Carroll Roberson - Remember Whose Birthday It Is Lyrics
Lyrics
When you hear the bells
Ringing glad Noel
Remember who's
Birthday it is
With the sounds of glee
Around the Christmas tree
Remember who's
Birthday it is
It's the Birthday
Of Jesus, Emanuel
God's gift from Heaven
Bringing Peace and Goodwill
Who takes time to say
Thanks to God today
And remember Who's
Birthday it is
On this holiday
In your own way
Remember who's
Birthday it is
Why not join and sing
Carols to the King
Remember who's
Birthday it is
It's the Birthday
Of Jesus, Emanuel
God's gift from Heaven
Bringing Peace and Goodwill
When you hear the bells
Ringing glad Noel
Remember who's
Birthday it is
Remember who's
Birthday it is
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Remember Whose Birthday It Is
Meaning & Inspiration
Carroll Roberson's "Remember Whose Birthday It Is," released on March 31, 2023, is a gentle yet profound call to refocus the spirit of the Christmas season. While the world often gets caught up in the festive trappings – the ringing bells, the sounds of glee, the Christmas tree – this song gently nudges the listener back to the singular, central truth of the holiday. It's a beautiful reminder that amidst the secular celebrations and the joy of togetherness, the true reason for the season is the birth of Jesus, who is identified in the lyrics as "Emanuel," a name directly echoing the prophecy in Isaiah 7:14, meaning "God with us." The song powerfully frames Jesus as "God's gift from Heaven," a sentiment that resonates deeply with the core message of John 3:16, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." Furthermore, the emphasis on "Bringing Peace and Goodwill" directly aligns with the angelic announcement to the shepherds in Luke 2:14: "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!" The song's strength lies in its simplicity and its persistent invitation to pause and reflect. It asks a direct, thought-provoking question: "Who takes time to say, Thanks to God today?" This prompts introspection, encouraging gratitude for the divine intervention that Christmas represents, a gratitude that should extend beyond a fleeting holiday moment. The repeated refrain, "Remember who's Birthday it is," acts as a spiritual anchor, grounding the listener in the profound significance of Christ's advent. It's an encouragement to not just participate in traditions, but to actively engage with the spiritual reality behind them, to sing carols "to the King" and to acknowledge Him on this "holiday." The song’s insistent yet warm reminder serves as an excellent counterpoint to the potential commercialism or superficiality that can sometimes overshadow Christmas, urging a return to a posture of worship and recognition of the Incarnation, that foundational event of Christian faith.