Christmas Reading & Carol: Galatians 4.4-7 NLT – “Joy to the World – Unspeakable Joy” (YouTube)

Abba-Father_color_550Galatians 4.4-7 NLT

“But when the right time came, God sent his Son, born of a woman, subject to the law. God sent him to buy freedom for us who were slaves to the law, so that he could adopt us as his very own children. And because we are his children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, prompting us to call out, “Abba, Father.” Now you are no longer a slave but God’s own child. And since you are his child, God has made you his heir.”
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“Joy to the World” – Isaac Watts (1719)
Unspeakable Joy adaptation by Chris Tomlin

Christmas Reading & Carol: Luke 2.7 NLT – “Away In A Manger” (YouTube)

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Luke 2:7 NLT

“[Mary] gave birth to her first child, a son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no lodging available for them.”
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“Away in a Manger” – Martin Luther (1483-1546)

Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head; The stars in the 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 cradle till 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.

Christmas Reading & Carol: Isaiah 9:6 NLT – “O Come Let Us Adore Him” (YouTube)

image Reading: Isaiah 9:6 NLT

“For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
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Carol: “O Come All Ye Faithful” – “Adeste Fideles” by John Francis Wade (1711 – 16 August 1786)

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.

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.

Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, Born this happy morning; Jesu, to Thee be glory given; Word of the Father, Now in flesh appearing: O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.

Morning Reading: Luke 2.1-5 NLT – Journey to Bethlehem w/video (YouTube)

mary-joseph-nativity-art-lds-191342-printLuke 2.1-5 NLT

At that time the Roman emperor, Augustus, decreed that a census should be taken throughout the Roman Empire. (This was the first census taken when Quirinius was governor of Syria.) All returned to their own ancestral towns to register for this census. And because Joseph was a descendant of King David, he had to go to Bethlehem in Judea, David’s ancient home. He traveled there from the village of Nazareth in Galilee. He took with him Mary, his fiancée, who was now obviously pregnant.

“My Soul Magnifies the Lord” w/audio – Chris Tomlin

My soul magnifies the Lord
My soul magnifies the Lord

“My Soul Magnifies The Lord” – Chris Tomlin

Good news of great joy… For every woman, every man… This will be a sign to you… A baby born in Bethlehem… Come and worship… Do not be afraid

A company of angels… Glory in the highest… And on the earth peace among… Those of whom His favor rests… Oh, come and worship… Do not be afraid, no, no

My soul, my soul magnifies the Lord… My soul, my soul magnifies the Lord… He has done great things for me… Great things for me
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Play Audio – “My Soul Magnifies the Lord” – Chris Tomlin

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Unto you a child is born… Unto us a Son is given… Let every heart prepare His throne… And every nation under Heaven… Come and worship Do not be afraid, no, no

My soul, my soul magnifies the Lord… My soul magnifies the Lord… He has done great things for me… Great things for me

My soul, my soul magnifies the Lord… My soul magnifies the Lord… He has done great things for me… Great things for me

Of His government there will be no end… He’ll establish it with His righteousness… And He shall reign on David’s throne… And His name shall be from this day on… Wonderful, Counselor, Everlasting Father… Wonderful, Counselor His name shall be Everlasting Father

My soul, my soul magnifies the Lord… My soul, my soul magnifies the Lord…  He has done great things for us… He has done great things for us… He has done great things for us… He has done great things for us

My soul, my soul magnifies the Lord… My soul, my soul magnifies the Lord… My soul, my soul magnifies the Lord… My soul, my soul magnifies the Lord… My soul, my soul magnifies the Lord… My soul magnifies the Lord… He has done great things for me… Great things for me

My soul, my soul magnifies the Lord… My soul magnifies the Lord… He has done great things for me… Great things for me… He has done great things… He has done great things