Close to old Jerusalem
A baby boy was born one night
When shepherds saw a star so bright.
Three wise men came from countries far
Guided by this strange new star.
Hosts of angels came down from the sky
And sang to praise our God up high.
When this Child became a Man
He could do things no one can
He healed the lame and made blind men see
As he preached through Galilee.
He taught us how to live and love
Our neighbor and the Lord above.
Though they killed Him yet He rose again
And built a kingdom without end.
~ Him Gan Kwee
