Would I Know My Savior

I guess it's just a part of my never-grow-up nature to constantly wonder, "What if..."  What if I had lived when Jesus was born on the earth?  Would I have known who he was?  Would I have recognized a poor baby born in humble surroundings as the Savior of the world?  After thinking about it every Christmas for years, I finally decided to put it into music.  The last stanza is a result of my trust in the Lord's own promise to his disciples:

 "...the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me..." (John 15:26 KJV)

And so, "I think my heart would know him... for I can hear the Spirit whisper, 'This is God's own Son.'"

 

Scores

Low Voice (F-Bb) Solo: PDF / .pc
Medium Voice (A-D) Solo: PDF / .pc
High Voice (C-F) Solo: PDF / .pc

Recordings

MP3 Recording by Becki Madsen:
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MP3 Accompaniment Track:
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CD: Peace, Peace, Peace (Vocals and Minus Tracks)


MP3 Recording by Heather Prusse:
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CD: Promised Savior, Promised King


MP3 Recording by Bonnie Wixom:
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Lyrics

Would I know my Savior, wrapped in swaddling bands?
Lying in a manger-bed
Light of heaven round his head
Would I hear the angels bend t'ward earth to sing?
Would I know the Holy Child?
Would I know my King?

Would I know my Savior, safe in Mary's arms?
Cradled in a lullaby
Heaven's legions watching nigh
Would I know his goodness?
Would I feel his grace?
Would I know the Holy Child if I beheld his face?

Would I know my Savior, in a lowly stall?
Where the lowing cattle feed
Where the silver starlight leads
Where the humble shepherds seek the Holy One
Would I hear the Spirit whisper,
"This is God's own Son."

I think my heart would know him
Christ
The Holy One
For I can hear the Spirit whisper,
"This is God's own Son."

 

Appeared in The New Era magazine, December 2005.

 

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