The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas): At the Vigil Mass

“O Come, All Ye Faithful” Text: Irregular with refrain; John F. Wade, ca. 1711-1786; tr. by Frederick Oakeley, 1802-1880, alt. Music: John F. Wade. “Silent Night” Text: Irregular; Joseph Mohr, 1792-1848; English tr. by John F. Young, 1820-1885; Music: Franz. X. Gruber, 1787-1863. “Joy to the World” Text: CM with repeats; based on Psalm 98:4-9; Isaac Watts, 1674-1748, alt. Music. T. Hawkes’ Collection of Tunes, 1833; George Frideric Handel, 6185-1759; adapt. by Lowell Mason, 1792-1872, alt.