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Lo, We Hear the Children Sing

[sung to the tune of "Hark, the Herald Angels' Sing] Lo, we hear the children sing Praises to our newborn king, All the children, voices singing Joyful news their carols bring. Peace on earth, to all we say Jesus Christ is born today So we lift our voice to him “Jesus, born in Bethlehem!” Lo, we hear the children sing Praises to our newborn king! Now we hear the choir proclaim Praises sung to Jesus’ name, From the loft their voices singing Of the night our Savior came. Joyful sounds of Christmastide With sweet Jesus we abide, So, let’s lift our voice to him “Jesus, born in Bethlehem!” Now we hear the choir proclaim Praises sung to Jesus’ name. Written December 6, 2021 Especially for “A Christmas Carol” Poetry Contest Sponsored by Regina McIntosh

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 12/8/2021 8:37:00 AM

There is nothing as marvelous as those excited, cheerful, exuberant children's voices!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/8/2021 11:48:00 AM

Absolutely. How I always enjoyed attending the children's programs at Christmas. Do they still have them in schools these days? Probably call them Winter Festivals, or some such, eh?

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 12/7/2021 2:37:00 PM

The words fit the tune perfectly Milton, would love to hear children singing this… Belle

L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/7/2021 3:08:00 PM

Thank you so much, Belle. I said I wished I had written it for a children's program long ago when I was involved in those presentations, because I think it is so appropriate.

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 12/6/2021 2:59:00 PM

Lovely, I could picture children singing this. Good luck in the contest, Milt.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/6/2021 3:35:00 PM

Thanks, Shirley. I really appreciate your encouraging comment. I could, too.

Bill Baker

Date: 12/6/2021 2:06:00 PM

Excellent entry, Milt. Match the music well. Have a great week, Bill

L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/6/2021 2:22:00 PM

Thanks, Bill, I wish I had written it long ago for a Christmas play or something. You can use it!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 12/6/2021 1:53:00 PM

Beautiful lyrics Milton, it's lovely to hear children singing. Good luck in the contest Tom

L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/6/2021 2:22:00 PM

Tom, thanks so much. It would be so much fun and enjoyment to hear a group of children singing my lyrics.