Musical Advent Calendar - Day 14

Each day, from December 1 to December 25, I will post the text (and translation, if necessary) of an Advent- or Christmas-themed song, along with the URL for a YouTube video containing that song. (Select "Musical Advent Calendar" from the list of labels in the right sidebar to sort all of them out from the other posts on the blog.) You will note that each selection has a text, collectively representing the last 2000 years, and this is intentional. For the more familiar texts (such as popular Christmas carols), I have chosen a variety of interpretations and performers, from professional choirs to contemporary Christian worship leaders. I suggest that you follow the text as the music plays, and reflect on the words that proclaim the First Advent of our Savior, the Lord Jesus.

May our King, who promises to come again, reveal himself to you in a new way this Advent.

DECEMBER 14

Jesus, Born On This Day

 

Text and Music by Mariah Carey (1994)

Performed by Mariah Carey

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDMZNCdMtU8

 

Today a Child is born on earth

Today the glory of God shines everywhere

For all of the world

Oh Jesus, born on this day

He is our light and salvation

Oh Jesus, born on this day

He is the King of all nations

 

Behold the Lamb of God has

Behold the Savior is born

Sing of his love to everyone

Oh Jesus, born on this day

Heavenly Child in the manger

Oh Jesus, born on this day

He is our Lord and our Savior

 

Today our hearts rejoice in him

Today the light of his birth

Fills us with hope and brings peace on earth

Oh Jesus, born on this day

He is our light and salvation

Oh Jesus, born on this day

He is the King of all nations

 

Today a Child is born on earth

He is light, he is love, he is grace

Born on Christmas Day

etc.