| I WITNESS NEWS/ Live from Bethlehem
Lyrics
IT’S ALMOST CHRISTMAS TIME
We’re singing God’s praise at Christmas
Counting the days ‘til Christmas
Everyone’s getting set for Christmas time
We’re making things bright for Christmas
Stringing up lights for Christmas
Everyone knows it’s almost Christmas time
But in the midst of all the things we do this time of year,
We’ll find a quiet place to stop and pray
And thank the Lord for coming down and giving us His love,
So we can give it back to Him today
So we’re ringing the bells at Christmas
Wishing folks well at Christmas
Counting the days until it’s Christmas time
We’re wrapping our gifts for Christmas
Checking off lists for Christmas
Everyone knows it’s almost Christmas time
But in the midst of all the things we do this time of year,
We’ll find a quiet place to stop and pray
And thank the Lord for coming down and giving us His love,
So we can give it back to Him today
We’re singing God’s praise at Christmas
Counting the days ‘til Christmas
Everyone’s getting set for Christmas time
We’re making things bright for Christmas
Stringing up lights for Christmas
Everyone knows it’s almost Christmas time
It’s almost Christmas time... It’s almost Christmas time...
Merry Christmas!
IN A PALACE
In a palace you’ll find luxuries of every kind.
You’ll be waited on and pampered all the time.
In a palace, it’s true, everyone will wait on you.
Anything your heart desires, they’ll provide.
I’ll have a handmaid to draw my bath.
NEWS CREW And with Cecelia she’ll probably need a staff.
CECELIA I’ll have a servant to do my nails and hair
NEWS CREW And another to fan her face with air.
CHOIR
In a palace you’ll find luxuries of every kind.
You’ll be waited on and pampered all the time.
In a palace, it’s true, everyone will wait on you.
Anything your heart desires, they’ll provide.
CECELIA I will have gowns, the best that they can find
NEWS CREW And with Cecelia, you know she’ll change her mind.
CECELIA The finest gemstones will sparkle ‘round my neck
NEWS CREW And she’ll make everyone a nervous wreck!
CHOIR
Yes, in a palace, they treat you like a queen.
CECELIA Each night a banquet like you have never seen.
CHOIR
Yes, in a palace, desserts are really fine.
CECELIA Chocolate cake can be ordered anytime!
ALL
In a palace you’ll find luxuries of every kind.
You’ll be waited on and pampered all the time.
In a palace, it’s true, everyone will wait on you.
CECELIA I’ll be treated to the finest
JACK But will it please her highness?
CECELIA I’ll have to start packing right away.
ALL
Yes, a palace is where__ we__ want to____ stay_______.
NOBODY LIKES A GRUMP
Nobody likes a grump at Christmas.
Nobody likes a grump, that’s clear.
Nobody likes a frown, A smile turned upside down
That takes away my cheer.
Oh! Nobody likes a grump at Christmas.
Nobody likes a grump that’s clear.
While nobody likes a grump, no matter what the month.
It’s ‘specially true this time of year!
‘Cause Christmas is a giving time of year.
Christmas opens up our hearts.
And blessings come with every joy we bring
When the Christmas spirit starts!
SOLO
Oh! Nobody likes a grump at Christmas.
Nobody likes a grump it’s true.
And nobody likes to gaze at a long and grumpy face,
It makes my Christmas blue!
ALL Boo hoo!
Nobody likes a grump at Christmas.
Nobody likes a grump, it’s true.
Nobody likes a grump, no matter what the month.
Especially when the grump is YOU!
‘Cause Christmas is a giving time of year.
Christmas opens up our hearts.
And blessings come with every joy we bring
When the Christmas spirit starts!
‘Cause nobody likes a grump,
Nobody likes a grump
Nobody likes a grump at Christmas!
COULD THIS BE THE MESSIAH
SIMEON
Could it be, after all these years? I’ve waited for so long!
Could it be, You would dry my tears And fill my heart with song?
Could it be, this newborn babe would be the Chosen One?
Could it be, that Almighty God has sent to us His Son?
SIMEON Could this be the Messiah I’ve waited for?
ALL Could this be the Messiah I’ve waited for?
SIMEON Could this be the Messiah I’ve waited for?
ALL Could this be the One?
SIMEON
Could these promises be fulfilled in this newborn child to come?
ALL Ah__________
SIMEON Could this be the Messiah, the One?
ALL
Could it be, the Counselor, the Prince of Peace is here?
Could it be, the King of kings has finally appeared?
Could this be the Messiah I’ve waited for?_______
Could this be the Messiah I’ve waited for?________
Could this be the One?
Could these promises be fulfilled in this newborn child to come?
Could this be the Messiah?
SIMEON Could this be the Messiah?
Could this be the Messiah___________, the One?_________
WE THREE KINGS
SOLO 1
We three kings of Orient are; Bearing gifts, we traverse afar;
Field and fountain, moor and mountain, following yonder star.
ALL Oh! Star of wonder, star of light,
Star with royal beauty bright,
Westward leading, still proceeding,
Guide us to thy perfect light.
