December 17, 2023
THE CHRISTMAS STORY: LUKE 2

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MACK WILBERG
Conductor

LEANNA WILLMORE
Conductor, Bells at Temple Square

RICHARD ELLIOTT
Organist

LLOYD D. NEWELL
The Spoken Word

MICHAEL MALIAKEL AND LESLEY NICOL
Special Guests

SING WE NOW OF CHRISTMAS
Music: French Carol
Arrangement: Mack Wilberg

JOY TO THE WORLD
Music: Lowell Mason
Lyrics: Isaac Watts
Arrangement: Michael Davis

I WONDER AS I WANDER
Music: Appalachian Carol
Arrangement: Adpt. John Jacob Niles

TO THE CRADLE RUN
(ORGAN SOLO)
Based on Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella
Music: Traditional French Carol
Arrangement: Richard Elliott
Performed with the Gabriel Trumpet Ensemble

O LITTLE ONE SWEET
Music: German Carol
Translated Lyrics: Percy Dearmer
Arrangement: Mack Wilberg

ANGELS FROM THE REALMS OF GLORY
Music: French Carol
Lyrics: James Montgomery
Arrangement: Mack Wilberg
Performed with the Gabriel Trumpet Ensemble


THE CHRISTMAS STORY: LUKE 2
The Spoken Word, December 17, 2023
Delivered By: Lesley Nicol

“And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.

And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.

And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem… To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.

And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.

And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.”