| Hymn: | See Him Lying On A Bed Of Straw |
|---|---|
| Tune: | Calypso Carol |
| Words: | Michael Perry (1942-96) |
| Music: | Michael Perry (1942-96) |
Verse 1
See him lying on a bed of straw,
A draughty stable with an open door;
Mary cradling the babe she bore
The Prince of glory is his name.
Chorus
O now carry me to Bethlehem,
To see the Lord appear to men;
Just as poor as was the stable then,
The Prince of glory when he came!
Verse 2
Star of silver, sweep across the skies,
Show where Jesus in the manger lies;
Shepherds, swiftly from your stupor rise
To see the Saviour of the world!
Chorus
O now carry me to Bethlehem,
To see the Lord appear to men;
Just as poor as was the stable then,
The Prince of glory when he came!
Verse 3
Angels, sing again the song you sang,
Sing the glory of God's gracious plan;
Sing that Bethl'em's little baby can
Be the Saviour of us all.
Chorus
O now carry me to Bethlehem,
To see the Lord appear to men;
Just as poor as was the stable then,
The Prince of glory when he came!
Verse 4
Mine are riches, from your poverty,
From your innocence eternity;
Mine forgiveness by your death for me,
Child of sorrow for my joy.
Chorus
O now carry me to Bethlehem,
To see the Lord appear to men;
Just as poor as was the stable then,
The Prince of glory when he came!
Verse 1
D G
See him lying on a bed of straw,
A7 D Aaug5
A draughty stable with an open door;
D G
Mary cradling the babe she bore
A7 D D7
The Prince of glory is his name.
Chorus
G D Bm
O now carry me to Bethlehem,
Em A7 D Aaug5
To see the Lord appear to men;
D B7 Em
Just as poor as was the stable then,
A7 D
The Prince of glory when he came!
Verse 2
D G
Star of silver, sweep across the skies,
A7 D Aaug5
Show where Jesus in the manger lies;
D G
Shepherds, swiftly from your stupor rise
A7 D D7
To see the Saviour of the world!
Chorus
G D Bm
O now carry me to Bethlehem,
Em A7 D Aaug5
To see the Lord appear to men;
D B7 Em
Just as poor as was the stable then,
A7 D
The Prince of glory when he came!
Verse 3
D G
Angels, sing again the song you sang,
A7 D Aaug5
Sing the glory of God's gracious plan;
D G
Sing that Bethl'em's little baby can
A7 D D7
Be the Saviour of us all.
Chorus
G D Bm
O now carry me to Bethlehem,
Em A7 D Aaug5
To see the Lord appear to men;
D B7 Em
Just as poor as was the stable then,
A7 D
The Prince of glory when he came!
Verse 4
D G
Mine are riches, from your poverty,
A7 D Aaug5
From your innocence eternity;
D G
Mine forgiveness by your death for me,
A7 D D7
Child of sorrow for my joy.
Chorus
G D Bm
O now carry me to Bethlehem,
Em A7 D Aaug5
To see the Lord appear to men;
D B7 Em
Just as poor as was the stable then,
A7 D
The Prince of glory when he came!