by Gavin Reid

7 to 12 yrs - KS2 - optional harmony (2m 31s)

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

______________________________________

Theme - The birth of Jesus, Joseph's role in the Nativity story

______________________________________

Content - This song explores Joseph's special place in God's plan to be incarnated in the person of Jesus.  The easily achievable harmony part makes this song a great addition to school choir repertoire.

______________________________________

Lyrics sample

Joseph was a carpenter,

He lived in Nazareth.

He was such a good and honest man

In a dream an angel came,

Told of the special day,

Mary his betrothed would bear a babe.

Jesus Christ, born to man!

Joseph had a special place in God’s great plan.

Joseph cast his doubt aside

To raise this holy child.

Mary soon his blessed bride would be.

Said the angel in a dream

‘Jesus the chosen King,

He will reign supreme eternally.’

Jesus Christ, born to man!

Joseph had a special place in God’s great plan.

______________________________________

This song features in the cantata 'Bells Ring Out'