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The Prophecy
03:10
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But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah,
though thou be little among the thousands of Judah,
yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel;
whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.
Micah 5:2
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Marry Me
01:24
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I could make you a table, Mary
I could make you a chair
I could make you a cradle, Mary
You could make me an heir!
I could make you a wardrobe, Mary
I could you make you a chest
I could make you anything Mary
What would you like best?
Mary, Mary
Look at this beam now, Mary
It’s strong and it’s true
What I really mean, dear Mary
I’d do anything for you
I could make you happy Mary
All I have I’ll share
Won’t you turn around dear Mary
You’ve got shavings in your hair
Mary, marry me
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Nightmares
02:52
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Now I can hardly sleep I’m burdened by all these dreams I have
Fears welling from the deep and cares that I never used to have
Sometimes I sit and weep I miss all the simple joys I had, how can I get back?
Nightmares, nightmares, nightmares am I to be
Lost in the dark how can I escape
Nightmares, nightmares, nightmares following me
Lost in the dark and I’m losing control O lord please save my soul
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Mary, Mary, Mary the Lord is with thee
Blessed, Blessed, Blessed among women
Thou shalt conceive, bring forth a son and shalt call his name Jesus
How shall this be? How shall this be? Seeing I know not a man
Holy, Holy, the Holy Ghost shall come upon thee
The power of the most high shall overshadow thee
The child shall be called the Son of God
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I Believe (Magnificat)
04:04
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My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord
My spirit doth rejoice for he has poured
Most mercifully his love on me
He has cast the mighty from their thrones
And to the meek and lowly he has shown
His majesty now I believe
I Believe I Believe oh
Your baby jumps for joy within you
I Believe I Believe oh
I Believe
Scattered far the proud in their conceit
Sent away the rich for his promise to keep
To Abraham and all his sons
He has filled the hungry with good things
To his servant Israel he will bring
A saviour King now I can sing
I Believe I Believe oh
Your baby jumps for joy within you
I Believe I Believe oh
I Believe
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6. |
Sit Down
03:10
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Joseph sit down there’s something I must say
I had to come round I had to find a way
My heart is aching and my mind just cannot rest
I cannot take in the way we have been blessed
I am uncertain how you’ll feel
I hope your love for me is real
Mary sit down what troubles you this night
Why does your face frown let me help you put things right
Soon we will marry and forever live as one
So don’t you tarry come and tell me what is wrong
I know for certain how I’ll feel
I know my love for you is real
Joseph
Mary
I’m scared
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7. |
What Can I Say
03:39
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Mary’s so naïve to think I would just believe
What can I say when I just don’t want it
Mary must be mad if she thinks I’ll be its dad
What can I say when I just don’t want it
Mary says it’s fine but we both know it isn’t mine
What can I say when I just don’t want it
Mary’s just a tease did she think that I’d be pleased
What can I say when I just don’t want it
The ‘Son of God’ is not my son
Lord I’m just a man can you help me understand
What can I say when I just don’t want it
Lord it can’t be true can you help me make it through
God what can I do I give all my pain to you
What can I say when I just don’t want it
God please heed my prayer, can you hear me, are you there?
What can I say when I just don’t want it
The ‘Son of God’ is not my son
The ‘Son of God’ is not my son
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Pierced
04:13
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All that I wanted
Is here at last
And all that we prayed for
Has finally come to pass
Time after time, time after time
Your love has pierced me
Time after time, time after time
Your love has pierced me
Oh your love has pierced me
Oh your love has pierced me
All of our longing
Is now fulfilled in thee
And for our transgressions
Such cruelty
Time after time, time after time
Your love has pierced me
Time after time, time after time
Your love has pierced me
Oh your love has pierced me
Oh your love has pierced me
A babe born to save us
To suffer his part
And enter our darkness
It pierces me to the heart
Time after time, time after time
Your love has pierced me
Time after time, time after time
Your love has pierced me
Oh your love has pierced me
Oh your love has pierced me
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9. |
Now I Must Leave Her
03:24
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Now I must leave her
I’ll do it quietly
I’ll send her far away
Far from her family
Oh but I love her
My heart is torn in two
All of the plans we’d made
I just can’t believe it’s true
Joseph Joseph do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife
Joseph Joseph by the Holy Spirit the child was given life
Ah but she’s guilty
It’s plain for all to see
I promised her everything
How could she do this to me
She seemed so innocent
I can’t stand this jealousy
I would give anything
To find out who stole her from me
Joseph Joseph do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife
Joseph Joseph by the Holy Spirit the child was given life
How can I forgive her
My friends all mock me in the street
How can I be with her
Can I believe she didn’t cheat?
