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Idlewild Presbyterian Church

Christmas Eve Service

Lessons and Carols December 24, 2020 | 5:00 P.M.

Assemble in God’s Name *Those who are able please stand.

PRELUDE “IN DULCI JUBILO” MARCEL DUPRÉ (1886 – 1971)

In sweet rejoicing

*CONGREGATIONAL CAROL SUNG IN PROCESSION

“ONCE IN ROYAL DAVID’S CITY” IRBY

C.F. Alexander, text

ONE: 1. Once in royal David’s city

Stood a lowly cattle shed, Where a mother laid her baby In a manger for his bed: Mary was that mother mild, Jesus Christ her, little child.

WOMEN AND CHILDREN: 2. He came down to earth from heaven

Who is God and Lord of all, And his shelter was a stable, And his cradle was a stall; With the poor and meek and lowly, Lived on earth our Savior holy.

ALL 3. And, through all his wondrous childhood,

He would honor and obey, Love and watch the lowly maiden, In whose gentle arms he lay: Christian children all must be Mild, obedient, good as he.

4. For he is our childhood’s pattern;

Day by day, like us he grew; He was little, weak and helpless, Tears and smiles like us he knew; And he feeleth for our sadness, And he shareth in our gladness.

5. And our eyes at last shall see him, Through his own redeeming love, For that Child so dear and gentle Is our Lord in Heav’n above, And he leads his children on To the place where he is gone.

6. Not in that poor lowly stable, With the oxen standing by, We shall see him; but in heaven, Set at God’s right hand on high; Where like stars his children crowned All in white shall wait around.

Donia Rachelle Wade, soloist

*CALL TO WORSHIP IN CHRIST’S LIGHT THE REVEREND ANNE H.K. APPLE & THE REVEREND SARA DORRIEN-CHRISTIANS

We have prepared ourselves for the days when the nations shall beat their swords

into plowshares.

We light this candle for hope.

We have prepared ourselves for the days when the wolf shall dwell with the lamb.

We light this candle for peace.

We have prepared ourselves for the days when the wilderness and the dry land

shall rejoice and be glad.

We light this candle for joy.

We have prepared ourselves for the days when a young woman shall bear a son,

and they shall name him Emmanuel, God with us.

We light this candle for love.

The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land

of deep darkness, on them light has shined.

We light this candle for Christ's advent among us.

Let us walk in the light of the Lord.

THE BIDDING PRAYER

THE LORD’S PRAYER THE REVEREND ELIZABETH H. DOOLIN

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed by thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.

CHOIR CAROL “SUSSEX CAROL ” ENGLISH TRADITIONAL, ARR. DAVID WILLCOCKS

On Christmas night all Christians sing, To hear the news the angels bring – News of great joy, news of great mirth, News of our merciful King’s birth.

Then why should men on earth be so sad, Since our Redeemer made us glad, When from our sin he set us free, All for to gain our liberty?

When sin departs before his grace, Then life and health come in its place; Angels and men with joy may sing, All for to see the new-born King.

All out of darkness we have light, Which made the angels sing this night: ‘Glory to God and peace to men, Now and for evermore. Amen.

Proclaim God’s Word

God tells sinful Adam that he has lost the life of Paradise and that his seed will bruise the serpent’s head.

GENESIS 3:8–15, 17–19 DENNIS HIGDON

CHOIR CAROL “ADAM LAY YBOUNDEN ” BORIS ORD

God promises to faithful Abraham that in his seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed.

GENESIS 22:14–18 LINDSAY LAWSON

CHOIR CAROL “E’EN SO, LORD JESUS, QUICKLY COME ” PAUL MANZ (1919 – 2009)

Peace be to you and grace from him Who freed us from our sins, Who loved us all and shed his blood That we might saved be. Sing holy, holy to our Lord, The Lord, Almighty God, Who was and is and is to come; Sing holy, holy, Lord! Rejoice in heaven, all ye that dwell therein, Rejoice on earth, ye saints below, For Christ is coming soon! E’en so, Lord Jesus, quickly come, And night shall be no more; They need no light nor lamp nor sun, For Christ will be their All! – Revelation 22

Adam lay ybounden Bounden in a bond; Four thousand winter, Thought he not too long.

And all was for an apple An apple that he took. As clerkes finden, Written in their book.

Ne had the apple taken been The apple taken been, Ne had never our ladie, Abeen heav'ne queen.

