This Beautiful Song Was Performed by Tom Jackson to Benefit Canadian Food Banks
Lyrics
Huron Carol 'Twas in the moon of wintertime, When all the birds had fled
That mighty Gitchi Manitou, Sent angel choirs instead
Before their light the stars grew dim, And wandering hunters heard the hymn
Jesus your King is born, Jesus is born
In Excelsis Gloria
Within a lodge of broken bark, The tender Babe was found
A ragged robe of rabbit skin, Enwrapp'd His beauty round
And as the hunter braves drew nigh, The angel song rang loud and high
Jesus your King is born, Jesus is born
In Excelsis Gloria
The earliest moon of wintertime Is not so round and fair
As was the ring of glory On the helpless infant there
The chiefs from far before him knelt, With gifts of fur and beaver pelt
Jesus your King is born, Jesus is born
In Excelsis Gloria
O children of the forest free, O sons of Manitou
The Holy Child of earth and heaven Is born today for you
Come kneel before the radiant Boy
Who brings you beauty, peace and joy
Jesus your King is born, Jesus is born
In Excelsis Gloria
...Written in 1642 by Jean de Brebeduf
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