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Shout it from the rooftops
Say it in the streets
Our God is coming
Tell all you meet
Call down from the mountain
Cry have no fear
The Lord our saviour
Will soon be here
Shout it from the rooftops
Scream it in the squares
Our God is coming
Cast off your cares
Call down from the mountain
Cry have no fear
The Lord our saviour
Will soon be here
Shout it from the rooftops
All over the land
The Kingdom of Heaven
Is close at hand
Call down from the mountain
Cry have no fear
The Lord our saviour
Will soon be here
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The Olive Trees
03:27
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Oh my love come down with me
Down amongst the olive trees
Oh my love come down with me
Oh my love it is so nice
In this earthly paradise
Oh my love come down with me
They’ve been here a thousand years
Now they cry a thousand tears
Oh my love come down with me
If they cut them down
If they cut them down
If they cut them down
The earth screams
The people’s dreams die
They bring swords and they bring shields
Soldiers keep us from our fields
Oh my love let’s save the trees
Rich in oil at harvest time
The lifeblood of Palestine
Oh my love let’s save the trees
They will never understand
We are rooted in this land
Oh my love let’s save the trees
If they cut them down
If they cut them down
If they cut them down
The earth screams
The people’s dreams die
Oh my love come down with me
Down amongst the olive trees
Oh my love come down with me
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Joseph I’m tired the journey’s been long
I don’t have the strength to carry on
All I desire is some place to lay my head
Joseph why can’t we find a bed?
Don’t worry Mary, don’t worry Mary
Don’t worry Mary
I’ll find somewhere to stay
Don’t worry Mary, don’t worry Mary
Don’t worry Mary
I’ll find somewhere to stay
I’ll find a way
Joseph keep trying we don’t have much time
Why are the people so unkind?
Lord will you help us we call out to you
I have been faithful through and through
Don’t worry Mary, don’t worry Mary
Don’t worry Mary
I’ll find somewhere to stay
Don’t worry Mary, don’t worry Mary
Don’t worry Mary
I’ll find somewhere to stay
I’ll find a way
No room No room
No room No room
I have to find us somewhere soon
No room No room
No room No room
I have to find us somewhere soon
Sir can you help us
My wife is in pain
Do you have somewhere we can remain?
Sir I must beg you
Her time is now due
There must be something you can do!
No room No room
No room No room
I have to find us somewhere soon
No room No room
No room No room
I have to find us somewhere soon
Sir wait a minute
Have pity I pray
Is there a room where we can stay?
Here take this lantern
There’s no room inside
You’ll find the stables warm and dry
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13. |
The Prophecy (Reprise)
00:59
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Shepherds do not fear, shepherds do not fear
The Lord your God is here, the Lord your God is here
Heed this news I bring, heed this news I bring
Go and honour him, make your offering
Go and worship the Lord
In a farmyard he lies with a maid
Go and worship the Lord
In a manger he is laid
Jesus gonna turn your life around
Jesus gonna turn things upside down
Here in David’s town, here in David’s town
Better get on down, better get on down
Go and praise the King, go and praise the King
The Lord of everything, what can you offer him?
Go and worship the Lord
In a farmyard he lies just a babe
Go and worship the Lord
In a manger he is laid
Jesus gonna turn your life around
Jesus gonna turn things upside down
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15. |
Lay It Down
02:39
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Listen people you’ve heard it said
From Bethlehem comes the living bread
Whose origins are from of old
In ancient times it was foretold
Listen people to what you’ve read
Lay it down o ye sons and daughters
Lay it down all your shame and fear
Lay it down drink the living water
Lay it down because the King is here
The Lord himself has given us a sign
From a virgin’s womb and from David’s line
He has come to make all things well
Our God is with us Immanuel
The Lord himself is now with us entwined
Lay it down o ye sons and daughters
Lay it down all your shame and fear
Lay it down drink the living water
Lay it down because the King is here
God is with us
The Lord himself
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16. |
The King Is Here
04:29
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I am the King divine
All that you can see is mine
This talk of ‘Messiah’ is troubling me
I will send out a decree, just watch me
Prophesised in ancient days
They wish to adore him they say
From the House of David a ruler will come
Well he will end his life young, very young
Hallelujah Hallelujah the King is here!
Hallelujah Hallelujah the King is here!
Born in my kingdom a child
Innocent, meek and mild
This seed shall be harvested before it has grown
I shall not be overthrown, let it be known
These people are ungrateful fools
I rebuilt the temple of the Jews
Do they really think they can shake off Roman rule?
I will show them who’s who, kill boys under two!
Hallelujah Hallelujah the King is here!
Hallelujah Hallelujah the King is here!
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17. |
Star Over Bethlehem
02:51
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There’s a star over Bethlehem
A light to proclaim the good news to all men
That God has come to save us
There’s a light for two thousand years shining
In our hearts and all it’s by his designing
For our God has come and saved us
Every night the stars shine bright
We remember the Christmas story
Every night, the stars shine bright
We praise you for your glory
There’s a wall around Bethlehem
And there’s a wall built around the hearts of your children
Thank God you came to save us
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Blake England, UK
UK 60s-tinged/ lo-fi /indie pop
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