Lead Me To the Manger
Vocal Solo Key Signature - A-flat (4 flats) Tempo - Freely, not too fast Difficulty - Intermediate Topics: Christmas
Sheet Music Sample:
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Lyrics:
(OPT. INTRO) Star light star bright brightest star I see tonight
I wish I may I wish I might have this wish tonight
1. Lead me to the manger light my path above
To the inn at Bethlehem the stable filled with heaven's love
Let angels shine around me singing peace on earth
Then escort me most hastily to the place of His birth
CHORUS: I long to see the baby I'll brave most anything
To make it to the manger give my gift to my King
2. So lead me to the manger point the way to go
I'll journey from this distant land through burning sun or freezing snow
Should evil try to fool me I won't be lead astray
I'll keep my eye on the north sky thy glow will show the way
CHORUS
3. For when I reach the manger I will humbly kneel
And give the child what's truly mine I'll give the Lord my will
I'll give my sins to know Him I'll give up everything
For this child in the manger is Jesus Christ my King Story:
"Lead Me To The Manger" (Winter 2006)
This is a contemporary Christian-type Christmas song that expresses a heart-felt plea: "I long to see the baby/I'll brave most anything/To make it to the manger/Give my gift to my King." I really enjoy the lyrics that fit nicely with the music (actually written first). Amber does a great job on the audio track of taking us through the emotions of getting to Christ and giving Him (as the late Neal A. Maxwell said) the only thing that's truly ours to give: our will. Fall 2009: The response to this song has been fabulous, thanks for your kind emails singing its praises.