Sing Out With Joy!

From Swami Kriyananda’s Oratorio “Christ Lives”, performed in the Temple of Light at Ananda Village by the Ananda Village Choir. Lyrics Sing out, sing out with joy! God’s light has descended. Sing out, sing out with joy! All our nights have ended. Sing on every mountain, Oh, sing in every valley, Sing within your soul That you live in the … Read More

Shepherds, Awake!

From Swami Kriyananda’s Christ Lives! oratorio performed in the Temple of Light at Ananda Village by the Ananda Village Choir. Lyrics When in Bethlehem Jesus was born, The angels did herald the news. To shepherds that slept upon a wintry field, They sang: “Awake in the lord!”

Mother of Wisdom

From Swami Kriyananda’s Oratorio “Christ Lives”, performed in the Temple of Light by the Ananda Village Choir. Lyrics Mother of wisdom, mercy and grace, Grant us Thy vision, grant us Thy peace. Our love receive, though blindly we pray; Silently guide our thoughts when we stray. How many years, so proud of our wisdom, Turning from God, we’ve wandered alone! … Read More

Looking for a Friend

By Swami Kriyananda. Performed in the Temple of Light by the Ananda Village Choir. Lyrics 1. Where are you going my little one? “In hope these empty streets I wend; I’ve seen a star rise in the east, And I’m looking for a friend.” Turu, luru lurulay. Turu, luru lurulay. 2. Where are you going, good shepherd folk? “From a … Read More

Gaudete!

Performed at the Temple of Light by the Ananda Village Choir.

Christmas Lullaby

Performed by the Ananda Village Choir in the Temple of Light.

Christ Has Come

From Swami Kriyananda’s Oratorio “Christ Lives”, performed in the Temple of Light at Ananda Village by the Ananda Village Choir. Lyrics Jesus Christ is born this day! Hallelujah! Born to drive our night away! Hallelujah! Joy on the mountains! Joy in the valleys! Joy to the nations: Christ has come!

Ave Maria

With Ramesha Nani and Prashad Wang, performed in the Temple of Light at Ananda Village. J.S. Bach/Gounod, Composers.

Peace

Watch this beautiful song by Swami Kriyananda, performed by the Ananda Choir at Ananda Village. Lyrics Peace gave us the mountains. Peace gave us the sky. Nightly, when starlight enfolds us, Peace is its lullaby. Amen. Amen. Peace gave us the morning. Peace gave us the sun. Bird songs that call us to welcome Day, and fresh labors begun. Amen. … Read More