4un2us song lyrics sheet
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For unto us a child is born
Unto us a son is given
And he will reign for evermore
For now a light is shining clear
To lift the shadows of our fear
Justice and righteousness endure

A King born in a manger
Little baby boy
A hope for all the nations
Gift of love and joy
We come to worship Jesus
Hail him as our King
We welcome Him our Saviour
Lift our voice and sing

Wonderful, Counsellor
The mighty God
The everlasting father
The prince of peace
Prince of peace (His name is Jesus) x4

And he will reign forever more
Jesus shall reign forever more
© A & W Rayner August 2001

Born a king, light of life
Hope for all the world
Precious gift from heaven’s eternal throne
Star of joy, Saviour
God’s anointed one
Given from the father’s heart so freely

Thankyou for coming 
In love at Christmas time
For giving me a future 
That could never have been mine
O Lord you won a life for me
Forever I can know your peace
Thankyou that you came 
In love at Christmas time

How can I ever know
All you’ve done for me
The highest love of all I don’t deserve
Making a way
For me to come back home
Eternally I’ll praise you o my king

Andrew & Wendy Rayner © August 2001

Go, tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and everywhere
Go tell it on the mountain
That Jesus Christ is born

Some shepherds from the hillside
Gave worship and adored
They saw the babe of Bethl’hem
Was Jesus Christ the Lord

Wise men from eastern countries
They travelled far to bring
Their gifts of love and worship
To Jesus Christ the King

We all can share the wonder
Of God’s great gift of love
The world shall know that Jesus 
Is Lord of heaven above

Words and Music: Traditional, adapt. Rayner ©

Hark! the herald angels sing
Glory to the new-born King
Peace on earth and mercy mild
God and sinners reconciled
Joyful, all you nations rise
Join the triumph of the skies
With the angelic host proclaim
Christ is born in Bethlehem
Hark! the herald angels sing
Glory to the new-born King

Christ, by highest heaven adored
Christ, the everlasting Lord
Late in time behold Him come
Offspring of a virgin’s womb
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see
Hail the incarnate Deity
Pleased as man with man to dwell
Jesus, our Emmanuel
Hark! the herald angels sing
Glory to the new-born King

Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace
Hail, the Sun of righteousness
Light and life to all He brings
Risen with healing in His wings
Mild, He lays His glory by
Born that we no more may die
Born to raise us from the earth
Born to give us second birth
Hark! the herald angels sing
Glory to the new-born King
C Wesley/ F Mendelssohn

He walked where I walk (echo)
He stood where I stand (echo)
He felt what I feel (echo)
He understands (echo)
He knows my frailty (echo)
Shared my humanity (echo)
Tempted in every way (echo)
Yet without sin (echo) 

God with us, so close to us (all)
God with us, Immanuel! (Repeat) 

One of a hated race (echo)
Stung by the prejudice (echo)
Suffering injustice (echo)
Yet he forgives (echo)
Wept for my wasted years (echo)
Paid for my wickedness (echo)
He died in my place (echo)
That I might live (echo)
Graham Kendrick 
Copyright © 1988 Make Way Music

In a stable in Bethlehem
There’s a party for the king of kings
All the angels sing, and the wise men bring all their gifts from afar
And the shepherds they worship the child
Baby Jesus so meek and so mild
What a wonderful sound, what a joy was found that day
When Jesus the saviour was born

Mother Mary and Joseph came
On a donkey to Bethlehem
It was late and they couldn’t find any room in the inn
Mary’s journey no end in sight
And about to give birth that night
So they finally chose a small stable where Christ Jesus was born

Then the cows and the horses stared
As the baby was crying there
Mary laid him on hay and straw in a small manger bed
But the world didn’t notice him
People carried on just the same
And they missed all of heaven sing joyfully Christ Jesus is King
A Lord © copyright control

Infant holy, infant lowly
For his bed a cattle stall
Oxen lowing, little knowing 
Christ the babe is Lord of all
Swift are winging, angels singing
Nowells ringing, tidings bringing
Christ the babe is Lord of all
Christ the babe is Lord of all

