Heaven's Present

In the town of Bethlehem
In a stable Jesus lay
Angels singing, they were bringing
Heaven’s Present, born on Christmas Day

Oh, sacred Child, pure and undefiled
Sent from heaven’s glory up above
Please help us see Your majesty
You’re heaven’s Present wrapped in love

Not a mansion but a manger
Was the place where Jesus lay
Few expected or respected
Heaven’s Present born on Christmas day

Oh, sacred Child, pure and undefiled
Sent from heaven’s glory up above
Please help us see Your majesty
You’re heaven’s Present wrapped in love

Did you know that this same Jesus
Is returning prophets say
Not a Child, meek and mild
He’ll return as King of kings that day
He’ll return as King of kings that day

http://www.box.net/shared/kj85fkj90d#Heaven't_Present_np_opt (vocal)
http://www.box.net/shared/uq3db7pdzz#Heaven's_Present_track_higher_ (track in f; higher)
http://www.box.net/shared/7gvm1r6qz2#Heaven's_Present_track_lower_( (track in c; lower)
Copyright 2002 by John T. Anderson

He Left A Throne

Long ago in Bethlehem a Child was born to save us from sin
Infinite love sent from above, leaving His royal diadem

He left a throne and glory bright and came to this darkened place
Our sins to atone, our battles to fight and save us by His grace

A manger was there filled with hay, the bed where little Baby was laid
Coming to show the world below the truth, the life and the way

He left a throne and glory bright and came to this darkened place
Our sins to atone, our battles to fight and save us by His grace
Our sins to atone, our battles to fight and save us by His grace

http://www.box.net/shared/qrpjaeqykk#He_Left_A_Throne (vocal)
http://www.box.net/shared/710qylr8om#He_Left_A_Throne_track_2 (track)
Copyright 2008 by John T. Anderson

Christmas Song

Into the world my Savior came, born in Bethlehem
Jesus Christ, His sacred name, coming to ransom men

Holy, holy sang angels with joy and celestial mirth
Holy, holy sang angels at His blessed birth

Born in a humble manger, born with cattle around
Coming to be our Savior, the Lord of glory came down

Holy, holy sang angels with joy and celestial mirth
Holy, holy sang angels at His blessed birth

Lord Jesus be born in my heart I pray, remove the darkness of sin
Take all the shadows of doubt away, come and reign within

Holy, holy sang angels with joy and celestial mirth
Holy, holy sang angels at His blessed birth, at His blessed birth

http://www.box.net/shared/d928vx2me3#Christmas_Song_np_opt (vocal)
http://www.box.net/shared/nbqm6tpjm2#Christmas_Song_track (track)

Copyright 2007 by John T. Anderson

Long Ago In Bethlehem

Long ago in Bethlehem
To Mary a Child was born
He came from heaven to save us from sin
And open salvation’s door

Alleluia, alleluia, allelu, alleluia sang angels from above
Alleluia, alleluia, praise God for His great love

Rooms were all taken when they came to town
There wasn’t a place in the inn
A manger and stable were all that they found
But angels were singing to Him

Alleluia, alleluia, allelu, alleluia sang angels from above
Alleluia, alleluia, praise God for His great love
Alleluia, alleluia, allelu, alleluia sang angels from above
Alleluia, alleluia, praise God for His great love, praise God for His great love

http://www.box.net/shared/5kg2cpk69i#Long_Ago_In_Bethlehem_np_opt_2 (vocal)
http://www.box.net/shared/bd2spq4f0c#Long_Ago_In_Bethlehem_track (track)
Copyright 2006 by John T. Anderson

Why We Celebrate

Christmas comes just once a year
With pretty trees and holly leaves
And greetings filled with cheer
Beyond the mistletoe and fancy bows
We know the hillsides rang
When angels sang so long, long ago

Jesus is why we celebrate
He is the reason our hearts overflow with joy
It’s not the tinsel or colored lights
It’s Messiah’s birth on that glorious night
Jesus is why we celebrate, Jesus is why we celebrate

A manger for His bed, an angel choir led shepherds to His side
To worship Him in Bethlehem, on that wondrous night

Jesus is why we celebrate
He is the reason our hearts overflow with joy
It’s not the tinsel or colored lights
It’s Messiah’s birth on that glorious night
Jesus is why we celebrate, Jesus is why we celebrate

Be astonished O heavens, be amazed O nations of the earth
The King of heaven has come down
Behold His humble birth

