Mary’s Boy Child – Long Time Ago In Bethlehem

Mary’s boy child Jesus Christ
Was born on Christmas Day
And man will live for evermore
Because of Christmas Day

Long time ago in Bethlehem
So the Holy Bible said
Mary’s boy child Jesus Christ
Was born on Christmas Day

Hark, now hear the angels sing
A king was born today
And man will live for evermore
Because of Christmas Day

Mary’s boy child Jesus Christ
Was born on Christmas Day

While shepherds watch their flocks by night
They see a bright new shining star
They hear a choir sing a song
The music seemed to come from afar

For a moment the world was aglow
All the bells rang out
There were tears of joy and laughter
People shouted “let everyone know,
there is hope for all to find peace”

Now Joseph and his wife, Mary
Came to Bethlehem that night
They found no place to bear her child
Not a single room was in sight

And then they found a little nook
In a stable all forlorn
And in a manger cold and dark
Mary’s little boy was born

Oh my Lord, You sent your son to save us
Oh my Lord, Your very self you gave us
Oh my Lord, that sin may not enslave us
And love may reign once more

Oh my Lord, when in the crib they found Him
Oh my Lord, a golden halo crowned Him
Oh my Lord, they gathered all around Him
To see Him and adore

Oh my Lord, with the child’s adoration
Oh my lord, there came great jubilation
Oh my Lord, and full of admiration
They realized what they had
(until the sun falls from the sky)

Oh my Lord, they had become to doubt You
Oh my Lord, what did they know about You
Oh my Lord, tut they were lost without You
They needed You so bad
(His light is shining on us)