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| | Christ's Incarnation | The Lord is come; the heavens proclaim | | Psalm 97 - Metrical | | English | Isaac Watts | | 8.8.8.8 | Matthew 2:11This hymn celebrates the Magi following the star to worship the newborn Christ, directly reflecting Matthew 2's nativity account. | | | | | | | | | | | | 74 | 1 | 220908 | 1 |
| | Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light | Break forth, O beauteous heavenly light | | Brich an, du schönes Morgenlicht | German | English | Johann von Rist; John Troutbeck | | 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7 | Matthew 2:1-12 | | | | | |  | | | 1 | | | 71 | 1 | 61805 | 1 |
| | O One With God the Father | O One with God the Father | | | | English | William Walsham How | | 7.6.7.6 D | Matthew 2:9This hymn celebrates Christ's divine nature and incarnation, echoing Matthew 2's account of the Magi worshiping the newborn King. | | | | | | | | | | | | 68 | 1 | 187579 | 1 |
| | Reigning in His Kingdom of Grace | All glory to God in the sky | | | | English | Charles Wesley | | 8.8.8.8 D | Matthew 2:5 | | | | | | | | | | | | 67 | 1 | 82573 | 1 |
| | Silent Night! Holy Night! | Silent night, holy night, All is dark, save the light | | Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht | German | English | Joseph Mohr; Jane M. Campbell | | 6.6.8.9.6.6 | Matthew 2 | | | | | | | | | | | | 65 | 1 | 208175 | 1 |
| | Wir singen Dir, Immanuel | Wir singen Dir, Immanuel | | | | German | Paul Gerhardt | | | Matthew 2:10 | | | | | | | | | | | | 63 | 1 | 986900 | 1 |
| | Earth's Generations Pass | As shadows cast by cloud and sun | Yes, one by one we pass away | | | English | William Cullen Bryant | | | Matthew 2:2This hymn references the Star of Bethlehem that guided the wise men to Jesus in Matthew 2. | | | | | | | | | | | | 62 | 1 | 87328 | 1 |
| | Noche de paz, noche de amor | Noche de paz, noche de amor | | Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht | German | Spanish | Joseph Mohr; Federico Fliedner | | Irregular | Matthew 2:2 | | Austria | | | | | | | | | | 52 | 1 | 176554 | 1 |
| | O Day of God, Draw Nigh | O day of God, draw nigh in beauty and in power | | | | English | Robert Balgarnie Young Scott | | 6.6.8.6 | Matthew 2:1-2 | | | | | | | | | | | | 51 | 0 | 35987 | 1 |
| | God Is Here | God is here! As we your people | | | | English | Fred Pratt Green | | 8.7.8.7 D | Matthew 2:6This hymn echoes Matthew 2's theme of seeking and finding God's presence, as the Magi sought Christ. | | England | liturgical Communion Songs; liturgical Opening Hymns | Year C, Epiphany season, Sixth Sunday; Year B, Ordinary Time, Proper 20 (25); Year B, Ordinary Time, Proper 14 (19); Year A, Easter season, Fifth Sunday; Year A, Easter season, Day of Pentecost | |  | | | 1 | | | 50 | 0 | 40706 | 1 |
| | God's Son Given | To us a child, of royal birth | | | | English | Charles Wesley | | 8.8.8.8 | Matthew 2:2This hymn celebrates the birth of Christ the King, echoing Matthew 2's account of the Magi seeking the newborn royal Saviour. | | | | Year B, Christmas season, Christmas Eve; Year A, Christmas season, Christmas Day | | | | | | | | 45 | 1 | 238277 | 1 |
| | Come, Ye Lofty, Come, Ye Lowly | Come, ye lofty, come, ye lowly | | | | English | Archer T. Gurney | | | Matthew 2:10-11This hymn invites all people to worship the newborn King in the manger, echoing the visit of the Magi in Matthew 2. | | | | | | | | | | | | 43 | 1 | 101065 | 1 |
| | I Cannot Tell | I cannot tell why He, whom angels worship | | | | English | W. Y. Fullerton | | | Matthew 2:23This hymn reflects the mystery of Christ's incarnation and the worship he received, echoing the Magi's adoration in Matthew 2. | | | | Year A, Lent, Palm Sunday | | | | | | | | 43 | 1 | 134332 | 1 |
| | Jesu, großer Wunderstern | Jesu, großer Wunderstern | | | | German | Erdmann Neumeister | | | Matthew 2:10-11This hymn celebrates Jesus as the "great wondrous star," directly connecting to the star of Bethlehem that guided the Magi in Matthew 2. | | | | | | | | | | | | 43 | 1 | 151450 | 1 |
| | The Friendly Beasts | Jesus our brother, strong and good | | | French | English | Robert Davis | | 8.9.9.8 | Matthew 2:11This hymn retells the nativity story of Jesus's humble birth in Bethlehem as recounted in Matthew 2. | 12th cent. French carol; Traditional English carol | | | | | | | | | | | 42 | 1 | 1157985 | 1 |
| | Filled with the Spirit's Power | Filled with the Spirit's power, with one accord | | | | English | J. R. Peacey | | 10.10.10.10 | Matthew 2:1-12This hymn celebrates the Spirit's unifying power, echoing the diverse Magi who united in worship of Christ. | | | | Year A, Easter season, Day of Pentecost | |  | | | 1 | | | 35 | 0 | 39950 | 1 |
| | Venid, fieles todos, A Belén vayamos | Venid, fieles todos, A Belén vayamos | | Adeste Fideles, laeti triumphantes | Latin | Spanish | Juan Bautista Cabrera Ivars; John Francis Wade | | | Matthew 2:11This hymn echoes Matthew 2's call to come and worship the newborn King, like the Magi who journeyed to adore Christ. | | England, France | | | | | | | | | | 32 | 1 | 241309 | 1 |
| | Beautiful Star of Bethlehem | O beautiful Star of Bethlehem, shining afar through shadows dim | O, beautiful Star of Bethlehem | | | English | Adger M. Pace | | | Matthew 2:1-12This hymn celebrates the star of Bethlehem that guided the wise men to Jesus in Matthew 2:1-10. | | | | | | | | | | | | 29 | 0 | 1169128 | 1 |
| | Here I Am to Worship | Light of the world, you stepped down into darkness | So here I am to wroship | | | English | Tim Hughes | Light of the world, you stepped down ... | | Matthew 2:11This hymn celebrates Christ's humble incarnation, echoing the Magi's worship of the newborn King in Matthew 2. | | | | | [Light of the world, You stepped down into darkness] | | | | | 1 | | 28 | 0 | 17835 | 1 |
| | O Jesu, King of Glory! | O Jesus, King of Glory, Our Sovereign and our Friend | | O König aller Ehren | German | English | Martin Behm; Catherine Winkworth | | | Matthew 2:1-12This hymn directly references the Eastern sages from Matthew 2 who brought gifts and worshiped the newborn King. | | | | | | | | | | | | 27 | 0 | 184860 | 1 |