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1
Spoken Introduction
Terry Hepworth
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Processional Hymn: Once in Royal David's City
The Choir of King’s CollegeDavid WillcocksSimon Preston
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The Bidding Prayer
The Provost of King’s College
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Invitatory (From 'The Christmas Oratorio')
The Choir of King’s CollegeDavid WillcocksSimon PrestonPeter HarrisonRobert Tear
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First Lesson: God Announces in the Garden of Eden That the Seed of Woman Shall Bruise the Serpent's Head (Genesis III. 8-15)
Anthony Seddon
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Carol: Adam Lay Ybounden
The Choir of King’s CollegeDavid Willcocks
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Second Lesson: Christ's Birth and Kingdom Are Foretold by Isaiah (Isiah IX. 1-5)
Hanmer Webb-Peploe
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Carol: I Saw Three Ships
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Third Lesson: The Angel Gabriel Salutes the Blessed Virgin Mary (St. Luke I. 26-33 and 38)
John Barton
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Carol: Gabriel's Message
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Carol: God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen
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Carol: Sussex Carol
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Fourth Lesson: St. Matthew Tells of Christ's Holy Birth (St. Matthew I. 18-23)
Donald Beves
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Carol: In Dulci Jubilo
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Fifth Lesson: The Shepherds Go Unto the Manger (St. Luke II. 8-16)
George Rylands
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Carol: Away in a Manger
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Hymn: While Shepherds Watched
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Sixth Lesson: The Wise Men Are Led by the Star to Jesus (St. Matthew II. 1-5 and 7-11)
Alec Vidler
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Hymn: O Come, All Ye Faithful (Words Translated by F. Oakeley, Music: 18th Century)
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Seventh Lesson: St. John Unfolds the Great Mystery of the Incarnation (St. John I. 1-14)
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Hymn: Hark the Herald Angels Sing