Choral Choir,Choral (SATB) - Level 1 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1286210
Composed by Bernard Sexton. Christian,Christmas,Contemporary,Praise & Worship. 9 pages. Trinity Music Press #877285. Published by Trinity Music Press (A0.1286210).
A heartful scripture-based Christmas carol for SATB voices + piano accompaniment. The gentle introduction in the females voices is followed by various contrasting voicings which lead to the climatic final verse with a soaring descant. Â
In a cold and lonesome stable where Jesus was born
The gentle mother, Mary, cradled her child that Christmas morn
Though he lay within a manger, though his head rested on hay
He, the king, foretold by prophets, was born that wondrous day.
Angels in the skies above him proclaimed their sweet song
“All praise and honour to the Christ-child”, acclaimed the heavenly throng
“Peace  on earth, goodwill to all men, glory to the new-born king,
Jesus, saviour, our redeemer, glad tidings now we bring.”Â
Wise men from the East, they journeyed, they came from afar
They did the evil Herod’s bidding and followed the bright star
On they travelled to the stable where they kneeled and hommage paid
Gold and frankincense and myhrr, their gifts before him laid.
Weary shepherds on the hillsides their flocks watched by night
An angel then appeared before them, a blinding, fearsome sight
“Do not fear”,the angel told them, “go to Bethlehem and seeÂ
Born this night in David’s city, the Lord, Messiah, he”.Â
Praise be to the the frightened shepherds who left flocks at night
And praise be to the travelling wise men who followed the bright light
Praise be to the heavenly angels, singing of the saviour’s  birth
And praise be to our Lord, Jesus, who brought peace on earth. Â