Burl Ives - Happy Birthday, Jesus (A Child's Prayer) Lyrics






A house so quiet, so humble
A child beside her bed
Her hands clasped tightly, it's time to pray
So she bows her little head

Happy Birthday, Jesus
Daddy said that You were near
And that You had a birthday
This time every year

He told me how You listen to
Every word we say
And that You hear us call
In the night or in the day

He explained how bad they hurt You
And made You suffer so
But said, You let them do it
For girls like me, I know

He told me about the manger
They put You in
I'd let You have my blanket
If I was there, back then

He said that, You are watching
Everything we do
Him, mommy, granny
And our new baby too

I like what daddy told me
Of how You healed the lame
And that You don't have to have
Any wealth or fame

And he told me You were so awfully good
And then he made me cry
He said, they nailed You to a cross
They wanted You to die

And then he made me happy
When he said, You came back again
Daddy said, Christmas is what we celebrate
Because on that day, You were born

So I hope I'm not too late to wish You a
Happy Birthday, dear Jesus





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  1. J.... ....

    I think the 24 people who voted no on this video must not be Christians.

  2. M.... E....

    Very touching.

  3. S.... A....

    Jesus Birthday - Christmas story song have a look and share your comment and like and subscribe our channel I'll return favour of subscribers https://youtu.be/BBXMp9DKE8Y

  4. E.... S....

    Jesus Yeshua was NOT born on December 25. AND Teaching children there is a santa claus IS SIN !!! REPENT the kingdom of heaven IS at hand.

  5. c.... ....

    that is so beautiful; love cs

  6. T.... 3....

    God bless you all. Merry Christmas and Happy Birthday dear Jesus.

  7. M.... J....

    Thank you very much! Beautiful video with the words. May God Bless you for sharing this BEAUTIFUL Video.

  8. F.... F....

    Without Jesus....what is life? Thank God for Jesus Christ...who died for us all, that we may rise again in the end too! Gid Bless everyone...Love Frank!

  9. g.... ....

    From a time when this country was a land of hope, and prosperity, full of joy and kindness!

  10. J.... K....

    beautiful.

  11. p.... ....

    This was a big Christmas hit record for Patti Page in the 60s (1965, 66, 67).  Her 45 single was taken from the Columbia album Christmas with Patti Page.Originally recorded by Little Cindy in the late 50s on Columbia (the flip of that was Blue Christmas by the Willis Sisters).

  12. V.... P....

    5*****....VERRY NICE VIDEO..HAPPY MERRY CHRISTMAS  !

  13. R.... V....

    Happy Birthday Jesus : A Child's Prayer 
    by: Burl Ives

    A  house so quiet, so humble, a child beside her bed
    Her hands clasped tightly, it's time to pray,
    So she bows her her little head.

    Happy Birthday Jesus, Daddy said that You were near
    And that You had a birthday this time every year.

    He told me how You listen to, every word we say
    And that You hear us call, in the night, or in the day.

    He explained how bad they hurt You, and made You suffer so
    But said You let them do it, for girls like me, I know.

    He told me about the manger they put You in
    I'd  let You have my blanket, if I was there, back then.

    He said that you are watching, everything we do
    Him, Mommy, Granny, and our new baby too.

    I Like what daddy told me, of how You healed the lame
    And that you don't have to have any wealth, or fame.

    And he told me You were so awfully good, and then he made me cry
    He said, they nailed You to a cross, they wanted You to die

    And then he made me happy, when he said, You came back again 
    Daddy said Christmas is what we celebrate, because on that day, You were born.

    So I hope, I'm not too late, to wish You 
    A Happy Birthday, dear Jesus!!!

  14. S.... ....

    One thing I have learned is that it is NEVER TOO Early or TOO Late to for Christmas. This just reminds me of all the good things in life. I would listen to this whenever I wanted and needed a reminder of all the good in the world, regardless of what time of the year it is. Hope y'all have a Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and Happy Rest of the Year too!!!

  15. M.... ....

    God bless you, and have peaceful holidays, Levi in Sweden

  16. V.... G....

    Beautifuuuuuuul! <3

    V.... G....

    ❤❤❤

  17. F.... P....

    if this doesnt make u cry i dont know what will. 

  18. b.... h....

    iam not a praying man this kills me wow opend my heart

  19. L.... Y....

    Amightywind End Time Prophecies Reveal : YAHUSHUA (יהושוע) is the original Hebrew Name,of JESUS CHRIST. YAHUSHUA means YAH saves. There is still saving, healing, delivering, resurrecting power in the Name of JESUS CHRIST. But During the Great Tribulation (also known as Time of Jacob’s Trouble/ the Great Day of YAH’s Wrath), the antichrist will use the name of Jesus Christ for himself, So learn YAHUSHUA’S NAME for then.

  20. T.... S....

    I really love Burl Ives and this is my favourite. I wish I could get a print of the words.

  21. T.... S....

    Loving it.

  22. B.... T....

    THIS HAPPY BIRTHDAY PRAYER TO JESUS ALSO MADE ME FEEL A LOVING WARM FEELING ALL OVER!!!!!!!

  23. B.... T....

    THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL WE COULD USE IT ALL YEAR THROUGH THIS PRAYER WISHING JESUS HAPPY BIRTHDAY IT TRUELY TOUCHED MY HEART!!!!!!

