by Gavin Reid 

7 to 12 yrs  -  KS2, KS3  -  2 or 3 part (3m 12s)

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Download contains  -  Piano-vocal score, lyric sheet, mp3 demo & backing tracks

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Theme  -  Christmas, Nativity, birth of Jesus

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Content  -  This song paints the picture of the manger scene in the most beautiful way, the lyrical opening swelling into a choral section with stunning harmony and counterpoint. The second and third parts are very easy to learn yet wonderfully effective, making this a lovely piece for inclusion in Christmas concerts and ideal for choir repertoire.

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Lyrics Sample

Baby Jesus sleeps, while mother Mary keeps

Her blessed vigil by His manger bed.

As a star shines bright into the deepest night,

Our baby Jesus rests His sleepy head.

Even as the cattle low, so softly.

Even as the angels sing their praise to God

We know the joy He brings, He is all good things.

He is the Saviour! Our precious baby King.

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As I see the scene in my imagining,

I wonder why a King so lowly born.

Then in faith anew I know that God is true,

In ev’ry place His brand new day shall dawn.

Even as the cattle low so softly... (etc.)

Arranged in 3 parts:

Even as the cattle low, so softly.

Even as the angels sing their praise to God

We know the joy He brings, He is all good things.

He is the Saviour! Our precious baby King.

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This song features in the 10-song cantata 'Bells Ring Out'