Nativity Rhymes

(The Nativity Story told in Nursery Rhymes.)

Come with us now to Bethlehem
To the tune of 'Ride a cock horse to Banbury Cross'

Come with us now to Bethlehem, You'll
See a young lady ride on a grey mule.
With Joseph beside her and
Dust on her clothes
The Child that she's carrying
Everyone knows


There was an Inn-keeper in Bethlehem..
To the tune(?) of 'There was an Old Woman who lived in a shoe'

There was an Inn-keeper in Bethlehem, who
Had so many visitors he didn't know what to do
When Mary and Joseph came knocking he said
"I've only a stable and some straw for your bed"


While Shepherds were watching
To the tune of 'Girls and Boys Come out to Play'

While Shepherds were watching their flocks, they say,
An Angel appeared as bright as day.
"Leave your fire and your flocks", he said,
"Your Saviour is born in a cattle shed".

"You bring a lamb
And I'll pick a Flower,
And we'll go and visit in half an hour".


Three Wise Men
To the tune of 'Three Blind Mice'

Three wise men
Three wise men
See now they come
See now they come

One with Frankincense
One with Myrrh
One with Gold for the King of the earth
The Gifts they are bringing are for a Saviour
They're three wise men!


Twinkle, twinkle
To the tune of 'Twinkle, twinkle, Little Star'

Twinkle, twinkle, Holy Star
Wise Men saw you from afar
Would not know which way to go
If you hadn't sparkled so.
Twinkle, twinkle Holy Star
Wise men saw you from afar.


Hush-a-by Jesus
To the tune of 'Hush-a-by Baby'

Hush-a-by Jesus
There in your cot
When you grow older
You'll pick up a cross
Your body will break
And old Satan will fall
And the way will be open
To New Life for all.


Jump up and Worship
To the tune of 'Pop goes the weasel'.

Half a pound of frankincense
Gold and myrrh they brought Him
Wise men still bring gifts of Praise!
(clap, clap,)
Jump up and worship.

Up and down the aisles we go
Hey diddle diddle
That's the way our story goes!
(clap, clap)
Jump up and Worship.

Every day when I wake up
I know that Jesus loves me
What is more, well - I love Him!
(clap, clap)
Jump up and Worship.

Up and down...

I hope these songs have brought to you
At least a little giggle
But more than that I hope that you'll
(clap, clap)
Jump up and worship

Up and down....

That's the way our story goes
(clap, clap, clap, clap)
Jump up and worship!