Mary's Boy Child
The Prestonwood Choir & Singers & The London Symphonica Lyrics
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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 hear a choir sing a song, the music seemed to come from afar
Hark, now hear the angels sing, a king was born today
And man will live for evermore, because of Christmas Day
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"
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 (this day will live forever)
Oh my Lord (so praise the Lord)
They had become to doubt you
Oh my Lord (he is the truth forever)
What did they know about you
Oh my Lord (so praise the Lord)
But they were lost without you
They needed you so bad (his light is shining on us)
Oh my Lord (so praise the Lord)
With the child's adoration
Oh my lord (he is a personation)
There came great jubilation
Oh my Lord (so praise the Lord)
And full of admiration
They realized what they had (until the sun falls from the sky)
Oh my Lord (oh praise the Lord)
You sent your son to save us
Oh my Lord (this day will live forever)
Your very self you gave us
Oh my Lord (so praise the Lord)
The song "Mary's Boy Child" tells the story of the birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem, as narrated by the Holy Bible. The song describes the scene of the night of Jesus' birth, where the shepherds were watching their flock in the fields surrounding Bethlehem. Suddenly, they are startled by a bright star in the sky and a choir of angels singing a song. The song is telling people how a king has been born on this day, and the world will never be the same. The child is born in a manger, and many people come to witness his birth, including the shepherds and three wise men. The chorus of the song emphasizes the significance of Jesus' birth, stating that because of Christmas Day, humankind will live forevermore.
The song also expresses gratitude to God for sending his son to save humanity from sin and darkness. The lyrics acknowledge that humanity was lost without God, but Jesus' birth provides hope for all to find peace. The song praises Jesus for his sacrifice, as he gave himself to save humankind, so love may reign once more. The repetition of "Oh my Lord" throughout the song emphasizes the reverence and worship for Jesus, and how much he is adored.
Line by Line Meaning
Mary's boy child Jesus Christ, was born on Christmas Day
Jesus Christ, the son of Mary, was born on the day we celebrate as Christmas
And man will live for evermore, because of Christmas Day
The birth of Jesus Christ on Christmas Day gives eternal life to mankind
Long time ago in Bethlehem, so the Holy Bible said
According to the Holy Bible, a significant event happened in Bethlehem a long time ago
Hark, now hear the angels sing, a king was born today
The angels sing of the birth of a king on this day
While shepherds watch their flocks by night
The shepherds are watching over their sheep during the night
They see a bright new shining star
The shepherds observe a bright new star in the sky
They hear a choir sing a song, the music seemed to come from afar
The shepherds hear a choir sing, and the music sounds like it's coming from far away
For a moment the world was aglow, all the bells rang out
The world was filled with light, and all the bells started ringing
There were tears of joy and laughter, people shouted
People were very happy, laughing and crying tears of joy
"Let everyone know, there is hope for all to find peace"
The people proclaim that there is hope for everyone to find peace
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
The singers praise the Lord for sending his son to save mankind, giving himself for us, and freeing us from sin so that love may reign once more
When in the crib they found him
When the people found Jesus in the crib/manger
A golden halo crowned him
Jesus was surrounded by a golden light/halo
They gathered all around him
To see him and adore (this day will live forever)
Everyone gathered around Jesus to see and worship him, and this day will be remembered forever
They had become to doubt you
What did they know about you
But they were lost without you
They needed you so bad (his light is shining on us)
The people had started to doubt the Lord, but they realized they didn't know enough about him and were lost without him. They needed the Lord's help so much (and his light shines upon them)
With the child's adoration
With the worship of the child (Jesus)
There came great jubilation
Great joy and celebration ensued
And full of admiration
They realized what they had (until the sun falls from the sky)
Filled with admiration, they realized what they had in Jesus and this realization would stay with them forever (even until the end of the world)
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Fred Jay, Frank Farian, Jester Hairston
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