Since the theme of all three Sunday worship services is the Song of Zechariah in Luke 1:67-79, all the opening songs are based on this canticle. The words and music of these three songs will be published later.
December 7: “A Horn of Salvation†Psalm 18:2; Luke 1:67-71
Song of Praise: “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel†#331:1-4 (Blue Psalter Hymnal)
Song of Thanksgiving: “All Praise to Thee, Eternal Lord†#219:1, 4, 5 (Trinity Hymnal)
Song of Preparation: “Now Blest Be Isr’el’s Lord and God†(Azmon)
Closing Hymn: “Angels, from the Realms of Glory†#340:1-4 (Blue Psalter Hymnal)
Doxology: “Angels, from the Realms of Glory†#340:5 (Blue Psalter Hymnal)
December 14: “To Remember His Holy Covenant†Psalm 105:8, 9; Luke 1:72-75
Song of Praise: “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus†#335:1-4 (Blue Psalter Hymnal)
Song of Thanksgiving: “As with Gladness Men of Oldâ€#201:1, 4 (Brown Hymnal)
Song of Preparation: “Now Bless the God of Israel†(Green Hill)
Closing Hymn: “Joy to the World†#337:1-3 (Blue Psalter Hymnal)
Doxology: “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence†#166:1-3 (Brown Hymnal)
December 21: “The Sunrise Shall Visit Us†Psalm 107:10-16; Luke 1:76-79
Song of Praise: “O Come, All You Faithful†#341:1-3 (Blue Psalter Hymnal)
Song of Thanksgiving: “Once in Royal David’s City†#225:1, 2 (Trinity Hymnal)
Song of Preparation: “Blest be the God of Israel†(Ellacombe)
Closing Hymn: “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing #339:1-3 (Blue Psalter Hymnal)
Doxology: “Angels, We Have Heard on High†#192:1, 3 (Brown Hymnal)