
Author: Shirley Erena Murray, b.1931 Hymnal: Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #265 (2012) Meter: 4.5.4.5 with refrain Topics: Epiphany of the Lord First Line: Star-Child, earth-Child Refrain First Line: This year, this year let the day arrive Lyrics: 1 Star-Child, earth-Child,
go-between of God,
love Child, Christ Child,
heaven's lightning rod:
Refrain:
This year, this year
let the day arrive
when Christmas comes for ev'ryone,
ev'ryone alive.
2 Street child, beat child,
no place left to go,
hurt child, used child
no one wants to know: [Refrain]
3 Grown child, old child,
mem'ry full of years,
sad child, lost child,
story told in tears: [Refrain]
4 Spared child, spoiled child,
having, wanting more,
wise child, faith child
knowing joy in store: [Refrain]
5 Hope-for-peace Child,
God's stupendous sign,
down-to-earth Child,
Star of stars that shine: [Refrain] Scripture: Matthew 2:2 Languages: English Tune Title: NOAH'S SONG
Star-Child