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This song, with its catchy tune, is one of the more popular of relatively recently introduced Christmas songs. It invites a fresh response to Jesus Christ as Saviour.

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.

O now carry me to Bethlehem

To see the Lord of love again:

Just as poor as was the stable then,

The prince of glory when He came!

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!

Angels sing again the song you sang,

Sing the glory of God’s gracious plan;

Sing that Bethlehem’s little baby can

Be the saviour of us all.

Mine are riches, from your poverty,

From your innocence, eternity;

Mine forgiveness by your death for me,

Child of sorrow for my joy.

Michael Perry (1942–96)

Words: Michael Perry © Mrs B Perry/Jubilate Hymns Used by permission