Manger Maker
Words and Music by Bernard Leclerc
© 2020



Verse 1
For each of his children and all he held dear
Our father made mangers at Christmas each year
And each one was different, no two were the same
A gift of Yuletide cheer

Verse 2
He scattered some hay upon which Jesus lay
And added some sheep and cattle
But right in the middle and down on their knees
Were the figures of Joseph and Mary

Chorus
We called him the manger maker
Truly an art creator
He fashioned some wood as only he could
To provide Jesus with shelter

Verse 3
Atop of each manger beneath the stars
Looking down on the scene below
He mounted an angel whose job was to guard
This most blessed of homes

Bridge
The story goes that in Bethlehem
There was no room at the inn
And a virgin with child conceived without sin
Gave birth to the king of all men

Instrumental Solo (melody of Verse 3)

Repeat Bridge

Repeat Verse 1

Repeat Chorus
Yes, he fashioned some wood as only he could
He was our father the manger maker