For a sermon series I did for Advent 2011. It’s designed to use the first and last verses and choosing one of the middle topic verses, not to be sung straight through. Individual verses could also be used, such as a Magnificat substitute.

Celebration Hymn

Tune: In Thee Is Gladness

1

Come celebration, Glad exultation

Join the song of Zion here

Sing, choirs terrestrial, with saints celestial

Word in flesh with us appear

Incarnate lowly, yet ever holy

Lifted up gory, then raised in glory

To reign forever, Alleluia!

Offered for sinners to make us winners

Though we denied Him and crucified Him

He’ll leave us never, Alleluia!

 

2 (Baby Shower: Mary & Elizabeth)

My soul rejoices; my spirit voices

In the Lord, Who saves my soul

He has concern for all those who yearn for

Israel to be made whole

‘Til time’s arrested, I’ll be called blessed

God blessed the lowly. His name is holy.

Mercy paternal, Alleluia!

He shows His power, Arrogants cower.

He lifts the humble while mighty tumble

Promise eternal, Alleluia!

 

 

3 (Dinner Party: Last Supper)

Meal of redemption, Israel’s exemption

Lamb’s blood saved His people then

Promise renewed as traitors like Judas

Plot the Lamb to slay again

Body unleavened of King of heaven

Covenant blood, Thine, in and with the wine

For His remembrance, Alleluia!

Sinners forgiven, new life we’re given

Into His Presence come kings and peasants

For our deliverance, Alleluia!

 

4 (Wedding: Cana)

Couple united, Jesus invited

Celebrate the wedding feast

Wine jars all finished, contents diminished

Celebration almost ceased

Mary comes pleading for Jesus leading

Water in jars poured trusting the Lord’s Word

Wine transmutation, Alleluia!

Though in form humble for all who stumble

God come in person to take our curse on

Reaffirmation, Alleluia!

 

5 (Surprise Party: Epiphany) Wise men’s arrival seeking the child

Traveling from lands afar

Stargazing sages seek King of ages

Following the Eastern star

Offer sincere their gifts to revere Him

Worship the One Who’s God’s only Son, too

Lord of all nations, Alleluia!

Though only crawling, to all men calling

Infant has come to die for the ones who

Face accusations, Alleluia!

 

6 (Birthday Party: Shepherds @ Jesus’ Birth)

Angel appearing while shepherds fearing

Glory shines with holy light

“Fear not! I’ve good news for all from God, Whose

Words will give you joy this night

In David’s city,God has shown pity

Sent you a Savior, given His favor

Laid in a manger, Alleluia!”

Angels come praising, their voices raising

Shepherds arrive, view all as described too   

Tell of this Stranger, Alleluia!

 

7

So lift your voices as earth rejoices

To the Lamb Who once was slain

For He has risen, opened death’s prison

With us endless will remain

Give invitation to every nation

That all may follow and His name hallow

In each endeavor, Alleluia!

Let celebration bring transformation

Sharing His favor with every neighbor

To live forever, Alleluia!

 

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