Si[ver C3e[s City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, Dressad in holiday style; In the air there's a feeling of Christmas Children laughing, people passing, Meeting smile after smile And on every street corner, you hear Chorus Silver bells, silver bells, It's Christmas time in the city; Ring-a-ling, hear them ring. Soon it will be Christmas Day. Strings of street lights, even stop lights, Blink a bright red and green; As the shoppers rush home with the treasures, Hear the snow crunch, see the kids bunch. This is Santa's big scene, And above all the bustle, you hear Chorus O og N1t O holy night! The stars are brightly shining, It is the night of the dear saviour'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! O hear the angel voices! O, night divine! O night when Christ was born; O, night divine! O, night, O, 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 came the wise men from the Orient land. The King of Kings lay thus in lowly manger, In all our trials born to be our friend; He knows our needs, to our weaknesses no stranger; Behold, your King! Before Him lowly bend! Behold your King, your King, before Him bend! 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! Christ is the Lord! Then ever praise we! His pow'r and glory ever-more proclaim! His pow'r and glory ever-more proclaim! ine 3ivst (IN!C( The first Noel the angel did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay: In fields where they lay a-keeping their sheep On a cold winter's night that was so deep. Refrain 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. Refrain 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 wherever it went. Refrain 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. Refrain Then entered in those wise men three, Full reverently upon their knee And affered there in His presence Their gold and myrrh and frankincense. Refrain Then let us all with one accord Sing praises to our Heavenly Lord That hath made heaven and earth of nought, And with His blood mankind hath bought. Refrain AnctinEI Grce Amazing Grace how sweet the sound That saved a wretch like mel t once was lost, but now am found Was blind, but now t see. 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved; How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believed! Thro' many dangers, toils and snares, I have already come; 'Tis grace has brought me safe thus far, And grace will lead me home. The Lord has promised good to me: His word my hope secures; He will my shield and portion be As long as life endures. 30 Whitby Free Press - Dec. 1/93