of those things were contained in the young child lying quietly on her bosom. Even now, he was the very one who had given life to his mother, Mary. I began writing a list of questions I would like to ask Mary if I could sit down with her." 

Lowry carried his lyrics with him for the next seven years. In 1991, he asked his good friend, Buddy Greene, to write suitable music for his poem. The first recording of it was that year. The acapella one which you shared by Pentatonix is from their 2014 album "That's Christmas to Me."

 

 

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On ‎12‎/‎7‎/‎2018 at 7:56 AM, turtletwo said:

@Omegaman 3.0 :)Excellent Christmas carol. Thanks for posting it and giving us the link to hear it. Rare to find one written so well in our times.

Interesting story behind it: 

Mark Lowry (lyricist) said, "As my mind went back to the manger scene, I began to think about the power, authority and majesty she cradled in her arms. Those little lips were the same lips that had spoken worlds into existence. All of those things were contained in the young child lying quietly on her bosom. Even now, he was the very one who had given life to his mother, Mary. I began writing a list of questions I would like to ask Mary if I could sit down with her." 

Lowry carried his lyrics with him for the next seven years. In 1991, he asked his good friend, Buddy Greene, to write suitable music for his poem. The first recording of it was that year. The acapella one which you shared by Pentatonix is from their 2014 album "That's Christmas to Me."

 

 

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MAY WE ALL BE AT PEACE THIS SEASON

IN HONOR OF THE PRINCE OF PEACE :emot-heartbeat:

Christmas Bells

I heard the bells on Christmas Day
Their old familiar carols play,
And wild and sweet
The words repeat
Of peace on earth, good-will to men!

And thought how, as the day had come,
The belfries of all Christendom
Had rolled along
The unbroken song
Of peace on earth, good-will to men!

Till, ringing, singing on its way,
The world revolved from night to day,
A voice, a chime,
A chant sublime
Of peace on earth, good-will to men!

Then from each black, accursed mouth
The cannon thundered in the South,
And with the sound
The carols drowned
Of peace on earth, good-will to men!

It was as if an earthquake rent
The hearth-stones of a continent,
And made forlorn
The households born
Of peace on earth, good-will to men!

And in despair I bowed my head;
"There is no peace on earth," I said,
"For hate is strong,
And mocks the song
Of peace on earth, good will to men!"

Then pealed the bells more loud and deep;
God is not dead; nor doth he sleep!
The Wrong shall fail,
The Right prevail,
With peace on earth, good-will to men!

 

This was written by the poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in 1866.

Verses 4 and 5 are referring to the Civil War

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:)Thanks to all who have shared their thoughts so far in this thread. 

I am hoping to hear more from my Worthy family (as to their favorite Christmas carols and why.) In the meantime, here's another one of mine. One thing I like about it is that it is unique (as far as I know) in proclaiming how Satan was overcome by Jesus.

 
 

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

 

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen was first published in 1833 when it appeared in "Christmas Carols Ancient and Modern," a collectionof seasonal carols gathered by William B. Sandys. The lyrics of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen are traditional olde English and are reputed to date back to the 15th century although the author is unknown.

It is believed that this particular carol was sung to the gentry by town watchmen who earned additional money during the Christmas season. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen continues to be enjoyed. The lyrics to this simple carol are reputed to be one of the oldest carols.

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God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen : Lyrics

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God rest ye merry, gentlemen
Let nothing you dismay
Remember, Christ, our Saviour
Was born on Christmas day
To save us all from Satan's power
When we were gone astray
O tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy

In Bethlehem, in Israel,
This blessed Babe was born
And laid within a manger
Upon this blessed morn
The which His Mother Mary
Did nothing take in scorn
O tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy

From God our Heavenly Father
A blessed Angel came;
And unto certain Shepherds
Brought tidings of the same:
How that in Bethlehem was born
The Son of God by Name.
O tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy

"Fear not then," said the Angel,
"Let nothing you affright,
This day is born a Saviour
Of a pure Virgin bright,
To free all those who trust in Him
From Satan's power and might."
O tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy

The shepherds at those tidings
Rejoiced much in mind,
And left their flocks a-feeding
In tempest, storm and wind:
And went to Bethlehem straightway
The Son of God to find.
O tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy

And when they came to Bethlehem
Where our dear Saviour lay,
They found Him in a manger,
Where oxen feed on hay;
His Mother Mary kneeling down,
Unto the Lord did pray.
O tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy

Now to the Lord sing praises,
All you within this place,
And with true love and brotherhood
Each other now embrace;
This holy tide of Christmas
All other doth deface.
O tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy

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19 minutes ago, maryjayne said:

Thine own from Satan's tyranny
From depths of Hell Thy people save

@maryjayne Praise the Lord! This one speaks against Satan, too.

 :) Thanks for posting it. I love this carol. But as with so many, I'm only familiar with certain verses. How could I have missed that, I don't know? Anyway, thanks for sharing the lyrics. They are powerful. (Beautiful melody, too.)   

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1 minute ago, maryjayne said:

we are singing this at the carol service next Sunday. The service is at our tiny local church, with a congregation of about 15 of us. It was built 250 years ago, on the grounds of a previous church which was there for hundreds of years. We will be just using candlelight, and taking turns to read the lessons : )

Wow! That sounds special. I've never heard of one quite like that. I hope you enjoy it and it is a blessing unto you.

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My favorite is Hark, the Herald Angels Sing. Charles Wesley really lined out the Gospel message in that song!

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I Like listening to many of them but my favorite is Drummer Boy with Faith Hill. Im going to listen right now.

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On 12/16/2018 at 5:53 PM, sheya joie said:

My favorite is Hark, the Herald Angels Sing. Charles Wesley really lined out the Gospel message in that song!

@sheya joie :amen:I am posting the words below.

Hark the herald angels sing : Lyrics

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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!"

Christ by highest heav'n adored
Christ the everlasting Lord!
Late in time behold Him come
Offspring of a Virgin's womb
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see
Hail the incarnate Deity
Pleased as man with man to dwell
Jesus, our Emmanuel
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!"

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!"

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On 12/16/2018 at 6:26 PM, Mike Mclees said:

I Like listening to many of them but my favorite is Drummer Boy with Faith Hill. Im going to listen right now.

@Mike Mclees :) I'd not heard this version before. So upon reading your post I went to YT to listen myself. She sings it nicely. I've always liked the touching message of this song.

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