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THE GIFT OF JESUS THROUGH MUSIC
LYRICS
As He Lay
1.
ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH
Traditional French Carol
Angels we have heard on high, sweetly singing over the plains
And the mountains in reply echo back their joyous strains
Glo-ria in excelsis Deo, Glo-ria in excelsis Deo
Shepherds why this jubilee? Why your joyous strains prolong?
Say what may the tidings be, which inspire your heavenly song?
Glo-ria in excelsis Deo, Glo-ria in excelsis Deo
Come to Bethlehem and see Him whose birth the angels sing
Come, adore on bended knee Christ the Lord, the newborn King
Glo-ria in excelsis Deo, Glo-ria in excelsis Deo
Glo-ria in excelsis Deo, Glo-ria in excelsis Deo
2.
GOD REST YE MERRY GENTLEMEN
English Melody
God rest ye merry gentlemen, let nothing you dismay
Remember Christ our Saviour was born on Christmas Day
To save us all from Satan’s power when we were gone astray
O tidings of comfort and joy
From God our heavenly Father a blessed angel came
And unto certain shepherds brought tidings of the same
How that in Bethlehem was born the Son of God by name
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy
Fear not, then said the angel, let nothing you affright,
This day is born a Saviour of a pure Virgin bright
To free all those who trust in Him from Satan’s power and might
O tidings of comfort and joy
Now to the Lord sing praises, all you within this place
And with true love and brotherhood each other now embrace
This holy tide of Christmas all others doth deface
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy
3.
LORD, GOD ALMIGHTY
words and music by Jay Kelker
Lord God Almighty, Giver of Salvation
You came to earth a sacrifice, to give us life again
From every nation, all of creation
Bows before Your Majesty, Your mercy and Your Love
You are the Lord God Almighty, You are the Lord God of men
You are the God who came to give us life again
You are the Lord God Almighty, You are the Lord God of men
You are the God who came to give us life again
Lord God Almighty, You are the mystery
The power and authority, Your kingdom has no end
For every nation, for every generation
The Gift of salvation, Jesus Christ our Lord
You are the Lord God Almighty, You are the Lord God of men
You are the God who came to give us life again
You are the Lord God Almighty, You are the Lord God of men
You are the God who came to give us life again
Again we come before you now, again we kneel and humbly bow
Again we’re free from guilt and shame, Again we come in Jesus name
You are the Lord, You are the Lord
You are the God who came to give us life again and again and again
You are the Lord God Almighty, You are the Lord God of men
You are the God who came to give us life again
You are the God who came to give us life again
You are the God who came to give us life again
© 2005 Jay and Cathy Kelker
4.
WHILE SHEPHERDS WATCHED
arrangement Jay Kelker
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia
While shepherds watched their flocks by night all seated on the ground
The angel of the Lord came down and glory shone around
Fear not, he said, for mighty dread had seized their trouble minds
Glad tidings of great joy I bring to you and all mankind, to you and all mankind
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia
To you in David’s town this day is born of David’s line
The Savior who is Christ the Lord and this shall be the sign
The heavenly Babe you there shall find to human view displayed
And meanly wrapped in swathing bands and in a manger laid, and in a manger laid
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia
All glory be to God on high and to the earth be peace
Goodwill henceforth from heaven to men begin and never cease, begin and never cease
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia
5.
GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN
African American Spiritual
While shepherds kept their watching, over silent flocks by night
Behold throughout the heavens, there shone a holy light
Go tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere
Go tell it on the mountain, that Jesus Christ is born
The shepherds feared and trembled, when lo above the earth
Rang out the angel chorus, that hailed our Savior’s birth
Go tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere
Go tell it on the mountain, that Jesus Christ is born
Go tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere
Go tell it on the mountain, that Jesus Christ is born
Down in a lowly manger, the humble Christ was born
And God sent us salvation that blessed Christmas morn
Go tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere
Go tell it on the mountain, that Jesus Christ is born
Go tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere
Go tell it on the mountain, that Jesus Christ is born, that Jesus Christ is born
That Jesus Christ is born
Christ is born
6.
