Mary's Little Boy Child
Bethlehem's Gift: A Timeless Tale of Hope and Birth
Lyrics
Long time ago in Bethlehem
Refers to a historical period in Bethlehem
So the Holy Bible says
Quoting from religious text, emphasizing the source of information
Mary's boy child Jesus Christ
Jesus, the son of Mary, central figure of Christianity
Was born on Christmas Day
Birth of Jesus on the holiday celebrated as Christmas
Hark, now hear the angels sing
Encouraging attention to angelic singing
New king's born today,
Highlighting the birth of a new king
And man will live for evermore,
Suggesting eternal life due to the significance of Christmas
Because of Christmas Day
Stating the reason for everlasting life as Christmas
Now Joseph and his wife, Mary
Referring to Joseph and Mary's journey to Bethlehem
Came to Bethlehem that night
Emphasizing the specific time of their arrival
They found no place to bear the child
Unable to find lodging for the childbirth
Not a single room was in sight
Emphasizing the lack of accommodation available
By and by they found a little nook
Eventually discovering a small space
In a stable all forlorn
Describing the condition of the place found
And in a manger cold and dark
Depicting the setting of Jesus' birth as a manger
Mary's little boy was born
Stating the birth of Mary's child in the described setting
Hark, now hear the angels sing
Reiterating attention to angelic singing
New king's born today
Reaffirming the birth of a new king
And man will live for evermore
Repeating the idea of eternal life due to Christmas
Because of Christmas Day
Reiterating the reason for everlasting life as Christmas
While shepherds
Describing shepherds watching over their flocks at night
Watched their flocks by night
Depicting the scene of shepherds guarding their sheep
They saw a bright new shining star
Noticing a bright, new star in the sky
And heard the choir from heaven sing
Hearing heavenly singing from a choir
The music seemed to come from afar
Feeling like the music is coming from a distance
Trumpets sound and angels sing,
Referencing the sound of trumpets and angelic singing
Listen to what they say
Encouraging listening to the message conveyed
That man will live for evermore
Reaffirming the idea of everlasting life because of Christmas
Because of Christmas Day
Reiterating the reason for eternal life due to Christmas
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