Story Behind The Song
This is one of those songs that is 'given' to you as a composer. I was a young bride and my husband would drop me off at the church to practice the piano while he went to work. I began that morning to think about Mary, and this simple loving lullabye came
Song Description
The story of Jesus Christ simply told.
| Song Length |
4:30 |
Genre |
Unique - Gospel |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
| |
Lyrics
A Long Time Ago
A long time ago, a mother lay by the side of a tiny King
The wisemen would come, the shepherds kneel,
And the angels in heav'n would sing:
Hosannah! Alleluia! For unto you this night,
A babe is born upon the earth to bring the world His light.
A long time ago, a perfect man walked the shores of Galilee
He taught men of faith, to forgive, to love,
And bade them, 'Come unto me.'
Hosannah! Alleluia! How great were all His days,
For He had come to show to all the strait and narrow way.
A long time ago a mother knelt by the cross of the chosen King
The soldiers were there, men mocked His throne
And the angels wept at the scene.
Hosannah! Alleluia! How much He must have cared
For all our sins He took upon, then hung and suffered there.
And not long ago a mother knelt by the side of her child each night
She taught her to pray, to worship God, and to follow the Saviour's light.
Hosannah! Alleluia! Now when each day is through,
The love I have for Him above, I'll teach my child...to you.
Copyright 1981