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It's Christmas (Medley)
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Jul 21, 2026 updated
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Chris Tomlin's 'It's Christmas' combines the traditional carol 'Away in a Manger' with a joyful chorus celebrating the birth of Jesus. The song reflects on the nativity scene, the Savior's arrival, and the call to share the good news. It expresses love for Jesus and a desire for His presence, while the repeated refrain 'Joy to the world' emphasizes the reason for the season. The lyrics are rooted in the Christmas story and invite listeners to rejoice in the gift of salvation.
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Away in a manger no crib for a bed
The little Lord Jesus laid down
His sweet head, the stars in the sky
Looked down where He lay
The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay
The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes
But little Lord Jesus, no crying
He makes, I love Thee Lord Jesus!
Look down from the sky and stay
By my cradle til morning is nigh
It?s Christmas!
The angels are singing
And I know the reason,
the Savior is born
It?s Christmas!
The bells are ringing
And I feel like shouting
Joy to the world!
Be near me, Lord Jesus I ask Thee to stay
Close by me forever and love me I pray
Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care
And fit us for heaven
To live with Thee there
It?s Christmas!
The angels are singing
And I know the reason,
the Savior is born
It?s Christmas!
The bells are ringing
And I feel like shouting
Joy to the world!
Go tell it on the mountain,
Over the hills and everywhere!
Go, tell it on the mountain that
Jesus Christ is born!
It?s Christmas!
The angels are singing
And I know the reason,
the Savior is born
It?s Christmas!
The bells are ringing
And I feel like shouting
Joy to the world!