THE BIRTHDAY OF THE KING (2015)

So small He seems to earthly eyes, 

 in swaddling clothes displayed,

held in His virgin mother’s arms 

 and in a manger laid.

Yet He is Lord of Heav’n and earth, 

 Who spread the stars above,

and sent angelic choirs 

 to sing of His eternal love.

The sacred birth so long ago 

 seems hid behind the years,

its brightness shadowed by the strife 

 which springs from mortal fears.

Yet in His hand the years repose, 

 all gathered into one,

and we are there in Bethlehem, 

 with Christmas just begun.

He is the breath of every soul 

 that sings Him welcome there,

the Father’s hand stretched 

 down from Heav’n, 

 the source of every prayer.

He is the flame in every heart, 

 consuming earthly sins,

 and leading us beyond ourselves 

 to where new life begins.

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He comes to bear us all the way 

 to glory yet unknown,

to regions for above desire, 

 where we become His own.

So let us on this blessed morn 

 our loud Hosannas sing!

The day of days has come again, 

 the birthday of the King!

Lyrics by Dr. Richard Overman

Copyright © 2015 Sunset Village Music