"More Than a Child (album version)" genre: Christian Easy Listening
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	Christmas song, with guitar and flute accompaniment. This song has also been recorded by Silvia Fleming as well as Guy Allen, so be sure to check out their mp3.com pages as well (see my links to other artists).
	CD: Til Jesus Is All Credits: Words, Music, Arrangement, Performance and Sequencing: Larry Holder. (C) 1997 LH, (P) 2000 LH.
	Story Behind the Song Many years ago a friend loaned me a tape of James Taylor and Ricky Skaggs singing "A New Star Shining". That got me wanting to write a special Christmas song, too. Like "Silent Night", the song "More Than a Child" was composed for guitar, and is similar in its gentle style yet compelling message. The flute part may be played by another instrument (such as a recorder, violin, clarinet, etc) if you wish. I actually had thoughts originally of seeing if Ricky Skaggs would use this song, but later I just decided to put it on the web for all to freely enjoy. Since then, it has been heard and sung around the world, and recorded by at least one vocalist. The musical score (melody and chords) and the original MIDI sequence may be found on my regular website. Lyrics More Than A Child Words & Music by Lawrence Keith Holder Copyright © 1997 Lawrence Keith Holder 1. More than a child born in the hay, Jesus, my Lord, on that first Christmas day. More than the son of a carpenter man; You carried the weight of the world in Your hand. For You are the Hope of my soul, All that I see, and all that I know. In You, there is peace in my life, For one day You came, as angels proclaimed, The Light of the world for us all! (flute solo) (flute solo) 2. More than a star shining that night, More than the shepherds amazed by the sight, More than three wise men with riches of gold; You, the Messiah, the prophets foretold Would come, bringing newness and life, Freedom from sin, deliv'rance from strife. In You, there is peace evermore, For one day You came, as angels proclaimed, The Light of the world for us all. Yes, one day You came, as angels proclaimed, Redeemer and Lord of us all!

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