A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, December 14, 2008
Page 2: First Lesson to Seventh Lesson
Also see:
Page 1: Gathering Music to Introit and Processional
Page 3: Eighth Lesson to Recessional
First Lesson: Genesis 3:8-15
God announces in the Garden of Eden that the seed of woman shall bruise the serpent's head.
Jesus Christ the Apple Tree Derek Holman (b. 1931)
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Second Lesson: Genesis 22:15-18
God promises to Abraham that in his seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed.
Surely It Is God Who Saves Me Carl P. Daw, Jr. (b. 1944), Ray W.Urwin (b. 1950)
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Third Lesson: Isaiah 9:2b, 6-7
The prophet foretells the coming of the Savior.
Sussex Carol, David Willcocks (b. 1919)
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Fourth Lesson: Isaiah 11:1-3a, 4a; 6, 9
The peace that Christ will bring is foreshown
Carol Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming Tune: ES IST EIN ROS
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Fifth Lesson: Luke 1:26-35, 38
The angel Gabriel salutes the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Gabriel's Message Stephen Paulus (b. 1949)
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Sixth Lesson: Luke 2:1, 3-7
St. Luke tells of the birth of Jesus.
How Far is it to Bethlehem John Ferguson (b. 1941)
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Carol What Child Is This Tune: GREENSLEEVES
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Seventh Lesson: Luke 2:8-16
The shepherds go to the manger.
Go Where I Send Thee! Paul Caldwell (b. 1965), Sean Ivory (b. 1969)
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Carol Angels We Have Heard on High Tune: GLORIA
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Videos and music from previous Lessons and Carols: 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004