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Welcome to Carols by the Lake, we hope you have a wonderful night. Merry Christmas from The Link Church!
The event has grown from humble beginnings to now being a fantastic community event on the Northern Beaches. 'Carols by the Lake' is presented by Link Events and hosted by The Link Church. We wish to thank Northern Beaches Council for supporting the event and Pittwater RSL for being a major sponsor and providing the Fireworks Spectacular over the Lake!
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Carols by the Lake is a free community event and we thank you for coming. If you would like to donate toward assisting a family in need this Christmas - that would be amazing too. Donations can be made at The Link InformationTent or via the donate button.
Angels We Have Heard on High
Angels we have heard on high
Sweetly singing o'er the plains
And the mountains in reply
Echoing their joyous strains
oooh oh oh
Oooh oh oh
Come to Bethlehem and see
Christ whose birth the angels sing
Come, adore on bended knee
Christ the Lord the newborn King
Gloria in excelsis Deo
Gloria in excelsis Deo
oooh oh oh
Oooh oh oh
See Him in a manger laid
Whom the choirs of angels’ praise
Mary, Joseph, lend your aid
While our hearts in love we raise
Gloria in excelsis Deo (drums)
Gloria in excelsis Deo
Gloria in excelsis Deo
Gloria in excelsis Deo
oooh oh oh
Oooh oh oh
oooh oh oh
Oooh oh oh
Little Drummer Boy
Come they told me, pa rum pum pum pum (rum pum pum pum )
A new born King to see, pa rum pum pum pum (rum pum pum pum )
Our finest gifts we bring, pa rum pum pum pum (rum pum pum pum )
To lay before the King, pa rum pum pum pum,
rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum,
So to honor Him, pa rum pum pum pum, (rum pum pum pum )
When we come
oh oh oh oh whao oh oh x2
Little Baby, pa rum pum pum pum
I am a poor boy too, pa rum pum pum pum
I have no gift to bring, pa rum pum pum pum
That's fit to give the King, pa rum pum pum pum,
rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum,
Shall I play for you, pa rum pum pum pum (rum pum pum pum )
On my drum?
oh oh oh oh whao oh oh x2
Mary nodded, pa rum pum pum pum
The ox and lamb kept time, pa rum pum pum pum
I played my drum for Him, pa rum pum pum pum
I played my best for Him, pa rum pum pum pum,
rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum,
Then He smiled at me, pa rum pum pum pum
Me and my drum
oh oh oh oh whao oh oh
rum pa pum pum!
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
God rest ye merry, gentlemen,
Let nothing you dismay,
Remember Christ our Saviour
Was born on Christmas day,
To save us all from Satan's power
When we were gone astray;
O tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy,
O tidings of comfort and joy.
We’ll sing forever
We’ll sing of comfort and joy
We’ll sing forever
We’ll sing, we’ll sing
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From God our heavenly Father
The blessed angels came.
And unto certain shepherds
Brought tidings of the same,
How that in Bethlehem was born
The Son of God by name:
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Now to the Lord sing praises,
All you within this place,
And with true love and brotherhood
Each other now embrace;
the merry time of Christmas
is drawing on apace:
It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of the Year
It's the most wonderful time of the year
With the kids jingle belling
And everyone telling you "Be of good cheer"
It's the most wonderful time of the year
It's the hap-happiest season of all
With those holiday greetings and gay happy meetings
When friends come to call
It's the hap- happiest season of all
There'll be parties for hosting
Marshmallows for toasting
And carolling out in the snow
There'll be scary ghost stories
And tales of the glories of
Christmases long, long ago
It's the most wonderful time of the year
There'll be much mistltoeing
And hearts will be glowing
When love ones are near
It's the most wonderful time of the year
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There'll be parties for hosting
Marshmallows for toasting
And carolling out in the snow
There'll be scary ghost stories
And tales of the glories of
Christmases long, long ago
It's the most wonderful time of the year
There'll be much mistltoeing
And hearts will be glowing
When love ones are near
It's the most wonderful time
It's the most wonderful time
It's the most wonderful time of the year
Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer
It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
It came upon the midnight clear
That glorious song of old
From angels bending near the earth
To touch their harps of gold
"Peace on the earth and goodwill to men
From heavens all gracious King!"
