Have you seen the star Have you bowed in awe Have you traveled far From your sin Have you given gold All the world beholds So that you can hold Onto Him Has the frankincense Cleansed you from your sin Are you born again A priest for Him Has the myrrh applied From yourself to die Giving up your life All for Him Have you seen the star Has it changed your life Come to Jesus now And be saved
I couldn’t believe my eyes. There it was, shining so brightly in the Eastern sky. A radiant star, one never seen before. Brighter than the greatest star, brighter almost than the moon, high in the sky. I knew it was a sign. A sign of the coming King. A sing of a great leader. A sign we had looked for since time began. I had to go. Go to that star, go to where it pointed because I knew the ancient texts. They said a Messiah would come to save His people. And not just his people, but all people all races, kindred and tribe. The ancient text said he would be a wonderful counselor, a mighty God, an everlasting Father, a prince of peace. They said the increase of his government and peace would have no end. I had to see this child. this wondrous child, this destined child. I could not go without a gift, A gift worthy of a king. Gold would be my gift to the child I sent word two of my allies. When word came back, They also had seen the star. They also knew it’s meaning. They also would make the trip. One reminded me that he would be a priest to his people A priest like no other. A priest who would wash away their sin. A priest who would make their stony hearts flesh. He was brining frankincense In remembrance of the anointing oil for priests. The other remembered that he would die, He would die a horrible death, The death of the Roman cross. He would be led like sheep to the slaughter He would be wounded for our transgressions, bruised for our iniquities, the chastisement of our peace would be upon him, and by his stripes we would be healed. That King brought myrrh, the anointing oil of death. The journey would be long and arduous, but we had to go see this child. We wondered to each other why others were not going with us? Why did they not see the star? Why did they not know the ancient text? Why did they not realize what was happening? We realized among ourselves that some refuse to see, they refuse to acknowledge a king has come. They do now want to be responsible to someone higher than themselves. They do not desire accountability to such a Messiah. Others are blinded to the meaning of the star. They need someone to tell them, to show them the way, to lead them to the star. How about you, the reader of our story here. Have you seen the star? Will you follow its course? Will you come to the Savior? Can I help you understand? Can I help you see? Do not wait, today is the day of salvation. Come to the star today, before it is too late
He was wrapped in simple cloths from a garment lying there The baby in the manger lay His head down in the hay No royal robe awaiting No pretty blanket there The King of Kings and Lord of Lords came down to earth that day Shepherds came to greet this babe the angel had declared The looked in awe as Mary held the baby in her arms The angel told them this child Would bring peace to all mankind So the bowed and worshipped Him as the King of Kings that day That day was the beginning That day brought our redemption That day Christ came to live with us That day He came to die That day He brought God’s love to earth That day God’s mercy mercy That day the grace of God came as a babe He grew and taught us of our Father up in heaven Then He gave His life away as a sacrifice for sin He didn’t have to save us He didn’t have to raise us But He loved us all so much that He did it anyway When we will put our trust in Him we inherit life When we acknowledge He is Lord we win The joy and peace from god above will set our spirits free We’ll be no longer captured by our sin This day is the beginning This day brings our redemption This day Christ comes to live with us This day He comes to die This day He brings God’s love to earth This day God’s mercy shows This day the grace of God comes as a babe
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The young girl was praying on bended knee saying Lord I will follow wherever you lead With this child my family will send me away ‘til the day the baby is born. The young man asked why he should still love the lass when the child she carried he knew was not his All the world would mock her and treat her as dirt and the hurt would never return But the Angel had told them the child would be theirs that He would be special and they should not care How the world would respond to this miracle child So they trusted in the Lord. Yes they trusted in the Lord. CHORUS They called His name Jesus, Emmanuel Ki-ing of all kings, Lord of all Wonderful Savior, Prince of peace Emmanuel, God is wi-ith us. They followed the road down to Bethlehem where the child would be born, in a manger lay And they settled him down in the soft, cool hay and they prayed, giving thanks to the Lord Then kings from afar came bearing great gifts and shepherds left flocks just to kneel at His feet The star was so bright ‘bove the place where he lay ‘Twas the birthday of the King. The birthday of the King! All heaven rejoiced at the sound of His coming, on earth all was quiet and still The child in the manger brought peace to all men, and His message would be of good will CHORUS
