2007 · 2007 ANGELS FROM THE REALMS OF GLORY Angels from the realms of glory, Wing your flight o'er...

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Angels we have heard on high

Angels we have heard on high Sweetly singing o'er the plain

And the mountains in reply Echoing their joyous strains

Glo-glo-glo-glo-ria

In excelsis Deo

Ooh, no, yeah, yeah Shepards, why this jubilee

Why your joyous song prolong What the gladsome tidings be, ohh

That inspire your heavenly, heavenly song, oh

Glo-glo-glo-glo-ria In excelsis Deo

Oh oh oh, oh yeah

Oh, come to Bethlehem and see Him whose birth the angels sing, oh Come on adore on bended knee Christ, the Lord, our newborn King

Glo-glo-glo-glo-ria

In excelsis Deo Oh yeah

[Eric Dawkins & Christina Aguilera] On the day, that Christ was born

The angels sang such a heavenly song In excelsis Deo, ohh

Angels we have heard on high Angels we have heard on high Angels we have heard on high Angels we have heard on high

In excelsis Deo In excelsis Deo

In excelsis Deo


ANGELS FROM THE REALMS OF GLORY

Angels from the realms of glory, Wing your flight o'er all the earth

Ye who sang creations story, Now proclaim messiah's birth

Come and worship, come and worship,

Worship Christ the new-born king

Shepherds in the field abiding, Watching oe'r your flocks by night

God with man is now residing, Yonder shines the infant light.

Sages leave your contemplations,

Brighter visions beam afar. Seek the great desire of nations,

Ye have seen his natal star. Saints before the altar bending, Watching long in hope and fear Suddenly the Lord descending

In his temple shall appear.


Ave Maria

Ave Maria Gratia plena

Maria, gratia plena Maria, gratia plena

Ave, ave dominus

Dominus tecum Benedicta tu in mulierbus

Et benedictus Et benedictus fructus ventris

Ventris tue, Jesus Ave Maria

(Aaaaaaaaahhhhhh

Ave Maria Mater Dei)

Ora pro nobis peccatoribus

Ora, ora pro nobis Ora, ora pro nobis peccatoribus

Nunc et in hora mortis In hora mortis nostres In hora mortis nostres In hora mortis nostres

Ave Maria

(Aaaaaaaaahhhhhh)


AWAY IN A MANGER

Away in a manger, no crib for His bed, The little Lord Jesus lay down his sweet head. The stars in the sky looked down where He lay

The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay.

The cattle are lowing, the poor Baby wakes, But little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes;

I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh.

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 take us to heaven, to Live with Thee there.


CHRISTMAS IS NOW DRAWING NEAR AT HAND

Christmas is now drawing near at hand

Come serve the Lord and be at His command

And God a portion for you will provide

And give a blessing to your soul besides

Down in the garden where flowers growing ranks

Down on your bended knees and give the Lord thanks

Down on your knees and pray both night and day

Leave off your sins and live fro' pray tae pray

So proud and lofty is some sort of sin

Which many take delight and pleasure in

Whose conversation God doth smirch as lie

And yet He shakes His sword before He stri'

So proud and lofty do some people go

Dressing theirselves like players in a show

They patch and paint and dress with idle stuff

As if God had not made 'em fine enough

Even little children learn to curse and swear

And can't rehearse one word of godly prayer

Oh teach them better, oh teach them to rely

On Christ the sinner's friend who reigns on high


DECK THE HALLS

Deck the halls with boughs of holly

Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la

'Tis the season to be jolly

Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la

Don we now our gay apparel

Fa-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la.

Troll the ancient Yuletide carol

Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la.

See the blazing Yule before us.

Strike the harp and join the chorus.

Follow me in merry measure.

While I tell of Yuletide treasure.

Fast away the old year passes.

Hail the new ye lads and lasses

Sing we joyous all together.

heedless of the wind and weather.


Ding Dong! Merrily on high

Ding Dong! Merrily on high In heav'n the bells are ringing

Ding, dong! verily the sky Is riv'n with angel singing

Glo-o-o-o-oria, Glo-o-oria

Hosanna in excelsis E'en so here below, below Let steeple bells be swing'n

And I-O, I-O, I-O By priest and people be sing'n

Glo-o-o-o-oria, Glo-o-oria Hosanna in excelsis

Pray ye dutifully prime

Your matin chime, ye ringers May ye beautifully rhyme

Your eve time song, ye singers Glo-o-o-o-oria, Glo-o-oria

Hosanna in excelsis

GLO-O-O-ORIA!


