I’ve been pointing you to hymns this week to aid in your Advent preparations. Today I want you to consider a much newer song. My youngest daughter introduced me to this when she came home from college one year for Christmas, and I have loved it ever since. It is entitled “Born to Die” by Shane and Shane. Their website gives this information:

“Shane & Shane is the combination of solo artists Shane Barnard and Shane Everett. After meeting in college, Shane & Shane began writing songs and touring the country leading worship. Over 15 years later, they’re writing more music than ever, with no intention of slowing down. Their desire has always been to glorify the Lord instead of themselves and they do so by writing music that is biblically based, lyrically rich, and sonically engaging.”    (shaneandshane.com)

I love the Scriptural truth spoken through this song. Here is one video I used in worship services, and the Lyrics are below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtMXB9HZw-w

When the babe was born In a manger on the hay
God saw a veil torn He saw Good Friday
He was born to die

Gold laid before the Christ Incense, His presence is sweet
Myrrh to signify Victory over death’s sting
He was born to die

It came in a dream To Joseph late one night
That Herod sought the King But could not take His life
He was born to die

He said, “You don’t take my life
You won’t take my life
You don’t take my life
I lay it down”

We came here today To celebrate His birth
But let us not forget Why Jesus came to earth
He was born to die