Child of Eternal Love is an Advent-Christmas hymn composed by Richard Schletty (lyrics and melody). It was was released on a wonderfully diverse Christmas album by Fetal Records called "A Colorful Christmas" in October of 2015. You can find the song at iTunes, CDBaby, Amazon Music and Spotify. You may preview the song from this page.

Digital download of the album is available now, direct from Fetal Records.

A Colorful Christmas is a collection of Christmas songs, original and covers, in multiple genres by a diverse group of passionate and inspiring artists with different backgrounds. Featuring Internationally known bluesman Charlie Sayles, Tony Fazio, Scott Taylor, Richard Schletty, Greg Phillips, Subsidiarity, Law & Order, Ken Wenzel, and Jane Kraemer. “If you build it, they will come.” And so they came and came in force. Twelve originals and six traditional covers.

If you would like the sheet music for song, write to me. I'd love to have someone perform it.

Text and tune: Richard Schletty.
Lead guitar: Alberto Ayuso Domingo.
Rhythm guitar: David Gomez Sanz.
Piano: André van Haren.
Vocals: Richard Schletty.

Child of Eternal Love

[verse 1]
God, in glory, brings a star so bright.
A Son is born in a bed of barley hay.
Behold the Savior, our New Light,
Child of Eternal Love, Shepherd of the way.

[verse 2]
Mary, full of grace, will know the sorrow and the joy
of bringing forth the One Whom the prophets long foretold. 

Contemporary Advent hymn that emphasizes the waiting and preparation for Christ.

Instrumentation: Voice, guitar, viola, bass, percussion
Duration: 4’

Gmaj9           Dm7 Am7
Hannah was a strange girl,
Em  Cmaj7      Am
prone to staring at the sky
            Dm9
and saying things
Am                                           G

 

Responsorial Psalm 121(122):1-2,4-5,6-9 for the 1st Sunday in Advent, Year A - WORDS + CHORDS

Key of D

 

                    D    C                       G                  Em     C         D                  G

Response - I rejoiced when I heard them say: ‘Let us go to God’s house.’

 

D    C                        G                 Em

I rejoiced when I heard them say:

  D         C                    G

‘Let us go to God’s house.’

D                       C             G    Em

And now our feet are standing

                      C                         D

within Your gates, O Jerusalem.

 

                    D    C                       G                  Em     C         D                  G

Response - I rejoiced when I heard them say: ‘Let us go to God’s house.’

The traditional lyrics are set to a more contemporary Christian/Praise and Worship melody that is scored for a variety of arrangements on sheetmusicplus.com, sheetmusicdirect.com and jwpepper.com. Accessible and appropriate for any church or concert setting.

Tender and passionate setting of Psalm 6 "Have mercy on me, Lord, my strength is gone." that is scored for a variety of arrangements. Accessible for all levels of singing and can be used for various times throughout the liturgical year but especially during the Lenten season.

Maranatha Together Pray - new advent song composed by yours truly last year.

REFRAIN 1   
Come Lord Jesus come
Oh O Come - Let us see your face
In Joyful Hope we wait O we Wait
We wait in joyful hope

1) The empire falling with its lies and fears
So much confusion glitter and tears 

"Fulfill in Us Your Living Word": Text inspired by Matthew 5:17-37 — Jesus’ teaching that He came not to abolish the Law but to fulfill it in love. This hymn prays for hearts refined by truth and mercy, for words made honest, and for faith that shines in daily life. Perfect for moments of reflection, Communion, or any celebration calling for inner conversion and peace.

Salmo Responsorial para Domingo 1 Adviento, Ciclo A. Salmo 121 - Vayamos con alegría al encuentro del Señor.

El Ciclo A de Adviento 1 usa el mismo estribillo que el Ciclo C. de la Fiesta de Cristo Rey. La diferencia es que hay 4 versículos en lugar de 3. Escuche el versículo 3 que no estaba en el salmo la semana pasada. Nuestros salmos usan el Leccionario oficial de los obispos de México. / Advent 1 Cycle A uses the same refrain as Feast of Christ the King Cycle C. The difference is that there are 4 verses instead of 3. Listen to verse 3 which was not in the psalm last week. Our psalms use the official Lectionary of the bishops of Mexico.

Descarga gratuita de partituras en el siguiente enlace. Todos los versos del salmo están disponibles. / Free download of sheet music at the following link. All the psalm verses are available.

insong.org/product/domingo-1-adviento-a-salmo-121-vayamos-con-alegria-al-encuentro-del-senor

This hymn is a heartfelt tribute to the Virgin Mary, celebrating her purity, grace, and unwavering love as the Mother of God and protector of all humanity. This hymn beautifully portrays Mary's compassionate care and protective role as both mother and spiritual leader, offering comfort and hope to all who turn to her.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7B79EblQeiQ

There's no need to get your hiking boots... We have some lovely scores to carry you right over those purple mountains majesty and through any patriotic occasion as well! Whether your church goes full Red, White, and Blue with a brass ensemble or you just need a quick and easy hymn descant, we have you covered. Have a look at some of the featured music to get started. 

But wait! There's more! We’ll also be publishing lots of new music this summer to look ahead to the fall. We just published a great text by Beverly Easterling, “Creator of Beauty and Giver of Light” set by Mark Schweizer for…
 

YouTube videos:

https://youtu.be/DPNGMQGCAdc
https://youtu.be/Crj2RumDOlA

Here's a beautiful hymn for Christ the King from my Westminster Hymnal. Enjoy!

Hail Redeemer, King Divine

Hail Redeemer King divine!
Priest and Lamb, the throne is thine,
King, whose reign shall never cease,
Prince of everlasting peace.

Angels, saints and nations sing
"Praised be Jesus Christ, our King... 

Heartfelt setting of Psalm 22 that is appropriate for Holy Week, Tenebrae, Good Friday.

"Shine Through Me" — A new Catholic hymn inspired by Matthew 5:13–16: “You are the salt of the earth... You are the light of the world.” This piece is a heartfelt prayer for Christ’s light to burn within us and shine through our lives, transforming darkness with grace and love. Suitable for parish liturgy, adoration, or quiet moments of reflection. Lyrics highlight: “Your truth, Your love, Your living word— Shine through the world through me.”

Erwin Cabucos sings to Geoff Madden's instrumental of Christopher Willcock's composition of Psalms 121 for the Feast of Christ the King 'Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord' on Nov 23, 2025.