An old melodious hymn, the
origins of 'Birthday of a
King' is not known. However,
its cheery tune makes it a
popular number on Christmas.
I sang this many times with
the choir of the First
Baptist Church in DeFuniak
Springs, FL many
years ago. It has a very
special memory for me.
-- Bettye
In the little village of
Bethlehem,
There lay a child one day,
And the sky was bright,
With a holy light,
O'er the place where Jesus
lay.
Alleluia!
O how the angels sang!
Alleluia!
How it rang!
And the sky was bright,
With a holy light,
'Twas the birthday of a
King.
Humble birthplace,
But O!
How much God gave to us that
day!
From the manger bed what a
path has led,
What a perfect holy way.
Alleluia!
O how the angels sang!
Alleluia!
How it rang!
And the sky was bright,
With a Holy light,
'Twas the birthday of a
King.
