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Love as a Baby Boy

by Jen Midkiff (she/her)

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I wrote this in December of 2019, before the pandemic had reared its ugly head, for a worship service at my church that was dedicated as a Christmas service for those who were grieving: for whom "Joy to the World" and all the holiday glitz and glitter now seemed glaringly inappropriate. This year there have been many losses. Please, if this song brings you comfort or peace at all, enjoy it. I recorded this in 2020, just a few days ago in one take: in a freezing-cold room, because the furnace for that room at my church was broken, and in the dark, because the fluorescent lights had a hum that was audible in my microphone. And in the cold and the dark and the frustration and all the *whatever* of 2020 crashing over me like a wave. . .this is what happened. May peace, deep peace, the peace that passes all human understanding, be yours, both now and in the future.

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Love in a Baby Boy

This holiday will never be the same
So many traditions seem meaningless today
I’ve never wanted less to trim the tree
Or open gifts when you’re not there to see

Concerts and parties and lights on the snow
All I want is to see your smile again, but I know
That that won’t happen for a long, long time
Heaven’s great reunion seems so far from my mind

But Jesus came to earth as a tiny helpless babe,
Came to heal the hurt, the lost, the grieving and afraid,
He came to bring us hope, peace, and joy
And love from God as a little baby boy

Mary knew her life would bring her grief
The angel warned a sword would pierce her heart
Yet she said yes to God in full belief
That the joy would outweigh the pain-filled part

So I guess that grieving is allowed
Even at this time of Christmastide
And I’ll make room in my heart for more love
From the friends and family still here by my side



‘Cause Jesus came to earth as a tiny helpless babe,
Came to heal the hurt, the lost, the grieving and afraid,
He came to bring us hope, peace, and joy
And love from God as a little baby boy

A bruised reed he will not break
A smoldering wick he won’t snuff out
Lord, keep my spirit’s light aflame
As I sit here in the dark
Let the love and peace of Christmas
Bring hope to my heart
and restore to me the joy
that You came here to impart

As Mary treasured all these things
And pondered them deep in her heart
I’ll remember all the ones I’ve loved and lost
And trust that love outweighs the pain-filled part

So this holiday will never be the same
But traditions keep your memories aflame,
So I’ll light the candles and I’ll trim the tree,
And remember you with hope, love, and peace.

‘Cause Jesus came to earth as a tiny helpless babe,
Came to heal the hurt, the lost, the grieving and afraid,
He came to bring us hope, peace, and joy
And love from God as a little baby boy
Emmanuel, God with us now. . .as a baby boy.

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released December 19, 2020

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Jen Midkiff (she/her) Noblesville, Indiana

Harpist and singer Jen Midkiff is a performer and educator in the Indianapolis area. From early music to folk to pop standards, Jen has too many musical loves to pick just one!

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