AcaDisc #97- Christmas by Acappella Children

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AcaDisc #97- Christmas by Acappella Children

Original Release: 1995 The Acappella Company
Available through The Acappella Company
Producers: Keith Lancaster and Gary Miller
Production Assistants: Kevin Schaffer, Darin Cochran, and Larry Sparks
Engineers: Gary Miller, John Laws, Robert Orr, Gary Miner, Kevin Schaffer, Brishan Hatcher, Norman Zuercher, and Darin Cochran
Assistant Engineers: Scott Belin, Tisha Hatcher, Angie Houser, Roy Hawkins, Tim Storms, Aaron Herman, and Josh Harrison
Recording Studio: Clifty Studios- Paris, TN
Mixed by: Robert Orr, Kevin Schaffer, Gary Miller, John Laws, and Darin Cochran
Mastered by: Masterfonics- Nashville, TN
Vocals: Tasha Hatcher, Tanah Hatcher, Melissa Lancaster, Kimberly Lancaster, Anthony Lancaster, Allison Lancaster, Nathan Miller, Ellie Miller, Gretchen Miller, Sada Herndon, Adam Herndon, Jala Herndon, Addi Herndon, Rebekah Miner, Kelsey Laws, Julia Reischl, and Dave Campbell

Song List

Everyday, Everywhere, For Everyone
Jesus Carol
Baby Boy
It's About Jesus
Noel
Grandma's
Here We Come A-Caroling Medley
Gift Rap
Is Born a Savior
Wise Men Still Seek Him

Everyday, Everywhere, For Everyone

Words and music: Gary Miller © 1995 Anthony K. Music (ASCAP)
Lead: Tasha Hatcher and Tanah Hatcher

Lyrics:

(Everyday, everyday, everyday, everyday)
(Everyday, everyday, everyday, everyday)

Christmas day is coming, it's in the air (every day)
We all know what the calendars say (every day)
If it's the peace and hope and joy that you want to share (every day)
Then why not share it everyday (every, share it everyday)

Chorus 1:
Something very special about this time of year
Lots of people happy busy spreadin' lots of hope and cheer
May the Lord make us all wise
I pray the Lord to open our eyes
And see that Christmas time is everyday, everywhere, for everyone

(everyone, yeah, ooh everyone)

We want a white Christmas the song we sing (everywhere)
And Santa lives way up in the north (everywhere)
To north and south and east and west his joy we bring (everywhere)
And share His love all over the world (every, share it everywhere, yeah)

Repeat Chorus 1

(everyone, ooh everyone)

Universally (Universally) unified (unified)
Undivided (Undivided) you and I (you and I)

Christmas is for kids that's what they say (everyone)
And brother I don't think that they're wrong (everyone)
And since we're all kids of God anyway (everyone)
I guess that Christmas is for everyone (every, Christmas is for everyone)

Chorus 2:
Something very special about this time of year (something very special)
Lots of people happy busy spreadin' lots of hope and cheer (spreadin' lots of cheer)
May the Lord make us all wise (make us wise)
I pray the Lord to open our eyes (open our eyes)
And see that Christmas time is everyday, everywhere, for everyone
Christmas time is everyday, everywhere, for every…
Christmas time is everyday, everywhere, for everyone

Scriptural Reference:

"One man considers one day more sacred than another; another man considers every day alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind." Romans 14:5

Jesus Carol

Music: M. Leontovich
Words and music to "Jesus Is the Answer": Andrae & Sandra Crouch © 1937 Carl Fischer, Inc., 1973 Bud John Songs, Inc.
This song also appeared on Family Christmas by The Acappella Company and "Jesus Is the Answer" appeared on Give Me Light by Acappella Vocal Band.
Lead: None

Lyrics:

Merry, merry, merry, Merry Christmas
Merry, merry, merry, Merry Christmas

Jesus is the Answer for the World Today
Above Him there's no other, Jesus is the way
Jesus is the Answer for the World Today
Above Him there's no other, Jesus is the way

Jesus is the way
Jesus is the way
Jesus is the way

Scriptural Reference:

