Canticles of
the Nativity

Lord, rend the heavens; come among us
Make known Your Name to every foe
Your presence shakes the mighty mountains
Let nations tremble at Your Name

Come down among us, Immanuel
Let every nation know Your Name
Jesus, our Light, draw near in mercy
And let Your kingdom fill the earth

As fire takes hold of dry brushwood
As flame makes water rise and boil
Awaken us to Your great glory
Do mighty works beyond our hopes

Come down among us, Immanuel
Let every nation know Your Name
Jesus, our Light, draw near in mercy
And let Your kingdom fill the earth

Make room within us for Your coming
Teach us to watch with patient hope
Receive the weary and the broken
Let all Your people walk in light

No other God has worked such wonders
You act for those who wait for You
In Mary's Child, our God is with us
His mercy meets the waiting world

Come down among us, Immanuel
Let every nation know Your Name
Jesus, our Light, draw near in mercy
And let Your kingdom fill the earth

Jesus, our Light, draw near in mercy
And let Your kingdom fill the earth

Lord, Gabriel came with words of favour
And called my troubled heart to peace
Here I am, Your willing servant
Let what You promise come to be

According to Your word, O Lord
We offer You our willing hearts
Lead us to serve in faithful love
Your will be done in us today

You name the Son I shall call Jesus
The promised Son of God Most High
You give to Him the throne of David
His kingdom shall endure for ever

According to Your word, O Lord
We offer You our willing hearts
Lead us to serve in faithful love
Your will be done in us today

Lord, teach us patience in our waiting
Give courage for the work of love
Let mercy shape the lives we share
And keep our eyes upon Your Son

Your Holy Spirit will come upon me
Your power will overshadow me
The Child shall be Your holy Son
I trust the word You speak to me

According to Your word, O Lord
We offer You our willing hearts
Lead us to serve in faithful love
Your will be done in us today

We offer You our willing hearts
Your will be done in us today

My soul magnifies the Lord
My spirit sings to God my Saviour
He saw His servant in her lowliness
And turned His loving gaze to me
All generations shall call me blessed
The Mighty One has done great things
His Name is holy; let us praise Him
The God whose mercy never ends

Holy, holy is Your Name
Lord of mercy, hear our praise
Make us humble, make us faithful
Teach our hearts to walk Your ways

His mercy rests on those who fear Him
Through generations without end
He shows the power of His arm
He scatters all the proud in heart
He brings the mighty down from their thrones
And lifts the lowly from the dust
The hungry feast upon His goodness
The rich are sent away with nothing

Holy, holy is Your Name
Lord of mercy, hear our praise
Make us humble, make us faithful
Teach our hearts to walk Your ways

He comes to help His servant Israel
His mercy stands through every age
He keeps His word to Abraham
And to his children evermore

Holy, holy is Your Name
Lord of mercy, hear our praise
Make us humble, make us faithful
Teach our hearts to walk Your ways

My soul magnifies the Lord
Holy is His Name

We bless the God of Israel
Who comes to redeem His people
He raises up a mighty Saviour
Within His servant David's house
The prophets spoke in ages past
His saving word is now fulfilled
Deliverance from those who hate us
And freedom from their hostile hands

Dawn of mercy, Christ our Saviour
Holy Child, our promised Light
Shine upon Your waiting people
Guide our feet in paths of peace

He keeps the promise to our fathers
And honours His own covenant
The oath He swore to Abraham
From hostile hands He sets us free
To serve Him gladly, unafraid
In holiness and righteousness
Before Him all our living days

Dawn of mercy, Christ our Saviour
Holy Child, our promised Light
Shine upon Your waiting people
Guide our feet in paths of peace

And you, child, shall prepare His pathway
The prophet of the Lord Most High
John, you shall tell of His salvation
Through sins forgiven by His grace

God's tender mercy brings the dawn
The light of heaven drawing near
To shine on those in death's dark shadow
And lead our feet in paths of peace

Dawn of mercy, Christ our Saviour
Holy Child, our promised Light
Shine upon Your waiting people
Guide our feet in paths of peace

Guide our feet in paths of peace

Lord, where the shepherds kept their watch
Your glory broke upon the night
You brought good news for all the people
A Saviour born, the Christ, the Lord

Glory to God in the highest
Glory to You, our Saviour King
Bring peace on earth through Your mercy
Jesus, receive the praise we bring

Lord Jesus, laid within the manger
The shepherds came to find You there
Your humble sign became their wonder
Receive the joy Your people share

Glory to God in the highest
Glory to You, our Saviour King
Bring peace on earth through Your mercy
Jesus, receive the praise we bring

Draw the lonely to Your household
Strengthen the weary with Your peace
Let every home receive Your mercy
Let praise and love through us increase

As Mary treasured all these wonders
Teach us to keep Your living word
Like shepherds, we return rejoicing
To praise Your Name for all we've heard

Glory to God in the highest
Glory to You, our Saviour King
Bring peace on earth through Your mercy
Jesus, receive the praise we bring

Jesus, receive the praise we bring

Lord, let Your servant go in peace
Your faithful word has now come true
My eyes have seen Your salvation
Your promised Child is in my arms

My eyes have seen Your salvation
Your light has dawned upon our night
Christ, Holy Child, our hope and glory
Draw every nation to Your light

Before the peoples of the earth
You have prepared this saving gift
A light revealed to Gentile nations
And glory for Your Israel

My eyes have seen Your salvation
Your light has dawned upon our night
Christ, Holy Child, our hope and glory
Draw every nation to Your light

Give us eyes to see Your glory
Give us hearts to share Your peace
Let our lives proclaim Your goodness
Send us out to bear Your light

My eyes have seen Your salvation
Your light has dawned upon our night
Christ, Holy Child, our hope and glory
Draw every nation to Your light

My eyes have seen Your salvation
Your faithful word has now come true

When time was full, You sent Your Son
Of woman born, He dwelt with us
He came beneath Your holy law
To set us free and make us Yours
Your promised mercy clothed in flesh
We bless You for the Saviour's birth

Father, Your Son has set us free
Your love has made us heirs with Christ
Your Spirit cries within our hearts
Now fill our lives with holy love
Through us, make all Your mercy known
Abba, our Father, we are Yours

Through Christ we come to You in faith
And call You Father, full of joy
Your Spirit cries within our hearts
And makes Your love our living song

Father, Your Son has set us free
Your love has made us heirs with Christ
Your Spirit cries within our hearts
Now fill our lives with holy love
Through us, make all Your mercy known
Abba, our Father, we are Yours

Teach us to share Your welcome, Lord
As You have welcomed us in Christ
Let every home receive Your peace
Let all our lives proclaim Your light

Your Word took flesh and dwelt with us
We see His glory, grace and truth
To all who trust His holy Name
You give the right to be Your own

Father, Your Son has set us free
Your love has made us heirs with Christ
Your Spirit cries within our hearts
Now fill our lives with holy love
Through us, make all Your mercy known
Abba, our Father, we are Yours

Your children bless Your holy Name
Abba, our Father, we are Yours