christmas carol songbook for guitar
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The Free Christmas Carol Songbook
For Guitar
A Gift from the Prayer Meeting Podcast Episode 040
"The Super-Extended Christmas Carol Worship Set"
Arranged by Nick Alexander
Preface
This songbook has come about because I had sent out a survey asking what the very best Christmas Carols were. The results of that survey were pored over, both the selections
and the write-in entries.
I then took a strong focus upon those carols that were not only at the very top, but also those carols that did better than expected. I figure that such carols were worthy of further study and possible inclusion. In addition to this, I allowed many to write in their favorite
carols, and I discovered other favorites.
After this study, I took sixteen songs and crafted them into a "Super-Extended Christmas Carol Worship Set" for the Prayer Meeting Podcast. The podcast itself is one long worship set, incorporating carols, along with written prayer, Gregorian chant, and
spontaneous medley combinations. It is meant to be used as a personal devotion while driving, or quiet time... or, a means for either a family devotion or a prayer group.
For musicians, (guitarists in particular), it can also provide a resource of how to play some of the most loved, along with becoming introduced to some of the most loved,
underplayed Christmas Carols out there.
This songbook, while small, contains both types. There may be carols here you may not have heard before. There may be carols you have heard, but not in these combinations. I tried my best to find a way to make these carols sound fresh and vibrant, and easy to use.
Note: the songs are presented in the way that guitarists can appreciate, with notes about capo and partial-capo setups, as well as how the music looks to a guitarist. Therefore
some of these songs are noted that they are played in different keys than what the notation states. This is a deliberate decision to make the notation simplified.
It is my hope that this songbook would provide a use for many a parish, church,
community, prayer group, youth group, family, and personal devotion. All songs here are in the public domain, so you are free to make as many copies as you wish and pass them
out to friends, family, and other worship leaders.
Thank you for acquiring this songbook. It is my hope that this be a stepping stone until I get an even more helpful songbook created in the future. By signing up to receive this, you have signed up for my mailing list. I promise to not abuse this list; it is solely to
assist me in creating even better products in the future.
Thank you.
Nick Alexander (http://www.nickalexander.com)
Table of Contents
1 ....................... Break Forth O Beauteous Heav'nly Light 2 ................................Hark The Herald Angels Sing 4 ..........................................The Huron Carol 6 ........................................ Away in a Manger 7 ........................................... Polish Lullaby 9 ..................................... Dominus Dixit (chant) 10 ..........................Ring Out Ye Wild and Merry Bells 12 .................................... Hallelujah Hallelujah 13 ............ Adeste Fideles/Gloria (Ding Dong Merrily on High) 15 .......................................... O Holy Night 16 ......... Come and Worship (Angels From The Realms of Glory) 17 .................... While By My Sheep (How Great Our Joy) 18 ........................................Joy to the World 19 .......................... All My Heart This Night Rejoices 21 ............................All Praise To You, Eternal Lord 23 ........................................... Silent Night 24 ................................Index of Songs/Song Order
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lyly
lightlight
andto
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ushher
erald
inour
thesal
G D A D
� � �morva
ning.tion.
YouHe
A sus4A D
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herd,to
shudearth,
der notthe
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aof
fright,might,
butour
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hearhope
theand
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gel'spec
G D A D
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ning.tion.
ThisHe
A sus4A D A
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nowin
weakhu
inman
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fanto
cy,dwell,
ourour
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fiwith
denceus,
andIm
B 7 Em � �� � �joyman
shallu
be,el,
thethe
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ofof
Sadark
tanness
D G D
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king,ing,
ourour
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een
terrace
nalbe
G A7 G D
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friendking.ing.
G6 A D
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Break Forth O Beauteous Heav'nly LightJohann von Rist (1641); ERMUNTRE DICH
Public Domain
1
� �� �� � � �� ��1.Hark
4.Come,3.Hail,
2.Christ,thebytheDe
herhigh
heav'nsire
aldest
bornof
D
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heav'nPrinceNa
gelsaof
tions
sing:dored,Peacecome;
D A � � �� ��"GloChristHailFix
rythethein
toev
Sonus
theerof
Thy
D G
� � �newlast
Righhum
borning
teousble
King!Lord.ness!home.
