Mary's Little Boy Child

Christmas Story: Mary's Child Brings Eternal Hope
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Lyrics

Long time ago in Bethlehem so the Holy Bible say

Refers to a historical event in Bethlehem as mentioned in the Holy Bible.

Mary's boy child, Jesus Christ, was born on Christmas Day

Describes the birth of Jesus Christ on Christmas Day to Mary.


Hark now hear the angels sing, new King's born today

Highlights the joyous announcement of the birth of a new king by angels.

And man will live forevermore because of Christmas Day

Expresses the belief that humanity will have eternal life because of the significance of Christmas.

Trumpets sound and angels sing, listen what they say

Portrays a scene of trumpets sounding and angels singing to emphasize the eternal impact of Christmas.

That man will live forevermore because of Christmas Day

Reiterates the idea that Christmas ensures everlasting life for mankind.


While Shepherds watched their flock by night they see a bright new star

Describes the shepherds witnessing a bright new star while watching their flock at night.

Then hear a choir of angels sing music seems to come from afar

Depicts a choir of angels singing, creating a celestial atmosphere.

Now Joseph and his wife Mary come to Bethlehem that night

Tells the story of Joseph and Mary's journey to Bethlehem, setting the stage for Jesus' birth.

They find no place to lay the child not a single room was in sight

Highlights the challenge of finding no place, not even a room, for the child to be born.


Hark now hear the angels sing, new King's born today

Repeats the joyous announcement of the birth of a new king by angels.

And man will live forevermore because of Christmas Day

Reaffirms the belief in everlasting life for humanity due to the significance of Christmas.

Trumpets sound and angels sing, listen what they say

Recreates the scene of trumpets sounding and angels singing to emphasize the eternal impact of Christmas.

That man will live forevermore because of Christmas Day

Restates the idea that Christmas ensures everlasting life for mankind.


By and by they find a little nook in a stable so forlorn

Describes the eventual discovery of a humble place, a stable, for the birth of Jesus.

In a manger there so cold and dark, Mary's little boy was born

Depicts the manger as the cold and dark place where Mary's little boy is born.


Hark now hear the angels sing, new King's born today

Reiterates the joyous announcement of the birth of a new king by angels.

And man will live forevermore because of Christmas Day

Reaffirms the belief in everlasting life for humanity due to the significance of Christmas.

Trumpets sound and angels sing, listen what they say

Restates the scene of trumpets sounding and angels singing to emphasize the eternal impact of Christmas.

That man will live forevermore because of Christmas Day

Concludes by restating the idea that Christmas ensures everlasting life for mankind.

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