O COME, O COME EMMANUEL
from Latin Plainsong
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 thee, O Israel
O come Thou Dayspring come and cheer our spirits by Thine advent here
Disperse the gloomy clouds of night, and death’s dark shadows put to flight
Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel, Shall come to thee, O Israel
O come, Thou Wisdom from on high, and order all thing, far and nigh
To us the path of knowledge show, and cause us in her ways to go
Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel, Shall come to thee, O Israel
O come Desire of nations, bind all peoples in one heart and mind
Bid envy, strife and quarrels cease, fill all the world with heaven’s peace
Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel, Shall come to thee, O Israel
7.
MY REDEEMER
words and music by Jay Kelker
Seed of The Woman, Passover Lamb
Lord God of Israel, The Perfect Man
Our Resurrection, Beloved Son
God of All Comfort, The Holy One
Winds will blow, time will go, and I will meet My Redeemer
God of Our Fathers, Judge of All Men
Lion of Judah, Beginning and End
Our Consolation, The Great I Am
Son of The Father, The Son of Man
Seasons come, seasons go, and I will meet My Redeemer
Wonderful Counselor, The Prince of Peace
Lord of All Lords, and The King of All Kings
Our Hope of Heaven, Consuming Christ
Great God and Savior, The Bread of Life
Time will pass, This I know, that I will meet my Redeemer
© Jay and Cathy Kelker 2005
8.
WE THREE KINGS/WHAT CHILD IS THIS
Hopkins Jr.
We three kings of Orient are bearing gifts we traverse afar
Field and fountain, moor and mountain- following yonder star
Born a King on Bethlehem’s plain- gold I bring to crown Him again
King forever, ceasing never over us all to reign
Star of wonder, star of night, star with royal beauty bright,
Westward leading, still proceeding, guide us to thy perfect light
Frankincense to offer have I- incense owns a Deity nigh
Prayer and praising, all men raising, worship Him, God on high
Myrrh is mine its bitter perfume breathes a life of gathering gloom
Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying, sealed in the stone-cold tomb
O star of wonder, star of night, star with royal beauty bright,
Westward leading, still proceeding, guide us to thy perfect light
Glorious now behold Him arise- King and God and Sacrifice
Alleluia, alleluia, earth to heaven replies
O star of wonder, star of night, star with royal beauty bright,
Westward leading, still proceeding, guide us to thy perfect light
Star of wonder, star of night, star with royal beauty bright,
Westward leading, still proceeding, guide us to thy perfect light
Traditional English Melody
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
Why lies He in such mean estate where ox and ass are feeding
Good Christian, fear, for sinners here the silent Word is pleading
This, this is Christ the King, whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Haste, haste to bring Him laude, the babe, the son of Mary
So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh, Come peasant, king, to own Him
The King of kings salvation brings, let loving hearts enthrone Him
This, this is Christ the King, whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Haste, haste to bring Him laude, the babe, the son of Mary
This, this is Christ the King, whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Haste, haste to bring Him laude, the babe, the son of Mary
We three kings of Orient are
We three kings of Orient are
We three king of Orient are
9.
AS HE LAY
words and music by Jay Kelker
As he lay there fast asleep, did he feel the love of his mother holding him near
As he lay there fast asleep, did he know his heavenly father, why he was here
As he lay, as he lay
As he lay there fast asleep, did he know the world had been waiting for him to come
As he lay there fast asleep, did he know what prophets were saying, earnestly praying
As he lay, as he lay, fast asleep
The stars brightly shine to show the way, a new day is dawning and all life begins again
As he lay there fast asleep, did he hear the angels rejoicing, songs of great joy
As he lay there fast asleep, did he know the hope of a nation, all of creation
As he lay, as he lay, as he lay, as he lay
As he lay, fast asleep, fast asleep
© 2006 Jay and Cathy Kelker
10.
