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| | 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 |   | | | | 1 | | 6 | 0 | 1281410 | 5 |
| | Away in a Manger | Away in a manger, no crib for a bed | | | | English | Anonymous; John T. McFarland; Martin Luther | | 11.11.11.11 | Matthew 2:1-12This hymn depicts the humble nativity scene that the Magi traveled to find in Matthew 2. | Traditional carol | | Children's Hymns for Children; Christ Birth of | Year A, Christmas season, Christmas Day; Year B, Christmas season, Christmas Day | [Mirad el pesebre en pobre portal] |  | 221522 | | 1 | | | 653 | 1 | 39247 | 4 |
| | The Star of Bethlehem | When marshalled on the nightly plain | | | | English | Henry Kirke White | | 8.8.8.8 | Matthew 2:1-10This hymn reflects the shepherds' nightly vigil in the fields when angels announced Christ's birth. | | | | | | | | | | | | 489 | 1 | 253872 | 4 |
| | There's a Song in the Air | There's a song in the air! There's a star in the sky! | | | | English | Josiah G. Holland | There's a song in the air! There's a ... | 6.6.6.6.12.12 | Matthew 2:1-16This hymn celebrates the nativity of Christ, echoing Matthew 2's account of the wise men worshiping the newborn King. | | | liturgical Scripture Songs | Year B, Christmas season, Christmas Day; Year A, Christmas season, Christmas Day | |   | | | 1 | | | 230 | 1 | 50962 | 4 |
| | The Guiding Star | Bright was the guiding star that led | | | | English | Harriet Auber | | 8.6.8.6 | Matthew 2:1-12This hymn references the guiding star that led the Magi to Jesus in Matthew 2, connecting it to Scripture as light for our path. | Spirit of the Psalms | | | | | | | | | | | 157 | 1 | 94463 | 4 |
| | 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 |    | | | 1 | 1 | | 60 | 0 | 8425 | 4 |
| | Where Is This Stupendous Stranger? | Where is this stupendous stranger? | | | | | Christopher Smart | | 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. | | | | | | | | | | | | 12 | 0 | 257968 | 4 |
| | 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 |  | | | 1 | 1 | | 5 | 0 | 971730 | 4 |
| | Crown Him with Many Crowns | Crown Him with many crowns | | | | English | Matthew Bridges; Godfrey Thring | Crown him with many crowns, the Lamb ... | 6.6.8.6 D | Matthew 2:1-12This hymn references Matthew 2's nativity account by celebrating Christ as "the Babe of Bethlehem" and "the Virgin's Son. | | England | Adoration; Adoration; Ascension and Reign; Christ Ascension; Worship | | |   | | | 1 | | | 888 | 1 | 24765 | 3 |
| | Hail to the Lord's Anointed | Hail to the Lord's anointed | | Psalm 72 - Metrical | | English | James Montgomery | Hail to the Lord's Anointed, great ... | 7.6.7.6 D | Matthew 2:1-12This hymn celebrates Christ's royal identity and mission, echoing the Magi's worship of the newborn King in Matthew 2. | | | liturgical Scripture Songs | Year C, Christmas Season, Second Sunday after Christmas Day; Year A, Epiphany season, Baptism of the Lord (First Sunday); Year B, Ordinary Time, Thanksgiving Day; Year B, Easter season, Fifth Sunday; Year B, Advent, Fourth Sunday; Year A, Advent, Second Sunday; Year B, Lent, First Sunday; Year B, Epiphany Season, Transfiguration Sunday; Year A, Ordinary Time, Proper 16 (21); Year B, Ordinary Time, Proper 29 (34); Year B, Holy Week season, Monday of Holy Week; Year C, Advent, Fourth Sunday; Year B, Ordinary Time, Trinity Sunday; Year C, Holy Week season, Monday of Holy Week; Year C, Ordinary Time, Proper 25 (30); Year A, Epiphany season, Second Sunday | |   | | | 1 | | | 884 | 1 | 121711 | 3 |
| | Once in Royal David's City | Once in royal David's city Stood a lowly cattle-shed | | | | English | Cecil Frances Alexander | | 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. | | Ireland | Jesus Christ Life and Ministry | | |  | | | 1 | | | 451 | 1 | 69778 | 3 |
| | Hail the Blest Morn | Hail the blest morn, see the great Mediator | Kindest and best of the sons of the morning | | | English | Reginald Heber | | 11.10.11.10 | Matthew 2:1-12This hymn celebrates Christ's birth as the great Mediator, echoing Matthew 2's account of the Magi worshiping the newborn King. | | | | | | | | | | | | 232 | 1 | 43249 | 3 |
| | Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence | Let all mortal flesh keep silence, And with fear and trembling stand | | Σιγησάτω πᾶσα σάρξ βροτεία | Greek | English | Gerard Moultrie | | 8.7.8.7.8.7 | Matthew 2This 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. | Liturgy of St James | Jerusalem | liturgical Communion Liturgy; liturgical Communion Songs | | |  | | | 1 | | | 201 | 1 | 26621 | 3 |
| | From all Thy Saints in Warfare | From all Thy saints in warfare | | | | English | Horatio Nelson | | 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. | | | | | |  | 221529 | | 1 | | | 121 | 1 | 113051 | 3 |
| | Infant Holy, Infant Lowly | Infant holy, infant lowly | | W Żlobie leży ktόż pobieży | Polish | English | Edith M. G. Reed; Piotr Skarga | | 8.7.7.8.8.7.7 | 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 | Poland | | | |  | | | 1 | | | 116 | 1 | 39327 | 3 |
| | Adeste Fideles | Adeste fideles laeti, triumphantes | Venite, adoremus | | | Latin | John Francis Wade | | Irregular with refrain | Matthew 1:18-2:23This hymn calls believers to come to Bethlehem to worship the newborn King, echoing the Magi's journey in Matthew 2. | | | | | | | | | | | | 96 | 1 | 81486 | 3 |
| | O Thou who by a star didst guide | O Thou who by a star didst guide | | | | English | John Mason Neale | | | Matthew 2:1-12This hymn directly references the star that guided the Wise Men to Jesus in Matthew 2, celebrating God's divine guidance through the Epiphany. | | | | | | | | | | | | 69 | 1 | 191005 | 3 |
| | Earth has many a noble city | Earth has many a noble city | | O sola magnarum urbium | Latin | English | Aurelius Clemens Prudentius; Edward Caswall | | | 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. | Latin | | | Year B, Epiphany season, Epiphany of the Lord | | | | | | | | 68 | 1 | 29661 | 3 |
| | Lord of the Dance | I danced in the morning when the world was begun | Dance then wherever you may be | | | English | Sydney Carter | | Irregular | Matthew 2:1This hymn references Christ's birth at Bethlehem, the central event of Matthew 2's narrative of the Magi's visit. | | England | | Year A, Christmas Season, Second Sunday after Christmas Day; Year B, Epiphany season, Sixth Sunday; Year C, Easter season, Third Sunday; Year A, Epiphany season, Third Sunday; Year B, Easter season, Easter Day; Year A, Ordinary Time, Proper 22 (27); Year A, Easter season, Third Sunday | |  | | | 1 | | | 60 | 0 | 59589 | 3 |
| | Bethlehem of noblest cities | Bethlehem of noblest cities | | O sola magnarum urbium | Latin | English | Aurelius Clemens Prudentius; Edward Caswall | | 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. | | | | | | | | | | | | 54 | 1 | 92236 | 3 |