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RING IN THE CHRIST

The Kings and the Star (Leader)
 * The Kings of the East are riding
 * Tonight to Bethlehem.
 * The sunset glows dividing,
 * The Kings of the East are riding ;
 * A star their journey guiding,
 * Beaming with gold and gem.
 * The Kings of the East are riding
 * Tonight to Bethlehem.

Katherine Lee Bates

Refrain (All sing)


 * O star of wonder, star of night,
 * Star with royal beauty bright,
 * Westward leading, still proceeding,
 * Guide us to thy per-fect light..

Hymn No. 36 O Come, All Ye Faithful, Joyful and Triumphant Call To Worship
 * Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David— a Saviour, who is Christ, the Lord.

Luke 2 : 10, 11 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government shall be upon his shoulders ; and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end. Isa. 9:6, 7

Invocation
 * O GOD, of heavenly glory, and source of earthly peace and good will ; may our Christmas be merry, because it is touched with joy divine; may the remembrance of thy Christ's birth be holy, because he is really born in our hearts today, in his purity and love; through the same, thy son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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