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Hymns for Matthew 2

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		Title	First Line	Refrain First Line	Original Language Title	Original Language	Languages	Authors	Full Text	Meter	Scripture	Text Sources	Text Place Of Origin	Topics	Lectionary Weeks	Tunes	Media	Audio Preview	Flexscore	Auth Text Flex Score	Tune Auth Has Audio	Has One License Preview	Total Instances	Text Is Public Domain	Id	Matching Instances
		Ho eta urbo Betlehem'	Ho eta urbo Betlehem'		O Little Town of Bethlehem	English	Esperanto	Phillips Brooks; W. Harvey	Ho eta urbo Betlehem'! Vi kuŝas en ...		Matthew 2:6This hymn celebrates Christ's birth in Bethlehem with angels watching, directly reflecting Matthew 2's nativity narrative.	HE 34		Christmas		ST. LOUIS » X					1		6	0	1216761	4
		Away in a Manger	Away in a manger, no crib for his bed				English		Away in a manger, no crib for his bed, ...	11.11.11.11	Matthew 2:9This hymn depicts the humble nativity scene that the Magi traveled to find in Matthew 2.	Stanzas 1–2, Little Children’s Book for Schools and Families, c. 1885; Stanza 3, Gabriel’s Vineyard Songs, 1892		Christian Year Nativity/Christmas; Christian Year Epiphany; Jesus Christ Birth; Children		CRADLE SONG » X		150248	1	1	1		633	1	1119411	3
		When, marshaled on the nightly plain	When, marshaled on the nightly plain					Kirke White	When, marshaled on the nightly plain, ...	8.8.8.8	Matthew 2:9This hymn reflects the shepherds' nightly vigil in the fields when angels announced Christ's birth.			Christ Incarnation; The Star of Bethlehem									487	0	845321	3
		There's A Song In The Air	There's a song in the air!				English	Josiah G. Holland		6.6.6.6.12.12	Matthew 2:10This hymn celebrates the nativity of Christ, echoing Matthew 2's account of the wise men worshiping the newborn King.			The Worship of God; The Son Nativity						1			225	0	771342	3
		Light upon the narrow path	Bright was the guiding star that led				English			8.6.8.6	Matthew 2:2This hymn references the guiding star that led the Magi to Jesus in Matthew 2, connecting it to Scripture as light for our path.			Means of Grace Reading the Scriptures									155	1	277040	3
		Gentle Mary Laid Her Child	Gentle Mary laid her child				English	Joseph Simpson Cook	Gentle Mary laid her Child Lowly in a ...	7.6.7.6 D	Matthew 2:8-12This hymn retells Matthew 2's account of the wise men seeking and finding the infant Jesus, guided by heaven's star.					TEMPUS ADEST FLORIDUM » X				1	1		59	0	8424	3
		Where is this stupendous stranger	Where is this stupendous stranger?				English	Christopher Smart (1722-1771)	Where is this stupendous stranger? ...	8.7.8.7	Matthew 2:1-12This hymn echoes the Magi's question "Where is he who has been born king?" as they seek the newborn Christ child.			Hymns and Spiritual Songs Advent and Christmas		MARIPOSA » X							12	0	993418	3
		In the Heavens Shone a Star	In the heavens shone a star				English	Jonathan Malicsi; Ellsworth Chandlee	In the heavens shone a star, ...		Matthew 2:9This hymn retells Matthew 2's account of the star guiding the wise men from the East to worship the newborn King in Bethlehem.	Filipino		The Church Advent and Christmas; Jesus Christ Adoration; Jesus Christ Advent, Christmas, Incarnation; Useful Musical Types Unaccompanied		KALINGA » X				1	1		5	0	918617	3
		Hail to the Lord's Anointed	Hail to the Lord's Anointed				English	James Montgomery, 1771-1854	Hail to the Lord's Anointed, great ...	7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6	Matthew 2:11This hymn celebrates Christ's royal identity and mission, echoing the Magi's worship of the newborn King in Matthew 2.			Epiphany; Advent II Year B; Advent II Year C; Baptism of Christ Year B; Epiphany III Year B; Epiphany IV Year C; Proper 24 Year C		CRÜGER » X				1	1		879	0	1267404	2
		Crown him with many crowns	Crown him with many crowns				English	Matthew Bridges, 1800-1894	Crown him with many crowns, the Lamb ...		Matthew 2:1			Ascension Day; Easter VII Year B; Easter VII Year C; Proper 21 Year A; Christ the King Year A; Christ the King Year C		DIADEMATA » X				1	1		873	0	1270323	2
