Fourth Lesson: St. Matthew Tells of Christ's Holy Birth (St. Matthew I. 18-23)

A Festival of Lessons and Carols (The Stereo Recording 1958)

1 MINUTE AND 37 SECONDS

Album Tracklist

1

Spoken Introduction

01:01

2

Processional Hymn: Once in Royal David's City

05:08

3

The Bidding Prayer

01:10

4

Invitatory (From 'The Christmas Oratorio')

03:16

5

First Lesson: God Announces in the Garden of Eden That the Seed of Woman Shall Bruise the Serpent's Head (Genesis III. 8-15)

01:42

6

Carol: Adam Lay Ybounden

01:21

7

Second Lesson: Christ's Birth and Kingdom Are Foretold by Isaiah (Isiah IX. 1-5)

01:14

8

Carol: I Saw Three Ships

02:00

9

Third Lesson: The Angel Gabriel Salutes the Blessed Virgin Mary (St. Luke I. 26-33 and 38)

02:38

10

Carol: Gabriel's Message

02:42

11

Carol: God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen

03:19

12

Carol: Sussex Carol

01:53

13

Fourth Lesson: St. Matthew Tells of Christ's Holy Birth (St. Matthew I. 18-23)

01:37

14

Carol: In Dulci Jubilo

03:33

15

Fifth Lesson: The Shepherds Go Unto the Manger (St. Luke II. 8-16)

01:48

16

Carol: Away in a Manger

02:18

17

Hymn: While Shepherds Watched

03:03

18

Sixth Lesson: The Wise Men Are Led by the Star to Jesus (St. Matthew II. 1-5 and 7-11)

02:09

19

Hymn: O Come, All Ye Faithful (Words Translated by F. Oakeley, Music: 18th Century)

04:04

20

Seventh Lesson: St. John Unfolds the Great Mystery of the Incarnation (St. John I. 1-14)

01:52

21

Hymn: Hark the Herald Angels Sing

03:36

A Festival of Lessons and Carols (The Stereo Recording 1958)

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Fourth Lesson: St. Matthew Tells of Christ's Holy Birth (St. Matthew I. 18-23)

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