A sus4 A7 D
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� �5 � � �� ��
PeaceLateLightRise,
onin
andthe
earthtimelifewo
andbeto
man's
D
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Con
cyHimHe
qu'ring
mild.come,bringsseed,
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Ris'nBruise
andspringwithin
sinof
healus
nerstheinthe
F�m A
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congin'sHis
pent's
ciled.womb.wings.head.
E A
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� �9
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MildA
fulinHe
dam's
allfleshlayslike
yetheHisness
D � � � �na
Godglonow
tionshead
ryef
rise.see:byface
G D A � � � �JoinHailBornStamp
theth'inthat
Thine
tricar
manim
umphnatenoage
D � � � �ofDe
morein
thei
mayits
skies.ty.dieplace.
G D A
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th'anasto
cond
gelmanraise
A
icwiththedam
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protoofa
claim;dwell;earthbove,
Em B 7 E m
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JeBornRe
issustoin
bornourgivestate
inEm
themus
A F�m
� � �Bethmansein
leu
condThy
hem.el.birth.love.
D A D �� �� � �Hark! the her ald
G F�m
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� �18
� � �an gels sing:
Em B 7 Em
� � � �� ��"Glo ry to the
A F�m D
� � �new born King."
D A D
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Hark the Herald Angels SingCharles Wesley, George Whitefield
Tune:Felix Mendelssohn
Public Domain
2
3
BREAK FORTH O BEAUTEOUS HEAV'NLY LIGHT/ HARK THE HERALD ANGELS SING Johann von Rist (1641); Ermuntre Dich
Charles Wesley/George Whitefield; Felix Mendelssohn
Break forth O beauteous heav'nly light And usher in the morning.
You shepherd, shudder not with afright But hear the ange's warning.
This Child now weak in infancy Our confidence and joy shall be
The pow'r of Satan breaking Our peace eternal making.
Hark the herald angels sing Glory to the newborn King!
Break forth O beauteous heav'nly light
To herald our salvation. He stoops to earth, the God of might
Our hope and expectation. He comes in human flesh to dwell
Our God with us, Immanuel The night of darkness ending Our fallen race befriending.
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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thea
liestdren
moonof
mooncave
of
ofthe
of
Dm
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scatter
terest
ter'dtime
timefree
hayWhen
isO
The
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thedersoof
birdsbaberound
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hadwasandby
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Dm
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tygedthely
anroberingchild
gelofofof
Dm
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earth
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andry
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B�
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helpwrapp'd
You
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choirsbeau
inday
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fantwas
Dm C
�� ��stead.round.there.born.
BeButThe
Come
G � � � �foreas
kneelKings
theirthe
bethat
fore
lightshe
knelt
the
the
pherdbe
F �� � � �stars
rad
boysfore
grew
iant
drewHim
dim
boy
nighwere
AndThe
Whowith
C
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� � � �wonan
bringsgold
d'ringgel
Youand
beau
songshep
franrang
ty
herds
kin
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peace
loudheard
cense
theand
andand
hymn
joy.
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A7
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Dm
� � �King is born
Am7
- --
-
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Dm C
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The Huron CarolJean de Brébeuf (1643)
Tr. by J.E. Middleton, 1926; alt.
Public Domain
Put full on Capo 1, and a DropD capo on 3.
4
5
THE HURON CAROL Jean de Brebeuf (1643)
Tr. by J.E. Middleton, 1926; alt.
'Twas in the moon of wintertime When all the birds had fled That mighty angel Gabriel Sent angel choirs instead
Before their light the stars grew dim And wondering hunters heard the hymn.
Jesus your King is born
Jesus is born In excelsis gloria.
Within a cave of scattered hay
The tender babe was found A ragged robe of warm sheep-skin
En-wrapped His beauty round But as the shepherd boys drew nigh The angel song rang loud and high.
The earliest moon of wintertime
Is not so round and fair As was the ring of glory
On the helpless Infant there The Kings that knelt before Him were
With gold and frankincense and myrrh.
