What I really like about this song is that it’s told from Joseph’s point of view. We have numerous songs from Mary’s point of view, and that’s fine, but considering Joseph’s role in the whole thing, it’s a shame that his side of the story is often brushed over.
Now the birth of Jesus Christ was like this: After his mother, Mary, was engaged to Joseph, before they came together, she was found pregnant by the Holy Spirit. Joseph, her husband, being a righteous man, and not willing to make her a public example, intended to put her away secretly.
But when he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, don’t be afraid to take to yourself Mary, your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. She shall give birth to a son. You shall call his name Jesus, for it is he who shall save his people from their sins.”
Matthew 1:18-21 WEB
Do you know of any other songs about Joseph?
heylookawriterfellow
December 22, 2014 - 9:35 am ·Oh, that’s a nice one.
I am really digging this series of yours, Rebekah. I’m hearing all kinds of great Christmas music I never knew existed. Many thanks!
Rebekah Loper
December 25, 2014 - 10:01 am ·You’re welcome! I’m glad at least one person shares my loves of obscene amounts of Christmas, hehe.
homedreamer07
December 28, 2014 - 11:31 am ·This post reminds me how much I love that album. It was a part of all my childhood Christmases and I don’t think i’ve hearc it for a while. This is one of my favorite songs too! Who cares if Christmas is over, I’m going back to find it!:)
Rebekah Loper
December 28, 2014 - 2:56 pm ·I personally think we should be celebrating Christmas all year long, at least in memory! I will be continuing to listen to my favorite Christmas songs for a while yet. Thanks for your comment! 🙂