One Small Voice

Description

I have often questioned the Christmas story as to the reasoning for a choir of angels coming from heaven to announce the birth of Jesus in a lowly manger. It has always seemed to me that a much simpler kind of knowing and announcement would be a better fit for such a common birth. So, in “One Small Voice” I have given the announcing duties to a shepherd boy.

“One small voice is enough to sing, even if no one else is listening.”

One Small Voice
Words and music by Roger Tomhave ©2000

A tiny little shepherd boy, there upon the hill
A tiny little shepherd boy, keeping very still
He sees a star shine over head, it seems to beckon him
But should he leave his father’s flock
And go to Bethlehem?

A tiny little shepherd boy, coming down the hill
Drawn by a stronger call than his father’s will
He peaks around the corner, and much to his surprise
A tiny little shepherd boy cannot believe his eyes

For laying in a manger stall, bedded in the hay
The boy beholds the Son of God
In the star’s white ray
As fast as legs can carry him, he races up the hill
But who will hear this one small voice
With such good news to tell?

One small voice if enough to sing
Even if no one else is listening
Spread good news to all you meet
Choirs of angels could not sing as sweet
As one small voice.

Two can sing in sweet harmony
One small voice attracts company
Peace on Earth, good will to all
Shepherd chorus, now join the call
Of one small voice.

Don’t be afraid to sing your song
Soon you will hear others sing along
Christ is born, alleluia
Born inside us, born each Christmas
Bless one small voice.