Blessed be the time That apple taken was, Therefore we moun singen. Deo gracias! – Sloane Manuscript 2593 (15th century)

The Prophet foretells the coming of the Savior.

ISAIAH 9:2, 6–7 THE REVEREND SARA DORRIEN-CHRISTIANS

*CONGREGATIONAL CAROL NO. 141 “ON THIS DAY EARTH SHALL RING” PERSONENT HODIE

The peace that Christ will bring is foreshown.

ISAIAH 11:1–9 JIM RAINES

*CONGREGATIONAL CAROL NO. 128

“INFANT HOLY, INFANT LOWLY” W ZLOBIE LEZY

The Angel Gabriel salutes the blessed Virgin Mary.

LUKE 1:26–35, 38 EMILY MULQUEEN

CHOIR CAROL “MATER ORA FILLIIUM ” CHARLES WOOD (1866 – 1926), ARR. HARRISON OXLEY

Mater ora Filium – Mother pray thy Son Ut post hoc exilium – that, after this exile, Nobis donet gaudium – He may grant us the joy Beatorum omnium – of all the blessed ones.

Luke tells of the birth of Jesus.

LUKE 2:1–7 CHARLY NANNEY

CHOIR CAROL “RIU, RIU, CHIU” ANONYMOUS, FROM VILLANCICOS DE DIUERSOS AUTORES…,VENICE, 1556

Riu, Riu, Chiu, la guarda ribera, Dios guardó el lobo de nuestra cordera.

Riu, riu, chiu the river bank protects it God kept our lamb (Our Lady) from the wolf (the Devil) God kept our lamb (Our Lady) from the wolf.

El lobo rabioso la quiso morder, mas Dios poderoso la supo defender, quísole hazer que no pudiesse pecar: ni aún original esta virgen no tuviera.

The rabid wolf wanted to bite her But Almighty God knew how to defend her He decided to make Her impervious to sin Even original sin this Virgin did not have.

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Este qu’es nasçido es el gran monarcha, Christo patriarcha de carne vestido. [H]anos redimido con se hazer chiquito, aunque era infinito, finito se hiziera.

This One who is born is the Grand Monarch The Patriarch Christ dressed in human flesh He has redeemed us by making Himself small Although He is infinite He made Himself finite.

Muchas profecías lo [h]an profetizado, y aún en nuestros días, lo hemos alcançado; a Dios humanado vemos en el suelo, y al hombre en el cielo porque’l le quisiera.

Many ancient prophets Told that he would come; Now within our own time We know it has come true. God in shape of human We see on earth’s domain, Man in heaven reigns, So he wished it done to aid us.

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Yo vi mil garçones que andavan cantando, por aquí volando haziendo mil sones, diziendo a gascones: Gloria sea en el cielo y paz en el suelo, pues Jesús nasçiera.

I saw thousands of Angels that were singing Flying around, making much music Telling the shepherds, Glory in the Heavens and Peace on earth for Jesus is born.

Tyler Brumback and Amy Phillips, vocal soloists; Adam Braddock, percussionist

Fair maiden, who is this bairn That thou bearest in thine arm? Sir, it is the Kinges Son That in heav’n above doth won.

Man to Father he hath none, But himself God alone; Of a maid he would be born. To save mankind that was forlorn.

Three kings brought him presents, Gold, myrrh, and frankincense, To my Son full of might, King of kings and lord of right.

Fair maiden, pray for us unto thy Son, sweet Jesus, That he will send us of his grace In heav’n on high to have a place. – Irish traditional

The angels announce the birth.

LUKE 2:8–14 HEATHER CHAUHAN

CHOIR CAROL “QUELLE EST CETTE ODEUR AGRÉABLE? “ TRADITIONAL FRENCH, ARR. DAVID WILLCOCKS

The shepherds go to the manger.

LUKE 2:15–20 THE REVEREND ELIZABETH H. DOOLIN

Quelle est cette odeur agréable, Bergers, qui ravit tous nos sens? S'exhale t'il rien de semblable, Au milieu des fleurs du printemps?

Whence is the goodly fragrance flowing, Stealing our senses all away, never the like did come a-blowing, Shepherds, in flow'ry fields of May,

Mais quelle éclatante lumière, Dans la nuit vient frapper nos yeux! L'astre du jour, dans sa carrière, Futil jamais si radieux!

