Michael W. Smith (born October 7th, 1957) is an American singer, author, so… Read Full Bio ↴Michael W. Smith (born October 7th, 1957) is an American singer, author, songwriter, guitarist, and keyboardist.

Since his first solo project in 1983, Smith has become one of the most popular artists in the contemporary Christian music world, while also finding considerable success in the mainstream. Smith has frequently topped both Christian radio and Billboard charts and is often listed as one of the top keyboardists in rock and roll in Keyboard Magazine. Smith has sold more than 13 million records and has had 29 #1 hit songs. By 2005, he had garnered 14 gold records and 5 platinum records, 40 Dove Awards, an American Music Award and 3 Grammy Awards. He was also named one of People magazine's most beautiful people.

The Glory Songfacts reports that recorded with a 65-piece London orchestra, Glory is Christian musician Michael W. Smith’s seventeenth studio album and his second instrumental record. It was released November 22, 2011. His first instrumental album was Freedom, which was released November 21, 2000.

Carols Sing
Michael W. Smith Lyrics

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Carols sing to the King
Jesus Christ our Saviour
Born this day, angels say
In a lowly manger
He came down to the earth
Bringing us new birth
Carols sing to the King
Jesus Christ our Saviour

Tidings bring! Hail the King!
Shepherds did adore Him
From afar, by the star
Wise men sought and found Him
Son of God, Son of Man
All in all I see
Carols raise His name praise
He shall reign eternally

Carols sing to the King
Jesus Christ our Saviour

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Michael W. Smith's "Carols Sing" celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. The carols in the song are directed towards the King, Jesus Christ, who is our Savior. The song reminds listeners of the angel's announcement of his birth in a lowly manger. The birth of Jesus symbolizes new life, which is why he is referred to as bringing us new birth.

The second part of the song focuses on the shepherds and wise men, who have come to worship Jesus Christ. The shepherds adore Jesus Christ, while the wise men have sought and found him, following the star that led them to his birthplace. Michael W. Smith describes Jesus as both the Son of God and Son of Man, which indicates that he was both fully man and fully divine. The song ends with a call to raise our voices and praise his name and assures us that he shall reign eternally.

Line by Line Meaning

Carols sing to the King
Let us sing our songs of worship to the King

Jesus Christ our Saviour
Who is Jesus Christ, the one who saves us from sin

Born this day, angels say
The angels proclaimed his birth on this day

In a lowly manger
He was born in a humble place

He came down to the earth
God became flesh and walked among us

Bringing us new birth
Through him we can be born again and have eternal life

Tidings bring! Hail the King!
Good news! Let us celebrate and give honor to the King

Shepherds did adore Him
Even the lowly shepherds came to worship Him

From afar, by the star
The wise men followed the star to find Him

Son of God, Son of Man
Jesus is fully God and fully man

All in all I see
He is everything to me