The world was waiting for a king. They expected power, a throne, and a name that would shake empires. What arrived instead was a baby—a small child, wrapped in cloth and laid in a manger. Just another birth on a crowded night in Bethlehem. But, Heaven knew better... This was the Word made flesh. The Ancient of Days entering time. The Creator choosing the most unexpected entrance possible so that no one would be beyond His reach.
Maybe a Baby: Songs of His Birth is a collection of individual blended Christmas worship anthems that linger at that manger. Each piece stands on its own, ready for Advent, Christmas, or any worship service that proclaims the miracle of His birth. Together they hold the hush of classic carols and the freshness of contemporary worship—reverent one moment, joyful the next.
Arranged for blended settings, these anthems work for choir, worship team, and congregation alike. Use them one at a time or gather several into a simple set. However you use them, they invite your church to stand and declare what that night revealed: This baby is the Son of God. This baby is God with us. This baby is our Savior. May these songs help your church prepare Him room!
SATB (MEDIUM DIFFICULTY)
As I Hold You
Arranged by John Patrick
This beautiful and moving solo from Mary's perspective will be perfect for any Christmas service. Optional SATB choir provides background vocals.
SATB (EASY)
Mabe a Baby
Arranged by Bev Herrema, Regi Stone
Christ didn't arrive as a conquering king, but as a baby in a manger. What the world might have dismissed as “maybe a baby” was heaven’s greatest gift—Emmanuel, God with us. This song holds together wonder, humility, and hope, inviting all to behold the mystery that changed everything!
SATB (EASY)
Sweet Child of Mercy
Sweet Child of Mercy (woodwinds & stings)
Arranged by Brian Russell
For blended and contemporary settings, Sweet Child of Mercy touches the heart from the unique viewpoint of Mary as she sings to the Christ child in her arms. Solo with SATB choir. [Simple orchestration available for Unlimited PLUS Members]
PRAISE & WORSHIP (EASY)
One Small Baby
Arranged by Karen England, Nancy Groeneveld
This heartfelt Christmas anthem captures the beauty and significance of Christ’s birth while reflecting on the hope and love that was born in a manger. A great addition to any Christmas service, this light contemporary offering will work well for congregational worship or as a special performance.
PRAISE & WORSHIP (EASY)
Immanuel
Arranged by Jeff Jansen, Matthew Ferrer, Sharif Iman, Grant Hickman, David Ryan Olson
"It's You we adore, the Hope of the world is born!" Your congregation will lift their voices in worship with this powerful and compelling anthem for the Christmas season. It fits well in contemporary and blended settings and is arranged for small band and worship team.
PRAISE & WORSHIP (EASY)
The First Noel
Arranged by Jeff Jansen
A simple and straight-forward interpretation of the familiar hymn, but with an atmospheric, contemporary touch, this piece is equally suited to both congregational singing and soloist with a small band.
SATB (EASY)
Gentle Mary Laid Her Child
Gentle Mary Laid Her Child (SAB)
Arranged by Dan Boone
Arranged for choir and piano, this modern Christmas ballad begins as a lilting lullaby then builds into worship and adoration. Perfect for your Christmas Eve service. Also available as a 3-part arrangement.
SOLO/ENSEMBLE (MEDIUM DIFFICULTY)
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear (w/ orchestra)
Arranged by Phillip Keveren
Masterfully arranged by Phillip Keveren, this stunning collaboration with Regi Stone is as tender as it is powerful. Their interpretation of this timeless carol is ideal for soloist or special performance. [Orchestrations also available to our Unlimited Plus Members.]
