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Series Code: 3CS
Program Code: 3CS200003S
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00:05 Oh, come, let us worship and bow down.
00:08 Let us kneel before the Lord, our maker. 00:11 O come all ye faithful. 00:13 Welcome to a Lester Christmas Celebration. 00:20 Oh, come, all ye faithful 00:25 Joyful and triumphant 00:30 Oh, come ye 00:32 Oh, come ye to Bethlehem 00:39 Come and behold Him 00:44 Born the King of angels 00:51 Oh, come, let us adore Him 00:58 Oh, come, let us adore Him 01:05 Oh, come, let us adore Him 01:11 Christ, the Lord 01:18 Sing, choirs of angels 01:22 Sing in exultation 01:27 Sing, all ye citizens 01:32 Of heav'n above! 01:37 Glory to God 01:42 In the highest 01:48 Oh, come, let us adore Him 01:53 Oh, come, let us adore Him 01:58 Oh, come, let us adore Him 02:03 Christ, the Lord 02:18 Yea, Lord, we greet thee 02:24 Born this happy morning 02:29 Jesus, to thee 02:33 Be all glory giv'n 02:39 Born of the Father 02:45 Now in flesh appearing 02:50 Oh, come, let us adore Him 02:56 Oh, come, let us adore Him 03:01 Oh, come, let us adore Him 03:11 Christ, the Lord 03:24 Christ, the Lord 03:30 Oh, yes, He is. 03:31 He is Christ the Lord. 03:33 That's why we celebrate Christmas. 03:35 Welcome to a Lester Christmas celebration. 03:38 My name is Brian Lester, 03:40 to my far left is my son Jonathan. 03:42 The one right here and the most beautiful 03:45 in the middle and she'll say yes to that. 03:47 That is John's wife. 03:48 Her name is Bailey. 03:50 The Lesters have been ministering 03:51 through gospel music for 95 years. 03:54 And what a great way to celebrate 03:56 this wonderful season. 03:57 Thank you for joining us. 04:11 Look around you 04:13 See the bright lights 04:15 Feel the magic in the air 04:18 Smiling children full of wonder 04:21 Songs of joy ring everywhere 04:25 Help the world this blessed season 04:29 Help a brother all the way 04:32 Share a little Christmas spirit 04:36 With one voice we'll join and sing 04:41 It's a season of love A season for giving 04:48 It's a time to care 04:50 And a time to share 04:52 Christmas time is here 05:01 Snow is falling, Friends are calling 05:05 All the family gathered near 05:08 To remember each December 05:12 And the times we hold so dear 05:15 All our hearts are filled With gladness 05:19 On this blessed Christmas day 05:22 And rejoice celebration 05:26 With one voice We'll join and sing 05:31 It's a season of love 05:35 A season for giving 05:38 It's a time to care And a time to share 05:42 Christmas time is here 05:45 It's a season of love 05:49 A season for giving 05:53 It's a time to care And a time to share 05:57 Christmas time is here 05:59 It's a season of love 06:04 A season for giving 06:07 It's a time to care And a time to share 06:11 Christmas time is here 06:14 Christmas time is here 06:18 Christmas time is here 06:35 Now, we'll pull stools up for this next one. 06:37 We've had a lot of fun doing this one. 06:39 I happened to be a co-writer on this song 06:42 and not a lot of songs about the wise men, 06:44 but we decided to write a Christmas song 06:47 from their perspective and put a Christmas hymn with it. 06:49 I think you'll enjoy this one. 07:05 I was following the eye 07:08 I was following the eye 07:10 I was following the star 07:11 That shone so bright 07:14 We searched for years All day and night 07:17 To see this little boy The Son of God 07:21 Born of a virgin in the stall 07:25 And Jesus was His name 07:27 And we bring His sinless sin 07:30 While the angels in heaven sing 07:55 Hallelujah, hallelujah 08:02 Hallelujah 08:10 Fall on your knees 08:17 Oh, hear the angel's voice say 08:31 I was following the eye 08:33 I was following the eye 08:35 I was following the star 08:37 That shone so bright 08:39 We searched for years All day and night 08:43 To see this little boy 08:45 The Son of God 08:47 Born of a virgin in the stall 08:51 And Jesus was His name 08:53 And we bring His sinless sin 08:56 While the angels sing 08:59 Christ is the Lord 09:07 Oh, great is His name forever 09:14 His power, His power 09:18 And glory 09:22 Ever, ever, ever 09:28 More proclaim. 