by Julie Newcombe

7 to 11, 9 to 12+ yrs - KS2, KS3 - unison (3m 01s)

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

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Theme  -  The Christmas story, Nativity, joy, celebration, Jesus

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Content  -  'Day Of Days' calls us to remember the wonder and mystery of the story of Christmas as we celebrate around the festive tree. Although it's a great choice for general Christmas singing and may be sung in unison, it's also a lovely feature song for junior/youth choir, with its easy to teach 2-part arrangement in the chorus.

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Lyrics Sample

In a stable long ago when stars were shining bright,

Jesus Christ was born in quiet simplicity.

Angels sang their sweetest songs to fill that special night

While Mary gazed upon Him lovingly.

Shepherds came to marvel at the peaceful baby boy,

Wise men came with gifts to mark God’s prophecy.

All who flocked to see Him knew their hearts were filled with joy

For God had sent His son to set them free.

     Heaven’s bells are ringing,

     Angel voices singing: ‘Welcome to this day of days.’

                                            (to this day of joy!)

     Joy and celebration on this glad occasion,

     ‘Welcome to this day of days.’

Nowadays it’s different from that time of long ago.

Candles light the scene of our festivities.

Children sing, their noses tingling from the glist’ning snow,

While presents lie beneath the Christmas tree.

Take the time to bear in mind just how it was back then.

Celebrate the wonder and the mystery!

Jesus Christ was born that day and He will come again

To share God’s love for all eternity...

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'Day Of Days' features in the song collection 'Here Comes Christmas'