- Organ: Variations on a Medieval Carol (Puer Nobis Nascitur) – Robert Hebble (1934-)
- Opening Hymn: 160 As with Gladness Men of Old
- Baptismal Hymn: 38 This Child of Ours, This Miracle
- Psalm 29 (Anglican Chant)
- Gradual Hymn: 165 Mark How the Lamb of God’s Self-Offering
- Offertory Hymn: 163 When Christ’s Appearing Was Made Known
- Anthem: Thou Must Leave Thy Lowly Dwelling (from L’enfance du Christ, Op. 25) – Hector Berlioz (1803-1869)
- Communion Motet: Eastern Monarchs, Sages Three – Herbert Sumsion (1899-1995)
- Closing Hymn: 156 The People That in Darkness Sat
- Organ: Puer Nobis Nascitur – Nicolas Lebègue (1631-1702)
Thou must leave Thy lowly dwelling,
The humble crib, the stable bare,
Babe, all mortal babes excelling,
Content our earthly lot to share,
Loving father, loving mother,
Shelter Thee with tender care!
Blessed Jesus, we implore Thee
With humble love and holy fear,
In the land that lies before Thee,
Forget not us who linger here!
May the shepherd’s lowly calling,
Ever to Thy heart be dear!
Blest are ye beyond all measure,
Thou happy father, mother mild!
Guard ye well your Heav’nly Treasure,
The Prince of Peace, the Holy Child!
God go with you, God protect you,
Guide you safely through the wild!
- English words by Paul England
Eastern monarchs, Sages three,
Come with gifts in great plenty,
Worship Christ on bended knee
Cum Virgine Maria.
Gold, in honour of the King.
Incense to the Priest they bring,
Myrrh, for time of burying
Cum Virgine Maria.
On the feast-day of His birth,
Set on thrones above the earth,
Angels chant in Holy mirth
Cum Virgine Maria.
Thus, to bless the One in Three,
Let this present company
Raise the voice of melody
Cum Virgine Maria.
- Text: 15th Century Latin
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