A child is born in Bethlehem

for SATB and organ This playful and joyful carol by Jonathan Manners is full of thanksgiving for the birth of Christ and includes newly written verses by the composers. Cast in the style of a traditional carol, the organ offers a supportive foundation for the opening unison verses, steps aside for a tender unaccompanied verse, then returns to drive a triumphant ending, crowned by a soaring descant.