December

CHRISTINGLE SERVICE

O round as the world is the orange you give us!
And happy are they who to Jesus belong:
So let the world know, as we join in Christingle,
That Jesus, the Hope of the World, is our song.

O bright is the flame of the candle you give us!
And happy are they who to Jesus belong:
So let the world know, as we join in Christingle,
That Jesus, the Light of the World, is our song.

Go northward or southward, go eastward or westward,
How happy are they who to Jesus belong!
So let the world know, as they join in Christingle,
That Jesus, the Peace of the World, is our song.

When homeward we go, we must take Jesus with us,
For happy are they who to Jesus belong:
So let the world know, as we join in Christingle,
That Jesus, the Saviour of all, is our song.

Fred Pratt Green 1903-2000
© 1979 Stainer & Bell Ltd
12.11.12.11.

Round orange, round orange, you serve as a sign
That God made the round world with purpose divine.
The power of love is always the same:
Be glad, give thanks, rejoice in God's name.

Red ribbon, you tell of the bloodshed and pain
Which led to forgiveness when Jesus was slain.
Chorus

Ripe fruits, freely given, this truth you recall,
When God hands out presents they're meant for us all.
Chorus

Bright candle, the message you carry is clear,
The true light from God found a home with us here.
Chorus

Christingle, christingle, shine out in the night
To kindle among us the marvellous light.
Chorus

Elizabeth Cosnett (born 1936)
© 1992 Stainer & Bell Ltd
11 11. & Refrain

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