L Milton Hankins Poet Lyric

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 December 8, 2021 at 8:37 AM There is nothing as marvelous as those excited, cheerful, exuberant children's voices! L Milton Hankins December 8, 2021 at 11:48 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 December 7, 2021 at 2:37 PM The words fit the tune perfectly Milton, would love to hear children singing this… Belle L Milton Hankins December 7, 2021 at 3:08 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 December 6, 2021 at 2:59 PM Lovely, I could picture children singing this. Good luck in the contest, Milt. L Milton Hankins December 6, 2021 at 3:35 PM Thanks, Shirley. I really appreciate your encouraging comment. I could, too.

Bill Baker December 6, 2021 at 2:06 PM Excellent entry, Milt. Match the music well. Have a great week, Bill L Milton Hankins December 6, 2021 at 2:22 PM Thanks, Bill, I wish I had written it long ago for a Christmas play or something. You can use it!

Tom Cunningham December 6, 2021 at 1:53 PM Beautiful lyrics Milton, it's lovely to hear children singing. Good luck in the contest Tom L Milton Hankins December 6, 2021 at 2:22 PM Tom, thanks so much. It would be so much fun and enjoyment to hear a group of children singing my lyrics.