2025 cAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT

Festival Choir and Orchestra presented by Richard Cock

Thank you for sharing this special evening with us.

Thank you to Vergelegen Wine Estate for the generous support of Helderberg Hospice.

Thank you so much to Richard Cock and all the performers.

Helderberg Hospice would like to acknowledge the following supporters: Golden Circle Event Technical Production, SMD Technical, Dimensions Tents, Cape Cup, Immediate Medical, and Secure Rite.

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Verse 1
O come all ye faithful,
Joyful and triumphant,
O come ye,
O come ye to Bethlehem;
Come and behold him
Born the King of Angels

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Verse 2
God of God,
Light of Light,
Lo! He abhors not the
Virgin’s womb;
Very God,
Begotten, not created

CHORUS

Verse 3
Sing choirs of angels,
Sing in exultation,
Sing, all ye citizens of
heav’n above;
Glory to God
In the Highest:

CHORUS

Verse 4
Yea, Lord we greet thee,
Born on Christmas morning,
Jesu, to thee be glory giv’n;
Word of the Father,
Now in flesh appearing:
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CHORUS:
O come let us adore him,
O come let us adore him,
O come let us adore him,
Christ the Lord!

    Verse 1
    The first Nowell the angel did say
    Was to certain poor shepherds
    in fields as they lay;
    In fields where they lay, keeping their sheep,
    On a cold winter’s night that was so deep:
    Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell
    Born is the King of Israel

    Verse 2
    They lookèd up and saw a star,
    Shining in the east, beyond them far:
    And to the earth it gave great light,
    And so it continued both day and night
    Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell
    Born is the King of Israel

    Verse 3
    Then entered in those Wise men three,
    Full reverently upon their knee,
    And offered there in his presènce
    Their gold and myrrh and frankincense
    Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell
    Born is the King of Israel

    Verse 4
    Then let us all with one accord
    Sing praises to our heavenly Lord,
    That hath made heaven and earth of naught,
    And with his blood mankind hath bought
    Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell
    Born is the King of Israel

    Verse 1
    O little town of Bethlehem,
    how still we see thee lie!
    Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
    the silent stars go by.
    Yet in thy dark streets
    shine the everlasting light;
    the hopes and fears of all the
    years are met in thee tonight.

    Verse 2
    O morning stars together
    Proclaim the holy birth
    And praises sing to God the King
    And peace to men on earth
    For Christ is born of Mary
    And gathered all above
    While mortals sleep the angels keep
    Their watch of wond’ring love.

    Verse 3
    How silently, how silently,
    the wondrous gift is giv’n!
    So God imparts to human hearts the blessings of His heav’n.
    No ear may hear His coming,
    but in this world of sin,
    where meek souls will
    receive Him still,
    the dear Christ enters in.

    Verse 4
    O holy child of Bethlehem
    Descend to us we pray
    Cast out our sin and enter in
    Be born in us today
    We hear the Christmas angels
    The great glad tidings tell
    O come to us, abide with us
    Our Lord Emmanuel .

    Verse 1
    Away in a manger,
    no crib for a bed,
    The little Lord Jesus
    laid down his sweet head.
    The stars in the bright sky
    looked down where he lay,
    The little lord Jesus
    asleep on the hay.

    Verse 2
    The cattle are lowing,
    the baby awakes,
    But little Lord Jesus
    no crying he makes.
    I love thee, Lord Jesus!
    Look down from the sky,
    And stay by my side
    until morning is nigh.

    Verse 3
    Be near me, lord Jesus;
    I ask thee to stay
    Close by me for ever
    and love me, I pray.
    Bless all the dear children
    in thy tender care,
    And fit us for heaven
    to live with thee there.

    Vergelegen Wine, Merkava Coffee, Glow Sticks Fun.
    Helderberg Hospice Soft drinks, Still & Sparkling Water and Christmas hats on sale at Cafe Fleur.
    Follow signs to the toilets past the Rose Garden.
    Remember to get your candle and holder, Limited stock.
    No Candles will be given to children under 16.

    Verse 1
    Joy to the world, the Lord is come
    Let earth receive her King;
    Let every heart prepare him room,
    And heaven and nature sing
    And heaven and nature sing
    And heaven, and heaven
    and nature sing

    Verse 2
    He rules the world
    with truth and grace,
    And makes the nations prove
    The glories of his righteousness,
    and wonders of his love
    and wonders of his love.
    and wonders, wonders of his love

    Vers 3
    Lofsing die Heer buig voor Hom neer
    bewys aan Hom die eer.
    Laat elke mond Hom loof en prys
    en Hom erken as Heer
    en Hom erken as Heer
    en Hom, ja hom erken as Heer

    Halle, Halle, Hallelujah!
    Halle, Halle, Hallelujah!
    Halle, Halle, Hallelujah!
    Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

    Verse 1
    While shepherds watched
    their flocks by night,
    All seated on the ground,
    The angel of the Lord came down,
    And glory shone around.

