A Child Is Born
The Four Freshmen (Holiday) Lyrics

For unto us, a child is born
A sweet child has been born to save us all.

Unto us, a Son is given
We have received a gift from God - His Son, to guide and protect us.

Unto us, a sweet child is born
A precious, innocent child has been given to us to bring joy and salvation.

I wish I could've been there
The artist deeply regrets not being able to witness the birth of Jesus.

About two thousand years had gone by
The birth of Jesus is a significant event that happened thousands of years ago.

Since the event that changed my life, ooh
The birth of Jesus is a transformative event that has had a lasting impression on the singer's life.

There Wise Men and all heaven proclaim
The Wise Men and the heavens themselves announced the coming of the King of Kings.

The King is here and will never reign, ooh
Jesus, the King of Kings, has arrived, and His reign will be eternal.

If I could've been laid eyes on Him
The artist longs to have seen Jesus with their own eyes.

So powerful yet innocent
Jesus is both mighty and pure in His infancy.

Knowing that He would've come just for me
The singer recognizes the personal significance of Jesus' birth for their own life.

I would've held my Greator in my arms
The idea of holding the Creator of the universe as a newborn brings the artist immense joy.

Oh what joy, what unspeakable joy!
The singer is overwhelmed with joy at the mere thought of Jesus' birth.

On Christmas morn
The day of Jesus' birth, a day of celebration and hope.

I wish I could've seen my Jesus
The singer desperately wishes to have seen Jesus as a baby.

I wish I were there in Bethlehem
The artist longs to have been physically present in the town of Bethlehem at the time of Jesus' birth.

When they rejoiced at the birth of the Lamb, oooh
The angels and those present at Jesus' birth celebrated the arrival of the Lamb of God.

And I will always celebrate
The birth of Jesus is a source of never-ending celebration and gratitude for the singer.

When Jesus came, when He came and took all our sins away
Jesus' birth marked the beginning of a journey that would ultimately lead to the sacrifice of His life for the forgiveness of all humanity's sins.

If I'd have been there
The artist imagines the impact of witnessing Jesus' birth firsthand.

I'd have been the first one to sing
The artist would have joyfully sung praises to the newborn King.

If you had beared a loud voice
The artist wishes they could have had a voice loud enough to proclaim the joy of Jesus' birth to the world.

Praising His name
The singer would have praised and worshiped Jesus with all their might.

Yes, I'd be
The artist is sure that they would have been overcome with joy and gratitude at the sight of Jesus' birth.

Thank my (Jesus)
The singer expresses gratitude to Jesus for His birth and all He has done for them.

Worship (Jesus)
The singer acknowledges Jesus as their Lord and Savior and vows to worship Him forever.

Enjoy (Jesus)
The singer finds great joy and comfort in the love and grace of Jesus.

I'd be praisin' (Jesus)
The artist would be singing Jesus' praises and thanking Him for His birth and sacrifice.

You're the mighty God (The Mighty God)
Jesus is recognized as the all-powerful and almighty Son of God.

Ooh Counselor (Counselor)
Jesus is seen as a wise and compassionate guide.

He's the mighty God (Mighty God)
Jesus' absolute power and divinity are celebrated.

Ooh, everlasting Father (Everlasting Father)
Jesus' love and protection over His followers are celebrated.

You're the Prince of Peace (Prince of peace)
Jesus is recognized as the bringer of peace and comfort in times of trouble.

Jesus, You're wonderful (Wonderful)
Jesus is celebrated for His love, grace, and sacrifice.