"'You are a king, then!' said Pilate. Jesus answered, 'You are right in saying I am a king. In fact, for this reason I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.'" John 18:37

Baby Boy

Words and music: Gary Miller © 1995 Anthony K. Music (ASCAP)
Lead: Melissa Lancaster and Kimberly Lancaster

Lyrics:

What's so diff'rent 'bout this baby boy
What's so special angels sing with joy
(Can He be) Can He be Deity
(Heavenly) Heavenly, holy

Who has summoned earthly majesty
Who is threatening Herod's dynasty
(Can He be) Can He be King of Kings
(Heavenly) Heavenly Prince of Peace

Chorus:
Baby boy (baby boy, baby boy)
Creator of the universe
Baby boy (baby boy, baby boy)
The leader of the church
Baby boy (baby boy, baby boy)
King of Kings and Lord of Lords
Baby boy (baby boy, baby boy)
Baby boy

Why do shepherds leave their flocks at night (hear the angels sing)
Why this star above the earth so bright
(Can He be) Can He be destiny
(Heavenly) Heavenly eternity

Where will Joseph and wife Mary stay
Where will Jesus be born this day
(Can He be) Can He be Prophecy
(Heavenly) Heavenly God's charity

Repeat Chorus

A child
The virgin born
Sent from God
The mighty Lord of Lords

Repeat Verse 1 (1st part)

Repeat Chorus

Scriptural Reference:

"She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins." Matthew 1:21

It's About Jesus

Words and music: George Pendergrass, Gary Miller, and Chris Dowdy © 1995 Anthony K. Music (ASCAP)/Clifty Music (BMI)
Lead: Nathan Miller and Kimberly Lancaster

Lyrics:

Chorus 1:
I don't care what my friends say
When Christmas comes around
I don't care what my friends say
I really know what it's all about
It's not the toys, It's not the sweets
It's not Rudolph or stocking treats
It's not the snow, It's not the lights
Christmas Trees or "A Wonderful Life"
I know what it's all about (about Jesus)
I know what it's all about (about Jesus)

They say "Christmas is a holiday"
Time of toys and cheer
That's the time we look for old St. Nick
And his eight reindeer
All this talk of Christmas sounds so nice
But it ain't nothin', nothin' without Christ
I know what it's all about (about Jesus)
I know what it's all about (about Jesus)

Chorus 2:
I don't care what ya say
When Christmas comes around
I don't care what ya say
I really know what it's all about
It's not the toys, It's not the sweets
It's not Rudolph or stocking treats
It's not the snow, It's not the lights
Christmas Trees or "A Wonderful Life"
I know what it's all about (about Jesus)
I know what it's all about (about Jesus)

But I say, "Christmas is when Jesus came"
Time we celebrate
The little baby born in Bethlehem
The one who came to save
To celebrate on Christmas day is fine
But when you know Him it's Christmas all the time
Do you know what it's all about (about Jesus)
Let me tell you (know) what it's all about (It's about Jesus, about Jesus, It's about Jesus)
I know what it's all about (about Jesus)
I know what it's all about (It's about Jesus, about Jesus, It's about Jesus)

Christmas is just another day
It just happens every year
Nothing very special about it
No one cares I fear
True this day and every day of our lives
Ain't nothin', nothin', without Christ

Do you know what it's all about (I know, I know, about Jesus, I know about it)
Let me tell you (know) what it's all about (I know, I know, about Jesus, I know about it)

Chorus 3:
I don't care what my friends say
When Christmas comes around
I don't care what my friends say
I really know what it's all about
It's not the toys, It's not the sweets
It's not Rudolph or stocking treats
It's not the snow, It's not the lights
Christmas Trees or "A Wonderful Life"
I know what it's all about (about Jesus, I know about it)
I know what it's all about (about Jesus, I know about it)

Jesus

Scriptural Reference:

"Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord." Luke 2:11

Noel

Words and music: Gary Moyers © 1995 Clifty Music (BMI)
This song also appeared on Family Christmas by The Acappella Company.
Guest Vocals: Acappella (Robert C. Guy, Duane Adams, Steve Reischl, and Gary Moyers)
Lead: Melissa Lancaster