  24. G.... N....

    it made me cry

  25. I.... ....

    My 3 daughters loved this when they were little ,thanks

  26. O.... L....

    i love this,so captivating and swift.

  27. M.... ....

    Wow, simply beautiful. Merry Christmas!

  28. J.... J....

    Fuck you

  29. D.... b....

    I'm looking for special things to do for our program and the holy spirit led me here. Halleluia! Jesus is King!

  30. S.... ....

    fuck jesus

  31. T.... ....

    although Jesus is probably not born on Christmas.... it's the official day we celebrate that he was born.. he does not hate us because maybe we celebrate it on the wrong day... Jesus loves everyone

  32. D.... M....

    I never heard this one before Thanks for sharing it the picture go great with it also What a great song by Burl Ives he had such a voice Thank You again for sharing it

  33. k.... p....

    soooo sweet, & so perfectly simple. a beautiful Christmas story!

  34. s.... ....

    Never heard this b4. What a beautiful song. Merry Christmas everyone xxx

  35. C.... ....

    thank you for posting. My children and I really enjoyed watching this together!

  36. A.... ....

    What a beautiful song!! Anytime of year.

  37. M.... ....

    Happy Birthday Jesus.
    Thanx so much for posting.
    Thanx for sharing Vicki.

  38. L.... ....

    Yay!! jesus dressup .com

  39. H.... ....

    Always do right.
    It will gratify some
    and astonish others.

    ~Mark Twain

  40. m.... ....

    Amen! Wonderful! Priceless! So appropriate! Too bad they didn't play stuff like this on the radio more often, instead of STUPIDITY like "Grandma got run over by a reindeer". Gimme a break. >:P

  41. A.... G....

    The picture on 2:27 its so cute that i cried :(

  42. B.... ....

    Thank you for posting this! It is such a lovely presentation to highlight the words of this song. God bless you.

  43. s.... ....

    Let me correct all the atheists out there... NO... YOU have it wrong.

  44. T.... G....

    I absolutley love this.. my grandfather used to say this with me when i was little! he is a methodist minister, Burl Ives reciting this takes me back to being small! i used to visualize everything grandpa was saying.. and your video may provide visuals, but i still remember mine! I cry every time i hear it.. always cried when i was little too.. its so bittersweet! thanks for the wonderful video! I may have said this same thing a year ago! if so i am sorry!

  45. R.... M....

    Oliva Hussay at 1:45. Very Touching. Thank you.

  46. s.... g....

    what do you mean hes fake?....Please write back and explain.. and learn how to spell

  47. J.... H....

    5 stars + subscribtion. and merry christmas to you all.

  48. D.... F....

    very pretty and wonderful pictures ... love the story... HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS ... love you ...

  49. m.... ....

    Pretty. I love Jesus, too. I invite you to see my composition and music video "This Christmas Eve" on channel meyersonfire. Merry Christmas!

  50. d.... ....

    Thank you to all commenting to the video. I was always blessed with the gospel story in this Christmas song, since the prayer gives the full Gospel message, His birth, crucifixion and resurrection and love for us.... A wonderful way to share about Jesus in remembering His birth.

  51. J.... ....

    that was awesome touched my heart and i mean deep i got that tingle all over my body wow its a good feeling Thank you so much i havent heard this since i was a kid Godbless you & have a Merry Christmas!

  52. d.... ....

    God bless you too, I am blessed to know that the video did comfort you.

  53. R.... ....

    Happy Birthday Jesus! This video was so well put together with Burl Ives' great voice, what a beautiful tribute for Jesus' Birthday. Thank you!!! *wiping tears away from eyes and sniffling a bit

  54. b.... ....

    Oh wow, that was nice. I grew up listening to that guy on Rudolf but I never heard him do anything like this. A lovely treat and truthful words

  55. N.... ....

    This is so BEATIFUL! It makes me want 2 cry! The pictures are perfect 4 this video!

  56. A.... ....

    awesome video Jesus is true meaning of christmas

  57. A.... ....

    Its irrelevant what month that Christ was incarnated into human flesh...it is hardly any big surprise that Jesus Christ wasn't born on the 25th of December...the important fact was that Jesus was Deity that came into human flesh...and that is what we celebrate along with his death, burial and resurrection.

  58. B.... H....

    What a wonderful gift is Jesus to the world

  59. o.... ....

    Very Nice!!!

  60. C.... T....

    wonderful,love
    blessings for you

  61. d.... ....

    Thank you to all responding. May His Name be praised, thank you Jesus for being born into this world, "Glory to God in the Highest."

  62. A.... ....

    Thank you thank you thank you Jesus for your incarnation, your death, your burial and most importantly, your resurrection ....

  63. C.... M....

    Beautiful! Thanks for posting this! God bless!

  64. C.... ....

    Beautiful song that makes me cry

  65. c.... b....

    what christmas mean amen

  66. L.... W....

    Praise His Holy Name! The birth os my Lord and Saviour IS the true meaning of Christmas!

  67. d.... ....

    Happy Birthday to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I am blessed to see so many sharing the video, thanks to all of you.

  68. m.... ....

    Jesus is so Awsome!!!! This video is great!!!

  69. d.... ....

    One of my favorite "oldies" with Burl Ives Christmas. It was fun to match pictures to the song. :-)