Jesus is why we celebrate
He is the reason our hearts overflow with joy
It’s not the presents beneath your tree
It’s the Gift He gave to you and to me
Jesus is why we celebrate,
Jesus is why we celebrate
Jesus is why we celebrate

http://www.box.net/shared/qffux4j29g#Why_We_Celebrate_np_opt (vocal)
http://www.box.net/shared/x5vjr2bzlk#Why_We_Celebrate_track (track)
Copyright 2006 by John T. Anderson

Glory To The New Born King

Angels sing, their voices raise
Fields ring with hymns of praise
Rise and go to worship the new born King
Born in Bethlehem

Shepherds keep a watch by night
O’er their sheep behold the sight
Go to worship Christ the King
Here in Bethlehem

Glory, glory hallelu
Glory, glory hallelu
Glory, glory hallelu to the new born King

See it beam, yonder star
Leading from afar
We have come to worship Christ the King
Here in Bethlehem

Gifts in hand, from our own
Distant land and our home
We have come to worship Jesus Christ
Here in Bethlehem

Glory, glory hallelu
Glory, glory hallelu
Glory, glory hallelu to the new born King
Glory, glory hallelu
Glory, glory hallelu
Glory, glory hallelu to the new born King
To the new born King

http://www.box.net/shared/t5da03k2sz#Glory_To_The_New_Born_King_np_ (vocal)
http://www.box.net/shared/hzeemssq1y#Glory_To_the_New_Born_King_tra (track)
Copyright 2003 by John T. Anderson

Born In A Stable

Born in a stable in Bethlehem town
Born in a stable no room could be found
With cattle companions He entered this world
Born in a stable in Bethlehem town

Lord of majesty, Lord of hosts
Creator, Redeemer, Lord Jesus came down
Born in a stable in Bethlehem town

Shepherds came visiting Bethlehem town
Angels had sung with celestial sound
Telling the shepherds Jesus was laid
Born in a stable in Bethlehem town

Lord of majesty, Lord of hosts
Creator, Redeemer, Lord Jesus came down
Born in a stable in Bethlehem town

Guided by starlight to Bethlehem town
The kings from the east humbly bow to the ground
Bearing their gifts for the newly born Child
Born in a stable in Bethlehem town

Lord of majesty, Lord of hosts
Creator, Redeemer, Lord Jesus came down
Born in a stable in Bethlehem town
Born in a stable in Bethlehem town

http://www.box.net/shared/5p4hnfbhnf#Born_In_A_Stable_np_opt (vocal)
http://www.box.net/shared/mrgccvla2l#Born_In_A_Stable_track (track)
Copyright 2003 by John T. Anderson

Why Did He Love Me?

Why did He come? Why was he born?
Why such a Gift that Bethlehem morn?
Why did He live? Why did He die?
Why did He love a sinner as I?

Why did He love a sinner as I?
Why did He love me? I’ll never know
Why did He leave heaven and stoop so low?
Why to the cross did my Savior go?
Why did Lord Jesus love me so?
Why did Lord Jesus love me so?

Why did He love? Why did He care?
Why would a King want to share
His life with a rebel destined to die?
Why did He love a sinner as I?
Why did He love a sinner as I?

Why did He love me? I’ll never know
Why did He leave heaven and stoop so low?
Why to the cross did my Savior go?
Why did Lord Jesus love me so?
Why did Lord Jesus love me so?
Why did Lord Jesus love me so?


http://www.box.net/shared/m9f0vkg45a#Why_Did_He_Love_Me_np_opt (vocal)
http://www.box.net/shared/ahc84i2ifx#Why_Did_He_Love_Me_track (track)
Copyright 2005 by John T. Anderson

It Was Love

It was love that sent a Baby to be born in Bethlehem
It was love, it was love
It was love that made Him leave His glory and His diadem
It was love, it was love

It was love that made Him come here
It was love that made Him stay
It was love that sent the Savior all the way
It was love that led Lord Jesus to the manger Christmas day
It was love, it was love

It was love that sent the Savior to the cross of Calvary
It was love, it was love
It was love that made Him take my place and pay sin’s penalty
It was love, it was love

It was love that let Him suffer
It was love that let Him die
It was love that saved a sinner such as I
It was love from birth to Calv’ry, yes that’s the reason why
It was love, it was love
It was love, it was love
It was love, it was love

http://www.box.net/shared/lmjrf0d1ot#It_Was_Love_np_opt (vocal)
http://www.box.net/shared/a5i728lrjy#It_Was_Love_track (track)
Copyright 2005 by John T. Anderson