GOOD KING WENCESLAS

Good King Wenceslas looked out on the feast of Stephen.

When the snow lay round about, deep and crisp and even.

Brightly shone the moon that night, though the frost was cruel,

When a poor man came in sight, gathering winter fuel.

Hither page and stand by me if thou knowst it telling

Yonder peasant, who is he, where and what his dwelling?

Sire, he lives a good league hence, underneath the mountain,

Right against the forest fence, by Saint Agnes' fountain.

Bring me flesh and bring me wine, bring me pinelogs hither

Thou and I will see him dine when we bear them thither

Page and monarch forth they went, forth they went together

Through the rude winds wild lament, and the bitter weather.

Sire the night is darker now, and the wind blows stronger

Fails my heart I know now how, I can go no longer.

Mark my footsteps my good page, tread thou in them boldly

Thou shalt find the winter's rage freeze thy blood less coldly.

In his master's steps he trod where the snow lay dinted

Heat was in the very sod which the saint had printed

Therefore Christian men be sure, wealth or rank possessing,

Ye who now will bless the poor, shall yourselves find blessing.


GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN

While shepherds kept their watching

O'er silent flocks by night,

Behold throughout the heavens

There shone a holy light

cho: Go, tell it on the mountain

Over the hills and everywhere

Go, tell it on the mountain

That Jesus Christ is born.

The shepherds deared and trembled

When lo! above the earth

Rang out the angel chorus

That hailed our Savour's birth;

Down in a lowly manger

Our humble Christ was born;

And God sent us salvation

that blessed Christmas morn

When I was a seeker

I sought both night and day

I sought the Lord to help me

And He showed me the way.

He made me a watchman

Upon the city wall

And If I am a Christian

I am the least of all


HARK THE HERALD ANGELS SING

Hark the herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn king Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinner reconciled

Joyful all ye nations rise, join the triumph of the skies With angelic host proclaim, Christ is born in Bethlehem" Hark the herald angels sing, glory to the new-born king.

Christ, by highest heaven adored, Christ the everlasting lord Late in time behold him come, off-spring of the virgin's womb

Veiled in flesh the Godhead see, Hail th'incarnate deity Pleased as man with man to dwell, Jesus our Emmanuel. Hark the herald angels sing, glory to the new-born king.

Hark the heav'n-born Prince of Peace, Hail, the Sun of Righteousness

Light and life to all He brings, Ris'n with healing in His wings. Mild He lays his glory by, born that man no more may die Born to raise the sons of earth, born to give them second

birth. Hark the herald angels sing, glory to the new-born king.


I HEARD THE BELLS ON CHRISTMAS DAY

(Henry Wadsworth Longfellow)

I heard the bells on Christmas day Their old familiar carols play, And wild and sweet the words repeat Of peace on

earth, good will to men.

I thought how, as the day had come, The belfries of all Christendom Had rolled along th' unbroken song Of peace

on earth, good will to men.

And in despair I bowed my head "There is no peace on earth," I said, "For hate is strong and mocks the song Of

peace on earth, good will to men."

Then pealed the bells more loud and deep: "God is not dead, nor doth He sleep; The wrong shall fail, the right prevail

With peace on earth, good will to men."

Till ringing, singing on its way The world revolved from night to day, A voice, a chime, a chant sublime Of peace on earth,

good will to men.


JINGLE BELLS

(John Pierpont, 1859)

Dashing through the snow In a one-horse open sleigh

Through the fields we go Laughing all the way. Bells on bob-tail ring Making spirits bright

What fun it is to ride and sing A sleighing song tonight.

cho: Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way,

Oh what fun it is to ride In a one-horse open sleigh, O

Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way,

Oh what fun it is to ride In a one-horse open sleigh.

A day or two ago

I thought I'd take a ride And soon Miss Fanny Bright

Was seated by my side; The horse was lean and lank

Misfortune seemed his lot, We ran into a drifted bank

And there we got upsot.

A day or two ago The story I must tell

I went out on the snow And on my back I fell; A gent was riding by

In a one-horse open sleigh He laughed at me as I there sprawling laid

But quickly drove away.

Now the ground is white, Go it while you're young,

Take the girls along And sing this sleighing song. Just bet a bob-tailed bay,

Two-forty as his speed, Hitch him to an open sleigh and crack! You'll take the

lead


JOY TO THE WORLD

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 nature sing.

Joy to the world the savior reigns Let men their songs employ.

