Thursday, December 22, 2011

SING OF CHRISTMAS



There was a star that shined the night
that Jesus Christ was born.
It shone so very 'specially bright
with twinkling, brilliant sparks of light,
The night was bright as morn.

Chorus:
O Sing, O Sing of Christmas,

The time of Jesus' birth.
The time when we recall again

God sent His Son to earth.


The Angels sang their joyous songs
on that first Christmas eve.
"Alleluia, Praise the Lord"
Rolled 'cross the fields in sweet accord
And spread the news,
"God's Holy Word
has come; O please believe."

Chorus.

The shepherds in the fields by night
heard the angels sing.
They heard the songs and left the sheep,

they did not stop to eat or sleep,
They hurried on through darkness deep,
They ran as if on wings.

Chorus.

The Wise Men came from parts unknown
upon their camel's fleet.
They'd seen the star shine in the East,
they'd come to share a royal feast,

with the Baby, God's High Priest,
And worship at His feet.

Chorus.
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I wrote this at Christmas, 1972. First as a poem, then while in the bathtub [as crazy as that sounds] a few days later, the melody went through my head and never left. That year, I sent out the poem as my Christmas card. Eventually, the music was written, and in the late '70s I sent it out again, this time as a song. One evening my dear friend, Susie, called. She played the song on the piano and her family sang it to me over the phone as a Christmas gift. That was truly a sweet present.

I haven't shared it for years. But wanted to post something Christmasy and decided this would be fun to do.

2 comments:

S. Etole said...

I had forgotten that we did that but I think I still have the card/music in the piano bench. May Christmas blessings sweep over you in great measure.

a joyful noise said...

This is lovely and so inspirational. I could almost hear the music as I read it.