'Twas in the Moon of Wintertime is Jesse Edgar Middleton's 1926 English reimagining of the much older Wendat Christmas song usually called Jesous Ahatonhia or Iesous Ahatonnia.
Hymns Based on Matthew 2:11
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Matthew 2:11
"They, having heard the king, went their way; and behold, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them until it came and stood over where the young child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. They came into the house and saw the young child with Mary, his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Opening their treasures, they offered to him gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh."
— Matthew 2:11
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Incarnation, Christmas, Worship, Epiphany, Praise. Many worship songs connected to Matthew 2:11 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Incarnation
- Christmas
- Worship
- Epiphany
- Praise
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Opening Hymn Angels from the Realms of Glory
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Scripture Reading Matthew 2:11
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Sermon Incarnation
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Response Hymn O Holy Night
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Reflection Hymn As with Gladness Men of Old
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Closing Hymn 'Twas in the Moon of Wintertime (The Huron Carol)
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
Angels from the Realms of Glory is James Montgomery's Christmas hymn of proclamation and adoration, first published in 1816.
As with Gladness Men of Old is an Epiphany hymn by William Chatterton Dix, first published in 1859.
Canticle of Light and Darkness reflects the joyful proclamation of Christ's birth celebrated in the beloved Christmas hymn commonly known as O Come All Ye Faithful.
De Tierra Lejana Venimos is a Spanish language hymn that reflects the Epiphany story of travelers journeying from distant lands to encounter the Christ child.
From a Distant Home is an Epiphany carol rooted in Puerto Rican Christmas tradition.
This Christmas carol provides a textually accessible but deep narrative detailing the mystery of the Incarnation.
This Christmas carol presents a poignant contrast between earthly rejection and divine adoration during the nativity of Jesus Christ.
O Come All Ye Faithful is one of the most beloved Christmas hymns in the Christian tradition.
O Holy Night is the familiar English form of a French Christmas song that joins contemplation of Christ's birth with a widening vision of hope, worship, peace, and human solidarity.
Sing We Now of Christmas is a lively carol rooted in the medieval French song Noel Nouvelet.
The First Noel is one of the most beloved carols in the English-speaking world, functioning as a sprawling narrative ballad of the Nativity.
We Three Kings is one of the most beloved Christmas and Epiphany carols in the English speaking world.
What Child Is This is one of the most beloved Christmas hymns in the English speaking world.