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2098. The Virgin Mary Had A Baby Boy

1 The virgin Mary had a baby boy,
the virgin Mary had a baby boy,
the virgin Mary had a baby boy,
and they say that his name is Jesus.

Refrain:
He come from the glory,
he come from the glorious kingdom.
He come from the glory,
he come from the glorious kingdom.
Oh, yes! believer!
Oh, yes! believer!
He come from the glory,
he come from the glorious kingdom.

2 The angels sang when the baby was born,
the angels sang when the baby was born,
the angels sang when the baby was born,
and they say that his name is Jesus. [Refrain]

3 The shepherds came where the baby was born,
the shepherds came where the baby was born,
the shepherds came where the baby was born,
and they say his name is Jesus. [Refrain]

4 The Wise Men came where the baby was born,
the Wise Men came where the baby was born,
the Wise Men came where the baby was born,
and they say his name is Jesus. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: The virgin Mary had a baby boy
Title: The Virgin Mary Had A Baby Boy
Refrain First Line: He come from the glory, he come from the glorious kingdom.
Meter: 10.10.10.10 with refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 2001
Scripture: ;
Topic: The Grace of Jesus Christ: Christ's Birth and Baptism
Source: West Indian carol
Copyright: Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: THE VIRGIN MARY
Arranger: John Barnard
Meter: 10.10.10.10 with refrain
Key: F Major
Source: West Indian carol
Copyright: Arr. © 1945 Boosey & Co., Ltd, admin. By Boosey & Hawkes, Inc.



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