1. In the little village of Bethlehem, There lay Child one day, And the sky was bright with a holy light, O'er the place where Jesus lay. Alleluia! Oh, how the angels sang, Alleluia! How it rang! And the sky was bright with a holy light. 'Twas the birthday of a King. 2. 'Twas a humble birthplace; but oh! how much God gave to us that day! From the manger bed, what a path has led! What a perfect, holy way! Alleluia! Oh, how the angels sang, Alleluia! How it rang! And the sky was bright with a holy light. 'Twas the birthday of a King.
Lyrics: William Harold Neidlinger
Music: William Harold Neidlinger
Tune: NEIDLINGER
Meter: 10.6.10.7. with Refrain