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#20 AT CHRISTMAS

by Peter Kearney

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NOTES: 'At Christmas (God Became Like Us)':
After I travelling to England as a young man, I became an English teacher at Chalvedon Comprehensive School in Basildon, Essex. I encouraged the Year 7-8 students to write poetry and was amazed at what they produced. I later put some of the poems to music, including this one by Mandy Keeble. Some small changes and additions were made to the words to fit the music.

Nearly thirty years later, I recorded the song for inclusion on my 'How Far to Bethlehem?' CD. Unfortunately, by that time, I had lost all contact with the Mandy, but her lovely words live on.
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AT CHRISTMAS (God Became Like Us)
At Christmas in a lowly manger
When the mighty God became like us
At Christmas.

The shepherds came with their shining faces.
The angels sang all about God's graces.
Jesus was born in the world then.
Trailing a star came the wondering wise men.

A little lamb was given to him
With lovely and soft fluffy skin
At Christmas.

Mary was tired but her face was beaming.
She saw the star in the cold night gleaming.
Jesus was born in the world then.
Joseph was glad and the poor could smile again.

At Christmas in a lowly manger
When the mighty God became like us
At Christmas.

Words: Mandy Keeble & Peter Kearney
Music: Peter Kearney

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released December 20, 2019
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RELATED RESOURCES for 'At Christmas'.
Available through Peter Kearney's Online Store:
1. PDF MUSIC for this song. Link: peterkearneysongs.com.au/product/566472
2. CD-AUDIO: The 'How Far to Bethlehem?' CD is available here: peterkearneysongs.com.au/product/356143


DEDICATION: In 1999, I dedicated the album 'How Far to Bethlehem?' to Claire Parkhill, to celebrate our many years of singing together.

COPYRIGHT © 1999 Peter Kearney.
Church and school licences through 'ONE LICENSE'.
E: info@onelicense.net
The song is also registered with CAL, APRA and AMCOS.

THE RECORDING
ARRANGED & PRODUCED by Peter Kearney.
Recorded: May-September 1999 at The Little Portion Studio, Welby.
VOCALS: Peter Kearney with Claire & Felicity Parkhill
GUITAR: Peter Kearney.

COVER ARTWORK by DOROTHY WOODWARD: Visit Dorothy's webpage: peterkearneysongs.com.au/dorothy-woodward-art

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Peter Kearney Mittagong, Australia

Peter Kearney is an Australian songwriter and singer. His early folk-hymns 'Fill My House' & 'The Beatitudes' are internationally known. He has written many other songs of justice and peace, songs for children, and a musical-narrative on St. Francis of Assisi. His published recordings include 153 original songs.

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