The world in solemn stillness lay
To hear the angels sing
Still through the cloven skies they come
With peaceful wings unfurled
And still their heavenly music floats
O'er all the weary world
Above its sad and lowly plains
They bend on hovering wing
And ever o'er its Babel sounds
The blessed angels sing
Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer
Had a very shiny nose
And if you ever saw it,
You would even say it glows.
All of the other reindeer
Used to laugh and call him names.
They never let poor Rudolph
Join in any reindeer games.
Then one foggy Christmas Eve
Santa came to say: (Ho-Ho-ho)
"Rudolph with your nose so bright,
Won't you guide my sleigh tonight?"
Then all the reindeer loved him
As they shouted out with glee,
Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer,
You'll go down in history!
Well Rudolph he didn't go for that
He said "I see through your silly games"
How could you look me in the face
When only yesterday you called me names?
Well all of the other reindeers man
Well they sure did feel ashamed
"Rudolph you know we're sorry,
We're truly gonna try to change"
Joy To the World
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.
Joy to the world!
the Saviour reigns:
let men their songs employ,
while fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains
repeat the sounding joy,
repeat the sounding joy,
repeat, repeat the sounding joy.
No more let sin and sorrow 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
He rules the earth 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, and wonders of his love.
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Joy to the world, joy to the world
Joy joy joy joy to this broken world
Our saviour is here and with us
O Come, All Ye Faithful
O come all ye faithful
Joyful and triumphant,
Oh come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem;
come and behold him,
Born the King of angels:
O come, let us adore him,
O come, let us adore him,
O come, let us adore him,
Christ the Lord.
Sing, choirs of angels,
Sing in exultation,
Sing all ye citizens of heaven above
Glory to God
Glory in the highest
Chorus
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh ooooh
Oh oh oh oh oh oooh oh oh oh oh oh ooooh
Yea Lord we greet thee
Born this happy morning
Jesus to thee be all glory given
Word of the Father
Now in flesh appearing
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Let your heart be light
From now on your troubles will be out of sight,
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Make the Yuletide gay
From now on your troubles will be miles away
Here we are as in olden days
Happy golden days of yore,
Faithful friends who are dear to us
They gather near to us once more, ooh
Through the years we all will be together and
If the fates allow
Hang a shining star upon the highest bow,
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
Here we are as in olden days
Happy golden days of yore,
Faithful friends who are dear to us
They gather near to us once more
Through the years we all will be together and
If the fates allow
Hang a shining star upon the highest bow
And have yourself a merry little Christmas
And have yourself a merry little Christmas
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
Jingle Bells
Dashing through the snow
In a one-horse open sleigh
o’er the fields we go
Laughing all the way.
Bells on bob-tail ring
Making spirits bright
What fun it is to ride and sing
A sleighing song tonight.
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way,
Oh what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh, O
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way,
Oh what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh.
Deck the halls with boughs of holly
Tis the season to be jolly
Dorn we now our gay apparel
Fa la la la la la la la bar
Sing the ancient yule tide carols
Fa la la la la la la la la
Jingle Bell Rock
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock
Jingle bells swing and jingle bells ring
Snowing and blowing up bushels of fun
Now the jingle hop has begun
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock
Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time
Dancing and prancing in Jingle Bell Square
In the frosty air.
What a bright time, it's the right time
To rock the night away
Jingle bell time is a swell time
(To go gliding in a one-horse sleigh)
Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet
Jingle around the clock
Mix and a-mingle in the jingling feat
(That's the jingle bell,)
(That's the jingle bell,)
That's the jingle bell rock.
