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As The World Slept
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Aug 15, 2026 updated
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NewSong's "As The World Slept" is a reflective Christmas song that retells the story of Jesus' birth with a sense of quiet wonder. It emphasizes the humble circumstances of the nativity, the shepherds' encounter with angels, and the guiding star, while highlighting the hope and peace that Christ's arrival brought to a waiting world. The lyrics ponder the miracle of Mary conceiving the Son of God and the fulfillment of prophecy, inviting listeners to consider the significance of that silent, holy night.
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There were no palaces or crowns,
Majestic robes or gowns
Waiting for the coming of the King
They were looking for a sign,
Hope in desperate times
A miracle that only God could bring
Many still were dreaming about the day that He would come
Could it be that Bethlehem held the Chosen One
As the world slept, one silent night
A Savior's born and all creation smiles
As the world slept, one holy night
And to the manger low crept Heaven's Child
O could it really be that Mary did conceive
And bear the holy One, God's only Son
As the world slept
While shepherds watched their flocks by night
Behold, an angel from on high
Proclaimed to them the Prince of Peace had come
A star of wonder led the way
To the stable where He lay
The gift of love from God to everyone
Many still were praying for a kingdom here on earth
Could it be that heaven's answer was in this baby's birth?