"Come and behold Him, born the King of Angels..." This timeless lyric not only reminds us of Christmas, it encourages us to worship. It calls us to gather in His presence and worship Christ the Lord. In this special feature, we've prepared a selection of contemporary worship songs to ring in the Christmas season and celebrate our Savior's birth!
These contemporary Christmas songs encourage us to worship as we set our hearts and minds on the birth of Jesus. With a beautiful, enduring message and singable arrangements by Bradley Knight, Regi Stone, Russell Mauldin, John Patrick, Jeff Jansen and others, these anthems sing of the Newborn King and glorify the Lord. We hope you'll consider the following songs of worship for the coming Christmas season. O come, let us adore Him!
PRAISE & WORSHIP (EASY)
All Things Collide
Arranged by Brad Bichsel
A stirring melody and poetic words combine to make this a fresh piece for your Christmas service. A heartfelt ballad for worship leader (or soloist) that also includes harmonies for additional vocalists, this piece would work well in contemporary settings.
PRAISE & WORSHIP (EASY)
O Come, All Ye Faithful
Arranged by Jeff Jansen
A steady and modern, yet reverent and contemplative take on the classic Christmas hymn, this piece is arranged for solo vocalist with small band. As such, it is well-suited for both performance and congregational worship.
SATB (MEDIUM DIFFICULTY)
O Come All Ye Faithful (Medley)
Arranged by John Patrick
Featuring contemporary band accompaniment, this well-planned arrangement blends a medley of Christmas carols with modern worship. Works well as a choral anthem or choir-led worship song.
SATB (EASY)
Bethlehem
Arranged by John Patrick
A fresh take on the traditional hymn that will give your Christmas service extra sparkle. Solo + SATB for blended and contemporary settings.
SATB (MEDIUM DIFFICULTY)
The Glory of God
Arranged by J. Daniel Smith
With a powerful scriptural lyric and majestic melody tied together by J. Daniel Smith's stirring arrangement, this anthem testifies to the glory of God, and could be used at Christmastime or all year round. Arranged for the soloist + SATB choir in contemporary and blended settings.
SATB (MEDIUM DIFFICULTY)
His Name Shall Be Called Wondeful
Arranged by Russell Mauldin
With a syncopated gospel feel, Dick and Mel Tunney's high-energy SATB Christmas anthem works in contemporary praise and worship settings!
SATB w/ CHILDREN'S (MEDIUM DIFFICULTY)
Star So Bright
Arranged by Bradley Knight, Regi Stone
From veteran arrangers Bradley Knight and Regi Stone, this atmospheric Christmas ballad features simple children's choir and 4-part adult choir. Includes "Angels We Have Heard on High."
