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Songs:Once In Royal David's City (83447)
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Music by H.J. Gauntlett, words by Mrs. C.F Alexander, published in 1848. Alexander was an Anglican bishop’s wife who wrote poems and hymns for the children she worked with throughout Ireland. I've long loved this melody, and have dropped the verses that seemed a bit harsh in their call for childhood obedience to Victorian standards of behavior. [1]
Lyrics
Once in royal David's city Stood a lowly cattle shed Where a mother laid her Baby In a manger for His bed: Mary was that mother mild Jesus Christ her little Child. He came down to earth from heaven Who is God and Lord of all And His shelter was a stable And His cradle was a stall; With the poor, and mean, and lowly Lived on earth our Savior holy. When our eyes at last shall see Him Through His own redeeming love For that Child so dear and gentle Is our Lord in heaven above And He leads His children on To the place where He is gone. Zig – guitar Geoff – bass, harmony David Crossland – harmony
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 | Christmas 67 items |
 | Holidays 50 items |
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