Author: Shirley Erena Murray Meter: 4.5.4.5 with refrain Appears in 14 hymnals First Line: Star-Child earth-Child Refrain First Line: This year, this year Lyrics: 1 Star Child earth Child
go between of God,
love Child, Christ Child,
heaven's lightning rod,
Refrain:
This year, this year,
let the day arrive
when Christmas comes for everyone,
everyone alive!
2 Street child, beat child,
no place left to go,
hurt child, used child,
no one wants to know, [Refrain]
3 Grown child, old child,
memory full of years,
sad child, lost child,
story told in tears, [Refrain]
4 Spared child, spoiled child,
having, wanting more,
wise child, faith child,
knowing joy in store, [Refrain]
5 Hope for peace Child,
God's stupendous sign,
down to earth Child,
Star of stars that shine, [Refrain] Topics: Jesus Christ His Life; Children's Songs; Christmas; Epiphany; Jesus Christ His Life and Ministry Used With Tune: STAR CHILD
Star-Child