Lyrics
That sacred night a lowly shepherd boy was I
Reflecting on a significant night when the speaker, once a humble shepherd boy, experienced something sacred.
The angel spake with joy and delight
The joyous announcement of the birth of the Savior was made by an angel.
Of the Savior born and the manger where He lay
Describing the Savior's birthplace in a manger, and the speaker's heart rejoices in response to the angel's message.
My heart rejoiced for all I heard him say
The speaker's heart is filled with joy upon hearing the angel's words about the Savior.
I saw the star that heavn'ly beacon in the sky
The speaker observes a heavenly star in the sky, possibly the Star of Bethlehem.
It's glory shone with radiating light
The glory of the star is vividly described, radiating light.
I had to know this Christ child for myself
The speaker is compelled to personally know the Christ child mentioned by the angel.
In haste I left for Bethlehem that night
Driven by eagerness, the speaker hastens to Bethlehem on that night.
My heart rejoices in Christ my King
The speaker's heart rejoices in Christ, recognizing Him as their King.
Sent to teach of God's eternal plan
The Christ child is seen as a messenger sent to teach God's eternal plan.
He'd heal the hearts and souls of man
Emphasizing Christ's role in healing the hearts and souls of humanity.
And light the way back home for all to see
Christ is a guiding light leading people back home, visible to all.
My heart rejoices
Reiteration of the speaker's rejoicing heart in Christ.
I saw the child that babe so innocent and mild
The speaker sees the innocent and mild babe, referring to the Christ child.
His mother's smiles and Joseph by her side
Describing the scene with the child, mother's smiles, and Joseph by her side.
I knelt in awe at the scene before my eyes
The speaker kneels in awe, overwhelmed by the sight before their eyes.
In thanks for what I witnessed that night
Expressing gratitude for the experience witnessed that night.
My heart rejoices in Christ my King
Reiteration of the speaker's rejoicing heart in Christ as their King.
Yes the Savior of the world has come
Affirmation that the Savior of the world has come.
And peace He'll bring to everyone
Belief that the Savior will bring peace to everyone.
The joy we all can know He'll help to see
Highlighting the joy accessible to all through the Savior's help.
My heart rejoices
Reiteration of the speaker's rejoicing heart in Christ as their King.
In Christ my King
A final expression of rejoicing in Christ as the King.
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