BRING A TORCH
Bring a torch, Jeanette, Isabella. Bring a torch, come swiftly and run.
Christ is born, tell the folk of the village, Jesus is sleeping in his cradle.
Ah, Ah, beautiful is the mother. Ah, ah, beautiful is her Son.
Hasten now, good folk of the village. Hasten now, the Christ Child to see.
You will find Him asleep in a manger. Quietly come and whisper softly,
Hush, hush, peacefully now He slumbers. Hush, hush, peacefully now He sleeps.
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed. The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head.
The stars in the bright sky looked down where He lay; The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.
Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever, and love me, I pray.
Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care, And fit us for heaven to live with Thee there.
FUN, FUN FUN! (ON DECEMBER FIVE AND TWENTY)
On December five and twenty, fun fun, fun!
Family and friends aplenty, fun, fun, fun!
Decorating evergreens and hanging wreaths on ev’ry door.
See the lights that shine so brightly.
Snow is falling, oh, so lightly. Fun, fun, fun!
On December five and twenty, fun, (fun), fun, (fun), fun! (fun, fun!)
Hang a stocking by the chimney, fun, (fun), fun, (fun), fun! (fun, fun!)
Eating cookies, playing games, and wishing this would never end.
All the laughter and the singing,
wondering what Santa’s bringing, fun, (fun), fun, (fun), fun! (fun, fun!)
fa la la [fa la la la] fa la la, fa la la [fa la la la] fa la la, fa la la [fa la la la] fa la la, fa la la La La
fa la la [fa la la la] fa la la, fa la la [fa la la la] fa la la, fa la la [fa la la la] fa la la, fa la la Fun Fun Fun
Oh, and that’s enough, it’s plenty, this December five and twenty Fun! Fun! Fun!
This December five and twenty, this December five and twenty, fun, fun, fun!
CAROL OF THE STAR.
A star, a shining star, led wise men on their way
To find that Bethl’em town where lay a holy babe.
Venite adoremus Dominum, Venite adoremus Dominum.
A guiding star, a guiding star, led angels from above.
To seek a tiny babe, surround Him with their love.
Venite adoremus Dominum, Venite adoremus Dominum.
(key change)
A star, a mighty star, di shine o’er all the earth.
To welcome Him with joy, proclaim His wondrous birth.
Venite adoremus Dominum, Venite adoremus Dominum.
December Nights, December Lights
December days are dark and cold and the snow is growing deep.
The trees are bare in the frosty air and the world is fast asleep.
There are candles in the window, there are lights upon the tree,
All shining in the darkness, tell their tale to me.
December nights are crisp and clear and the stars are icy cold.
From far and near all the sounds you hear are promise that’s foretold.
There are merry voices singing, there is music in the air.
All the tower bells are ringing, there is laughter ev’rywhere.
December times are happy times and they bring a message true.
Good will to all and peace on earth and a happy New Year, too.
And when the snow has gone away and the sun shines warm and bright,
We’ll dream of merry days gone by and cold December night.
Refrain
December nights, December lights, tell us of days so very long ago.
December nights, December lights, tell us the secrets we must know.
GATHER ‘ROUND
Raise your voice with joyus ringing, Gather ‘round hear children singing.
Ding, dong, ding, ring-a-ling, Ding, dong, ding, ring-a-ling,
Give thanks and sing, give thanks and sing.
Young folks gather ‘round. Old folks gather ‘round. Gather ‘round and join us singing,
Ding, dong, ding, ring-a-ling, Ding, dong, ding, ring-a-ling,
Give thanks and sing, give thanks and sing.