WGC MVC Updated Christmas song lyrics

 

Deck The Halls

 

Deck the halls with boughs of holly, Fa la la la la, la la la la.
‘Tis the season to be jolly, Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Don we now our gay apparel, Fa la la, la la la, la la la.
Troll the ancient Yuletide carol, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

See the blazing Yule before us, Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Strike the harp and join the chorus. Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Follow me in merry measure, Fa la la, la la la, la la la.
While I tell of Yuletide treasure, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Fast away the old year passes, Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Hail the new, ye lads and lasses, Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Laughing, quaffing, all together, Fa la la, la la la, la la la.
Heedless of the wind and weather, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

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White Christmas (choir version)

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While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks

 

While shepherds watched their flocks by night
All seated on the ground
The angel of the Lord came down
And glory shone around

“Fear not,” said he, for mighty dread
Had seized their troubled minds
“Glad tidings of great joy I bring
To you and all mankind.

“To you in David’s Town this day
Is born of David’s line
The Savior who is Christ the Lord
And this shall be the sign.”

“The heavenly Babe You there shall find
To human view displayed
And meanly wrapped in swathing bands
And in a manger laid.”

Thus spake the seraph, and forthwith
Appeared a shining throng
Of angels praising God, who thus
Addressed their joyful song

“All glory be to God on high
And to the earth be peace;
Goodwill henceforth from heaven to men
Begin and never cease!”

 

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Away In A Manger

 

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

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 side,until morning is nigh.

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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Good King Wenceslas

Good King Wenceslas looked out on the feast of Stephen,

When the snow lay round about, deep and crisp and even.

Brightly shone the moon that night, though the frost was cruel,

when a poor man came in sight, gathering winter fuel.

 

(B/B) Hither, page, and stand by me. If thou know it telling:

          Yonder peasant, who is he? Where and what his dwelling?

(T) Sire, he lives a good league hence, underneath the mountain,

      Right against the forest fence by Saint Agnes fountain.

 

(B/B) Bring me flesh, and bring me wine. Bring me pine logs hither.

         Thou and I will see him dine when we bear the thither.

(All) Page and monarch, forth they went, forth they went together

        Through the rude wind's wild lament and the bitter weather.

 

(T) Sire, the night is darker now, and the wind blows stronger.

      Fails my heart, I know not how. I can go no longer.

(B/B) Hark my footsteps my good page, tread thou in them boldly:

         Thou shalt find the winter's rage freeze thy blood less coldly.

 

In his master's step he trod, where the snow lay dented.

Heat was in the very sod which the saint had printed.

Therefore, Christian men, be sure, wealth or rank possessing,

ye who now will bless the poor shall yourselves find blessing.

 

 

In The Bleak Midwinter

In the bleak mid-winter, frosty wind made moan,
Earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone;
Snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow,
In the bleak mid-winter, long ago.

Our God, Heaven cannot hold Him, nor earth sustain;
Heaven and earth shall flee away when He comes to reign:
In the bleak mid-winter, a stable-place sufficed
The Lord God Almighty, Jesus Christ.

Angels and archangels may have gathered there,
Cherubim and seraphim thronged the air,
But only His mother in her maiden bliss,
Worshipped the Beloved with a kiss.

What can I give Him, poor as I am?
If I were a shepherd I would bring a lamb,
If I were a wise man I would do my part,
Yet what can I give Him, give my heart.

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The Holly And The Ivy

The holly and the ivy, when they are both full grown,
Of all the trees that are in the wood, the holly bears the crown.
Oh, the rising of the sun and the running of the deer,
The playing of the merry organ, sweet singing in the choir.

The holly bears a blossom as white as any flower,
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ to be our sweet saviour
Oh, the rising of the sun and the running of the deer,
The playing of the merry organ, sweet singing in the choir.

The holly bears a berry as red as any blood,
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ to do poor sinners good.
Oh, the rising of the sun and the running of the deer,
The playing of the merry organ, sweet singing in the choir

The holly bears a prickle as sharp as any thorn,
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ on Christmas Day in the morn.
Oh, the rising of the sun and the running of the deer,
The playing of the merry organ, sweet singing in the choir.

The holly bears a bark as bitter as any gall,
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ for to redeem us all.
Oh, the rising of the sun and the running of the deer,
The playing of the merry organ, sweet singing in the choir.

 

 

O Come All Ye Faithful

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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.

God of God, Light of Light,
Lo, he abhors not the Virgin’s womb;
Very God, Begotten, not created:
O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.

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Sing, choirs of angels, Sing in exultation,
Sing, all ye citizens of Heaven above!
Glory to God In the highest:
O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.