Lyrics:

She stood before the angel
Amazed at what she heard (she heard)
Wondering of the turth she finds
Hidden in His words

He said, "Mary you have been blessed of God
You'll not forget this day (blessed holy day)
You're the mother of the Promised One"
And you could hear her say

Chorus:
Holy Lord (Noël, Noël, Noël, Noël)
Holy Lord (Noël, Noël, Noël, Noël)
Holy Lord (Noël, Noël, Noël, Noël)
Holy Lord (Noël, Noël, Noël, Noël)

They stood upon the hillside
Watchmen of the night
Guarding very patiently
Bathed in soft starlight (soft starlight)

Then angels appeared in majesty
Bringing joy to make the heavens ring (heavens ring)
A Savior's born in Bethlehem
And men and angels sing

Repeat Chorus

There is so much more to Christmas (so much more)
Than what we see each year
More than a holiday
Much more than it appears

So we stand among the many
And lift our voice as one (lift our voice in song)
Like Mary we know the truth is found
Only through her Son (holy Son of God)

Generations celebrate
The day that Christ was born (Jesus Christ was born)
But since we found the grace of God
It's Christmas every morn

Jesus (Holy Lord (Noël, Noël, Noël, Noël))
Blessed Messiah (Holy Lord (Noël, Noël, Noël, Noël))
Jesus (Holy Lord (Noël, Noël, Noël, Noël))
Precious Lord (Holy Lord (Noël, Noël, Noël, Noël))
Jesus (Holy Lord (Noël, Noël, Noël, Noël))
The reason for the season (Holy Lord (Noël, Noël, Noël, Noël))
Jesus (Holy Lord (Noël, Noël, Noël, Noël))
God's one and only Son (Holy Lord (Noël, Noël, Noël, Noël))

Scriptural Reference:

"You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever; his kingdom will never end." Luke 1:31-33

Grandma's

Words and music: Gary Miller © 1995 Anthony K. Music (ASCAP)
This song also appeared on Hear It In Our Voice: Volume 3 by The Acappella Company.
Lead: Nathan Miller

Lyrics:

Spoken Vocals:
(phone dials)
Nanna: Hello?
Mother: Say 'Hi Nanna'...
Child: Hi Nanna
Nanna: Hi Baby
Mother: Say 'We're coming to see you for Christmas'
Child: We're coming to see you for Christmas
Nanna: Oh wonderful... we can do lots of things

I love to go to Grandma's at Christmas
There's no place I'd rather be
Lots of hugs and kisses at Grandma's
And tons of presents under the tree

Chorus 1:
Love is everywhere (love is everywhere)
Happy times to share (happy times to share let's)

It's fun to be with Grandma at Christmas (let's go to Grandma's, let's go to Grandma)
She knows exactly what we should do (let's go to Grandma's, let's go to Grandma)
We laugh and talk and eat lots of cookies (let's go to Grandma's, let's go to Grandma)
And Grandpa tells a story or two (let's go to Grandma's, let's go to Grandma)

Chorus 2:
Love is in the air (love is everywhere)
Family times to share (happy times to share)

Bridge:
The thing that I like the best
Is spending time with the people who love me most
They're very precious and closer than all the rest
They're my family

(let's go to Grandma's, let's go to Grandma)
(let's go to Grandma's, let's go to Grandma)
(let's go to Grandma's, let's go to Grandma)
(let's go to Grandma's, let's go to Grandma)

Repeat Chorus 2

Repeat Bridge

Repeat Verse (with echoes and stepouts) (x2)

I love to go to Grandma's

Spoken Vocals:
C'mon you guys lets go to Grandma's
Hey let's sing "Jingle Bells"

Dashing through the snow
In a one horse open sleigh
O'er the fields we go
Laughing all the way (ha ha ha)

Spoken Vocals:
Grandma: I wonder where those babies are, I have everything ready
Grandpa: Sure smells good
Grandma: I think I hear them

Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh

Scriptural Reference:

"The jailer brought them into his house and set a meal before them; he was filled with joy because he had come to believe in God–he and his whole family." Acts 16:34

