Pageant

St. Cross Christmas Pageant

Choose a song below to listen to and see the lyrics for your singer's role in the pageant. For questions contact your child’s Sunday School teacher or Candace Ford at candaceford1@mac.com.

Age 3 - 2nd Grade:
    "Born, Born in Bethlehem (Mary had a Baby)"
    "Away in a Manger"
Shepherds, Grades 3 - 6:
"Shepherds, Shake Off Your Drowsy Sleep"
Angels/Stars:
"Silent Night"

Mary had a baby, a-oh my Lord,
Mary had a baby, a-oh my Lord,
Mary had a baby, a-oh my Lord,
Born, born in Bethlehem.

The hay is his pillow, the manger his bed.
The beasts stand in wonder to gaze on his head,
Then come little children, and hear what we say,
He gladdened the world on that first Christmas day.

Mary had a baby, a-oh my Lord,
Mary had a baby, a-oh my Lord,
Mary had a baby, a-oh my Lord,
Born, born in Bethlehem.

Mary had a baby, a-oh my Lord,
Mary had a baby, a-oh my Lord,
Mary had a baby, a-oh my Lord,
Born, born in Bethlehem.
Born, born in Bethlehem.
Yes, he was born   in   Beth- le- hem.
Born, born in Bethlehem.

Verse 1:
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,
The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head.
The stars in the sky- looked down where he lay,
The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay.

Verse 2:
The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes,
But little Lord Jesus no crying he makes.
I love thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky,
And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh.

Verse 1:
Shepherds, shake off your drowsy sleep,
Rise and leave your silly sheep;
Angels from heav’n around are singing,
Tidings of great joy are bringing.
Shepherds, the chorus come and swell,
Sing Noel, Noel, Noel.
(4 bar interlude)

Verse 2:
Cometh at length the age of peace.
Strife and sorrow now shall cease;
Prophets foretold the wondrous story
Of this heav’n born Prince of glory.
Shepherds, the chorus come and swell,
Sing Noel, Noel, Noel.
(4 bar interlude)

Verse 3:
Shepherds, then up and quick away,
See the babe ere break of day;
He is the hope of ev’ry nation,
All in him shall find salvation.
Shepherds, the chorus come and swell,
Sing Noel, Noel, Noel.
(2 bar interlude)
Sing Noel, Noel,  No  –  el.

Verse 1:
Silent night, holy night!
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon virgin, mother and child
Holy Infant so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace,
Sleep in heavenly peace.

Verse 2:
Silent night, holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight!
Glories stream from heaven afar;
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!
Christ the Savior is born!
Christ the Savior is born!