The Night The Angels Sang

Shepherds watching over their sheep
The night the angels sang
A constant guard they faithfully keep
The night the angels sang
Suddenly the sky was bright
The night the angels sang
Earth caressed by heaven’s light
The night the angels sang
Unto you this day a Child is born
You will find Him lying in the hay
Go to Bethlehem this Christmas morn
Great will be your joy this blessed day
The shepherds went to see the new King
The night the angels sang
Their humble worship offering
The night the angels
Reverently they bow to Him
The night the angels sang
God’s majesty in Bethlehem
The night the angels sang
Unto you this day a Child is born
You will find Him lying in the hay
Go to Bethlehem this Christmas morn
Great will be your joy this blessed day
Great will be your joy this blessed day

http://www.box.net/shared/an3in9gjmh#The_Night_The_Angels_Sang_np_o (vocal)
http://www.box.net/shared/kxohe3e06i#The_Night_The_Angels_Sang_trac (track)
Copyright 2005 by John T. Anderson

Rest Awhile, Sleepy Child

See the little Baby, sleeping in the hay
Jesus came in mercy’s name to take our sins away
People will insult Him, put thorns upon His brow
Rest awhile, sleepy Child in the manger now
Rest awhile, sleepy Child, rest while You can
The journey’s far, the road is hard
To rescue fallen man
Rest awhile, sleepy Child, rest while You can
All too soon, You’ll reach the tomb
Then You can rest again
Mary holds her Baby cradled in her arms
Trying to protect Him, saving Him from harm
People will despise Him, hang Him on a tree
Rest awhile, sleepy Child, on Mary’s gentle knee
Rest awhile, sleepy Child, rest while You can
The journey’s far, the road is hard
To rescue fallen man
Rest awhile, sleepy Child, rest while You can
All too soon, You’ll reach the tomb
Then You can rest again
All too soon, You’ll reach the tomb
Then You can rest again

http://www.box.net/shared/2aht3e826a#Rest_Awhile,_Sleepy_Child_np_o (vocal)
http://www.box.net/shared/hsgn3il5r9#Rest_Awhile,_Sleepy_Child_trac (track)

Copyright 2005 by John T. Anderson

Born Of The Virgin Mary

Meek and lowly One, God sent His only Son
Born of the virgin Mary, born of the virgin Mary
To world far below, to a world of sin and woe
Born of the virgin Mary, born of the virgin Mary

He came to ancient Bethlehem
He came to be our closest Friend
He came to bring new life to men
Born of the virgin Mary, born of the virgin Mary

With cattle all around, Heaven’s King came down
Born of the virgin Mary, born of the virgin Mary
Sheep and ox were there, His humble quarters shared
Born of the virgin Mary, born of the virgin Mary

He came to ancient Bethlehem
He came to be our closest Friend
He came to bring new life to men
Born of the virgin Mary, born of the virgin Mary

Angels shining bright sang of One that night
Born of the virgin Mary, born of the virgin Mary
From fields the shepherds came, confessed His sacred name
Born of the virgin Mary, born of the virgin Mary

He came to ancient Bethlehem
He came to be our closest Friend
He came to bring new life to men
Born of the virgin Mary, born of the virgin Mary
Born of the virgin Mary, born of the virgin Mary

http://www.box.net/shared/xssk5yp682#Born_Of_The_Virgin_Mary_np_opt (vocal)
http://www.box.net/shared/fm57t6ipms#Born_Of_The_Virgin_Mary_track_ (track)


Copyright 2005 by John T. Anderson

A King Was Born In Bethlehem

A King was born in Bethlehem
The heavens rang as angels sang
Their song of praise they gave to Him
This is what the angels sang

Hosanna to the Savior Who
Came to live, His life to give
Peace on earth, good will to men
Glory to the King Who’s born in Bethlehem

The shepherds came to worship Him
In reverence they bowed their heads
From fields they’ve come to Bethlehem
Hearing what the angels said

Hosanna to the Savior Who
Came to live, His life to give
Peace on earth, good will to men
Glory to the King Who’s born in Bethlehem

The wise men brought their gifts of love
Frankincense with myrrh and gold
From far they’ve come by the star above
This message they were told

Hosanna to the Savior Who
Came to live, His life to give
Peace on earth, good will to men
Glory to the King Who’s born in Bethlehem, Bethlehem


http://www.box.net/shared/m847fajhv4#A_King_Was_Born_In_Bethlehem_n (vocal)
http://www.box.net/shared/z3mjpi4819#A_King_Was_Born_In_Bethlehem_t (track)

Copyright 1985 by John T. Anderson