While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains

Repeat the sounding joy... He rules the world with truth and grace,

And makes the nations prove The glory of his righteousness,

And wonders of his love...


Little Drummer Boy

Come they told me Pa rum pum pum pum A new born King to see Pa rum pum pum pum Our finest gifts we bring Pa rum pum pum pum To lay before the King Pa rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum So to honor Him Pa rum pum pum pum When we come Little baby Pa rum pum pum pum I am a poor boy too Pa rum pum pum pum I have no gift to bring Pa rum pum pum pum That's fit to give our King Pa rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum

Shall I play for you Pa rum pum pum pum On my drum Mary nodded Pa rum pum pum pum The ox and lamb kept time Pa rum pum pum pum I played my drum for Him Pa rum pum pum pum I played my best for Him Pa rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum The He smiled at me Pa rum pum pum pum Me and my drum


Mary’s Boy Child

Long time ago in Bethlehem So the Holy Bible say

Mary's boy child Jesus Christ Was born on Christmas day

Hark now hear the angels sing

A new king born today And man will live forevermore

Because of Christmas day

Trumpets sound and angels sing Listen what they say

That man will live forevermore Because of Christmas day

While shepherds watch their flock by

night They see a bright new shining star

Then hear a choir sing The music seemed to come from afar

Now Joseph and his wife Mary Come to Bethlehem that night Then find no place to born the child Not a single room was in sight Hark now hear the angels sing A new king born today And man will live forevermore Because of Christmas day Trumpets sound and angels sing Listen what they say That man will live forevermore Because of Christmas day By and by they find a little nook In a stable all forlorn And in a manger cold and dark Mary's little boy was born


O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree!

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree! How are thy leaves so verdant!

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, How are thy leaves so verdant!

Not only in the summertime, But even in winter is thy prime.

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, How are thy leaves so verdant!

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, Much pleasure doth thou bring me! O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, Much pleasure doth thou bring me!

For every year the Christmas tree, Brings to us all both joy and glee.

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, Much pleasure doth thou bring me!

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,

Thy candles shine out brightly! O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,

Thy candles shine out brightly! Each bough doth hold its tiny light,

That makes each toy to sparkle bright. O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,

Thy candles shine out brightly!


O Tannenbaum

O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum,

wie treu sind deine Bl�tter!

Du gr�nst nicht nur zur Sommerszeit,

nein auch im Winter, wenn es schneit. O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum,

wie treu sind deine Bl�tter!


du kannst mir sehr gefallen! Wie oft hat nicht zur Weihnachtszeit ein Baum von dir mich hoch erfreut!

O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum, du kannst mir sehr gefallen!


dein Kleid will mich was lehren:

die Hoffnung und Best�ndigkeit

gibt Trost und Kraft zu aller Zeit. O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum,

dein Kleid will mich was lehren.


OH LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM

Oh little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by

Yet in they dark streets shineth, the everlasting light The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.

For Christ is born of Mary, and gathered all above While mortals sleep the angels keep their watch of

wondering love Oh morning stars together, proclaim the holy birth.

And praises sing to God the king, and peace to men on earth.

How silently, how silently, the wondrous gift is given

So God imparts to human hearts the blessings of his heaven No ear may hear his coming, but in this world of sin

Where meek souls will receive him still, the dear Christ enters in.

Oh holy Child of Bethlehem, descend to us we pray

Cast out our sin and enter in, be born in us today We hear the Christmas angels, the great glad tidings tell

O come to us, abide with us, our lord Emanuel.


OH COME ALL YE FAITHFUL

Oh come all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant,

Oh come ye, oh come ye to Bethlehem. Come and behold him, born the king of angels,

cho: Oh come let us adore him, oh come let us adore him Oh come let us adore him, Christ the lord. Sing, choirs of angels, sing with exultations,

Sing all ye citizens of heav'n above. Glory to God, in the highest

Yea, Lord we greet thee, born this happy morning,

Jesus, to thee be glory giv'n Word of the father, now In flesh appearing

Adeste fideles, laete triumphantes Venite, venite in Bethlehem.

Natum videte, Regem anglelorum Venite adoremus Venite adoremus, venite adoremus,

Dominum.


OH HOLY NIGHT

(Cappeau de Roquemaure)

Oh holy night!

The stars are brightly shining It is the night of the dear Savior's birth!

Long lay the world in sin and error pining Till he appear'd and the soul felt its worth. A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices

For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn!

