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II Cor 1:22 

1).  I Implore You

Christ is coming very soon
I Implore You all make ready
Strike the chords of a Christmas tune
I Implore You all make ready

Your heart in good measure
Generously give it
Your love His good pleasure
Genuinely live it

Wreath and bow adorn thy gate
I Implore You all make ready
You will not have long to wait
I Implore You all make ready

Your heart in good measure
Generously give it
Your love His good pleasure
Genuinely live it

Greet your Guest with open arms
I Implore You all make ready
Greet with shouts and joyful songs
I Implore You all make ready

Your heart in good measure
Generously give it
Your love His good pleasure
Genuinely live it

Christ is coming very soon
I Implore You all make ready

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© 1988 Linda Gray


2).  Long Awaited Savior

Mary, Mary, Little Mary  
You will have a baby
Mary, Mary, Little Mary 
What a day that will be

Hallelujah is my cry  
Greatly you are favored
I’ve been sent by God on High   
To bring you this Good News

Mary, Mary, Little Mary 
Men will call you blessed
Mary, Mary, Little Mary 
Mark the words our God has said

prechorus

You are the mother of God’s only Son
Conqueror, Counselor, Almighty One
You are the mother of God’s Holy Son
Promised Emmanuel, Powerful One

From the beginning of time He has planned to bless you
To give you The Long Awaited Savior of man

Mary, Mary, Little Mary
Watch the Lord’s word ring true
Mary, Mary, Little Mary 
Watch the Lord work through you

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© Linda Gray 1992


3). Our Lord The Lion

As quietly as a snowflake falls
Begins the greatest story of all
The highly favored Mary bore
The Savior we had all waited for

Our Lord, The Lion!
The King of Zion
This world would never be the same
Our Lord, The Lion!
The Kind of Zion
This world would ever magnify His name.

The angel choir had taken flight
They broke the silence of that dark night
Shepherds joined them in their quest
They all brought Him their very best

Chorus

In a manger angels tell
He was born, Emmanuel

Chorus

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© 1990 Linda Gray


4).  A Long and Dusty Road

Chorus:
It was a long and Dusty Road that led
From Galilee to Bethlehem
But Joseph had to register his name
And he said, “Mary, take my hand and go with me.”

She said, “I’m going to have a baby
The one the angel talked about,
But if I have to go, I guess I will. 
I’ll let the Good Lord work it out.”

Repeat Chorus
Where was she going to have her baby?
There was no room inside the inn.
There was a stable in the back
They keep the goats and donkeys in.
Repeat Chorus

God protected Mary
And her baby, too
God made sure that Joseph
Knew just what to do
Repeat Chorus


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© 1985 Linda Gray


5).  On That Blessed Night

Angels gathered in the clouds
to praise the Lord and sing
They had come to celebrate
the birthday of a King
Holy Holy, Holy, Lord Almighty was their song
Earth received the Savior it had waited for so long
On That Blessed Night

Angels gathered in the clouds
to praise the Lord and sing
They had come to celebrate the birthday of a King
Holy Holy, Holy, Lord Almighty was His name
From that moment on the earth would never be the same
On That Blessed Night

Holy holy holy Lord Almighty One Who Saves
Angel rulers watched in awe and marveled at your ways
On That Blessed Night
On That Blessed Night
That first Christmas Night

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© Linda Gray 1985

Performed by Linda except where noted:

Child singers:

Brooke DiTullio, Camille Gray, Carson Gray, Corban Gray,
Gianna DiTullio, Miranda DiTullio, Nathan Gray, Sam Hill
Sydney Gray

Jeff ‘Coop’ Cooper: guitar on One Small Candle
Paul Hoover: guitar & vocal on Star
Steve Lively: vocals on Long Awaited Savior
An Angelfire Production

Frosty Gray, Engineer/ Producer

in conjunction with The Brick House Audio Visual
Craig Beebe, vocal recording/mix/mastering

Ho-Hosanna! Ho-Hosanna! 

Ho-Hosanna! Halleluiah

Ho-Hosanna!

Glory to God in the highest

And on earth, peace unto men

His name shall be called Jesus

And His kingdom will never end

Chorus

Glory to God in the highest

Choirs of angels rise to praise

Shouting, singing adoration

Ever to the Christ Child raise

Chorus

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© Linda Gray 1985

7).  A Truly Wise Man

A Truly Wise Man

Knows he needs a savior

So, I guess that makes me wise

There is a time

For laying down of arms

And finally offering the rebel heart

I won’t insult you by lying to you

And why pretend I never knew you were here?

I’ve no excuses 

No more feats of pointlessness

I only know that 

I was wrong

I’m lost unless you save me

You are the Holy Anointed One

I’m lost unless you save me

Jesus Messiah, Wonderful Son of God 

I come 

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© 2008 Linda Gray

8).  Star

The sun had set hours ago

Night was veiled in onyx

On what should have been

Such a common night

A few wise men were watching

And In the East rose the star

See the celestial masterpiece

A work of surprising beauty

Those who beheld it were

Stunned and awed

A guest in the heavens, truly

And In the East rose the star

But for all its beauty it would serve only

As a guide, pointing us back to the earth

Yes! For all its beauty it would serve only

To direct us to a far greater light

How many times have you searched the sky

With deep and compelling longing

To find any star to compare it to

One to direct us forward

In the East rose the Star

But for all its beauty it would serve only

As a guide, pointing us back to the earth

Yes! For all its beauty it would serve only

To direct us to a far greater light

Bridge/descant

Starlight point to the morning 

Our bright Morning Star

But for all its beauty it would serve only

As a guide, pointing us back to the earth

Yes! For all its beauty it would serve only

To direct us to a far greater light

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© 2008 Linda Gray

9).  One Small Candle

II Co 1:21-22

I am the bearer of One Small Candle

One Small Candle burning bright

I am the keeper of One Small Candle

Fanning the flame in deepest night

This light will keep burning, eternally strong

A hope radiating in every direction

Faithfully glowing no matter how long it shines

I am the carrier of One Small Candle

One Small Candle brave & bold

Of infinite value, my small candle

My priceless possession

My honor to hold

This light will keep burning, eternally strong

A hope radiating in every direction

Faithfully glowing no matter how long it shines

This light is immovable

Its resolve is firm

Its unworthy opponent afraid 

I am the holder of One Small Candle

One Small Candle

Mine. Mine

The darker the night is

The brighter the candle

It does what it must do

Shine.  Shine

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© 2008 Linda Gray