Light and Life Songs No. 4 ‎#156

156. In the Manger of Bethlehem

1 One night, long ago, over Bethlehem’s plain
The stars shone with radiant light;
Th shepherds were watching their flocks where they lay,
When suddenly burst on their sight
A vision of angels, who sang a sweet song
Of peace and goodwill unto men,
“A Savior is born,” cried the heavenly throng,
“In a manger in Bethlehem.”

Chorus:
Seeking, they sought till they found Him,
Jesus, the Savior of men;
Humbly they knelt and adored Him,
In a manger in Bethlehem.

2 Three wise men beheld a most wonderful star,
Announcing the birth of a King;
It showed them the way from their countries afar,
Their presents and homage to bring;
In great kingly palace they sought Him, but then
The star’s light was hidden from them;
They found Him, at last, in the sweet virgin’s care,
In a manger in Bethlehem. [Chorus]

3 So still we must seek Him with longing untold,
With purpose unchanging and true;
We cannot bring off’rings of incense and gold,
His infant face we cannot view;
But we may His glorious gospel adorn,
Give glory unto His great name;
To all we may tell of the Christ who was born
In a manger in Bethlehem. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: One night, long ago, over Bethlehem's plain
• Title: In the Manger of Bethlehem
• Author: E. C. T.
• Refrain First Line: Seeking, they sought till they found Him
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1928
• Copyright: © 1928 by Light and Life Press
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [One night, long ago, over Bethlehem's plain]
• Composer: Evangeline C. Thuline
• Copyright: © 1928 by Light and Life Press
• Notes: Public Domain.