Tuesday, December 23, 2008

"Like A Rose



This is a Christmas song I wrote some years ago.

Click here for the music.

Like A Rose

He was born long ago, in a manger low,
Holy child, Prince of Peace, Son of God.
Wise men bearing gifts, knelt and worshiped Him,
Offering gold, frankincense and myrrh.
Like a rose of Sharon my Jesus lives.
Ever pure, fair and lovely is He.
He's the True Living Word, the Son of God,
Full of grace, tender mercy and love.

Shepherds watching their flocks on a starry night,
Saw a glorious light fill the sky.
Then a Heavenly Host from on high appeared,
Saying "Fear not, I bring good news."
Like a rose of Sharon my Jesus lives.
Ever pure, fair and lovely is He.
He's the True Living Word, the Son of God,
Full of grace, tender mercy and love.

Unto you, now is born, in Bethlehem,
Jesus, Savior, Christ the Lord.
Then the shepherds followed the shining star,
To the place where the infant lay.
Like a rose of Sharon my Jesus lives.
Ever pure, fair and lovely is He.
He's the True Living Word, the Son of God,
Full of grace, tender mercy and love.

God so loved the world that He gave His son,
As a light in the darkness to shine.
For the gift of God is eternal life,
Through Jesus Christ His Son.
Like a rose of Sharon my Jesus lives.
Ever pure, fair and lovely is He.
He's the True Living Word, the Son of God,
Full of grace, tender mercy and love.

Text and Music Cathy L. Simpson
© Copyright 1996 by Cathy L. Simpson

16 comments:

Beverly said...

Cathy, how very beautiful! You are a blessing. I just wanted to wish you and family a Merry Christmas!

Mari said...

Cathy - I didn't know you wrote songs. This is beautiful - both words and music. Thank you so much for sharing.

Cathy said...

Beverly and Mari, thank you. I call it my sort of Southern gospel type song. Yes, Mari, I have a music website too. I have another Christmas song, classical type, that I need to complete - "The Word Became Flesh."

Cherdecor said...

What a lovely song! You are a great song writer! Thank you for posting it.

SmilingSally said...

How beautiful--right from the heart.

Abounding Treasures said...

Cathy,

Beautifully done :o)

Blessings to you and your family this Christmas!

Anonymous said...

Dear Cathy,

That is beautiful! What a special gift the Lord has given you!

I hope you and your family have a blessed Christmas!

Sharon

Theresa's Notes said...

Merry Christmas Cathy!

~~Deby said...

oh Cathy,
that was beautiful and the first Christmas music I have heard this Christmas Eve.....what a way to start the day...WONDERFUL.
Deby

Deborah said...

Your song is beautiful, cathy!

sparrow's song said...

What beautiful lyrics to honor our Lord. In thinking...I happen to be in line yesterday to buy a gift and had to suffer while waiting through some overhead store rap song with a secular christmas meaning. So clueless. Your words are a breath of fresh air in comparison.


Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!!

Maxine said...

Beautiful words, Cathy! Merry Christmas to you and all your family.

Beka said...

Oh Cathy, that is so beautiful. God has certainly given you a gift, and you certainly use it for His glory!
Merry Christmas-- I hope you have a blessed day.
Love and hugs,
Beka

Saija said...

you are a talented lady ...

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Jodi said...

Cathy, what a beautiful piece! The melody is so gently, like a lullaby.

Cathy said...

Thanks everybody ~
Jodi, thanks for saying that. I think in a songwriting contest, they wanted to know why I had such a long story, and I think they said it was too jumpy? They did like the chorus though.