HE Is Born (A Christmas Story)
A Christmas Story song about an old blind man at the time of Christ's birth.
EARTH SONGS album available. Separate songs 50 cents. Canadian. Medically disabled. Battling Myeloma. Record in my Basement, playing and singing all parts.
Story behind the song
When I was writing this, it was like I was watching it occur ... never experienced anything like it before ... or since. Last verse still gives me shivers when I listen to it.
Lyrics
Lyrics and Music © By Pete Dowan (SOCAN)
HE IS BORN (The Old Man's Story)
1st VERSE:
While sitting there among the sheep,
the old man drifted off to sleep.
His sightless eyes beheld a dream:
A wondrous star the likes of which
the world had never seen.
The sound of voices filled his ears.
The dream forgot, he said "who's here ?"
He felt the touch upon his hand.
The warmest touch he'd ever felt,
a voice that said, "I am"
The voice was like a song,
its sound was like a smile.
"Would that you come along,
behold the Holy Child."
CHORUS:
HE IS BORN...
AND ALL SHALL KNOW HIS LOVE.
HE IS BORN...
A GIFT FROM GOD ABOVE
AND ALL SHALL KNOW HIS LOVE
2nd VERSE:
His heart unsure, his mind confused,
he followed paths he'd often used.
His guide was gentle on his arm,
The old man thought, "it's just a dream,
no need to be alarmed".
"I know this place", he thought out loud,
the smell of straw around him now
He heard a tender lullaby
Could only be a mother's voice,
as soft as any sigh.
"You're here to share our joy"
he heard her say to him.
"Please come and see the boy,
for all are welcome in"
CHORUS:
HE IS BORN...
AND ALL SHALL KNOW HIS LOVE.
HE IS BORN...
A GIFT FROM GOD ABOVE
AND ALL SHALL KNOW HIS LOVE
3rd VERSE:
"From whence came you ", she asked of him,
and he replied "beyond the inn"
"So far to come alone", said she
"For this is not a dream my friend,
I know you cannot see"
The old man fell upon his knees,
the tears of joy were flowing free
He wiped the wetness from his eyes
He trembled as he saw his fingers
reaching for the sky.
His mind was running wild,
his heart beyond control.
He gazed upon the child,
elation filled his soul.
CHORUS:
HE IS BORN...
AND ALL SHALL KNOW HIS LOVE.
HE IS BORN...
A GIFT FROM GOD ABOVE
AND ALL SHALL KNOW HIS LOVE
(He is born) A GIFT FROM GOD ABOVE (He is born...He is born)
AND ALL SHALL KNOW HIS LOVE (He is born...He is born)
repeat.. Fade..
Pete Dowan,
E-mail: pdowan@aol.com
a beautiful song! i love the melody and the great build up to the powerful corus, your vocal on this is excellent! it sounds like a Christmas clasic, a hit for sure! good luck with it. Hayley