Have you heard the news? It came out today. How a child was born and in a manger lay. Have you seen the star shining oh so bright? Right above our heads, making day of night. How can all this be? What can these things mean? Is it coincidence or a miracle we see? Where is this little child? I hear he’s meek and mild. I hear he’s come to save the world. How can a baby boy bring all the earth such joy? Is he the King of Kings and Lord of Lords? Shepherds keep their watch In a quiet field When a host of angels in the sky appear They sing highest praise, saying do not fear. A child is born this day – he’s in a manger near How can all this be? What can these things mean? Is it a vision, or have we just dreamed a dream? Where is this newborn babe? The angels told the way. They said he’s come to bring us peace How can a baby boy bring all the earth such joy. Is he the King of Kings and Lord of Lords? Mary lifts her head. Joseph lifts his arms. The sing praise to God for the wondrous thing he’s done Shepherds join in song. Wise men sing along. Hosanna to God’s precious Holy Son He is the King of Kings. He is the Lord of Lords. Sing Emanuel to the Lord He is the King of Kings. He is the Lord of Lords. Sing Emanuel to the Lord Sing Emanuel to the Lord. Sing Emanuel to the Lord. Sing Emanuel to the Lord
I searched for a gift this Christmas A gift I could give to all It would have to be inexpensive And hopefully rather small I shopped on the net for days And nothing seemed quite right So I went to some stores in the city And I looked for several nights But the perfect gift was elusive Nothing I saw seemed to fit I started to think it was hopeless But then found the perfect gift It was free to any who wanted It was small, so I’d keep it in hand It was easy to give out to others I decided that this fit the plan This gift didn’t need to be wrapped up And it wasn’t some cute little toy All I had to do was give it The recipient would have much joy I’m giving Jesus this Christmas I’m telling my friends of His love I’m sharing with them His salvation And His mercy that rains from above I’ll share with them the Christmas story And the Easter story as well They will hear how much He loves them They’ll be touched by the story I tell This gift will last them a lifetime And they’ll live for eternity Safe in the arms of the Savior Forever they will be free This Christmas give all a present That will last for the rest of time Give everyone Jesus And give them the gift of life.
Amidst all of the packages That sit under the tree As I look around the house Decorated in beauty And I smell the sweet aroma Of the up and coming feast I can’t help but think of Him And when the day is over And the crowd is heading home I will sit in my nice lounge chair And my mind will surely roam Perhaps I’ll take a nap As I take some time alone To give thanks to my Savior and Lord Let’s lift up holy hands To Jesus Christ our Lord This Christmas Let’s lift our voices high To the one that we adore This Christmas Let’s fully magnify The one who came to die Let’s shout aloud our praise Because He gave us life Let’s worship the great name Of our Savior Jesus Christ This Christmas Day He came to earth a babe And in a manger lay He gave up heavens throne To come to earth this day Shepherds came to worship Wise Man kneeled and prayed As they gave their gifts to Him that day He grew to be a man Anointed from above And then condemned to die To show us of His love He gave His life for me His mercy is enough This Christmas Day Let’s lift up holy hands To Jesus Christ our Lord This Christmas Let’s lift our voices high To the one that we adore This Christmas Let’s fully magnify The one who came to die Let’s shout aloud our praise Because He gave us life Let’s worship the great name Of our Savior Jesus Christ This Christmas Day
It’s once again that time of year When we ring out our Christmas cheer We sing the songs of Jesus birth Declaring Him through all the earth Hark the Herald angels sing Hear the bells oh hear them ring O come oh come Emmanuel A silent night for all to tell Far away in manger lay What child is this who sleeps in hay Three great kings come from afar Joy to the world beneath that star We’ve heard angels from on high Little town of Bethlehem sighs Come all ye faithful raise your voice Come let us adore our Lord In all these songs we give Him praise For He our sin has far erased This Christmas time I hope you know The reason for the seasons show Let Christ be lifted high above Tell all your friends of His great love That He would leave His royal throne To come to earth and die alone
One night One very special night So many years ago Changed the course of History That baby in a manger So forgotten by the world Attended to by shepherds Visited by Kings Wrapped in tattered cloths And sleeping on the hay All but a silent night With Sheep baaing And horses whinnying Cows mooing and donkeys adding hee-haws They celebrated His birth They praised His coming They witnessed His arrival While the world slept on Don't let this Christmas pass Without recognizing the past Without recognizing that it changed the world Don't let this Christmas pass Without looking in that manger At a lowly child Who would change all mankind Forever.
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