* City on a Hill: Songs of Worship and Praise (2000)
* City on a Hill: Sing Alleluia (2002)
* City on a Hill: It's Christmas Time (2002)
* City on a Hill: The Gathering (2003)
Artists who have collaborated on the various recordings include Jars of Clay, Dan Haseltine, Third Day, Mac Powell, Caedmon's Call, Derek Webb, Sixpence None the Richer, Leigh Nash, Phil Keaggy, Peter Furler, Terry Scott Taylor, Gene Eugene, Derri Daugherty, Paul Colman Trio, FFH, Out of Eden, Silers Bald, Jennifer Knapp, Nichole Nordeman, Sara Groves, Andrew Peterson, Bebo Norman, Ginny Owens, Julie Miller, and Nashville String Machine.
It's Christmas Time
City On a Hill Lyrics
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Hear the bells chime
Peace on earth good will
Its Christmas time
Glad tidings we will bring
of Christ the new born king
And with the angels sing at Christmas time
Its Christmas time
Its Christmas time
Its Christmas time
Its Christmas time
In a town of Betlehem
See the stars shine
Fall down and worship Him
Its Christmas time
Glad tidings we will bring
of Christ the new born king
And with the angels sing at Christmas time
Glo... ho... ho... oo.ria
In exelcis Deo...
Glo... ho... ho... oo.ria
In the city on the hill
Hear the bells chime
(Peace on earth)
Peace on earth good will
(Its Christmas time)
Its Christmas time
Glad tidings we will bring
of Christ the new born king
And with the angels sing at Christmas time
Glad tidings we will bring
of Christ the new born king
And with the angels sing at Christmas time
Its Christmas time (10x)
In the city on the hill
Gloo.ooo.ooo... ooo... ria.
Its Christmas time
The song 'It's Christmas Time' by City on a Hill celebrates the joy of Christmas by rejoicing in the birth of Jesus Christ. The metaphor of the city on a hill is taken from the Gospel of Matthew, where Jesus encourages his followers to be the shining light in the world. The bells chime symbolize the arrival of the Christ Child, and the promise of peace and goodwill upon the earth. The lyrics conjure the image of Bethlehem, the town where Jesus was born, with the star shining bright and people falling to worship him, symbolizing the reverence for Jesus in the hearts of believers. The lyrics remind us of the glad tidings of Christmas, the news of the birth of Christ, who is the King of the world. The angels singing at Christmas evoke the sense of heavenly joy and the immense significance of the event for humanity.
Line by Line Meaning
In the city on the hill
In a place above others, where light shines the brightest
Hear the bells chime
Listen to the joyful sound of the bells ringing
Peace on earth good will
Let there be peace and kindness among all people
Its Christmas time
The season of celebration and love has arrived
Glad tidings we will bring
We will share joyful news
of Christ the new born king
About the birth of a new king, who is Christ
And with the angels sing at Christmas time
Joining the heavenly chorus in singing praises at Christmas
Its Christmas time
The season of celebration and love has arrived
Its Christmas time
The season of celebration and love has arrived
Its Christmas time
The season of celebration and love has arrived
Its Christmas time
The season of celebration and love has arrived
Its Christmas time
The season of celebration and love has arrived
In a town of Betlehem
In a small town called Bethlehem
See the stars shine
Observe the stars shining brightly
Fall down and worship Him
Kneel down in adoration for Christ
Its Christmas time
The season of celebration and love has arrived
Glo... ho... ho... oo.ria
Proclaiming joyful praise
In exelcis Deo...
In the highest praises to God
Glo... ho... ho... oo.ria
Proclaiming joyful praise
In the city on the hill
In a place above others, where light shines the brightest
Hear the bells chime
Listen to the joyful sound of the bells ringing
(Peace on earth)
May there be peace on earth
Peace on earth good will
Let there be peace and kindness among all people
(Its Christmas time)
The season of celebration and love has arrived
Its Christmas time
The season of celebration and love has arrived
Glad tidings we will bring
We will share joyful news
of Christ the new born king
About the birth of a new king, who is Christ
And with the angels sing at Christmas time
Joining the heavenly chorus in singing praises at Christmas
Glad tidings we will bring
We will share joyful news
of Christ the new born king
About the birth of a new king, who is Christ
And with the angels sing at Christmas time
Joining the heavenly chorus in singing praises at Christmas
Its Christmas time (10x)
The season of celebration and love has arrived (10x)
In the city on the hill
In a place above others, where light shines the brightest
Gloo.ooo.ooo... ooo... ria.
Proclaiming joyful praise
Its Christmas time
The season of celebration and love has arrived
Writer(s): Victor Young, Al Stillman
Contributed by Landon R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@rua369
I cry every time I hear it! Tears of Joy and thank for our Risen Savior! Thank you for this beautiful 🎵
@kimacker8594
My very very favorite Christmas song!!!
@johnnydebeltz9940
This song is very beautiful, it brings me strong emotions of the very special moment of Christ's birth and of the hosts of Angels who tells the World The Savior.
@insaneangel8963
This song and Oh holy night will forever be my favorites. ♡
@Digitizeddragon
I'm up at 5 AM writing a story and this song came to mind. Love this
@jackpics
This is good at any time during the year. So touching and beautiful.
@TravelsByTARDIS
One of my very favorites. Thank you for uploading.
@alexr2858
21/10 best song of the year.
@barbyoung5548
One of my favorites!
@catherinecarillo1077
Great Song . Thank you..