Fall on your knees Oh hear the angel voices

Oh night divine Oh night when Christ was born

Oh night divine Oh night divine

Led by the light of Faith serenely beaming With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand

So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming Here come the wise men from Orient land The King of Kings lay thus in lowly manger

In all our trials born to be our friend. Truly He taught us to love one another His law is love and His gospel is peace

Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother And in His name all oppression shall cease

Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we, Let all within us praise His holy name.

Words by Chappeau de Roquemaure

Translated by John S. Dwight


On A Snowy Christmas Night

Midnight prayers so softly whispered in the cathedral's candlelight

bring a message of the holidays on a snowy Christmas night

Holly wreaths and hidden mistletoe

symbols of the season's might joyful faces everywhere you go

on a snowy Christmas night

Give thanks for all you've been blessed with and hold your loved ones tight

for you know the Lord has been good to you on a snowy Christmas night

Mother Nature wears a bridal gown

all the world is dressed in white there's a silent glow that fills the air


Give thanks for all you've been blessed with and hold your loved ones tight

for you know the Lord has been good to you on a snowy Christmas night

For you know the Lord has been good to you



Rudolf, the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Rudolf, the red-nosed reindeer had a very shiny nose.

And if you ever saw him, you would even say it glows.

All of the other reindeer used to laugh and call him names.

They never let poor Rudolf play in any reindeer games.

Then one foggy Christmas eve Santa came to say:

"Rudolf with your nose so bright, won't you guide my sleigh tonight?"

Then all the reindeer loved him as they shouted out with glee, Rudolf the red-nosed reindeer,

you'll go down in history!


SILENT NIGHT

(Joseph Mohr, 1818)

Silent night, holy night, all is calm all Is bright

Round yon virgin mother and child, holy infant so tender and mild

Sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace.

Silent night, holy night, shepherds quake at the sight Glories stream from heaven afar, Heav'nly hosts sing Allelluia

Christ the savior is born, Christ the savior is born.

Silent night, holy night, wondrous star, lend thy light With the angels let us sing Alleluia to our King

Christ the Saviour is here, Jesus the Saviour is here!

Silent night, holy night. Son of God, love's pure light Radiant beams from Thy holy face, with the dawn of

redeeming grace Jesus, Lord at Thy birth, Jesus, Lord at Thy birth.

Oíche Chiúin, oíche Mhic Dé, Cách na suan go héiri an lae.

Dís is dílse ag faire le spéis. Glór binn aingeal le clos insan aer.

Críost ag teacht ar an saol. Críost ag teacht ar an saol.

Oíche Chiúin, oíche Mhic Dé,

Aoirí ar dtús a chuala an scéal Alleluia aingeal ag glaoch

Cantain suairc i ngar is i gcéin. Críost ár Slánaitheoir féin Críost ár Slánaitheoir féin


THE FIRST NOEL

The first Noel the angels did say

Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay;

In fields where they lay keeping their sheep

On a cold winter's night that was so deep.

cho: Noel, Noel Noel,Noel Born is the King of Israel.

They looked up and saw a star Shining in the East, beyond them far,

And to the earth it gave great light,

And so it continued, both day and night.

And by the light of that same star Three wise men came from country far,

To seek for a King was their intent,

And to follow the star whereever it went.

This star drew nigh to the northwest;

O'er Bethlehem it took its rest.

And there it did both stop and stay,

Right over the place where Jesus lay.

Then they did know assuredly Within that house, the King did lie

One entered in then for to see And found the babe in poverty.

Then entered in those wise men three, Full reverently, upon bended knee,

And offered there, in His presence, Their gold and myrrh and frankincense.

If we in our time do well

We shall be free from death and hell

For God hath prepared for us all

A resting place in general.


TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS (ORIGINAL)

On the (first) day of christmas my true love sent to me Twelve lords leaping

Eleven ladies dancing Ten pipers piping

Nine drummers drumming Eight maids milking

Seven swans swimming Six geese laying Five gold rings Four colly birds

Three french hens Two turtle doves and

A partridge in a pear tree


WE THREE KINGS

We three kings of orient are, bearing gifts we traverse afar Field and fountain, moor and mountain, following yonder

star.

cho: Oh, star of wonder, star of night, star with royal beauty bright.

Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide with thy perfect light.

(Melchior) Born a King on Bethlehem's plain,

Gold I bring to crown him again King for ever, ceasing never over us all to reign. .....

(Casper) Frankincense to offer have I, incense owns a Deity

nigh Pray'r and praising, all men raising, Worship him, God most high, oh.....

(Balthazar) Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume breathes a life of

gathering gloom. Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying, sealed in the stone cold

tomb.

