If you'll listen my darling, tonight 'ere you rest
I'll tell you the story your daddy* loves best
How a marvelous thing that all children should know
Happened in Bethlehem, long, long ago
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There were stars in the heavens, all shining and bright
And a new star was rising o'er Judah that night
For within a poor stable a baby was born
And that beautiful baby was Jesus our Lord
It's a story of wonder and glory and awe
Filled with heavenly love and the goodness of God
Learn it well, take it with you wherever you go
The most beautiful story that's ever been told
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Though the folk in the village were all fast asleep
There were shepherds out watching that night with their sheep
When a legion of angels came down from on high
Singing and bringing great tidings of joy
It's a story of wonder and glory and awe
Filled with heavenly love and the goodness of God
Learn it well, take it with you wherever you go
The most beautiful story that's ever been told
In a manger he lay as the angels had said
While Mary and Joseph kept watch by his bed
For the babe was our Savior, the Father's own Son
Sent to love little children and bless everyone
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It's a beautiful story, the sweetest I've heard
Full of comfort and hope, and it's true--every word
So remember it always, and then when you're grown
Tell this sweet story to babes of your own
It's a story of wonder and glory and awe
Filled with heavenly love and the goodness of God
Learn it well, take it with you wherever you go
The most beautiful story that's ever been told