What is that light so brilliant, breaking Here in the night across our eyes. Never so bright, the day-star waking, Started to climb the morning skies!

A Bethléhem, dans une crèche, Il vient de vous naitr’un Sauveur;

Allons, que rien ne vous empêche

A’adorer votre Rédempteur.

Bethlehem! there in manger lying, Find your Redeemer haste away, Run ye with eager footsteps hieing! Worship the Saviour born today.

Dieu tout puissant, gloire éternelle Vous soit rendue jusqu'aux cieux; Que la paix soit universelle, Que la grace abonde en tous lieux.

Praise to the Lord of all creation, Glory to God the fount of grace; May peace abide in every nation, Goodwill to all of every race.


“HARK! THE HERALD ANGELS SING” MENDELSSOHN

The Magi are led by the star to Jesus.

MATTHEW 2:1–11 TED CASHION


“AWAY IN A MANGER” CRADLE SONG

John unfolds the mystery of the Incarnation.

JOHN 1:1, 4–5, 14 REV. APPLE

CHOIR CAROL “BREAK FORTH, O BEAUTEOUS HEAVENLY LIGHT ” JOHANN SCHOP, 1641, HARM. J. S. BACH

Break forth, O beauteous heavenly light, and usher in the morning. You shepherds, shudder not with fright, but hear the angel’s warning. This child, now weak in infancy, our confidence and joy shall be, the power of Satan breaking, our peace eternal making. – Johann Rist, 1641

DEDICATION OF GIFTS REV. DORRIEN-CHRISTIANS

OFFERTORY CAROL “DING DONG MERRILY ON HIGH ” 16TH C. FRENCH TUNE, HARMONIZED BY CHARLES WOOD

OFFERTORY PRAYER

CANDLE LIGHTING REV. APPLE

CONGREGATIONAL CAROL NO. 60 “SILENT NIGHT, HOLY NIGHT!” STILLE NACHT

1. 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.


Shepherds quake at the sight;

glories stream from heaven afar,

heavenly hosts sing “Alleluia:

Christ the Savior is born;

Christ the Savior is born!”


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.


Wondrous star, lend thy light;

with the angels let us sing

Alleluia to our King:

Christ the Savior is born;

Christ the Savior is born.

Ding! dong! merrily on high In heaven the bells are ringing! Ding! dong! verily the sky Is riven with angel-singing! Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis.

E'en so here below, below, Let steeple bells be swungen, And "I-o, i-o, i-o!" By priest and people sungen: Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis.

Pray you, dutifully prime Your matin chime, ye ringers; May you beautifully rime Your evetime song, ye singers: Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis. – George Ratcliffe Woodward

IDLEWILD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) 1750 Union Avenue / Memphis TN 38104 / www.idlewildchurch.org 901-726-4681 / Recreation 725-4165

*CONGREGATIONAL CAROL NO 134 “JOY TO THE WORLD” ANTIOCH

*BENEDICTION REV. APPLE

POSTLUDE IN DULCI JUBILO, BWV 608 JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH (1685 – 1750)

Congregational liturgists: Dennis Higdon, Lindsay Lawson, Jim Raines, Emily Mulqueen, Charly Nanney, and Heather Chauhan.

The Christmas Eve offerings are for the Idlewild Compassion Fund. This fund enables the congregation to assist those who need help with emergency shelter, housing, utility bills, and prescription medicine. The Compassion Fund is not part of our operating budget and is supported solely by special offering. Please give generously as you are able

The 10:00 Christmas Eve Service is a festive celebration led by senior high youth and clergy. Music, readings, and the Lord’s Supper lead to the joyous lighting of candles at midnight. All are welcome! This year’s service will be held on Zoom.

Bulletin cover image is from A Sanctified Art LLC, sanctifiedart.org.

1. 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 heaven and nature sing.

2. Joy to the earth, the Savior reigns!

Let all their songs employ,

while fields and floods,

rocks, hills, and plains

repeat the sounding joy,

repeat the sounding joy,

repeat, repeat the sounding joy.

3. No more let sins and sorrows grow,

nor thorns infest the ground;

he comes to make his blessings flow

far as the curse is found,

far as the curse is found,

far as, far as the curse is found.

4. He rules the world with truth and grace,

and makes the nations prove

the glories of his righteousness

and wonders of his love,

and wonders of his love,

and wonders, wonders of his love.

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