SOLO 2
Glorious now behold Him arise:
King and God and Sacrifice.
SOLO 3
Alleluia, Alleluia sounds through the earth and skies.
ALL Oh! Star of wonder, star of light,
Star with royal beauty bright,
Westward leading, still proceeding,
Guide us to thy perfect light.
Guide us to thy perfect light.
HEROD’S SONG
HEROD
Soon I will have worldwide fame. Everyone will know my name,
King Herod, the greatest king of all.
Caesar’s coins will be replaced with the image of my face.
King Herod, the greatest king of all.
Well, if somebody thinks he’s gonna take this crown away.
Forfeiting his head will be the price that he will pay!
Nobles, peasants equally will bow down and sing of me.
King Herod, the greatest king of all.
DANCE
Well, if somebody thinks he’s gonna take this crown away.
Forfeiting his head will be the price that he will pay!
Nobles, peasants equally will bow down and sing of me.
King Herod, the greatest king of all. (Ah, Sing it with me!)
ALL King Herod, the greatest king of all!
PERFECT FOR YOU
SOLO 1
If I could know all the things that God knows
or I could see all the things He sees,
Then I would not have to trust His wisdom,
I could just trust in me.
ALL
But God made the hills and valleys
And all the fish in the sea.
So I know that I can trust Him
And that His plan must be...
Perfect for you, perfect for me
His perfect plan fills every need.
Oh, Perfect for you, perfect for me
His plan for us must be.
SOLO 2
He is the One who made all the heavens
and all the creatures down on the ground,
So when I think that I know much better
I better look around.
ALL
And even the winds obey Him,
They never do that for me.
So when I think that I know much better
I better look around.
If I could know all the things that God knows
or I could see all the things He sees,
Then I would not have to trust His wisdom,
I could just trust in me.
But God made the hills and valleys
And all the fish in the sea.
So I know that I can trust Him
And that His plan must be...
Perfect for you, perfect for me
His perfect plan fills every need.
Oh, Perfect for you, perfect for me
His plan for us must be, His plan for us must be,
His plan for us must be.
ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH
Angels we have heard on high, Sweetly singing o’er the plains,
And the mountains in reply, Echoing their joyous strains.
Glo------------ia, in excelsis Deo
Glo------------ia, in excelsis De-----o.
Come to Bethlehem and see Him whose birth the angels sing;
Come adore on bended knee Christ the Lord, our newborn King.
Glo------------ia, in excelsis Deo
Glo------------ia, in excelsis De-----o.
GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN
Go, tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere.
Go, tell it on the mountain that Jesus Christ is born!
Go, tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere.
Go, tell it on the mountain that Jesus Christ is born!
While shepherds kept their watching o’er silent flocks by night.
Behold throughout the heavens there shown a holy light.
The shepherds feared and trembled when lo! above the earth
Rang out the angel chorus that hailed the Savior’s birth______.
Go, tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere.
Go, tell it on the mountain that Jesus Christ is born!
SOLO 1
Down in a lowly manger the humble Christ was born,
He brought us God’s salvation that blessed Christmas morn.
SOLO 2
He came to bring us freedom that cold December night,
And if we but receive Him we’ll walk in God’s pure light
ALL
Go, tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere.
Go, tell it on the mountain that Jesus Christ is born!
Go, tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere.
Go, tell it on the mountain that Jesus Christ is born!
That Jesus Christ is born!
That Je____sus____ Christ____ is____ born!
O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL
Come to worship Jesus Come to Bethlehem,
Come to worship Jesus Come to Bethlehem,
O come all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant,
O come ye O come ye to Bethlehem,
Come and behold Him, born the King of angels!
O come let us adore Him____; O come let us adore Him____;
O come let us adore____ Him__, Christ____ the Lord.
Come to worship Jesus Come to Bethlehem,
Come to worship Jesus Come to Bethlehem,
SOLO
Sing choirs of angels, sing in exultation
O sing all ye citizens of heaven above.
Glory to God___ Glory in the highest.
O come let us adore Him____; O come let us adore Him____;
O come let us adore____ Him__, Christ____ the Lord.
O come let us adore____ Him__, Christ____ the Lord.
(6 times) Come to worship Jesus Come to Bethlehem.
HEAR THE BELLS OF CHRISTMAS
Hear the bells of Christmas ring throughout the earth.
Hear the bells as they proclaim our blessed Savior’s birth.
Hear the bells of Christmas ring throughout the earth.
Hear the bells as they proclaim our blessed Savior’s birth.
See the miracle that’s come: God has sent His only Son.
Born to save the world from sin; born to make us new within.
(2nd time, echoes)
Sing of joy at Christmas. Welcome Christ the King.
Angel choirs from heaven above, their blessed tidings bring.
(Da Capo, [start over])
(then)
their blessed tidings bring_____________.
GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN (reprise)
Go, tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere.
Go, tell it on the mountain that Jesus Christ is born! (repeat)
That Jesus Christ is born!
That Je____sus____ Christ____ is____ born!
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