O children of the forest free O seed of Babylon
The holy Child of earth and Heav'n For you this day was born.
Come kneel before the radiant Boy Who brings you beauty, peace and joy.
� �� ��� �1.2.3.
ATheBe
� � � �waycat
near
intleme
aareLord
C
� � � �manlowJe
gering,sus;
noTheI
� � �cribbaask
forby
Thee
aato
� � �bed,wakes,stay
TheButClose
F
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-
6
� � �litlitby
tletleme
LordLordfor
Dm
� � � �JeJee
sussusver,
laidNoAnd
C
� � �downcrylove
Hisingme,
sweetHeI
D7
� �head.makes.pray.
TheI
Bless
G
� � � �starsloveall
inTheethe
theLorddear
C
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- -
11� � � �
brightJechil
skysus!dren
Look'dLookIn
� � �downdownThy
wherefromten
hetheder
G7 � � �lay,sky,care,
TheAndAnd
F � � �lit
stayfit
tlebyus
Lordmyfor
Dm
� � � �Jecrahea
susdleven,
ATillTo
C
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��16
� � �sleepmornlive
oning
with
theis
Thee
Dm7 G7
� �hay.nigh.there.
2.The3.Be
F C
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Away In A MangerWords Anonymous; Tune by William J Kirkpatrick
Public Domain
Play DropD Capo 4 (6) E
6
� � � �� � � � �LulSee
lahow
by,the
D � � �Je
worldsus,lies
Oin
G D
� � � �ceasesor
fromrow
Yourand
A7 � �crysad
ing,ness;
G D
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�� ��5
� � � �HereGive
onus
ThyThy
B m � � �Mobles
ther'ssing,
warmO
G D
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softHea
lyven's
A7 � �ly
glading.ness!
G D � � � �Lul la by
D
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��10
� � � � �Je sus, O
G � � �sleep now, my
Em � �treas ure
G D
� � � �Mo ther is
B m � � �watch ing with
G D
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�� ��15
� �� ��love none can
A7 � �mea sure.
G D
-
Polish LullabyLulajze Jezuniu
Public Domain
Play this on Capo 1 (3)for Eb.
7
8
AWAY IN A MANGER / POLISH LULLABY Away in A Manger words anonymous;
Tune by William J Kirkpatrick Polish Lullaby (Lulajze Jezuniu)
Tr. by Anonymous
Away In a Manger, no Crib For a bed The little Lord Jesus
Laid down His sweet head. The stars in the bright sky Look'd down where He lay
The little Lord Jesus Asleep on the hay.
The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes
But little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes I love Thee Lord Jesus! Look down from the sky
And stay by my cradle Till morning is nigh.
Lullaby Jesus, O cease from Your crying Here on your Mother's warm breast softly lying.
Lullaby, Jesus, O sleep now, my treasure Mother is watching with love none can measure.
Lullaby, Jesus, O sleep now, my treasure Mother is watching with love none can measure.
See how the world lies in sorrow and sadness
Give us Your blessing, O bring Heaven's gladness Lullaby, Jesus, O sleep now, my treasure
Mother is watching with love none can measure. Lullaby, Jesus, O sleep now, my treasure
Mother is watching with love none can measure.
Be near me Lord Jesus; I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever, And love me, I pray
Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care And fit us for heaven,
To live with Thee there.
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miGod
nus
� � � � � � �� � � �dihad
xitsaid
adto
me:me:
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liest
usSon
memine
usown
esart
tuThou.
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gohave
hothis
dive ry
eday
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� � � � � � � � � �� � �gebe
nugot
iten
teThee.
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Dominus DixitIntroit, Roman Gradual Chant
tr. by Nick Alexander
Public Domain
DOMINUS DIXIT (Chant)
Dominus dixit ad meFilius meus es tu
Ego hodie genui te
Lord God had said to me:Dearest Son, Mine own art Thou.
I have this very day begotten Thee.
