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Birthday of a King
Staff Notation • Sacred, Christmas
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Birthday of a King by William Harold Neidlinger — Lyrics
1. In the little village of Bethlehem
There lay a child one day,
And the sky was bright
with a holy light,
O'er the place, where Jesus lay:
Refrain: Alleluia! O how the angels sang,
Alleluia! how it rang,
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About Birthday of a King
William Harold Neidlinger's Birthday of a King is a SATB anthem suitable for Christmas services. The text paints a vivid picture of the Nativity, opening with the humble setting of Bethlehem and the bright, holy light surrounding the infant Jesus. The lyrics reflect on the profound gift of God's love given to us on that day, tracing the path from the manger bed to a perfect, holy way. The uplifting refrain, with its joyful 'Alleluia!' and emphasis on the 'birthday of the King,' offers a powerful expression of the Christmas message.
