One holy night in Bethlehem
the air was filled with song.
Angelic voices sang on high
and shepherds piped along:
Sing glory, glory, gloria!
God’s love is given birth!
Be not afraid, Sing gloria,
and peace to all the earth!Their music echoed through the town
into the stable stall,
where Mary sang a lullaby
and rocked her baby small:
Sing glory, glory, gloria!
God’s love is given birth!
Be not afraid! Sing gloria,
and peace to all the earth!As Joseph touched the lamb’s soft wool,
and fed the donkey hay,
he whistled his own happy tune
and thanked God for this day:
Sing glory, glory, gloria!
God’s love is given birth!
Be not afraid! Sing gloria,
and peace to all the earth!Be still, and you will hear tonight
these melodies of old.
Then join your voice in harmony
until the tale is told:
Sing glory, glory, gloria!
God’s love is given birth!
Be not afraid! Sing gloria,
and peace to all the earth!
This nice little song was written by Mary Nelson Keithahn, a Christian educator, pastor, and songwriter, in response to a request for a simple, singable song telling the Christmas story. I’m including it in the songs about Joseph because I like the idea of Joseph whistling as he cares for the animals who shared their home with him and his family.
My youngest is home, and it’s feeling like Christmas.