Christmas – Sanderson

Once in Royal David’s City

Once in royal David’s cityStood a lowly cattle shed,Where a mother laid her babyIn a manger for his bed:Mary was that Mother mild,Jesus Christ her little Child. He came down to earth from heavenWho is God and Lord of all,And his shelter was a stable,And his cradle was a stall:With the poor and mean and […]

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Far, Far Away on Judea’s Plains

A Christmas carol from Southern Utah.

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The Arms of Winter

Electronic exploration of winter’s festivities

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O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

Here is our family Christmas recording for 2019: “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” is an old European carol. The text first appears in historical records in about 1700 but is thought to be older, and the tune dates back to the 15th century. It is haunting and beautiful, full of pathos and tension, the kind […]

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Silent Night

We recorded Silent Night this year. My kids did the instrumental tracks: piano, guitar, and bass. I did the vocals with one of my sons and a daughter. (Download mp3)

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O Little Town of Bethlehem

Here is our musical Christmas greeting this year, a recording of “O Little Town of Bethlehem.” This is one of my favorite Christmas songs. (Download mp3)