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Glad Tidings
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Ray Boltz's "Glad Tidings" is a Christmas song that retells the biblical account of Jesus's birth, beginning with the opening of John's Gospel about the Word becoming flesh. It describes the shepherds in the fields hearing the angel's announcement of great joy and the birth of a Savior, Christ the Lord. The chorus proclaims glad tidings to the world, declaring Emmanuel, a Savior and King. The song emphasizes the incarnation and the good news of salvation, inviting listeners to rejoice in the coming of Jesus.
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In the beginning was the Word
And the Word was with God
In the beginning was the Word
And the Word was God
In Him was Life the Light of men
That shineth in the darkness
The darkness did not comprehend
This Light that dwelt among us
And so it was
The lowly shepherds lay
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And suddenly
They heard an angel say
As they were frightened by a great light
Glad tidings to all the world
Glad tidings we bring
Unto you is born this day Emmanuel
A Savior and a King
The angel said
No need to be afraid
I bring you tidings of great joy
For unto you
Is born this very day
A Savior, Jesus Christ the Lord
And then the heavens
Were filled with praise
Glad tidings to all the world
Glad tidings we bring
Unto you is born this day Emmanuel
A Savior and a King
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