09:41 I was following the eye 09:43 I was following the eye 09:45 I was following the star 10:04 Joy to the world! 10:06 The Lord is come 10:08 Let earth receive her King! 10:14 Let every heart prepare Him room 10:19 And heaven and nature sing 10:21 And heaven and nature sing 10:23 And heaven, and heaven and nature sing 10:36 Joy to the earth, The Savior reigns 10:40 Let men their songs employ 10:46 While fields and floods 10:49 Rocks, hills and plains 10:51 Repeat the sounding joy 10:53 Repeat the sounding joy 10:56 Repeat, repeat the sounding joy To the world 11:04 Folks, this is the message we must take everywhere we go. 11:08 He rules the world 11:13 With truth and grace 11:19 And makes the nations prove 11:29 The glories Of His righteousness 11:34 And wonders of His love 11:36 And wonders of His love 11:39 And wonders and wonders 11:41 Of His love 11:52 Wonders of His love 11:57 Well, we hope you guys 11:58 are having half as much fun as we are. 12:00 At this point, I asked dad 12:02 if he'd do something special for me. 12:03 So I asked my dad 12:05 if he would take his Bible and read to them 12:07 the true Christmas story. 12:09 Oh, I've never had so. 12:11 I haven't had this much fun and forever being here 12:15 in this beautiful setting, 12:17 be with family and friends and my grandchildren. 12:22 I'm getting all choked up guys, 12:24 but I'm going to read the real reason for Christmas. 12:26 Before I read it, John, you look in here. 12:29 Sissy, can you give me a kiss? 12:31 Oh, that makes everything work right. 12:33 Okay. Here it is. 12:36 Now listen. 12:38 And she brought forth her firstborn son 12:40 and wrapped him in swaddling clothes 12:42 and laid him in a manger 12:43 because there was no room for them in the end. 12:46 And there were in the same country, 12:48 shepherds abiding in the field, 12:50 keeping watch over their flock by night 12:53 and low the angel of the Lord came upon them 12:56 and the glory of the Lord shone round above them. 12:59 And they were so afraid. 13:01 And the angel said unto them, "Fear not, for behold, 13:05 I bring you good tidings of great joy, 13:08 which shall be to all people for unto you is born this day 13:12 in the city of David, a savior, which is Christ the Lord." 13:17 And that is the story. 13:19 And I want you to listen now, 13:21 as your mama sings a little bit more about it, 13:24 accompanied by one of our dearest friends 13:27 and family, Tim Parton. 13:35 Mary, did you know 13:40 That your baby boy 13:43 Would one day walk on water? 13:47 Mary, did you know That your baby boy 13:54 Would save our sons And daughters? 13:59 Did you know that your baby boy 14:05 Has come to make you new? 14:11 This child that you delivered 14:16 Will soon deliver you 14:21 Mary, did you know That your baby boy 14:28 Would give sight To a blind man? 14:32 Mary, did you know That your baby boy 14:38 Would calm the storm With His hand? 14:43 Did you know that your baby boy 14:49 Has walked Where the angels trod? 14:55 And when you kiss Your little baby 15:01 You kiss the face of God 15:05 Oh, Mary, did you know? 15:15 Oh, Mary, did you know? 15:25 Oh, the blind will see 15:28 And the deaf will hear 15:31 The dead will live again 15:36 The lame will leap 15:38 And the dumb will speak 15:40 The praises of the Lamb 15:49 Mary, did you know that 15:53 Your baby boy 15:57 Is the Lord of all creation? 16:01 Mary, did you know that 16:05 Your baby boy 16:08 Will one day rule the nations? 16:13 Did you know 16:15 That your baby boy 16:19 Is heaven's perfect Lamb? 16:24 And that sleeping child 16:27 That you're holding 16:30 Is the Great 16:34 I Am 16:55 Excellent job. 16:56 What a song. Thank you, Tim. 16:58 Thank you. 17:01 Gloria, Gloria, glory to God on high 17:09 Gloria, Gloria, peace, good will to all men 17:17 Gloria, Gloria, glory to God on high 17:25 Gloria, Gloria, glory to God on high 17:33 Rejoice ye people 17:35 Up every man come to the manger stall 17:40 And see this child of Bethlehem 17:45 He is the Savior blessed Redeemer 17:49 He is the Lord of our souls 17:54 Gloria, Gloria, glory to God on high 18:02 Gloria, Gloria, glory to God on high 18:10 Rise and shine your light has come 18:14 Praise the chosen one 18:18 Gloria 18:22 Lift up your hearts Oh weary souls 18:26 The time of your suffering 18:28 is over The God of Isaac and Abraham 18:34 Is living within us 18:36 Dwelling among us 18:39 Living forever more 18:44 Gloria, Gloria, glory to God on high 18:53 Gloria, Gloria, glory to God on high 19:01 Rise and shine your light has come 19:05 Praise the chosen one 19:14 Gloria, Gloria 19:19 Gloria, Gloria, glory to God on high 19:27 Gloria, Gloria, glory to God on high 19:35 Rise and shine your light has come 19:39 Praise the chosen one 19:45 Gloria, 19:50 Gloria 19:57 Well, thank you all so much for joining us 20:00 on this wonderful Christmas celebration. 