 

Christmas Medley (choir version)

 

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Ding Dong Merrily On High

Ding dong! merrily on high, in heav’n the bells are ringing:
Ding dong! verily the sky is riv’n with Angel singing.
Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis!
Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis!

E’en so here below, below,, let steeple bells be swungen,
And “Io, io, io!” by priest and people sungen.
Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis!

Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis!

Pray you, dutifully prime your matin chime, ye ringers;
May you beautifully rime your evetime song, ye singers.
Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis!

Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis!

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Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer (choir version)
 

 

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

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God rest you 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

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

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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Still Still Still (choir)

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We Three Kings

 

We three kings of Orient are, Bearing gifts we traverse afar
Field and fountain, moor and mountain, Following yonder star
O Star of wonder, star of night, Star with royal beauty bright
Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to thy Perfect Light

Born a King on Bethlehem’s plain, Gold I bring to crown Him again
King forever, ceasing never, Over us all to reign
O Star of wonder, star of night, Star with royal beauty bright
Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to thy Perfect Light

Frankincense to offer have I, Incense owns a Deity nigh
Prayer and praising, all men raising, Worship Him, God most high
O Star of wonder, star of night, Star with royal beauty bright
Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to thy Perfect Light

Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume, Breathes of life of gathering gloom
Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying, Sealed in the stone-cold tomb
O Star of wonder, star of night, Star with royal beauty bright
Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to thy Perfect Light

Glorious now behold Him arise, King and God and Sacrifice
Alleluia, Alleluia, Earth to heav’n replies
O Star of wonder, star of night, Star with royal beauty bright
Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to thy Perfect Light

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Silent Night/The First Nowell (choir version)

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Hark The Herald Angels Sing

Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the new born King,
Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!”
Joyful, all ye nations rise, join the triumph of the skies;
With th’ angelic host proclaim,“Christ is born in Bethlehem!”
Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the new born King!”

Christ, by highest heaven adored; Christ, the everlasting Lord;
Late in time behold him come,offspring of a virgin’s womb.
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see; hail th’ incarnate Deity,
Pleased as man with man to dwell,Jesus, our Em manuel.
Hark! the herald angels sing,“Glory to the new born King!”

Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace! Hail the Sun of Righteousness!
Light and life to all he brings, risen 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 us second birth.
Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the new born King!”
 

 

Jingle Bells (choir version)
 

 

Twelve Days of Christmas

 

On the first day of Christmas, my true love sent to me a partridge in a pear tree.

 

On the second day of Christmas, my true love sent to me

Two turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree.

 

On the third day of Christmas, my true love sent to me

Three French hens, two turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree.

 

On the fourth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me

Four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree.

 

On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me

Five gold rings.

Four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree.

 

On the sixth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me

Six geese a-laying, 

Five gold rings.

Four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree.

On the seventh day of Christmas, my true love gave to me
Seven swans a-swimming, six geese a-laying,
Five gold rings.

Four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree
 

On the eighth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me
Eight maids a-milking, seven swans a-swimming, six geese a-laying,
Five gold rings.

Four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree.

On the ninth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me
Nine ladies dancing, eight maids a-milking, seven swans a-swimming, six geese a-laying,
Five gold rings.

Four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree.

On the tenth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me
Ten lords a-leaping, nine ladies dancing, eight maids a-milking, seven swans a-swimming, six geese a-laying,
Five gold rings.

Four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree.

On the eleventh day of Christmas, my true love gave to me
Eleven pipers piping, ten lords a-leaping, nine ladies dancing, eight maids a-milking,
seven swans a-swimming, six geese a-laying,
Five gold rings.

Four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree.

On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me
Twelve drummers drumming, eleven pipers piping, ten lords a-leaping, nine ladies dancing,
eight maids a-milking,seven swans a-swimming, six geese a-laying,
Five gold rings.

Four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree.

 

We Wish You A Merry Christmas

 

We wish you a Merry Christmas, We wish you a Merry Christmas, 

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. 

Good tidings we bring to you and your kin.
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. 

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Now, bring us some figgy pudding, Now, bring us some figgy pudding,
Now, bring us some figgy pudding, and bring it out here! 

Good tidings we bring to you and your kin.
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. 

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For we all want some figgy pudding, For we all want some figgy pudding, 

For we all want some figgy pudding, so bring it out here! 

Good tidings we bring to you and your kin.
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. 

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And we won’t go until we got some, and we won’t go until we got some,
We won’t go until we got some, so bring some out here! 

Good tidings we bring to you and your kin.
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.