O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL/JOY TO THE WORLD
Wade
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
Sing choirs of angels, sing in exultation
O sing, all ye citizens of heaven above
Glory to God, all glory 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,
Jesus, to Thee be all 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
O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him,
O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord
Watts/Handel
Joy to the world the Lord is come
Let earth receive her King
Let every heart prepare Him room
And heaven and nature sing and heaven and nature sing
And heaven and heaven and nature sing
Joy to the earth the Savior reigns Let men their songs employ
While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains
Repeat the sounding joy, repeat the sounding joy
Repeat, repeat the sounding joy
No more let sins and sorrows grow
Nor thorns infest the ground
He comes to make His blessings flow
Far as the curse is found, far as the curse is found
Far as, far as the curse is found
He rules the world with truth and grace
And makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness
And wonders of His love, and wonders of His love
And wonders, wonders of His love
And wonders of His love, and wonders of His love
And wonders, wonders of His love
PERFORMANCE CREDITS
1. Angels We Have Heard on High
• Jay Kelker (lead vocals, drum/percussion programming)
• Broderic Kelker (background vocals, keys, drum/percussion programming)
• Cathy Kelker (background vocals)
• José Figueroa (bass)
• Dan Robertson (electric guitar)
• Michael Meier (piano)
• Adam Grom (flute, sax)
2. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
• Jay Kelker (lead vocals, drum/percussion programming)
• Broderic Kelker (drum/percussion programming)
• José Figueroa (bass)
• Dan Robertson (electric guitar)
• Michael Meier (electric piano, keys)
• Adam Grom (sax)
3. Lord, God Almighty
• Jay Kelker (lead vocals, drum/percussion programming)
• José Figueroa (bass)
• Dan Robertson (electric guitar)
• Jeff Reall (acoustic guitar)
• Michael Meier (piano, keys)
• Broderic Kelker (keys, drum/percussion programming)
• Adam Grom (sax)
4. While Shepherds Watched
• Broderic Kelker (lead vocals, drum/percussion programming)
• Jay Kelker (drum/percussion programming)
• Gabrielle Porubsky (background vocals)
• José Figueroa (bass)
• Dan Robertson (electric guitar)
• Jeff Reall (acoustic guitar)
• Cathy Kelker (piano)
• Michael Meier (keys)
• Myron G. Daniel (sax)
5. Go Tell It On The Mountain
• Jay Kelker (lead vocals, drum/percussion programming)
• Broderic Kelker (background vocals, drum/percussion programming)
• José Figueroa (bass)
• Dan Robertson (electric guitar)
• Jeff Reall (acoustic guitar)
• Michael Meier (piano, keys)
• Myron G. Daniel (sax)
6. O Come, O Come Emmanuel
• Jay Kelker (lead vocals, drum/percussion programming)
• Broderic Kelker (background vocals, acoustic guitar, drum/percussion programming)
• José Figueroa (bass)
• Dan Robertson (electric guitar)
• Michael Meier (keys, piano)
• Adam Grom (sax)
7. My Redeemer
• Gabrielle Porubsky (lead vocals)
• Jay Kelker (background vocals, drum/percussion programming)
• Broderic Kelker (keys, drum/percussion programming)
• Cathy Kelker (keys)
• Michael Meier (keys)
• Jesse Smith (acoustic guitar)
• Adam Grom (flute)
• José Figueroa (bass)
8. We Three Kings/What Child Is This
• Jay Kelker (lead/background vocals, drum/percussion programming)
• Broderic Kelker (lead/background vocals, drum/percussion programming)
• Joe Reeves (lead/background vocals)
• José Figueroa (bass)
• Jeff Reall (acoustic guitar)
• Michael Meier (keys, piano)
• Adam Grom (flute, sax)
9. As He Lay
• Jay Kelker (lead vocals, drum/percussion programming)
• Brittany Evans (background vocals)
• Cathy Kelker (background vocals, keys, piano)
• Broderic Kelker (background vocals, keys, drum/percussion programming)
10. O Come All Ye Faithful/Joy to The World
• Jay Kelker (lead vocals, drum/percussion programming)
• Cathy Kelker (keys, piano)
• Broderic Kelker (drum/percussion programming)
• José Figueroa (bass)
• Michael Meier (keys)
• Dan Robertson (electric guitar)
• Jeff Reall (acoustic guitar)
Drum Programming Jay & Broderic Kelker