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Rockin' around the Christmas tree Rock rock Christmas Tree
At the Christmas Party Hop Party hop
Mistletoe hung where you can see
Every couple tries to stop Bop shoop
Rockin' around the Christmas tree Rock rock Christmas Tree
Let the Christmas spirit ring Spirit ring
Later we'll have some pumpkin pie
And we'll do some carolling Fa la la
You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear (Oooh’s)
Voices singing, "Let's be jolly, (Oooh’s)
Deck the halls with boughs of holly
Rockin' around the Christmas tree Rock rock Christmas Tree
Have a happy holiday Holiday
Everyone dancin' merrily
In the new old-fashioned way
(last time only- New old fashioned)
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
You better watch out better watch out
You better not cry
Better not pout
I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa’s coming to town
He's making a list
And checking it twice;
Gonna find out
Who's naughty and nice
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa’s coming to town
He sees you when you're sleeping
He knows when you're awake
He knows if you've been bad or good
So be good for goodness sake!
You better watch out!
You better not cry
Better not pout
I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa’s coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town,
Santa Claus is coming to town,
Santa Claus is coming to town,
Santa’s coming to town
The First Noel
The first Noel the angel did say
was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay:
in fields where they lay keeping their sheep
on a cold winter's night that was so deep.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
born is the King of Israel.
They all 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.
Ha -le-lu hallelujah x3
Now let us all with one accord
sing praises to our heavenly Lord,
who brought forth heaven and earth from nought,
and with his blood mankind has bought.
Ha -le-lu hallelujah x3
My heart has found no greater love
Than a King who would offer his only son
To save us all from the shadow of sin
Oh, light of the world, may our praise never end
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Hark! the herald angels sing,
Glory to the newborn King,
peace on earth, and mercy mild,
God and sinners reconciled.
Joyful, all ye nations rise,
join the triumph of the skies;
with angelic hosts proclaim,
'Christ is born in Bethlehem'
Hark! The herold angels sing,
Glory to the newborn King.
Christ, by highest heaven adored,
Christ, the everlasting Lord,
late in time behold him come,
offspring of a virgin's womb.
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see;
hail, the incarnate deity,
pleased as Man with man to dwell,
Jesus, our Emmanuel!
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Hail, the heaven-born Prince of peace!
Hail the Son of righteousness!
Light and life to all he brings,
risen with healing in his wings.
Mild he lays his glory by,
born that man no more may die,
born to raise the sons of earth,
born to give them second birth.
O Little Town of Bethlehem
O little town of Bethlehem,
how still we see thee lie
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
the silent stars go by
Yet in the dark streets shineth,
the everlasting light;
The hopes and fears of all the years
are met in thee tonight.
O morning stars together,
proclaim the holy birth.
And praises sing to God the king,
and peace to men on earth.
for Christ is born of Mary,
and, gathered all above,
while mortals sleep the angels keep
their watch of wondering love.
O holy Child of Bethlehem,
descend to us we pray
Cast out our sin and enter in,
be born in us today
We hear the Christmas angels,
The great glad tidings tell
O come to us, abide with us,
Our lord Emanuel.
We Wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas,
We wish you a Merry Christmas,
We wish you a Merry Christmas
And a Happy New Year.
Good tidings we bring,
To you and your kin,
We wish you a Merry Christmas,
And a Happy New Year.
Amazing Grace
Amazing grace
How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost, but now I'm found
Was blind, but now I 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
The Lord has promised good to me
His word my hope secures
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures
When we’ve been there ten thousand years,
Bright shining as the sun,
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise
Than when we’d first begun
Amazing grace
How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost, but now I'm found
Was blind, but now I see
Away In A Manger
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,
the little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head,
The stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay,
the little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.
The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes,
but little Lord Jesus no crying he makes.
