How He Came
Vocal Solo w/optional C-instrument Key Signature - B flat (two flats) Tempo - Not too fast (Quarter=72-80?) Difficulty - Intermediate (best for lower voice) Topics: Christ, Christmas
Sheet Music Sample:
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Lyrics:
1. To a group of shepherds a choir of angels came
To sing of a Messiah shout praises to His name
They came and spoke of Christ and the shepherds went to see
The Lord and God Immanuel who soon would set them free
CHORUS: But He didn't come in glory nor as a King
He didn't come triumphat but as a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes
Laid in a manger that's how He came
2. A star shown in the heavens far brighter than the rest
To announce to all the world that finally it was blessed
To have the Son of God living on the earth
The glorious chosen Savior The Kind of royal birth
CHORUS
CHORUS Story:
"How He Came" (Winter 2002)
We lived in rural Arkansas for a while pursuing a business venture, and attended a small branch, where I served as Young Men president. Around Christmas time, the Young Women president challenged me to write a new Christmas song, and "How He Came" was the answer to that challenge. It's a nice piece showing "the condescension of God." We've performed it at many venues, always getting positive feedback.