9
� �� � �� ��� � ��RingRing
� �� � ��out,out,
Yeye
wildsil
andv'ry
A E7 � �� � ��Merbells,
ryring
Bells,out
ringring
A E 7 � � � � � �outout
theyour
olde
oldxul
A
�� � � �stota
rytion
ThatThat
E7 A
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� � �6
� �� � ��firstGod
waswith
toldman
byis
A E 7 � �� � ��anre
gelcon
tonguesciled.
fromGo
A E 7 � �� � ��outtell
theit
realmsto
ofthe
E F �m �� ��Glona
ry.tions.
B7 E � �� � ��PeaceThere
onfore
earthlet
wasus
C�m
� �� ��theirall
sweetto
song,day,
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� � �12
� �� � ��GloGlo
ryry
inin
thethe
�� ��highHigh
est!est!
B7 E � � � � ��E
Bacho ing
nishallso
therrow
A7 D F�7 � �� ��hillsfar
aa
way,way,
B7 E 7 � �� � ��GloGlo
ryry
inin
thethe
C�7 F �m7 B 7 �� �� � �highhigh
est!est!
E7 A
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� � �18
� �� � ��Ring sweet bells, ring
D �� � � ��e ver more,
A7 D � ��� � ��Peal from e v'ry
D �� ��stee ple.
A7 D � �� � ��Christ the Lord, shall
B9 E7 � �� � ��be our God and
C�7 F�mD�dim7
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� � � ��24
� � � � ��we shall be His
A F�m �� �� � �peo ple!
E7 A � � ��-
Ring Out Ye Wild And Merry BellsWords: unknown; Composer: C. Maitland
Public Domain
10
11
RING OUT YE WILD AND MERRY BELLS Words: unknown; Composer: C. Maitland
Ring out Ye wild and Merry Bells
Ring out the old old story That first was told by angel tongues
From out the realms of Glory. Peace on earth was their sweet song
Glory in the Highest! Echoing all the hills away,
Glory in the Highest!
Ring sweet bells, ring evermore Peal from every steeple.
Christ the Lord shall be our God And we shall be His people!
Ring out, ye silv'ry bells, ring out
Ring out your exultation That God with man is reconciled
Go tell it to the nations. Therefore let us all today
Glory in the Highest! Banish sorrow far away
Glory in the Highest!
� � �� ��� � �Hal le
� � � ��lu jah! Hal le
G � � � �lu jah! Hal le
E m �� �� � �lu jah! Hal le
D
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�5
� � � �lu jah! Hal le
C G D 7 �� �� � �lu jah! Hal le
C � � � �lu jah! Hal le
Em D C
� � � �lu jah! Hal le
G � � � �lu jah! Hal le
D7
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�10
�� �� � �lu jah! A
G � �men, A
C � �men, A
G � � �men, Hal le
D7 G C � � � �lu jah! Hal le
G D 7 C � � �lu jah! A
D7 G D 7
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� ��16
��men.
C
� � �Hal le
G
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Hallelujah HallelujahIsaac Naylor (late 19th cent.)
Public Domain
12
HALLELUJAH HALLELUJAHIsaac Naylor
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Amen!Amen, Amen! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Amen!
� � �� � � �1.2.
4.3.
A
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ErCanDe
ste,umtetgo
fide
nuncqui
G � �deDeI
na
les,o,o!tus
D � � � �LaeLu
ChoDi
timenruse
trideanho
umlugedi
G D G C �� �� � �phanmiloer
tes;ne,rum:na,
Ve
G D Em
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�6
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te,stanttet
vepu
nuncsu
Em D A
� � � �nielauti
telaelabi
in
caesit
D G D G
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vile
glo
lescestiri
D A7
�� �hem;ra;
um:a:
D � � �NaDeGloPa
humumritris
vi
a,ae
G D7 G
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terum,ria,ni
C G � � � �ReGeIn
Ver
gemniex
bum
antum,celca
genonsisro
A m G C Am
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ctum:rum
o!ctum!
Ve
D � � � �ni te a do
G � � �re mus, Ve
G
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�16
� � � �ni te a do
G C � � �re mus, Ve
G D7 G � � � �ni te a do
C G A m G
� � �re mus
D 7 G C � �� ��Do mi
G D 7
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�num.
