The true Light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world. – John 1:9

December 3, 2020

Welcome Danielle Merseles, Associate Pastor of Youth and Young Adults

Light Dawns on a Weary World #79 in our new Glory to God hymnal Kate Barker and Sylvia Oines Words: Mary L. Bringle; Music: William P. Rowan; Arr.: Bradley Ellingboe

Light dawns on a weary world when eyes begin to see all people’s dignity Light dawns on a weary world: the promised day of justice comes The trees shall clap their hands; the dry lands, gush with springs The hills and mountains shall break forth with singing We shall go out in joy, and be led forth in peace As all the world in wonder echoes shalom Love grows in a weary world when hungry hearts find bread and children’s dreams are fed Love grows in a weary world: the promised feast of plenty comes (Chorus) Hope blooms in a weary world when creatures, once forlorn, find wilderness reborn Hope blooms in a weary world: the promised green of Eden comes (Chorus)

Wake, Awake for Night is Flying Philipp Nicolai/J.S. Bach Sylvia Oines Philipp Nicolai served as a Lutheran pastor and hymn writer to plague-stricken congregations in Germany during the 16th century. The original text was translated into English from German by Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878. Then along came J.S. Bach in 1685-1750 who wrote this lovely counter melody an accompaniment to the hymn tune by Philipp Nicolai. To quote our beloved “Father of church music,” “The aim and final end of all music should be none other than the glory of God and the refreshment of the soul.”

Wake, awake, for night is flying! The watchmen on the heights are crying Awake, Jerusalem, at last. Midnight hears the welcome voices, and at the thrilling cry rejoices “Come forth, you maidens! Night is past. The bridegroom comes! Awake Your lamps with gladness take, Alleluia! Prepare yourselves to meet the Lord Whose light has stirred the waiting guard

The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came Traditional Basque Carol (unknown source) Sylvia Oines Arr.: Sondra Tucker

The angel Gabriel from heaven came, with wings as drifted snow and eyes of flame “All hail to thee, O lowly maiden Mary, most highly favored lady” Gloria “For know, a blessed mother thou shalt be, all generations laud and honor thee Thy son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold, most highly favored lady” Gloria Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head; “To me be as it pleaseth God,” she said “My soul shall laud and magnify God’s name.” Most highly favored lady” Gloria Of her, Emmanuel, the Christ, was born in Bethlehem all on a Christmas morn And Christian folk throughout the world will ever say: “Most highly favored lady” Gloria

That Boy Child of Mary Malawi Traditional Carol Sylvia Oines

Words: Tom Colvin (b. 1967); Arr.: Tim Shaw That boy child of Mary, was born in a stable. A manger, his cradle in Bethlehem. His name is Jesu, God with us. God given for us in Bethlehem

What Shall I Give to the Child? Traditional Spanish Tune Amy Eyler and Sylvia Oines Words: Stephen Dean (b. 1948); Arr.: Douglas Wagoner

What shall I give to the child in the manger? Garland of flowers to twine in the fingers Cherries so big for the child to enjoy Tam-pa-tam-tam when the cherries have ripened They will add to his joy

Pat-a-Pan Traditional Burgundian Carol Kate Barker, Amy Eyler, and Sylvia Oines Arr.: Don Wyrtzen

Willie, bring your little drum, Robin, bring your flute and come And be merry while you play. Tu-re-lu-re-lu, pat-a-pat-a-pan Come, be merry while you play on this joyous holiday. God and man today become, more in tune than fife and drum And be merry while you play. Tu-re-lu-re-lu, pat-a-pat-a-pan…

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel French Processional, 15th century Kate Barker and Peter Moe Words: The Catholic Psalter, 1710

O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel That mourns in lonely exile here until the Son of God appear Rejoice, Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to you, O Israel O come, thou Root of Jesse, free thine own from Satan’s tyranny From depths of hell thy people save and give them victory o’er the grave (Chorus) O come, thou Key of David, come, and open wide our heavenly home Make safe the way that leads on high, and close the path to misery (Chorus)

Three English Folk Songs Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) Kate Barker and Sylvia Oines From a set of six folk songs, we’ve chosen the final three songs as reflections to refresh the soul: Lento, Andante tranquillo, and Allegro Vivace.

