Bible Study Songs ‎#127

127. The Christmas Story

1 Long ago, in Bethlehem's manger,
Christ was born, the Saviour King;
Angel voices shout the welcome,
Hark, the glad hosannas ring.
In the East, a star appearing,
Herald of his wondrous birth,
Shed its beams of light and glory
O'er the sinning, sorrowing earth;
Shed its beams of light and glory
O'er the sinning, sorrowing earth.

2 By its clear and radiant shining,
Wise men from the East were led;
"Where is he, the heaven-born ruler?
We have seen his star," they said.
Herod's heart was deeply troubled,
But the wise men from afar,
Found the lowly Bethlehem cradle,
Guided by the wondrous star;
Found the lowly Bethlehem cradle,
Guided by the wondrous star.

3 With no shining star to guide me,
I can find my Saviour King;
He is near and he is waiting,
Willing gifts a child may bring.
Lord of life and King of glory,
Christ a little child was born;
Tell again the Christmas story,
Bring him gifts on Christmas morn;
Tell again the Christmas story,
Bring him gifts on Christmas morn.

Text Information

• First Line: Long ago, in Bethlehem's manger
• Title: The Christmas Story
• Author: Julia H. Johnston
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1899
• Copyright: Copyright, 1899, by D. B. Towner.

Tune Information

• Name: [Long ago in, Bethlehem's manger]
• Composer: B. T. Worden
• Incipit: 54313 56551 75651
• Key: C Major
• Copyright: Copyright, 1899, by D. B. Towner.