Songs of Sacred ScriptureHow to Study With a Song
- Read the passageStart with the King James text listed for the song, before you listen.
- Listen to the songWatch the film or listen with the passage open beside you.
- Notice the wordsLook for lines that quote Scripture directly and lines that condense or interpret it. Let the Bible be the final word.
- Ponder and shareAsk what the account teaches about God and about Jesus Christ, and talk about it with someone you love.
The Scripture Behind the Nativity Songs
Each link opens the passage in the King James Version.
| Song | Read | The account |
|---|---|---|
| Thy Prayer Is Heard – ZachariasHymn & Carol | Luke 1:5–25 | Zacharias in the temple |
| Be It Unto Me – Mary, Mother of JesusHymn & Carol | Luke 1:26–56 | The Annunciation and the visit to Elisabeth |
| His Name Is John – Zacharias & ElisabethHymn & Carol | Luke 1:57–80 | The birth and naming of John |
| Don't Be Afraid, Joseph – JosephHymn & Carol | Matthew 1:18–25 | Joseph's dream |
| Out of Thee – Mary & Joseph, City of DavidHymn & Carol | Luke 2:1–5; Micah 5:2 | The journey to Bethlehem |
| Unto You Is Born – The Birth of Jesus ChristHymn & Carol | Luke 2:6–7, 11 | The birth of Jesus Christ |
| Keeping Watch – The ShepherdsHymn & Carol | Luke 2:8–20 | The shepherds |
| We Are Come to Worship Him – The Wise MenHymn & Carol | Matthew 2:1–12 | The wise men |
The Nativity Study Guide
Study all eight songs in one place, with a notes box and checklist for each song that stay on your device.
Or study one song at a time
Pick the song you’re watching or listening to. Each one has its own free printable PDF.
- Song 1: Thy Prayer Is Heard – Zacharias Luke 1:5–25
- Song 2: Be It Unto Me – Mary, Mother of Jesus Luke 1:26–56
- Song 3: His Name Is John – Zacharias & Elisabeth Luke 1:57–80
- Song 4: Don't Be Afraid, Joseph – Joseph Matthew 1:18–25
- Song 5: Out of Thee – Mary & Joseph, City of David Luke 2:1–5; Micah 5:2
- Song 6: Unto You Is Born – The Birth of Jesus Christ Luke 2:6–7, 11
- Song 7: Keeping Watch – The Shepherds Luke 2:8–20
- Song 8: We Are Come to Worship Him – The Wise Men Matthew 2:1–12
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