Let’s Live Nativity

From the ‘Sing Young, Sing Joyfully’ collection

by William L. Wallace on September 4, 2013 | 1 Review or Comment

1. Let’s live nativity;

let the manger shape our minds,

the baby touch our hearts,

the mother bless our flesh.

Let love be shared;

it’s Christmas, it’s Christmas,

it’s Christmas Day.

2. Let’s live nativity;

let the shepherds teach us truth,

the wise ones guide our path,

the singing fill our lives.

Let love be shared;

it’s Christmas, it’s Christmas,

it’s Christmas Day.

3. Let’s live nativity;

let the starlight lead our dance,

our giving bring new joy,

let festival begin

And love be shared;

it’s Christmas, it’s Christmas,

it’s Christmas Day.

Note: For other than Christmas Day, use “Christmas-time” in the chorus.

Text and Music © William Livingstone Wallace

Harmony by Graham Hollobon

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Topics: Arts and Music, The Younger Generation, and Worship & Liturgy. 8 Points: Point 4: Act As We Believe. Seasons & Special Events: Advent and Christmas. Ages: Elementary, Pre-School, and Pre-Teen. Resource Types: Audio MP3 and Children's Songs.

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Pat Siegler

Bill, I really like this piece you have written. Wondering if you can put guitar chords to it? Blessings, Pat

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