C G �� �� � � � �Glo
G �� �� � � � �C �� �� � � � �G
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E m
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D
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C D sus4D � �cel sis!
G
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Adeste Fideles/GloriaJohn Francis Wade, 1711-1786
Gloria from "Ding Dong Merrily on High"; French Carol
Public Domain
13
14
ADESTE FIDELES/ GLORIA (DING DONG MERRILY ON HIGH)
Adeste, fideles, Laeti triumphantes;
Venites, venite in Bethlehem; Nahum videte Regem angelorum
Venite adoremus Venite adoremus
Venite adoremus Dominum.
Deum de Deo, Lumen de lumine, Gestant puellae viscera;
Deum verum, Genitum non factum:
Gloria, Hosanna in Excelsis.
Cantet nunc Io! Chorus angelorum: Cantet nunc aula caelestium:
Gloria, gloria, In excelsis Deo!
Erego qui natus Die hodierna, Jesu tibi sit gloria:
Patris aeterni Verbum caro factum!
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LedTru
hobyly
lytheHe
G
�� � ��night,lighttaught us
theofto
� �� � ��starsfaithlove
arese
brighreneone
lylya
C ��shi
beamno
G
� �� � ��ninging,ther;
ItWithHis
isglowlaw
theingis
�� � ��nightheartslove
ofbyand
ourHisHis
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Sadlepel
vior'sweis
D7
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G
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Chains
layled
shall
thebyHe
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inofthe
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andstar
ersweet
is
rorly
our
C ��pi
gleambro
G
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ning,ing,ther
TillHereAnd
Hecomes
in
aptheHis
G7 �� � ��pear'd,wisename
andmenall
thefromop
B m �� � ��soulOr
pres
felti
sion
itsent
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O Holy NightAdolphe Adam (1847)
John Sullivan Dwight (1855)
Public Domain
Play this with the guitar tuned down a full stepAnd put a partial capo on fret 2.
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James Montgomery, Henry Smart
O HOLY NIGHTAdolphe Adam (1847); John Sullivan Dwight (1855)
O Holy night, the stars are brightly shiningIt is the night of our dear Savior's birth
Long lay the world in sin and error piningTill He appeared and the soul felt its worth.
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoicesFor yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
Fall on your knees, O hear the angel voices!O night divine! O night when Christ was born
O night, O holy night! O night divine.
Led by the light of faith serenely beamingWith glowing hearts by His cradle we stand.
So led by light of a star sweetly gleamingHere comes the wise men from Orient land
The King of Kings lay thus in lowly manger;In all our trials born to be our friend.
He knows our need, our weakness is no stranger!Behold your King! Before Him lowly bend!
Christ is the Lord! O praise His Name forever!His power and glory evermore proclaim!
COME AND WORSHIP (ANGELS FROM THE REALMS OF GLORY)
Come and Worship, Come and WorshipWorship Christ the Newborn King!
Public Domain
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Public Domain
Capo 3, play A (Key:C)
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Joy to the WorldIsaac Watts; George Frideric Handel
Public Domain
WHILE BY MY SHEEP
While by my sheep I watched at nightGlad tidings brought an angel bright.
How great my joy, great my joyJoy Joy Joy! Joy Joy joy!
Praise to the Lord in Heaven on high.
There shall be born, so he did sayIn Bethlehem, a Child today.
There shall He lie, in manger mean,Who shall redeem the world from sin.
Lord, evermore to me be nightThen shall my heart be filled with joy!
JOY TO THE WORLDJoy to the world the Lord is come
Let earth receive her KingLet 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 world! The Saviour reignsLet men their songs employ
While fields and gloods, rocks, hills and plainsRepeat the sounding joyRepeat the sounding joy
Repeat repeat the sounding joy
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Play Capo 3 A (Key:C)
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All My Heart This Night Rejoices Paul Gerhardt (1656), Tr. Catherine Winkworth (1827-78);
WARUM SOLLT ICH
Public Domain
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ALL MY HEART THIS NIGHT REJOICES Paul Gerhadt (1656),
Tr. Catherine Winkworth (1827-78) Warum Solltich
All my heart this night rejoices
As I hear, far and near, sweetest angel voices "Christ is born!" their choirs are singing.
