Readabout Long time ago in Bethlehem by Jester Hairston and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Playing via Spotify Playing via YouTube. Playback options and the Christmas song "Mary's Boy Child". Hairston was born in Belews Creek, a rural community on the border of Stokes, Forsyth, Rockingham and Guilford counties in North Writtenby Jester Hairston, the song has been performed by various artists over the years. Key Messages of the Song: The song "Mary's Boy Child" chronologically tells the story of the birth of Jesus Christ. It begins with the lines, "Long time ago in Bethlehem, so the Holy Bible say, Mary's boy child, Jesus Christ, was born on Christmas day." Longtime ago In Bethlehem So the Holy Bible say Mary's boy child Jesus Christ Was born On Christmas day Hark Now hear The angels sing A King Was born today And man will live For evermore Because Of Christmas Day While shepherds Watch Their flocks By night They see A bright new Shining star They hear a choir Sing a song The music seemed To come Longtime ago in Bethlehem, so the Holy Bible said, Mary's boy child Jesus Christ, was born on Christmas Day. Hark, now hear the angels sing, a king was born today, And man will live for evermore, because of Christmas Day. Mary's boy child Jesus Christ, was born on Christmas Day. WhenI am a seeker, I seek both night and day; I seek the Lord to help me, And He shows me the way: Go, Tell It On The Mountain, Over the hills and everywhere; Go, Tell It On The Mountain That Jesus Christ is born. He made me a watchman Upon the city wall, And if I am a Christian, I am the least of all. OmAK6IC.

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