The document contains the lyrics to several songs that were sung during a church service. It includes: 1) An opening song calling people to prepare for the Lord and proclaiming that through God's salvation all will see. 2) An offertory honoring Mary and asking for her intercession and to teach wisdom and love. 3) A communion song about the coming of Emmanuel and the various aspects of who Christ is. 4) A recessional song celebrating Christ's birth and calling all the earth to rejoice.

1. OPENING SONG :
THE VOICE OF ONE CALLING IN THE DESSERT
The voice of one calling in the desert
Prepare the way of the Lord
The voice of one calling in the desert
Make straight the paths for the Lord
And ev’ry valley shall be lifted up,
Ev’ry mountain and hill be made low,
And the crooked roads straight,
The rough places plain and then all the world will see
The Salvation of our God.
M: This is the generation of those who seek the Lord
W: (This is the generation of those who seek the Lord)
This is the generation called to prepare His way
So with His armour fit for the fight
With the Sword of His Spirit held tight,
In the strength of His might
Put God’s enemies to flight
And then all the world will see
The Salvation of our God.
M: This is the generation of those who seek the Lord
W: (This is the generation of those who seek the Lord)
This is the generation called to prepare His way
So rallied round His standard raised high
Men of dust now raised to the sky
Side by side, eye to eye
“He is Lord!” as one we’ll cry
And then all the world will see
The salvation of our God
W: Who is the King of glory, who is He?
M: He is the Lord both strong and mighty
W: Who is the King of glory, who is He?
M: The Lord Almighty He is the King of glory!
M: This is the generation of those who seek the Lord
W: (This is the generation of those who seek the Lord)
This is the generation called to prepare His way
And ev’ry valley shall be lifted up,
Ev’ry mountain and hill be made low,
And the crooked roads straight,
The rough places plain and then all the world will see
The Salvation of our God.
The Salvation of our God. (3x)
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OFFERTORY :
HAIL MARY, GENTLE WOMAN
Hail Mary, full of grace
The lord is with you
Blessed are you among women
And blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus
Holy Mary, mother of God
Pray for us sinner now
And at the hour of death
Amen
Gentle woman, gentle woman
Quiet light, quiet light
Morning star, morning star
So strong and bright
Gentle mother, gentle mother
Peaceful dove, peaceful dove
Teach us wisdom, teach us love
You were chosen by the father
You were chosen for the son
You were chosen from all women
And for women, shining one
Gentle woman, gentle woman
Quiet light, quiet light
Morning star, morning star
So strong and bright so strong and bright
Gentle mother, gente mother
Peaceful dove, peaceful dove
Teach us wisdom
Teach us love
Teach us wisdom
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COMMUNION SONG :
O COME, O COME EMMANUEL
1. O come, O come, Immanuel,
and ransom captive Israel
that mourns in lonely exile here
until the Son of God appear.
Refrain:
Rejoice! Rejoice! Immanuel
shall come to you, O Israel.
2. O come, O Wisdom from on high,
who ordered all things mightily;
to us the path of knowledge show
and teach us in its ways to go. (Refrain)
3. O come, O come, great Lord of might,
who to your tribes on Sinai's height
in ancient times did give the law
in cloud and majesty and awe. (Refrain)
4. O come, O Branch of Jesse's stem,
unto your own and rescue them!
From depths of hell your people save,
and give them victory o'er the grave. Refrain
5. O come, O Key of David, come
and open wide our heavenly home.
Make safe for us the heavenward road
and bar the way to death's abode. (Refrain)
6. O come, O Bright and Morning Star,
and bring us comfort from afar!
Dispel the shadows of the night
and turn our darkness into light. (Refrain)
7. O come, O King of nations, bind
in one the hearts of all mankind.
Bid all our sad divisions cease
and be yourself our King of Peace. (Refrain)
Psalter Hymnal (Gray)
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RECESSIONAL SONG:
LET HEAVEN REJOICE
Refrain: Let heaven rejoice and earth be glad
Let all creation sing
Let children proclaim to every land
Hosanna to the King
Sound the trumpet into the night
The day of the Lord is near
Wake His people, lift your voice
Proclaim it to the world
Repeat refrain
Rise in splendor, shake off your sleep
Put on your robes of joy
And in the morning you shall see
The Glory of the Lord
Repeat Refrain
Raise your voice, be not afraid
Proclaim it in every land
Christ has died but he has risen
He will come again
Repeat Refrain
Nations tremble, wise men amazed
A child is born this night
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God
Our Father, Prince of Peace
Repeat Refrain
Songs of angels
Glory on High
And Peace to men on earth
I bear glad tidings
Born this day
Your Savior and Your God
Repeat Refrain