    Verse 2
    “Fear not” said he
    (for mighty dread
    Had seized their troubled mind);
    “Glad tidings of great joy I bring
    to you and all mankind.

    Verse 3
    “To you in David’s town this day Is born
    of David’s line
    A saviour, who is Christ the Lord;
    And this will be the sign:

    Verse 4: (Ladies)
    “The heavenly Babe you there shall find
    To human view displayed,
    All meanly wrapped in swathing bands,
    And in a manger laid.”

    Verse 5: (Men)
    Thus spake the Seraph; and forthwith
    Appeared a shining throng
    Of angels praising God, who thus
    Addressed their joyful song:

    Verse 6:
    “All glory be to God on high,
    And on the earth be peace;
    Good-will henceforth from
    heaven to men
    Begin and never cease.”

    Vers 1
    Stille nacht, heilige nacht!
    Alles schläft, einsam wacht.
    Nur das traute, hochheilige Paar.
    Holder Knabe imlockigen Haar,
    Schlaf’ in himmlischer Ruh’,
    Schlaf’ in himmlischer Ruh

    Verse 2
    Silent night, holy night,
    All is calm, all is bright;
    Round yon virgin Mother and Child.
    Holy infant so tender and mild,
    Sleep in heavenly peace,
    Sleep in heavenly peace.

    Vers 3
    Stille nag, heilige nag!
    Jesus kind, lank verwag,
    Lig uit lig, uit die Vader se ryk,
    Word uit liefde aan mense gelyk.
    Loof die hemelse Kind!
    Loof die hemelse Kind!

    Verse 1
    Hark! The herald angels sing
    Glory to the new-born King;
    Peace on earth and mercy mild,
    God and sinners reconciled:
    Joyful all ye nations rise,
    Join the triumph of the skies,
    With th’ angelic host proclaim,
    Christ is born in Bethlehem.
    Hark! The herald angels sing
    Glory to the new-born king.

    Verse 2
    Christ, by highest heav’n adored,
    Christ the everlasting Lord,
    Late in time behold him come
    Offspring of a virgin’s womb:
    Veiled in flesh the God-head see,
    Hail the incarnate Deity!
    Pleased as man with man to dwell,
    Jesus, our Emmanuel.
    Hark! The herald angels sing
    Glory to the new-born King.

    Verse 3
    Hail the heav’n-born Prince of Peace!
    Hail the Sun of Righteousness!
    Light and life to all he brings,
    Risen with healing in his wings:
    Mild he lays his glory by.
    Born that man no more may die,
    Born to raise the sons of earth,
    Born to give them second birth.
    Hark! The herald angels sing
    Glory to the new-born King.

    Verse 1
    Dashing through the snow
    In a one-horse open sleigh
    O’er the fields we go
    Laughing all the way
    Bells on bobtail ring
    Making spirits bright
    What fun it is to ride and sing
    A sleighing song tonight

    CHORUS

    Verse 2
    Now the ground is white
    Go it while you’re young
    Take your friends tonight
    And sing this sleighing song
    Just get a bob-tailed bay
    Two-forty for his speed
    Then hitch him to an open sleigh
    And crack! you’ll take the lead.

    CHORUS

    Verse 3
    Dashing through the snow
    In a one-horse open sleigh
    O’er the fields we go
    Laughing all the way
    Bells on bobtail ring
    Making spirits bright
    What fun it is to ride and sing
    A sleighing song tonight

    CHORUS

    CHORUS
    Jingle bells
    Jingle bells
    Jingle all the way
    Oh, what fun it is to ride
    In a one-horse open sleigh

    Below is a map detailing access and parking areas for your convenience.

    Kindly familiarise yourself with the layout to make your arrival and parking as easy as possible.

    Please be patient, there will be higher than normal traffic volumes in the hours leading up to the event, and please follow the directions from parking marshals to speed up your access.

    Kindly note that Vergelegen security staff reserve the right to conduct bag checks if required for safety and compliance.

    To ensure that the evening is enjoyable for everyone, please be respectful of fellow attendees by limiting your picnic area appropriately, and help younger children to be mindful of others too.

    • Children must be supervised at all times and may not be left unattended.
    • Please help us to keep the evening peaceful by ensuring that children do not disturb other picnic areas or cause havoc.
    • No balls or similar sports equipment are allowed on site.
    • No seating is allowed in designated emergency pathways.
    • No dogs are allowed at the event.
    • Vergelegen Wine Estate is a smoke free environment. No smoking is allowed, including electronic cigarettes.
    • Please be kind enough to remove your litter with you when you leave the great lawn after the event.

    In case of an emergency during the event, please contact: Celéstine 076 062 5855