Flocks were sleeping
Shepherds keeping
Vigil till the morning new
Saw the glory, heard the story
Tidings of a gospel true
Thus rejoicing, free from sorrow
Praises voicing, greet tomorrow
Christ the babe was born for you
Christ the babe was born for you
Trad. / E Reed
It was on a starry night
When the hills were bright
Earth lay sleeping
Sleeping calm and still
Than in a cattle shed
In a manger bed
A boy was born
King of all the world

And all the angels sang for him
The bells of heaven rang for him
For a boy was born
King of all the world
And all the angels sang for him
The bells of heaven rang for him
For a boy was born
King of all the world

Soon the shepherds came that way
Where the baby lay
And were kneeling, kneeling by his side
And their hearts believed again
For the peace of men
For a boy was born
King of all the world
J Webb ©

Just another star to light the sky
Just another town to passers by
Just another night so cold and grey
Strangers look for shelter
Couldn’t find a place to stay
Just another donkey warm and brown
Just another journey through the town
Just another search for somewhere warm
Found a tiny stable 
Just before the child was born

Love isn’t ever far
Look up from where you are
Look for another star
Shining like it shone
Down on Bethlehem

Just another candle in the night
Just another shelter out of sight
Just another shepherd passing by
Sheep stood round the manger
Listening to a lullaby
Is was such a special place to stay
It was such a happy Christmas day
It was such a glowing star that shone
Up above the stable
Where the holy child was born
C Barratt / K Jenkins ©

Long time ago in Bethlehem, 
So the Holy Bible say
Mary's boy child, Jesus Christ
Was born on Christmas day

Hark now hear the angels sing, A new king born today
And man will live forevermore
Because of Christmas day
Trumpets sound and angels sing, Listen what they say
That man will live forevermore
Because of Christmas day

Now Joseph and his wife Mary
Came to Bethlehem that night
They found no place to lay their heads
Not a single room was in sight

By and by they found a little place
In a stable all forlorn
And in a manger soft and deep
Mary's little boy was born 

While shepherds watched their flocks by night
They saw a bright new shining star
Then heard a choir sing
The music seemed to come from afar
Jester Hairston ©

O come, all ye faithful
Joyful and triumphant
O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem
Come and behold Him
Born the King of angels

O come, let us adore Him
O come, let us adore Him
O come, let us adore Him
Christ the Lord!

God of God
Light of light
Lo, He abhors not the virgin’s womb
Very God
Begotten, not created

Sing, choirs of angels
Sing in exultation
Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above
Glory to God 
In the highest

Yea, Lord, we greet Thee
Born for our salvation
Jesus, to Thee be glory given
Word of the Father 
Now in flesh appearing
J Wade / F Oakley et al

Now we have been through the harvest
Winter has truly begun
Now we have walked in the chill of the night
We are waiting for, waiting for
For the Saviour's day

Many have come from the valleys
Many have come from the hills
Many have started their journey home
To be with someone with someone
On the Saviour's day

Open your eyes on Saviour's day
Don't look back or turn away
Life can be yours if you'll only stay
He is calling you, calling you
On the Saviours day

Here's to the God of the present
Here's to the God of the past
Here's to the hope in the future he brings
We will sing to him, sing to him
On the Saviour's day

Joining the old and the young ones
Joining the black and the white
Meeting the need of the hungry is he
Will  we ever remember him
On the Saviour's day
Chris Eaton © Patch music

See him lying on a bed of straw
A draughty stable with an open door
Mary cradling the babe she bore
The prince of glory is his name

O now carry me to Bethlehem
To see the Lord appear to men
Just a poor as was the stable then
The prince of glory when he came

Star of silver sweep across the skies
Show where Jesus in the manger lies
Shepherds, swiftly from your stupor rise
To see the saviour of the world

Angels, sing again the song you sang
Bring God’s glory to the heart of man
Sing that Bethl’ems little baby can
Be salvation to the world

