Christmas Musicals for Church
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F O R E W O R D You will not find the word Noel anywhere in Scripture, but we sing it at Christmastime each year. It simply means "Christmas." It is from an old French word believed to be derived from the Latin word for the Nativity, or the birth of Christ. Although this word has no biblical origin, the concept certainly does. Luke 2:7 says, "Then she [Mary] gave birth to her firstborn son, and she wrapped him tightly in cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them." (CSB) This newborn King was what prophets had been waiting for and what many rulers had feared. Though the chorus of "The First Noel" uses the phrase "Born is the King of Israel," we know that Jesus—born to Mary, wrapped in rags, and laid in a manger—became the King of kings and Lord of lords when He later sacrificed Himself so that we could live with Him forever in heaven. This Noel, take this thought to heart as you sing and celebrate the season: "Noel, Noel, come and see what God has done. Noel, Noel, the story of amazing love! The Light of the world, given for us, Noel" 1 Blessings, Dennis & Nan Allen PUBLISHER'S NOTE Downloadable Accompaniment Videos, STEMS, and SATB Rehearsal Tracks are also available for this musical at lifeway.com/letssing. Accompaniment Videos (every song in click and split track [with and without narration] format to visually enhance your performance) STEMS (every individual instrument on this recording in MP3 format for a variety of uses) SATB Rehearsal Tracks (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Bass parts highlighted in MP3 format) It is a joy to partner with you and your music ministry! Ken Barker Project Leader/Executive Producer LifeWay Worship 1 Words and Music by Ed Cash, Matt Redman, and Chris Tomlin. © Copyright 2015 Thankyou Music (PRS) (admin. worldwide at CapitolCMGPublishing.com excluding Europe which is admin. by Integrity Music, part of the David C. Cook family, songs@integritymusic.com)/Alletrop Music (BMI)/worshiptogether.com Songs (ASCAP)/Worship Together Music (BMI)/sixsteps Music (ASCAP)/sixsteps Songs (BMI)/Said And Done Music (ASCAP)/S.D.G. Publishing (BMI) (admin. at CapitolCMGPublishing.com). All rights reserved. Used by permission. CCLI #7050419 FOR PREVIEW ONLY Copying Prohibited