What Child Is This English Ballad, 16th century Kate Barker and Sylvia Oines Tune: Greensleeves; Arr.: Ralph Vaughan Williams

What Child is this, who laid to rest, on Mary’s lap is sleeping Whom angels greet with anthems sweet while shepherds watch are keeping This, this is Christ the King, whom shepherds guard and angels sing Haste, haste to bring him laud, the babe, the son of Mary Why lies he in such mean estate where ox and ass are feeding Good Christian, fear; for sinners here the silent Word is pleading Nails, spear, shall pierce him through; the cross be borne for me, for you Hail, hail, the Word made flesh, the babe the son of Mary So bring him incense, gold, and myrrh; come, one and all, to own him The King of kings salvation brings; let loving hearts enthrone him Raise, raise the song on high. The virgin sings her lullaby Joy, joy, for Christ is born, the babe, the son of Mary

He is Born (Il est né, le divin enfant) Traditional 19th century French Carol Sylvia Oines This joyful rendition is arranged for piano by Sylvia Oines. Like many beloved folk tunes and text, the exact source is a mystery.

He is born, the divine Christ Child; play the oboe and bagpipes merrily He is born, the divine Christ Child; sing we all of the Savior mild Through long ages of the past, prophets have foretold His coming Through long ages of the past, now the time has come at last

Jesus, Lord of all the world; coming as a child among us Jesus, Lord of all the world: grant to us Thy heavenly peace

The Virgin Mary had a Baby Boy West Indies Traditional Arr.: Ellen Coman Sylvia Oines This exuberant carol calls us to move! Singing, dancing or clapping here would be appropriate.

The Virgin Mary had a baby boy—and they said that his name is Jesus He come from the Glory, He come from the glorious kingdom Oh, yes, believers—He come from the glorious kingdom

Christmas Time is Here Vince Guaraldi (1928-1976) Kate Barker and Peter Moe Christmas time is here, happiness and cheer Fun for all that children call their favorite time of year Sleigh bells in the air, beauty everywhere Yuletide by the fireside and joyful memories there Christmas time is here, we’ll all be drawing near Oh, that we could always see such spirit through the year

Sussex Carol Traditional English Carol Arr.: Sondra Tucker Sylvia Oines On Christmas night all Christians sing, to hear the news the angels bring News of great joy, news of great mirth, news of our merciful King’s birth Then why should we on earth be sad, since our Redeemer has made us glad When from our sin he set us free, all for to gain our liberty All out of darkness we have light, which made the angels sing this night Glory to God in highest heaven, peace on earth and goodwill, amen

O Come, All Ye Faithful John Wade (1711-1786) Amy Eyler and Sylvia Oines Congregation, please sing along:

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 True God from true God, Light from light eternal Born of a virgin, a mortal he comes Very God, begotten, not created (Chorus) Sing, choirs of angels; sing in exultation Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above Glory to God, all glory in the highest (Chorus)

Light Dawns on a Weary World (reprise) Kate Barker Silent Night, Holy Night Arr.: Bert Carlson Kate Barker and Sylvia Oines

Words: Joseph Mohr (1792-1848); Music: Franz Gruber (1787-1863) The story goes like this: On Christmas Eve in 1818, in a small village in Austria, there was some problem with the organ. (Not the organist!) The choir director was given short notice to come up with something that could be sung with guitar accompaniment. And the rest is history…. This carol is indeed lovely with guitar accompaniment, and our organ is freshly repaired and tuned, but we decided to end the evening with this adaptation by Kate Barker and Sylvia Oines for cello and piano.

Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright ‘Round yon virgin mother and child! Holy Infant, so tender and mild Sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace Silent night, holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight Glories stream from heaven afar, heavenly host sing Alleluia Christ the Savior is born; Christ the Savior is born Silent night, holy night! Son of God, love’s pure light Radiant beams from thy holy face, with the dawn of redeeming grace Jesus, Lord, at thy birth, Jesus, Lord, at thy birth

Tonight’s Concert Participants

Sylvia Oines, organ and piano Kate Barker, cello and drums Amy Eyler, piano Peter Moe, guitar

Acknowledgments Jenn Cavanaugh, Interim Worship Coordinator Tyler Cronk, Sound Sylvia Lidell, Bulletin Suzanne Mason, Video and Bulletin A huge thank you to Sylvia Oines who organized this evening for us all to share in her love for the music of Advent!

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