Come and Praise the Lord our King

Christ was born in Bethlehem

Tune: MICHAEL'S BOAT
Published in 8 hymnals

Piano/Organ

Fourteen (14) American Spirituals and Hy…

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1 Christ was born in Bethlehem, Alleluia,
Son of God and Son of Man, Alleluia.

Refrain:
Come and praise the Lord our King, Alleluia,
Come and praise the Lord our King, Alleluia.

2 He grew up an earthly child, Alleluia,
Of the world, but undefiled, Alleluia. (Refrain)

3 Jesus died at Calvary, Alleluia,
Rose again triumphantly, Alleluia. (Refrain)

4 He will cleanse us from our sin, Alleluia,
If we live by faith in Him, Alleluia. (Refrain)

5 We will live with Him one day, Alleluia,
And forever with Him stay. Alleluia. (Refrain)

Source: Hymns for the Living Church #84

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First Line: Christ was born in Bethlehem
Title: Come and Praise the Lord our King
Source: Source Unknown
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Come and praise the Lord our King
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Instances (8)TextImageAudioScore
Hymnal for Primary Classes: a collection of hymns and tunes, recitations and exercises, being a manual for primary Sunday-schools #159Image
Hymns for Sunday Schools #A12Image
Hymns for the Living Church #84TextImage
Let's just Praise the Lord (Music Edition) #14
Songs for Little Folks: a collection adapted for the home circle and for primary classes in Sunday schools and day schools: containing a number of carefully selected kindergarten songs #119Image
The Christian Songster: a collection of hymns and spiritual songs, usually sung at camp, prayer, and social meetings, and revivals of religion. Designed for all denominations #155Image
The Highway Hymnal: a choice collection of popular hymns and music, new and old. Arranged for the work in camp, convention, church and home #69Image
The New National Baptist Hymnal #55
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