Here We Come A-Caroling Medley

Words to "Silent Night": Joseph Mohr (1816)
Music to "Silent Night": Franz Xaver Gruber (1818)

Words to "O Come, All Ye Faithful": John Francis Wade (French words to "Adeste Fideles"- 1742) and Frederick Oakeley (Modern English Translation- 1852)

Words to "Joy to the World": Isaac Watts (1709)
Music to "Joy to the World": G. F. Handel

Words to "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing": Charles Wesley
Music to "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing": Felix Mendelssohn

Arrangement: Gary Miller © 1995 Anthony K. Music (ASCAP)
This song also appeared on Family Christmas by The Acappella Company.
Lead: None

Lyrics:

Merry Christmas (Merry Christmas)
Merry Christmas (Merry Christmas)
Merry Christmas (Merry Christmas)
Merry Christmas (Merry Christmas)

Here we come a-caroling among the leaves so green
Here we come a-wondering so fair to be seen
Love and joy come to you, and to you your carol too
And God bless you and send you a happy new year
And God send you a happy new year

Said the night wind to the little lamb
"Do you see what I see? (Do you see what I see?)"
Way up in the sky little lamb
"Do you see what I see? (Do you see what I see?)"

A star, a star
Dancing in the night
With a tail as big as a kite
With a tail as big as a kite

Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon Virgin Mother and Child
Holy Infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace

Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas

Angels we have heard on high
Sweetly singing o'er the plains
And the mountains in reply
Echoing their joyous strains

Gloria in excelsis Deo
Gloria in excelsis Deo

O come, let us adore Him
O come, let us adore Him
O come, let us adore Him
Christ the Lord

Here we come a-caroling among the leaves so green
Here we come a-wondering so fair to be seen

Joy to the world, The Lord is come
Let earth receive her King
Let ev'ry heart prepare Him room
And heav'n and nature sing
And heav'n and nature sing
And heav'n and heav'n and nature sing

(As 3-fold round)
Hark! the herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!"
Peace on earth, and mercy mild
God and sinners reconciled"

Joyful, all ye nations, rise
Join the triumph of the skies
With th' angelic host proclaim,
"Christ is born in Bethlehem"
Hark! the herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!"

Love and joy come to you, and to you your carol too
And God bless you and send you a happy new year
And God send you a happy, may God send you a happy
He will send you a happy new year

Spoken Vocals:
That was wonderful.
Hey Grandmas and Grandpa! Merry Christmas
C'mon in here where it's warm - I have supper on the table

Scriptural Reference:

"I am coming to you now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may have the full measure of my joy within them." John 17:13

Gift Rap

Words and music: Gary Miller, Brishan Hatcher, and Aaron Herman © 1995 Anthony K. Music (ASCAP)
Guest Vocalists: AVB (Brishan Hatcher, Aaron Herman, Josh Harrison, and Andrew McNeal)
Lead: Melissa Lancaster and Nathan Miller

Lyrics:

Spoken Vocal:
John 3:16: "For God so loved the world that he gave his only son, that whosoever believeth in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life."

Here we go
God so loved the world that he gave his only son (JESUS)
That who does believe will not die but go to heaven
If you want to live forever then be born again
Not just born of the water but the Spirit placed within
You see the plan of action on the day of Pentecost (ACTION)
People screamin' out loud, "What will we do if we're lost?"
You gotta repent and be baptized in the Name of the Lord
You see the gift (the gift that gives more) of the Holy Spirit is the gift that gives more

Chorus 1:
Give the gift that keeps on givin' (keep givin' it)
Give the gift that keeps on givin' (Come on)
Give the gift that keeps on givin' (Everybody)
Give the gift of Jesus Christ
Give the gift that keeps on givin' (keep givin' it)
Eternally in heaven livin' (gift) (Come on)
Give the gift that keeps on givin' (Everybody)
Give the gift of Jesus Christ

Religion today seems to hurt instead of help (give)
Commercialized and televised, cheap grace is what they sell (give)
The life of a disciple of Christ is one of love (give)
The mind of a disciple is one that's set on things above (give)
So fix your eyes on Jesus from the cradle to the grave (give)
Share the light, Lord, Lamb, the One who came to save (give)

