The theme for our Christmas eve service at church this year is going to be "All are Welcome at the Manger." My pastor asked if I had any song suggestions related to that theme and for the life of me I can not think of any songs that would work. So, on my way to work this morning I started making up my own song. Anyway, here it is:
Welcome at the MangerIn a little town
On a starry night
A babe was to be born
But there was no room in sight
The inn’s rooms they were all full
There were no friends or family
A manger bed of hay
Was all that there was free
There was no welcome here
On the earth he came to save
There was no great fanfare
To welcome Christ our king
But
Everyone is welcome at the manger
Lowly shepherds knelt and so did kings
Angels from on high
Joined the lullabye
The mother of God began to sing
Welcome to this babe who is a king
Everyone is welcome at the manger
Everyone is welcome at the manger
There is not a gift we have to bring
Just kneel here amazed
And join this song of praise
As we welcome this babe who is a king
Welcome to this babe who is a king
Everyone is welcome at the manger
This is a work in progress. I have a little tune to go along with it, but I'm not totally satisfied with the verse yet.
Labels: Christmas, songs