		Once in Royal David's City	Once in royal David's city				English	Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895)	Once in royal David's city stood a ...	8.7.8.7.7.7	Matthew 2:1-12This hymn retells Matthew 2's nativity story, depicting Christ's humble birth in Bethlehem's stable.			Christmas; Epiphany		IRBY » X				1	1		444	0	977334	2
		Zion's Glad Morning	Hail the blest morn when the great Mediator				English	Reginald Heber		11.10.11.10	Matthew 2:11This hymn celebrates Christ's birth as the great Mediator, echoing Matthew 2's account of the Magi worshiping the newborn King.			Christ Advent		[Hail the blest morning when the great Mediator]» X					1		232	0	387363	2
		Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence	Let all mortal flesh keep silence				English	Gerard Moultrie	Let all mortal flesh keep silence, and ...	8.7.8.7.8.7	Matthew 2:11This hymn celebrates Christ's incarnation as "King of kings, yet born of Mary," reflecting Matthew 2's account of the newborn King whom the Magi came to worship.	From Liturgy of St. James, 4th cent.		Adoration; Christian Year Reign of Christ; Christ's Return and Judgment; Incarnation; Jesus Christ Advent		PICARDY » X		150334	1	1	1		198	1	1121448	2
		By All Your Saints Still Striving	By all your saints still striving				English	Horatio Bolton Nelson (1823-1913)	By all your saints still striving, for ...	7.6.7.6 D	Matthew 2:1-23This hymn honors all saints including the wise men (Magi) who worshiped the infant Jesus in Matthew 2.	Rev. The Hymnal 1982		Andrew; John, the Apostle; John, the Baptist; Mary; Mary Magdalene; Peter; Stephen; Thomas; The Saints		KING'S LYNN » X				1	1		120	0	979888	2
		Infant Holy, Infant Lowly	Infant holy, infant lowly				English	Edith M. G. Reed, 1885-1933	Infant holy, infant lowly, for his bed ...	8.7.8.7.8.8.7	Matthew 2:10-11This hymn celebrates the infant Christ's humble birth in a manger, reflecting Matthew 2's account of the newborn King.	Polish carol		Christmas; Peace on Earth		W̧̦ ZLOBIE LEZY » X				1	1	1	111	1	1166089	2
		venite, adoremus	Adeste, fideles	venite, adoremus			English; Latin	John F. Wade (c. 1711-1786)	Adeste, fideles, laeti, triumphantes, ...	Irregular	Matthew 1:18 - 2:6This hymn calls believers to come to Bethlehem to worship the newborn King, echoing the Magi's journey in Matthew 2.			Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Christmas and Epiphany		ADESTE FIDELES » X					1		95	0	952269	2
		O thou who by a star didst guide	O thou who by a star didst guide				English	Rev. John Mason Neale (1818-1866)			Matthew 2:9-11This hymn directly references the star that guided the Wise Men to Jesus in Matthew 2, celebrating God's divine guidance through the Epiphany.			The Lord Jesus Christ									69	0	1241833	2
		Earth has many a noble city	Earth has many a noble city				English	Prudentius, 348-c. 413; Edward Caswall, 1814-1878	Earth has many a noble city; Bethl'hem, ...	8.7.8.7	Matthew 2:1-12This hymn retells Matthew 2's account of the Magi visiting Bethlehem, bringing gold, frankincense, and myrrh to worship the newborn King.			Epiphany; Epiphany		STUTTGART » X					1		68	0	1267366	2
		Lord of the Dance	I danced in the morning when the world was begun	Dance, then, wherever you may be			English	Sydney Bertram Carter (1915-2004)	I danced in the morning when the world ...	Irregular with refrain	Matthew 2:1This hymn references Christ's birth at Bethlehem, the central event of Matthew 2's narrative of the Magi's visit.			Christ Incarnate Passion and Death; Christ Incarnate Public Ministry; Dance; Jesus Life and Ministry		LORD OF THE DANCE » X				1	1		59	0	953554	2
		Bethlehem, a noble city	Bethlehem, a noble city		O sola magnarum urbium	Latin	English	Prudentius (348-c. 413); Edward Caswall (1814-1878)	Bethlehem, a noble city, has been ...	8.7.8.7	Matthew 2:1-12This hymn retells Matthew 2's account of the Magi following the star to Bethlehem and presenting gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to the infant Jesus.			Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Christmas and Epiphany; Christian Year Season of Epiphany		STUTTGART » X					1		53	0	952435	2

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