Mine are riches, from your poverty
From your innocence, eternity
Mine forgiveness by your death for me
Child of sorrow for my joy
Michael Perry ©

Star of light, shining bright, over Bethlehem
Showed the way, to the place
Where the baby lay
God so loved the world he made
He came to earth as man
Lived like us, so we can be, followers of him

We will follow, we will follow, 
We will follow You
We will follow, where you lead us
We will follow You, O Lord

While Shepherds watched their flocks by night
They heard the angel song
Telling them to go and find
The King who had been born
They left their sheep and went to see
If this could be true
A miracle, the prince of peace, in a cattle stall

As with gladness men of old, saw the shining star
Left their homes and journeyed long
Travellers from afar
So will we, Lord, Joyfully, give all that we are
Show us how to live our lives
Following your star

Andrew &Wendy Rayner © Sept 2001

Today a child is born on earth  
(Today a child is born on earth) 
Today the glory of God shines everywhere, 
For all the world 
Oh Jesus born on this day 
He is our light and salvation 
Oh Jesus born on this day 
He is the King of all nations 

Behold the lamb of God has come 
(Behold the lamb of God has come) 
Behold the Saviour is born 
Sing of His love to everyone 
Oh Jesus born on this day 
Heavenly child in a manger 
Oh Jesus born on this day 
He is our Lord and Saviour 

Today our hearts rejoice in Him 
(Today our hearts rejoice in Him) 
Today the light of His birth 
Fills us with hope and brings peace on earth 
Oh Jesus born on this day 
He is our light and salvation 
Oh Jesus born on this day 
He is the King of all nations 

Today a child is born on earth 
(Today a child is born on earth) 

(He is light, He is love, He is grace, Born on Christmas day) 
(He is light, He is love, He is grace, Born on Christmas day) 
(He is light, He is love, He is grace 
Born on Christmas day...)
M. Carey / W. Afanasieff

What child is this, who, laid to rest
Now in the manger is sleeping
Who angels greet with anthems sweet
While shepherds their watch are keeping
This, this is Christ the King
Great news of joy, the angels sing
Come, come to worship him
Lord Jesus, he is the Saviour

Why is he born in a stable bare
Where ox and ass are feeding
What wonder now as for the world
The heavenly king is pleading
Nails, spear, shall pierce him through
The cross endured for me and you
Hail, Hail, for Christ has come
Lord Jesus, he is the Saviour

So bring him incense, gold and myrrh
For all the world to know him
The King of kings salvation brings
Now let your hearts enthrone him
Sing, sing the song on high
As Mary sings her lullaby
Joy, Joy, for Christ is born
Lord Jesus, he is the Saviour

sTrad/W C-Dix, adapt Rayner

Everybody, celebrate God’s love
Christmas party, joining heaven above
Everybody, hear the angels sing
Christmas party, for the new born King

At this special time of year
We come together, friends and family
God has sent his son to us, Immanuel
So let’s join with all the world
Young and old, every boy and girl
For Jesus our Saviour is born
What a wonderful day

As we party hands are clapping, 
Feet are dancing, let the music play
God has sent his son to us, Immanuel
So let’s join with all the world
Young and old, every boy and girl
For Jesus our Saviour is born
What a wonderful day

Everybody celebrate, 
Everybody celebrate
Everybody celebrate God’s love

A & W Rayner © March 2002

O Jesus, Son of God, so full of grace and truth
The Father’s saving word, so wonderful are you
The angels longed to see 
And prophets searched to find
The glory we have seen revealed
You shone upon the earth, but who will understand
You came unto your own, but who will recognise
You birth was prophesised
For You were the Messiah
Who came and walked upon the earth
You glory we have seen
The one and only king
And now You’re living in our hearts

Light of the world, Light of the world
Light of the world you shine upon us
Light of the world, Light of the world
Light of the world you shine upon us

In you all things were made and nothing without You
In heaven and on earth all things are held in You
And yet you became flesh, living as one of us
Under the shadow of the cross
Where, through the blood you shed
You have made peace again
Peace for the world that God so loves

Matt Redman © 2000 Thankyou Music