Day 20/Track 20. The Birthday of a King

Author and composer: William Harold Neidlinger

The Birthday of a King was Neidlinger’s best known song, written early in his life while still a student. He went on to write many more songs and was a well-known vocal teacher. The Birthday of a King was made famous by Judy Garland, who recorded it in 1941.

Today, If you received an invitation to a King’s birthday, you would no doubt imagine that it would be an elaborate affair. This King’s birthday was more humble than we could imagine and attended by a host of angels, celebrating his birth. Elaborate in a heavenly way. 

Have you heard this hymn?

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