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MP3: Sing Merry Christmas

Sing Merry Christmas - Song History

Words & Music: Dennis Jernigan

July 8, 2014

 

This Christmas song came in the middle of the summer! I love Christmas music ANY time of the year, but the story behind this song is quite simple. When my children were small, I wrote them stories. One story in particular was called The Christmas Dream. It was written for my son, Judah, as a way of explaining the reason for the birth of Jesus - to explain the Gospel. During the past year, I sent several of those stories I had written so long ago to my publisher. Soon, I heard they were interested in publishing all of my children's stories! As part of that publishing arrangement, I was asked to produce audio versions of each book. During that period I thought it would be nice to have a song for each audio book. As I thought about the story and how Judah experienced the wonder of God and of Christmas during the story, I began to hear this song in my heart and mind. Remember to enjoy the presence of God this Christmas season. Become like little children full of awe and wonder at Who God is. Rejoice!

Dennis Jernigan

 

For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; 

And the government will rest on His shoulders; 

And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, 

Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:6 NASB

 

 

Verse

 

Think of the wonder of Christmas!

 

When children of all ages dream. 

 

Think of the wonder of Christmas! 

 

We celebrate the birthday! 

 

Celebrate the birthday of a King! 

 

 

 

Think of the joy found in Christmas! 

 

The lights decorating the tree! 

 

Think of the joy found in Christmas! 

 

To know that Jesus came for! 

 

Know that Jesus gave just for me! 

 

 

 

 

 

Joy to the world! We sing! 

 

Joy to the world He brings! 

 

Joy to the world! We sing! 

 

Jesus is King! 

 

Jesus is King! 

 

 

 

Chorus

 

Sing, "Merry Christmas!" 

 

Sing, "Merry Christmas!" 

 

Jesus has conquered sin and the grave! 

 

Sing, "Merry Christmas!" 

 

Sing, "Merry Christmas!" 

 

Gift from God given to us just to say,

 

 "Merry Christmas! 

 

Merry Christmas!" 

 

 

 

Verse

 

There I see Joseph and Mary 

 

Surrounded by shepherds and kings! 

 

Animals surrounding the manger! 

 

Star above the stable! 

 

There for all men able to see! 

 

 

 

Lying so still in the manger, 

 

Jesus, the baby, asleep. 

 

Given a gift for all people. 

 

One day the Gift would die for! 

 

One day the Gift would rise for you and me! 

 

 

 

Joy to the world! We sing! 

 

Joy to the world He brings! 

 

Joy to the world! We sing! 

 

Jesus is King! 

 

Jesus is King! 

 

 

 

Chorus

 

Sing, "Merry Christmas!" 

 

Sing, "Merry Christmas!" 

 

Jesus has conquered sin and the grave! 

 

Sing, "Merry Christmas!" 

 

Sing, "Merry Christmas!" 

 

Gift from God given to us just to say,

 

 "Merry Christmas! 

 

Merry Christmas!"