Once Upon a Christmas
A Divine Tale: Once Upon a Christmas in Bethlehem
Lyrics
Once upon a Christmas far away in Bethlehem
Refers to the historical event of Christmas in Bethlehem.
Mary being great with child had no place to lie down
Describes Mary's pregnancy and the lack of a suitable place for her to rest.
So Joseph found a stable in which Mary had her child
Joseph finds a stable for Mary to give birth to Jesus.
Once upon a Christmas was the birth of Jesus Christ
Highlights the birth of Jesus Christ as the central event of Christmas.
Once upon a Christmas in a manger far away
Reiterates the Christmas story, focusing on the manger as the birthplace.
A King was born His palace was a manger filled with hay
Emphasizes Jesus as a King born in humble surroundings, a manger filled with hay.
His royal robe was swaddling cloth a halo was His crown
Symbolic description of Jesus' royal status using swaddling cloth and a halo.
Once upon a Christmas away in Bethlehem
Revisits the setting of Bethlehem in the narrative.
And all the world rejoiced because the King was born at last
Celebration worldwide as the birth of the King (Jesus) is finally realized.
A savior had been promised now it had come to pass
Acknowledges the fulfillment of the promised Savior's arrival.
And the joyful news that He was born spread quickly far and wide
Spread of the joyful news of Jesus' birth.
Once upon a Christmas was the birth of Jesus Christ
Reiteration of the significance of Jesus' birth in the Christmas story.
Once upon a Christmas from the Far East wise men came
Introduction of Wise Men from the Far East bringing gifts to honor Jesus.
With gold and myrrh and frankincense to praise the newborn King
Details the gifts of gold, myrrh, and frankincense presented to the newborn King.
And shepherds left their flocks and came to see and worship Him
Shepherds leaving their flocks to worship and see the newborn Jesus.
Once upon a Christmas away in Bethlehem
Reiterates the location of the Christmas story, Bethlehem.
And all the world rejoiced because the King was born at last
Global rejoicing at the birth of the King, fulfilling the promised Savior.
A savior had been promised now it had come to pass
Confirmation of the fulfillment of the promised Savior's arrival.
And the joyful news that He was born spread quickly far and wide
Continuation of the spread of joyful news about Jesus' birth.
Once upon a Christmas was the birth of Jesus Christ
Reiteration of the central theme, the birth of Jesus Christ on Christmas.
Once upon a Christmas far away in Bethlehem
Concluding line emphasizing the location of the Christmas story, Bethlehem.
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