To view the entire 2011 Christmas Carol Advent check out our Christmas Carol Advent index page.
Video
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMpM7_X0VW0&feature=results_main&playnext=1&list=PL12152EC0ADBE436F
Story Behind the Song
The song appeared on the 2002 CD entitled City on a Hill: It’s Christmas Time. The song was performed by many of the artists with other songs on the CD including Jars Of Clay, Leigh Nash, Michael Tait, Third Day, Caedmon’s Call and Out Of Eden.
Commentary & Analysis
Though there is nothing in this song that gives me pause for concern, it is not what I would call as theologically deep as some of the other songs in our Christmas Carol Advent, but I like it nonetheless. Essentially, what we find in this song is a glorious celebration of Christmastime. I could attempt to draw out some truths from the song and expound on them, but today let’s just take this opportunity to enjoy this song and reflect on the birth of our glorious King!
Questions for Further Reflection / Devotion
- Why do you believe that the idea of “peace” has become so wrapped up with Christmas? Do you think this is a good thing? Why, or why not?
- How often do you think about the birth of Christ outside of the Christmas season?
- This song reminds us that the angels sing praise to God. As a family, sing some Christmas Carols together to reflect on the birth of Jesus.
Lyrics
In The City On The Hill
Hear The Bells Chime
Peace On Earth Good Will
It’s Christmas Time
Glad Tidings We Will Bring
Of Christ The New Born King
And With The Angels Sing At Christmas Time
It’s Christmas Time
It’s Christmas Time
It’s Christmas Time
It’s Christmas Time
It’s Christmas Time
In A Town Of Betlehem
See The Stars Shine
Fall Down And Worship Him
It’s Christmas Time
Glad Tidings We Will Bring
Of Christ The New Born King
And With The Angels Sing At Christmas Time
Glo…Ho…Ho…Oo..Ria
In Exelcis Deo…
Glo…Ho…Ho…Oo..Ria
In The City On The Hill
Hear The Bells Chime
(Peace On Earth)
Peace On Earth Good Will
(It’s Christmas Time)
It’s Christmas Time
Glad Tidings We Will Bring
Of Christ The New Born King
And With The Angels Sing At Christmas Time
Glad Tidings We Will Bring
Of Christ The New Born King
And With The Angels Sing At Christmas Time
It’s Christmas Time (10x)
In The City On The Hill
Gloo..Ooo..Ooo…Ooo…Ria..
It’s Christmas Time