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That Boy-Child of Mary
Refrain:
That boy-child of Mary was born in a stable,
A manger His cradle in Bethlehem.
1. What shall we call Him, child of the manger?
What name is given in Bethlehem?
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2. His name is Jesu, God ever with us,
God given for us, in Bethlehem.
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3. How can He save us, how can He help us,
Born here among us, in Bethlehem?
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4. Gift of the Father, to human mother,
Makes Him our brother of Bethlehem.
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5. One with the Father, He is our Savior,
Heaven-sent Helper of Bethlehem
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6. Gladly we praise Him, love and adore Him,
Give ourselves to Him, of Bethlehem.
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WORDS: Tom Colvin, 1967
MUSIC: Malawi melody Adapt. Tom Colvin, 1967
Theme: Christmas