20:03 We've had a blast doing this. 20:05 We just got a few songs left, but this next song, 20:08 it's one that I've heard my entire life 20:10 growing up the music too. 20:12 And just a few years ago, 20:14 a young man rewrote the lyrics to this song 20:17 to tell the true Christmas story. 20:26 A couple came to Bethlehem 20:30 Expecting child, they searched the inn 20:33 To Find a place for You were coming soon 20:40 There was no room for them to stay 20:44 So in a manger filled with hay 20:48 God's only Son was born 20:50 Oh, hallelujah 20:54 Hallelujah, 20:58 Hallelujah 21:01 Hallelujah, 21:05 Hallelujah 21:17 The shepherds left their flocks by night 21:20 To see this baby wrapped in light 21:24 A host of angels led them all to You 21:31 It was just as the angels said 21:35 You'll find Him in a manger bed 21:39 Immanuel and Savior hallelujah 21:45 Hallelujah, 21:49 Hallelujah 21:52 Hallelujah, 21:56 Hallelujah 22:07 A star shown bright up in the East 22:11 To Bethlehem, the wisemen three 22:15 Came many miles and journeyed long for You 22:22 And to the place at which You were 22:26 Their frankincense and gold and myrrh 22:30 They gave to You and cried out hallelujah 22:36 Hallelujah, 22:39 Hallelujah 22:43 Hallelujah, 22:47 Hallelujah 22:50 Hallelujah, 22:54 Hallelujah 22:58 Hallelujah, 23:01 Hallelujah 23:22 I know You came to rescue me 23:26 This baby boy would grow to be 23:29 A man and one day 23:31 Die for me and you 23:36 My sins would drive the nails in You 23:40 That rugged cross was my cross too 23:44 Still every breath You drew was hallelujah 23:51 Hallelujah, 23:54 Hallelujah 23:58 Hallelujah, 24:01 Hallelujah 24:05 Hallelujah, 24:09 Hallelujah 24:12 Hallelujah, 24:16 Hallelujah 24:46 Hark! The herald angels sing 24:50 Glory to the new-born King! 24:54 Peace on earth and mercy mild 24:58 God and sinners reconciled 25:02 Joyful all ye nations rise 25:06 Join the triumph of the skies 25:10 With the angelic host proclaim 25:14 Christ is born in Bethlehem 25:18 Hark! The herald angels sing 25:22 Glory to the new-born King 25:28 Hark! The herald angels sing. 25:31 Hark! The herald 25:32 Hark! The herald 25:34 Hark! The herald angels sing 25:39 Hark! The herald 25:41 Hark! The herald 25:43 Hark! The herald angels 25:46 Hark! The herald angels sing 25:50 Glory to the new-born King! 25:54 Peace on earth and mercy mild 25:58 God and sinners reconciled! 26:02 Joyful all ye nations rise 26:06 Join the triumph of the skies 26:10 With the angelic host proclaim 26:14 Christ is born in Bethlehem 26:18 Hark! The herald angels sing 26:22 Glory to the new-born King 26:29 It's a celebration 26:31 Let's celebrate the new-born king 26:35 Celebration 26:38 Hark! The herald angels sing 26:43 Celebration 26:46 Glory to the new-born king 26:50 Mild He lays His glory by 26:54 Born that man no more may die 26:58 Born to raise the sons of earth 27:02 Born to give them second birth 27:06 Hark! The herald angels sing 27:10 Glory to the new-born King 27:16 Hallelujah, hallelujah 27:19 Hallelujah, hallelujah 27:22 Hallelujah, hallelujah 27:26 Hallelujah, hallelujah 27:28 Hallelujah 27:30 And He shall reign forever and ever 27:34 All right we are going to whooo, whooo. 27:36 How about you help us? Here we go. 27:38 Whooo, whooo 27:40 Oh, with angelic host proclaim 27:46 Christ is born in Bethlehem 27:50 Hark! The herald angels sing 27:54 Glory to the new-born King 28:01 Hark! The herald 28:03 Hark! The herald 28:04 Hark! The herald angels sing 28:08 Hark! The herald 28:10 Hark! The herald 28:12 Hark! The herald 28:14 Jesus, Jesus, Jesus is born |
Revised 2021-01-15