I love you, Lord Jesus; look down from the sky,
and stay by my side until morning is nigh.
Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask thee to stay
close by me forever, and love me, I pray.
Bless all the dear children in thy tender care,
and take us to heaven, to live with thee there.
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,
the little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head,
The stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay,
the little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.
O Come O Come Emmanuel
O come, O come, Emmanuel
And ransom captive Israel
That mourns in lonely exile here
Until the Son of God appear
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel (Keep it light)
Shall come to thee, O Israel
O come, Thou Key of David, come
And open wide our heavenly home;
Make safe the way that leads on high,
And close the path to misery.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel.
O come, desire of nations, bind
In one the hearts of all mankind
Bid Thou our sad divisions cease
And flood the earth with heavens perfect peace
And flood the earth with heavens perfect peace
And flood the earth with heavens perfect peace
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel
We Three Kings
We three kings of Orient are,
Bearing gifts we travel afar,
Field and fountain, moor and mountain,
Following yonder Star
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Born a King on Bethlehem's plain,
Gold I bring to crown Him again;
King forever, ceasing never,
Over us all to reign
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O, star of wonder, star of night,
Star with royal beauty bright,
Westward leading, still proceeding,
Guide us to thy perfect light.
Glorious now behold Him arise,
King and God and sacrifice,
hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Sounds through the Earth and skies.
I’m gonna need, gonna need that perfect light
Yeah I’m gonna need gonna need that perfect light
Let your light shine
let your light x6
Star of wonder, star of night,
Star with royal beauty bright,
Westward leading, still proceeding,
Guide us to thy perfect light.
Guide us to thy perfect light
Guide us to thy perfect light
Yeah I’m gonna need gonna need that perfect light
Let your light shine, let your light shine
Mary Did You Know
Mary did you know that your baby boy
Would someday walk on water?
Mary did you know that your baby boy
Will save our sons and daughters?
Did you know that your baby boy
Has come to make you new?
This child that you've delivered
Will soon deliver you.
Mary did you know that your baby boy
Will give sight to a blind man?
Mary did you know that your baby boy
Will calm the storm with his hand?
Did you know that your baby boy
Has walked where angels trod?
When you kiss your little baby
You've kissed the face of God
The blind will see
The deaf will hear
The dead will live again
The lame will leap
The dumb will speak
The praises of the Lamb
Mary did you know that your baby boy
Is Lord of all creation?
Mary did you know that your baby boy
Will one day rule the nations?
Did you know that your baby boy
Is heaven's perfect Lamb?
This sleeping child you're holding
Is the Great I Am
O Holy Night
O Holy night!
The stars are brightly shining
It is the night of our dear Saviour’s birth
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
'Til He appeared 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
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!
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Christ is the Lord
And we shall ever praise Him
His power and glory evermore proclaim
His power and glory evermore proclaim
X2 He shall reign for ever and ever
He shall reign for ever and ever
He shall reign for ever and ever
He shall reign forever
Fall on your knees,
O hear the angel voices!
O night divine,
O night when Christ was born
O night divine,
O night, O Holy night!
Silent Night
Silent night! Holy night!
All is calm, all is bright
round the virgin mother and child,
Holy infant so tender and mild,
sleep in Heavenly peace,
sleep in Heavenly peace.
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Silent night! Holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight.
Glories stream from Heaven afar,
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia,
Christ, the Saviour, is born,
Christ, the Saviour, is born!
Oh Jesus our Lord and saviour
How can this be the high King of heaven
asleep in the straw
Oh Jesus our hope and salvation
The hope of the nations
asleep in this manger
Silent night! Holy night!
Son of God, loves pure light
Radiant beams from thy Holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus, Lord at thy birth
Jesus, Lord at thy Birth
Oh Jesus our Lord and saviour
How can this be the high King of heaven
asleep in the straw
Oh Jesus our hope and salvation
The hope of the nations
asleep in this manger
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