King of Kings - SSATB with Soloists and flute and violin obligato

          Set in a sweeping Celtic flair, this Christmas song tells of the awe and wonder displayed by the angels and shepherds at the time of Christ's humble birth and foreshadowing His vast mission to redeem all humanity.  Perhaps we too were among the angels with "tongues of fire" who sang at the birth of God's Son.  Best suited to a large choir.
          This song won the Award of Merit in the Church Music Submissions 2002.
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King of Kings  
Words and Music by Betsy Lee Bailey

The night was chill, the winds were chill,
The angels in heaven were waiting,
The time was near when the world would he
Of the birth of the King of Kings.
 
The place was spare, no comforts there,
To shelter or herald His coming.
The Lord of Light who comes this night
Is Jesus, the King of Kings.
 
He will bring joy to all people,
And peace and good will towards men.
He will bring joy to all people
If they will believe in Him.
 
The angel told, in language bold,
  His tidings to shepherds, quaking,
“Fear not,” said he, “For you shall see
 The Child, the King of Kings.”
 
They went with haste, to find the place,
  Where the Holy Child lay sleeping,
While angel choirs with tongues of fire
  Sang praise to the King of Kings.

He will bring joy to all people,
And peace and good will towards men.
He will bring joy to all people
If they will believe in Him.
 

 
​Let now all people honor Him.
With angel choruses sing Alleluia!  Alleluia!
 
And from afar the wondrous Star
Led Wise Men westward seeking.
Their gifts to bring to the Infant King,
The Savior, the King of Kings.
 
He will bring joy to all people,
And Life and Salvation to Man.
There will be joy for all people
If they will believe on Him.
 
And we, as they of ancient day,
Bring homage and hearts adoring.
Our voices ring, our praises sing to
Jesus the King of Kings.
 
He will bring joy to all people
And Life Eternal for Men.
There will be joy for all people
If they will believe on Him.
 
He will bring joy, joy, joy to the world!
Sing alleluia, alleluia!
Joy! Joy! Joy to the world!
Jesus is King of Kings!
Sing joy and hallelujah!
We honor the King of Kings!​