by Jeannette » Fri Sep 01, 2006 2:57 pm
I found this version, which is close, but I don't think it's exactly right. In searching for the lyrics I was saddened to discover that many people think this is "creepy" or "Christian guilt". I think it's just sweet. Of course, I know our Savior...and that makes all the difference.
I remember listening to the recitation as a child. It starts w/ a man saying something like, "In a house so quiet and humble a child knelt beside her bed and as bowed her little head this is what she said:" Another song Little Cindy did was "He's Around When Everybody Turns You Down".
Jeannette
Happy Birthday Jesus!
Momma said that you was near
and that you have a birthday
this time every year.
She told me how you listen
to every word we say
and that you hear us calling
in the night or in the day
She explained how bad they hurt you
those awful naughty men,
but said you let them do it
for girls like me back then
She said about the manager they
took and put you in.
I'd let you have my blanket
if I was here back then.
She said you are watching
everything we do
Her and daddy and granny
and our new baby too.
She told how you healed the lame,
and they didn't have to have any wealth or fame.
She told you were so awful good
She told how you forgave them for their sins.
And then she made me cry
She said they nailed you to a cross
they wanted you to die
She said you forgave them
cause you were dying for our sins
And then she made me glad
when she you came back again.
Momma said that Christmas we celebrate
because on that day you was born
So I hope I'm not too late
to wish you a
Happy Birthday!
And dear Jesus I'll be true 'cause
Momma says if I'll trust in you
you'll let me come live with you!
Artist: Willis Sisters/Little Cindy YEAR 1959
I found this version, which is close, but I don't think it's exactly right. In searching for the lyrics I was saddened to discover that many people think this is "creepy" or "Christian guilt". I think it's just sweet. Of course, I know our Savior...and that makes all the difference.
I remember listening to the recitation as a child. It starts w/ a man saying something like, "In a house so quiet and humble a child knelt beside her bed and as bowed her little head this is what she said:" Another song Little Cindy did was "He's Around When Everybody Turns You Down".
Jeannette
Happy Birthday Jesus!
Momma said that you was near
and that you have a birthday
this time every year.
She told me how you listen
to every word we say
and that you hear us calling
in the night or in the day
She explained how bad they hurt you
those awful naughty men,
but said you let them do it
for girls like me back then
She said about the manager they
took and put you in.
I'd let you have my blanket
if I was here back then.
She said you are watching
everything we do
Her and daddy and granny
and our new baby too.
She told how you healed the lame,
and they didn't have to have any wealth or fame.
She told you were so awful good
She told how you forgave them for their sins.
And then she made me cry
She said they nailed you to a cross
they wanted you to die
She said you forgave them
cause you were dying for our sins
And then she made me glad
when she you came back again.
Momma said that Christmas we celebrate
because on that day you was born
So I hope I'm not too late
to wish you a
Happy Birthday!
And dear Jesus I'll be true 'cause
Momma says if I'll trust in you
you'll let me come live with you!
Artist: Willis Sisters/Little Cindy YEAR 1959