Till the air, ev'rywhere,Now with joy is ringing.
Hear! the conquereor has spoken: "Now the foe, sin and woe, Death and hell are broken!" God is man, man to deliver,
And the Son, now is one with our blood forever.
Come, then, banish all your sadness! One and all, great and small, come with songs of gladness
We shall live with Him forever. There on high, in that joy, which shall vanish never.
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All Praise to You, Eternal LordMartin Luther; FESTUS; Johann Anastasius Freylinghausen (1704)
New arrangement by Nick Alexander
Arr. copyright by Nick Alexander (c) 2013
Play in Capo 3(Bb)
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ALL PRAISE TO YOU, ETERNAL LORD Martin Luther; FESTUS;
Johann Anastasius Freylinghausen (1704) New Arr. by Nick Alexander
All praise to You, eternal Lord
Who wore the garb of flesh and blood And chose a manger for Your throne
While worlds on worlds were Yours alone
Once did the skies, before You bow A virgin's arms contain You now While angels who in You rejoice Now listen for Your infant voice.
Dear Little Child, You are Guest That weary ones in You may rest;
Forlorn and lonely, that was Your birth That we, that we may rise from heaven to earth.
You came down in that darkest night
To make us children of the light, To make us in the realms divine
Like Your own angels round You shine.
All this for us Your love has done; By this to You our love is won;
For this ourjoyful songs we raise For this we sing Your ceaseless praise.
Copyright (c) 2013 by Nick Alexander
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Silent NightJoseph Mohr; Music by Franz Gruber
Public Domain
Play Capo 2:G (Key:A)
SILENT NIGHTFranz Gruber; Joseph Mohr;
Tr. by John F Young.
Silent night, holy nightAll is calm, all is bright.
Round yon virgin mother and childHoly Infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace.Sleep in heavenly peace.
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Index Adeste Fideles/Gloria (Ding Dong Merrily on High)................13 All My Heart This Night Rejoices..............................19 All Praise To You, Eternal Lord ...............................21 Away in a Manger ...........................................6 Break Forth O Beauteous Heav'nly Light ..........................1 Come and Worship (Angels From The Realms of Glory) ............16 Dominus Dixit (chant) ........................................9 Hallelujah Hallelujah .......................................12 Hark The Herald Angels Sing ...................................2 The Huron Carol.............................................4 Joy to the World ...........................................18 O Holy Night .............................................15 Polish Lullaby...............................................7 Silent Night...............................................23 Ring Out Ye Wild and Merry Bells.............................10 While By My Sheep (How Great Our Joy) .......................17
Song Order 1:57 Break Forth O Beauteous Heav'nly Light/Hark The Herald Angels Sing
6:17 The Huron Carol 10:08 Away in a Manger / Polish Lullaby
14:00 Dominus Dixit (chant) 15:14 Ring Out Ye Wild and Merry Bells
17:16 Hallelujah Hallelujah 19:03 Adeste Fideles/Gloria (ding dong merrily...)
23:56 O Holy Night 29:05 Come and Worship (Angels From The Realms of Glory)
31:43 While by my Sheep (How Great Our Joy) 33:30 Joy to the World
35:00 All My Heart This Night Rejoices 37:08 All Praise To You, Eternal Lord
41:04 Silent Night
The Prayer Meeting Podcast began in 2012 with the intention of crafting dynamic worship sets using the fullest spectrum of hymns, praise choruses, spirituals,
contemporary originals, and Gregorian chant. It contains musical elements that cross denominational and stylistic lines.
Nick Alexander is a person who aims to edify whom he contacts through a combination of worship, wisdom and wit. He has three comedy albums to his credit, but he also is passionate about worship music, the state of our culture, and living the best life today. He converted to Catholicism in 1993 but has very strong desire for Christian unity. To
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