'Twas Midnight in the Stable
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Watch ’Mack Wilberg’s new Christmas processional for The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra.
’Twas Midnight in the Stable, Mack Wilberg’s new Christmas processional for The Tabernacle Choir’s special 'Hope of the Season,' draws on an old French carol in lilting 6/8 “pastoral” meter. David Warner’s lyrics evoke noëls, shepherds at the Nativity, and Christ’s Second Coming, weaving in Veni, veni, Emmanuel for a timeless celebration.
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Hope of the Season: Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir, featuring Ruthie Ann Miles and Dennis Haysbert, was made possible in part by Ronald C. & Kaye Gunnel, Charles & Janet...
'Twas Midnight in the Stable
Clip: 11/27/2025 | 5m 23sVideo has Closed Captions
’Twas Midnight in the Stable, Mack Wilberg’s new Christmas processional for The Tabernacle Choir’s special 'Hope of the Season,' draws on an old French carol in lilting 6/8 “pastoral” meter. David Warner’s lyrics evoke noëls, shepherds at the Nativity, and Christ’s Second Coming, weaving in Veni, veni, Emmanuel for a timeless celebration.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship(light music) (light music continues) (light music continues) ♪ Twas midnight in the stable ♪ ♪ When little Jesus came ♪ ♪ And Mary, she was ready to welcome Him by name ♪ ♪ The shepherds and the babe ♪ ♪ The Magi and the king ♪ ♪ The maidens and the bridegroom ♪ ♪ Did worship him and and sing ♪ ♪ We do not know the hour ♪ ♪ We do not know the day ♪ ♪ But let us all be ready ♪ ♪ In every Christmas way ♪ (light music) ♪ And Mary wrapped the babe ♪ ♪ And laid Him in the hay ♪ ♪ And Joseph gazed in wonder ♪ ♪ That blessed Christmas day ♪ ♪ The shepherds and the babe ♪ ♪ The Magi and the King ♪ ♪ The maidens and bridegroom ♪ ♪ Did worship him and sing ♪ ♪ We do not know the hour ♪ ♪ We do not know the day ♪ ♪ But let us all be ready ♪ ♪ Be ready come what may ♪ (triumphant music) ♪ Ah ♪ ♪ Ah ♪ ♪ Ah ♪ ♪ Ah ♪ ♪ And now the sun is setting ♪ ♪ For soon He will be here ♪ ♪ Behold He's in the offing ♪ ♪ And quickly He'll appear ♪ ♪ Then take a lamp to greet Him ♪ ♪ And precious oil bring ♪ ♪ And come O come adore Him ♪ ♪ Emmanuel, the King ♪ ♪ The shepherds and the babe ♪ ♪ The Magi and the King ♪ ♪ The maidens and the bridegroom ♪ ♪ Did worship Him and sing ♪ ♪ We do not know the hour ♪ ♪ We do no know the day ♪ ♪ But let us all be ready ♪ ♪ With lamps to light the way ♪ ♪ Ah ♪ ♪ Ah ♪ ♪ Oh let us all be ready ♪ ♪ To welcome Him again ♪ ♪ And sing His praise forever ♪ ♪ Forever and amen ♪ ♪ Amen ♪ ♪ Amen ♪ ♪ Amen ♪ ♪ Amen ♪ ♪ Amen ♪ ♪ Amen ♪ ♪ Ever and Amen ♪ (audience cheers)
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Clip: 11/27/2025 | 2m 33s | Experience Bach’s timeless “Air” in a moving choral adaptation by The Tabernacle Choir. (2m 33s)
Clip: 11/27/2025 | 3m 37s | The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra delivers Ginastera’s dynamic Psalm 150 in 'Hope of the Season.' (3m 37s)
Angels from the Realms of Glory
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Clip: 11/27/2025 | 4m 41s | Ruthie Ann Miles joins The Tabernacle Choir for “Angels from the Realms of Glory.” (4m 41s)
Behind the Scenes with Dennis Haysbert: Finding Christmas Joy
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Clip: 11/4/2025 | 4m 26s | Dennis Haysbert finds faith, joy, and purpose in this moving Christmas behind the scenes clip. (4m 26s)
Behind the Scenes with Dr. Charles Mulli: Changing the World Through Love
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Clip: 11/27/2025 | 2m 44s | Dr. Mulli’s journey shows how love, faith, and service can transform lives and communities. (2m 44s)
Behind the Scenes with Ruthie Ann Miles: Sharing the Language of the Soul
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Clip: 11/4/2025 | 5m 31s | Behind the scenes with Ruthie Ann Miles—music, memories, and Christmas soul. (5m 31s)
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Clip: 11/27/2025 | 2m 55s | Scripture and music unite as Dennis Haysbert narrates Luke 2 in 'Hope of the Season.' (2m 55s)
Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir: Hope of the Season
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Preview: 10/30/2025 | 31s | Tony Award®-winner Ruthie Ann Miles and iconic actor Dennis Haysbert inspire in this holiday show. (31s)
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Clip: 11/27/2025 | 3m 2s | The Tabernacle Choir performs “Gamelan,” inspired by Balinese musical traditions. (3m 2s)
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Clip: 11/27/2025 | 4m 27s | Watch The Tabernacle Choir’s powerful “Hallelujah” from Handel’s Messiah in 'Hope of the Season.' (4m 27s)
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Clip: 11/27/2025 | 2m 28s | Ruthie Ann Miles joins The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra to sing "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing." (2m 28s)
Clip: 11/27/2025 | 3m 5s | Watch The Tabernacle Choir perform Ryan Murphy’s vibrant “Joy to the World” in 'Hope of the Season.' (3m 5s)
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Clip: 11/27/2025 | 3m 48s | Don’t miss The Tabernacle Choir’s breathtaking performance of “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.” (3m 48s)
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Clip: 11/27/2025 | 4m 22s | Watch Ruthie Ann Miles perform "O Little Town of Bethlehem" with The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra. (4m 22s)
A Season for Shepherds: The True Story of Dr. Charles Mulli
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Clip: 11/27/2025 | 22m 24s | Watch Dennis Haysbert share Dr. Charles Mulli’s inspiring story, with a surprise to end the video. (22m 24s)
Spirit of the Season, from The Polar Express
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Clip: 11/27/2025 | 7m 3s | Ruthie Ann Miles joins The Tabernacle Choir for a magical medley of Polar Express favorites. (7m 3s)
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Clip: 11/27/2025 | 2m 33s | Watch Mack Wilberg’s brand-new Christmas carol celebrating joy, light, and “Gloria in excelsis Deo.” (2m 33s)
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Clip: 11/27/2025 | 4m 24s | Enjoy the gentle Catalonian lullaby “What Shall We Give?” by The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra. (4m 24s)
When You Hear the Pipe and Drum (Patapan)
Clip: 11/27/2025 | 3m 16s | Richard Elliott turns “Patapan” into a lively jazz number in 'Hope of the Season. ' (3m 16s)
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Hope of the Season: Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir, featuring Ruthie Ann Miles and Dennis Haysbert, was made possible in part by Ronald C. & Kaye Gunnel, Charles & Janet...