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Tuesday, December 4, 2012

O Sing A Song of Bethlehem

I heard this song at the high school choir concert tonight. I don't know if I've heard it before, but the lyrics really hit home. This season is set aside to celebrate Christ's birth, but we must always remember His life and His sacrifice for us. I think this song reminds us of that.
(If you look on youtube, there are several instrumental versions of this song and a couple with vocals as well.)

O Sing A Song of Bethlehem

1. O sing a song of Bethlehem, 
 of shepherds watching there, 
 and of the news that came to them 
 from angels in the air.  
 The light that shone on Bethlehem 
 fills all the world today; 
 of Jesus' birth and peace on earth 
 the angels sing alway.

2. O sing a song of Nazareth, 
 of sunny days of joy; 
 O sing of fragrant flowers' breath, 
 and of the sinless Boy.  
 For now the flowers of Nazareth 
 in every heart may grow; 
 now spreads the fame of his dear name 
 on all the winds that blow.

3. O sing a song of Galilee, 
 of lake and woods and hill, 
 of him who walked upon the sea 
 and bade the waves be still. 
 For though like waves on Galilee, 
 dark seas of trouble roll, 
 when faith has heard the Master's work, 
 falls peace upon the soul.

4. O sing a song of Calvary, 
 its glory and dismay, 
 of him who hung upon the tree, 
 and took our sins away.  
 For he who died on Calvary 
 is risen from the grave, 
 and Christ, our Lord, by heaven adored, 
 is mighty now to save.