(all Glorious now behold him arise, king and God and sacrifice

Alleluia, alleluia, heaven to earth replies. ....


WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS

We wish you a merry Christmas We wish you a merry Christmas We wish you a merry Christmas

And a happy New Year.

We want some figgy pudding (3x) And a cup of good cheer.

We won't go until we get some (3x)

So bring it out here!

We wish you a Merry Christmas (3x) And a happy New Year.


WHAT CHILD IS THIS?

(William Chatterton Dix, 18xx)

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.

cho: This, this is Christ the King,

Whom shepherds guard and angels sing: Haste, haste, to bring him laud

The Babe, the Son of Mary.

Why lies He in such mean estate, Where ox and ass are feeding?

Good Christian, fear; for sinners here The silent Word is pleading.

So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh

Come, peasant, King to own Him; The King of Kings salvation brings Let loving hearts enthrone him.


Action Songs ~ A Christmas Lullaby

(The children are seated in little rocking-chairs, each holding a doll dressed in a long white gown. They rock slowly in time to the music. At first:

1. "hushaby" they raise forefinger of right hand, as if to insure silence. 2. Kiss dolls. 3. Very softly. 4. Lay dolls in small cradles, standing near. 5. At "hush" raise forefinger of right hand warningly. 6. Very softly. 7. Rock cradles slowly in time to music, children kneeling on floor. 8. Turn toward audience. 9. Very softly. The words are adapted to the music of the familiar hymn. "Silent Night.")

Hushaby, hushaby, (1) Christmas stars are in the sky; Sweet the bells of Christmas eve,— Babies, each a kiss receive,—(2) Hushaby, good-night, Hushaby, good-night! (3) Lullaby, lullaby, Babies in their cradles lie; (4) Every one in white is gowned, Hush, make not a single sound! (5) Lullaby, good-night, Lullaby, good-night! (6) Rockaby, rockaby, Christmas-tide draweth nigh; (7) Quiet now the tiny feet, Babies sleep so still and sweet,— Sweetest dreams, good-night, (8) Sweetest dreams, good-night! (9)


Christmas Stockings

Six small girls and boys are needed for speaking, and any even number of larger girls for singing. A boy leads each division of the march, immediately followed by those who speak.

An equal number enter from opposite sides as far back as possible, pass in front to sides, back half-way, form two lines across front, having the six who speak in front (alternating boy and girl), and the larger pupils back of them sing as they enter and until they are placed the chorus of "Birdies' Ball," beginning "Tra la la la la." When in position all sing the following two verses, air, "Birdies' Ball." When chorus is reached, let them keep time by resting weight on right foot on first count, and at same time swinging left foot over right, touch toe to floor, dipping body slightly on third count, foot back in place on first count of next measure. Rest weight on left foot and swing right foot over left, touching right toe on third count, foot back in place on first count of next measure, etc.

Santa Claus on Christmas eve, Means to give a gift to all,

Each a stocking we will hang, Stockings big and stockings small.

Chorus.—Tra la la la, etc.

Santa Claus on Christmas eve

Comes with reindeer swift as air, Early all must be in bed,

Leaving only stockings there.


(A girl comes one step forward, bows, and speaks.)

I mean to hang on Christmas eve A stocking of this size (measures),

Because I want a doll so big, That sleeps and shuts its eyes. To crowd it in a stocking small

Would surely not be wise.

(Pupil steps back in place and all sing the chorus, keeping time as before.)

2d Pupil.—My stocking is the one I'll hang, I know 'twill hold quite well,

About a hundred marbles more


Than's owned by Tommy Bell. Of course I want some candy, too,

But the marbles are what tell.

(Steps back, and chorus is repeated as before.)

3d Pupil.—I mean to beg a stocking small Of little sister Clare,

Because I want some things so small They'll scarce be found e'en there.

I want a ring that has a stone, And a pretty pin to wear.

(Chorus repeated as before.)

4th Pupil.—I've measured all the stockings round, And think I'll hang up two,

Because I want a pair of skates,— One stocking will not do.

Of course I want some sweets and things To last the whole week through.

Chorus, etc.

5th Pupil.—My mamma's stocking I will hang,

'Twill so much better hold A tea-set for my dolly dear, All painted round with gold;

And dishes can't be squeezed, you know, That's what I've oft been told.

Chorus, etc.

6th Pupil.—And I don't know just what to do,

Because I want, you see, A hobby-horse that is so high,—

Now tell me, can it be, Are stockings ever made so big

That one can hold all of me?

