Author: Beth Thompson

Lyrics (Adolphe Adam, 1847) O Holy NightThe stars are brightly shiningIt is the night of our dear Savior’s birthLong lay the world in sin and error pining‘Til He appeared and the soul felt its worthA thrill of hope the weary ...

Lyrics (Traditional English carol) 1. Now the holly bears a berry as white as the milk,And Mary bore Jesus who was wrapped up in silk. RefrainAnd Mary bore Jesus ChristOur Savior to be,And the first tree in the greenwood,It was ...

Lyrics (Folk song) 1. There was a star in David’s land,in David’s land appeared;And in King Herod’s chamberSo bright it did shine there. 2. The Wise Men they soon spied it,And told the King a-nighThat a Princely Babe was born ...

Lyrics (African American Spiritual) Mary had a baby, oh Lord (repeat twice)The people keep a-comin’ and the train done gone. feaWhat did she name him? oh, Lord… She named him Jesus, oh, Lord… Now where was he born? oh, Lord… ...

Lyrics (Traditional carol) 1. When Joseph was an old man, an old man was he.He married Virgin Mary, the Queen of Galilee. (repeat) 2. As Mary and Joseph were walking one dayTo an orchard of cherry trees they happened to ...

Lyrics (African American Spiritual) My Lord, my Lord, what shall I do?And a heaven bell a-ring and praise God.My Lord, my Lord, what shall I do?And a heaven bell a-ring and praise God. What shall I do for a hiding ...

Lyrics (African American Spiritual) 1. Mary had a little baby, born in BethlehemEvery time the baby cry, she rocked him in a weary land. RefrainAin’t that a-rockin’ all night (repeat twice)All night long. 2. Wise men came from the East,Guided ...

Lyrics (Folk song) Bright morning star’s a-rising, (repeat twice)Day is a-breaking in my soul. Oh, where are our dear fathers… Some are down in the valley praying… Some are gone to heaven shouting… See also Subjects: Christian / morning / stars ...

Info The carol was first published in 1553 in France, and was subsequently translated into English in the 18th century. The song was originally not a song to be sung at Christmas, but rather dance music for French nobility. It ...