Repeat Chorus 1

Give

Jesus is the One who came to save (and we follow)
The example of the gift he gave (gave His life for all)
For the gifts you give or may receive (family and friends)
Be thankful to the One in whom you believe (we believe)

Chorus 2:
Give the gift (keep givin' it)
Give the gift (Come on) (JESUS)
Give the gift (Everybody)
Give the gift of Jesus Christ
Give the gift (keep givin' it)
Eternally (Come on) (JESUS)
Give the gift (Everybody)
Give the gift of Jesus Christ

Chorus 3:
Give the gift that keeps on givin' (keep givin' it)
Give the gift that keeps on givin' (Come on) (JESUS)
Give the gift that keeps on givin' (Everybody)
Give the gift of Jesus Christ
Give the gift that keeps on givin' (keep givin' it)
Eternally in heaven livin' (Come on) (JESUS)
Give the gift that keeps on givin' (Everybody)
Give the gift of Jesus Christ

Give the gift that keeps on givin' (give)

Scriptural Reference:

"For God so loved the world that he gave his only son, that whosoever believeth in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life." John 3:16

Is Born a Savior

Words and music: Gary Miller © 1995 Anthony K. Music (ASCAP)
This song also appeared on Family Christmas by The Acappella Company.
Lead: Ellie Miller and Gretchen Miller

Lyrics:

Holy Messiah (He's born a Savior)
Holy Messiah (He's born a Savior)
Holy Messiah (He's born a Savior)
Holy Messiah

The time has been fulfilled
The truth has been revealed
The town is Bethlehem
The task will now begin
The task will now begin

The total love of God
The virgin's tiny Son
The tainted hearts of men
The task will now begin
The task will now begin

Chorus:
To shepherds in the field
To wise men from the east
To people everywhere
Is born a Savior
Is born a Messiah
Is born Emmanuel
Is born Jesus

Is born a Savior (is born a Savior)
Is born a Savior (is born a Savior)
Is born a Savior (is born a Savior)

A babe in swaddling clothes
A newborn's sweet repose
Love's sacrifice for sin
The task will now begin
The task will now begin

This Holy Godly Child
The grace of God compiled
The hope for hopeless men
The task will now begin
The task will now begin

Repeat Chorus

Messiah (Holy Lord)
Jesus Lord Messiah (Holy Lord Messiah)

To shepherds in the field (in the field)
To wise men from the east (from the east)
To people everywhere (everywhere)
Is born a Savior
Is born a Messiah
Is born Emmanuel
Is born Jesus

Scriptural Reference:

"Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord." Luke 2:11

Wise Men Still Seek Him

Chorus 1:
Wise men still seek Him and follow His star
Kings come to worship from near and from far
Like Christmas day He'll be born in your heart
Seeking the Savior - a wise one you are

God looked at the hearts of men
He loved us every one
He saw the results of sin
Said something must be done
It's dark and we need a light
Our blinded eyes to see
The Savior is Jesus Christ
Salvation full and free

Repeat Chorus

God said to be born again
That's why he sent His Son
And when He is born within
It's Christmas all year long
We're sharing the gift of life
With friends and family
We're learning to do what's right
And live eternally

Wise men still seek Him and follow His star

This day is such a special day
The day of Jesus' birth (The Savior's birth)
And He loves you in a special way (He died for you)
His blood is what you're worth

Be wise (Be wise) - be smart (be smart)
Seek Jesus (Seek Jesus) with all of your heart (with all of your heart)
Rejoice (Rejoice) - be glad (be glad)
Jesus (Jesus) - the ve- (the ve-) ry best (ry best) friend you've ever had

Repeat Chorus 1

Chorus 2:
Wise men still seek Him and follow His star (be smart)
Kings come to worship (seek Him) from near and from far (with all of your heart)
Like Christmas day (rejoice) He'll be born in your heart (be glad)
Seeking the Savior - a wise one you are

Wise men still seek Him (Wise men still seek Him, wise men still seek Him)

Scriptural Reference:

"After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi ["wise men"] from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, 'Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him.'" Matthew 2:1-2

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