"Samuel Tells of the Baby Jesus"

There is never enough time to sing Christmas songs, so dive in!

"Samuel Tells of the Baby Jesus," p. 36 is a great song to begin with.  The original name was "Christmas in Zarahemla." (see p. 36, footnotes)

This song begins in the minor key and tells the story of Samuel prophesy of Christ's birth.  The children may want to help tell the story.

Sing the first verse a few times with the children then sing or read the words to the second verse.  Sing the second verse a few times.

The chorus is joyous and the major key enhances the message of joy.  Sing it for the children then have them sing it with you.  Sing the entire song a few times.

You can also point out the rhyming words throughout the song.

Samuel Tells of Baby Jesus

This is a great week to sing about Samuel's prophecy of the birth of Christ, Samuel Tells of Baby Jesus (p. 36).

You will need:
1st verse:

• Picture of Samuel on the wall preaching to the Nephites
• "5" printed on a piece of paper
• Picture of Jesus in a manger

2nd verse:

• picture of the ocean and/or picture of Bethlehem
• Use the picture of Samuel again (or point to it)
• Picture of angels singing

Chorus:

• Sing the first phrase and then have the children repeat it with you 2 or 3 times.
• Sing the second phrase and then have the children repeat it with you 2 or 3 times.  Point out that "sing" and "King" rhyme.

Sing the entire song several times pointing to the pictures or let a few children hold up the pictures as you sing the phrase.