Chorus, etc.

All sing.—All we children love to hang Stockings o'er the fireplace,

Wondering how our gifts can come Nice and clean from such a place.



Santa Claus is loved by all Folks who are as big as we,

And for long before he comes We can only sing for glee.

Chorus.—Tra la la la, etc

When the chorus is partly sung, the leaders of the march lead to opposite sides, others fall in line forward, pass in front to rear along sides, pass at rear end to seats. Continue to repeat the chorus till all are seated.

- by A.S. Webber


Dance of the Snowflakes

The words of this motion song are adapted to the chorus of "Dream Faces." The children should be dressed in white gowns,

white stockings and slippers, and wear caps made of white tissue paper, trimmed with silver stars.

1. Raise both hands, look up. 2. Move hand slowly back and forth, with floating motion.

3. Lower hands, and motion as if swaying cradle. 4. Drop head slowly to one side, close eyes as if sleeping.

5. While pianist plays last half of song slowly, children take hold of corners of skirts, and with waltz step dance from side to

side, still with sleepy look and motion. 6. Stand erect, with eyes wide open.

7. Use forefinger of right hand as if enforcing command. 8. Raise both hands above head, and lower them slowly, with

fluttering motion. 9. Drop heads, sing very slowly.

10. Shake heads sadly. 11. Look down as if searching for flowers.

12. While pianist plays as in 5 children repeat 5 very slowly, still looking down.

13. Music much faster and brighter. Children look up over right shoulder, as if afraid of being caught.

14. Whir round and round. 15. Bend to right, and then to left.

16. Fall lightly to floor. 17. Spring up with hands upraised.

18. Drop hands, smile. 19. All clasp hands, raise them high above heads, and dance

lightly backward and forward. 20. Hold position 19; dance as in 5, only more rapidly.

21. Dejected position, head bent down. Music very slow and sad.

22. Raise and lower right hand slowly. 23. Repeat with left.

24. Music strong and faster. Children raise on tip-toe of right foot, reach forward with motion as looking in window above

them on their right. 25. Motion with forefinger of right hand as if counting stockings.

26. With skirts distended dance as in 20, smiling. 27. Right hand raised to ear, as if listening.


28. Shade eyes with right hand and look expectant. 29. Step forward, both hands extended as if in greeting, smiling.

30. Throw kiss to audience. 31. Pianist repeats all of song; children dance as in 26, singing

verse beginning "Bright stars are gleaming," and at last "Merry Christmas" throw kiss to audience.

We lived in cloudland, (1) Floating here and there (2)

Over the mountains And the valleys fair.

Winds swayed our cradles, (3) Then we fell asleep, (4)

While far above us Stars their watch did keep. (5)

"Wake," cried the North Wind, (6)

"You to earth must go." (7) Down we fell fluttering (8)

Butterflies of snow. Silently and slowly (9)

Through the winter hours, Falling so sadly, (10)

Hiding grass and flowers, (11-12)

Then the wind caught us, (13) Whirled us round and round, (14)

Dashed us and drove us, (15) Piled us on the ground (16)

Flying up in frolic, (17) Always glad and gay, (18) Dancing and drifting (19)

All the stormy day. (20)

Now our play is over, (21) Now the day is done, Falling so sadly, (22)

Sadly one by one. (23) Peeping in the windows (24)

Where the fires glow, See the children's stockings (25)

Hanging in a row. (26)


Hark, in the distance (27) Hear the merry bells!

Santa Claus is coming, (28) Sweet their music tells!

Go we now to greet him, (29) Listen as we call,—

Glad merry Christmas, Merry Christmas all! (30)

Bright stars are gleaming, (31)

Christmas cometh soon. Joy bells are ringing,

All in merry tune. We are Christmas snowflakes,

Singing as we fall,— Glad, merry Christmas,

Merry Christmas all!


Santa Claus is Coming

To be sung to the tune of "Marching thro Georgia."

Santa Claus is coming—we shall welcome him with glee; He'll hang a gift for every one upon the Christmas-tree; He'll not forget a single child. How happy we shall be;

For Santa Claus is coming.

Chorus— Hurrah! hurrah! for Christmas time is near;

Hurrah! hurrah! the time to all so dear; We all shall hang our stockings up when Christmas eve is here.

For Santa Claus is coming.

But we must remember all that we must do our part; Christmas is the time of times, to give with all our heart

We must always share our joys with those who have no part, When Santa Claus is coming.

- by Maud L. Betts


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