The Messiah didn't come as a King in all his glory, or a Warrior in all his might, but as a baby. An original Christmas song with background children's choir.
christian music
tracy keeney
tracy rivest
tracy l keeney
lds music
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Story behind the song
It was 3 days before Christmas. My husband and I had been having talks each evening with our children, talking about Christmas and the real reason we celebrate. One of the things we discussed was how at the time of the Lord's birth and during his ministry, many didn't believe, and how that's still true today. We also talked about His eventual return. The next morning I woke up with the hook of this song in my head.
When I first wrote it, I wasn't too happy with the music. I wanted it to have a more "Christmas-y" sound. I thought about trying to incorporate the tune to a traditional Christmas carol into the accompaniment. Then as I was playing through the chorus, I suddenly could "hear in my head", a children's choir singing the "Gloria's" from "Angels We Have Heard On High". I called my kids into the livingroom and had them sing the "gloria's" while I sang my chorus. It fit perfectly and this was the result!
I also "hear in my head" a full symphony with this, but since they can't fit in my livingroom........
Lyrics
"Majesty Enough For Me"
Words and Music by Tracy Keeney
With excerpts from "Angels We
Have Heard on High"
Traditional Christmas Carol-- public domain
They were waiting for a Savior
Someone to set them free
Expecting Him
To come in majesty
But He came as a baby
Born among the sheep
In such a humble way
Their hearts would not believe
Though He was born within a cattle stall
He was born to save us all
And wisemen came to see their newborn King
There was a new star shining in the sky
And angels sang on high
And Hope was born that sacred silent night
And that's majesty enough for me.
They were waiting for a Savior
Someone to set them free
Expecting Him
To come in majesty
But He came as a Shepherd
Gathering His sheep
In such a humble way
Their hearts would not believe
Repeat Chorus
One day He will come again
Descending from the sky
The fullness of His glory
Plain to every human eye
And once again the heavens will ring
In celestial harmony
As all the hosts of angels sing
The coming of our Lord in majesty!
Repeat Chorus w/ Children's Choir
Piano & Vocals: Tracy Keeney
Children's Choir: Joey Rivest, Jessica Rivest,
Summer Moss, Desiree Moss, Marissa Smith,
James Keeney, Mary Keeney, Emma Keeney