Born in a Manger

In the darkness of a winter's eve

Author: Ron Hamilton
Tune: KLIEWER
CCLI Number: 1668
Published in 2 hymnals

Author: Ron Hamilton

In honor and memory of Ron ("Patch the Pirate") Hamilton (1950-2023), the American Christian musician, lyricist, composer, and president and owner of Majesty Music, who passed away last week on April 19, the posts this week will be about him. After finishing high school, in 1969 Ron went on to Bob Jones University (BJU) in Greenville, SC, where he received a BA in Church Music in 1973, followed by an MA in Church Music Composition. While at BJU Ron met Shelly Garlock at vesper choir, directed by her father, Dr. Frank Garlock; it was "love at first sight" and six years later, on May 31, 1975, they were married. They have five children: Jonathan, Tara, Alyssa, Megan, and Jason. Immediately, they began working at Majesty Music, a Christian… Go to person page >

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First Line: In the darkness of a winter's eve
Title: Born in a Manger
Author: Ron Hamilton
Meter: 9.7.9.7 with refrain
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Born in a manger long ago
Copyright: © 1980 by Majesty Music Inc.

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Praise y Adoración #105a

Rejoice Hymns #197

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