Sing We Now of Christmas

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Sing we now of Christmas, Noel sing we here

Tune: NOEL NOUVELET
Songs of Response
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	Sing We Now of Christmas

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	Prayludes for Winter (Flexible Piano Med…

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	THOU SHALT KNOW HIM WHEN HE COMES

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1 Sing we now of Christmas,
Noel, sing we here!
Hear our grateful praises
to the babe so dear.

Refrain:
Sing we Noel, the King is born, Noel!
Sing we now of Christmas, sing we now Noel!

2 Angels called to shepherds,
"Leave your flocks at rest,
journey forth to Bethlehem,
find the lambkin blest." [Refrain]

3 In Bethlehem they found him;
Joseph and Mary mild,
seated by the manger,
watching the holy child. [Refrain]

4 From the eastern country
came the kings afar,
bearing gifts to Bethlehem
guided by a star. [Refrain]

5 Gold and myrrh they took there,
gifts of greatest price;
there was ne'er a place on earth
so like paradise. [Refrain]

Worship and Rejoice, 2003

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First Line:	Sing we now of Christmas, Noel sing we here
Title:	Sing We Now of Christmas
Meter:	11.10.10.11
Source:	Traditional French carol
Place of Origin:	France
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	Sing we Noel, the King is born, Noel
Liturgical Use:	Songs of Response

Korean

찬송과 예배 = Chansong gwa yebae = Come, Let Us Worship: the Korean-English Presbyterian hymnal and service book #166

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NOEL NOUVELET

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The importance of this song is that it highlights several of the most important parts of Christ’s birth; from the rejoicing of heaven and earth (with shepherds and angels), to the fulfilling of prophecies (the coming of the wise men). It reminds us that Christ’s birth changed the world. It reminds us that God became man and took a weak body of flesh to become closer to us.

Text:

The text for this hymn comes from a Traditional French Carol. The original French title is: Noël nouvelet. The lyrical structure of the carol takes us through the story of Christ’s birth. The first verse simply acknowledges the birth and calls us to praise Jesus. The second and third verses tell of the angels coming to the shepherds at night. The third and fourth verses describe the coming of the wise men and gifts they bring. The text connects to two scripture passages—Luke 2:8-20, which tells the story of the angels and shepherds, and Matthew 2:1-12, which tells the story of the wise men and their gifts.

Tune

The tune for this hymn comes from the same Traditional French Carol as the text. It was harmonized by Martin Shaw in 1928 for The Oxford Book of Carols. It is an upbeat song, with alternating major and minor sounds, adding an almost mysterious quality to the carol.

When/Why/How:

This song is to be sung in the Christmas season, especially in services incorporating the corresponding scriptures (Luke 2:8-20; Matthew 2:1-12). It may also is appropriate for images or depictions of the Nativity. The content of this hymn obviously makes it effective as a processional or call to praise.

Suggested music for this hymn:

For Organ: “Christmas Comes Again”
For Handbells: “Carols for all Seasons”
For Piano and Violin: “Praise…With Stringed Instruments”

Luke Getz
Hymnary.org

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The Cyber Hymnal #13306

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Worship and Rejoice #193

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Instances

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Piano/Organ Prayludes for Winter (Flexible Piano Medleys for Advent, Christmas and Epiphany) Five Easter Season Hymn Improvisations, Set 2 Three Noëls More Piano/Organ...
Choral THOU SHALT KNOW HIM WHEN HE COMES Celebrate His Name! Proclaim His Birth! (A Joyful Christmas Acclamation) Celebrate His Name! Proclaim His Birth! (A Joyful Christmas Acclamation) More Choral...
Instrumental Praise...With Stringed Instruments Cello Solos for Worship (Arranged with Keyboard Accompaniment) Oboe Solos for Worship (Arranged with Keyboard Accompaniment) More Instrumental...
Handbells Ring We Now of Christmas NOW THE GREEN BLADE RISETH (Sing We Now of Christmas) SING WE NOW OF CHRISTMAS More Handbells...
PowerPoint SING WE NOW OF CHRISTMAS - Lead Line (Worship & Rejoice 2003 - 193) SING WE NOW OF CHRISTMAS (Rejoice Hymns 202) More PowerPoint...

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