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"Joy Has Dawned upon the World"
[Please see the bottom of this message for a FREE MUSIC GIFT from Keith and Kristyn Getty.] JOY HAS DAWNED UPON THE WORLD Joy has dawned upon the world, Promised from creation: God's salvation now unfurled, Hope for every nation. Not with fanfares from above, Not with scenes of glory, But a humble gift of love— Jesus, born of Mary. Sounds of wonder fill the sky With the songs of angels, As the mighty Prince of Life Shelters in a stable. Hands that set each star in place, Shaped the earth in darkness, Cling now to a mother's breast, Vulnerable and helpless. Shepherds bow before the Lamb, Gazing at the glory; Gifts of men from distant lands Prophesy the story: Gold—a King is born today; Incense—God is with us; Myrrh—His death will make a way, And by His blood He'll win us. Son of Adam, Son of heaven, Given as a ransom, Reconciling God and man, Christ our mighty Champion! What a Savior! What a Friend! What a glorious mystery! Once a babe in Bethlehem, Now the Lord of history. —Stuart Townend & Keith Getty © 2004 Thankyou Music. If you visit www.gettydirect.com/hymns.asp, you can click on “Joy Has Dawned” and hear the final stanza of the hymn from the recording IRISH HYMNS 3: THE INCARNATION. You will find a free score at www.gettydirect.com/Products-viewsheet.asp?id=267. The piano score is available at www.worshiptogether.com/store/sheetdetail.aspx?iid=327874. You will need to use the SCORCH©VIEWER program that the site provides. ================================= A FREE MUSIC GIFT FOR YOUR CHURCH ================================= In celebration of their recent US tour, Keith and Kristyn Getty are offering three free songs to you and your church. Piano scores (PDF format) for “The Power of the Cross,” “In Christ Alone,” and “There Is a Higher Throne” can be yours just for the asking. Simply go to www.topohouse.com/client/login.asp. The username is “gettymusicgift” and the password is “gettymusicgift.” What could be easier? Click on the “gift” icon. You can also ask to be on their mailing list at www.gettymusic.com. Can you tell I’m a fan of this wonderful music? “Let every heart prepare Him room.” Have a great week, Chip Stam Director, Institute for Christian Worship School of Church Music and Worship The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Louisville, Kentucky www.carlstam.org www.sbts.edu/icw =========================== WORSHIP QUOTE OF THE WEEK: To subscribe, unsubscribe, or view a complete index of worship quotes, please visit http://www.wqotw.org =========================== |