“Jesus Born On This Day” is an original song written by Mariah and Walter Afanasieff, for her 1994 Merry Christmas album. The song was sent to Gospel and Christian radio on November 14, 1994. “‘Jesus Born On This Day’ is like a traditional hymn, very spiritual,” Mariah told Donnie Simpson in 1994. “It was a lot of fun because we brought some little kids in there and they sang with us — my backup singers nieces and nephews and little sisters.”
Today a child is born on earth
Today a child is born on earth
Today the glory of God shines everywhere
For all the world
Oh Jesus born on this day
He is our light and salvation
Oh Jesus born on this day
He is the King of all nations
Behold the lamb of God has come
Behold the lamb of God has come
Behold the Savior is born
Sing of His love to everyone
Oh Jesus born on this day
Heavenly child in a manger
Oh Jesus born on this day
He is our Lord and Savior
Today our hearts rejoice in Him
Today our hearts rejoice in Him
Today the light of His birth
Fills us with hope and brings peace on earth
Oh Jesus born on this day
He is our light and salvation
Oh Jesus born on this day
He is the King of all nations
Today a child is born on earth
Today a child is born on earth
He is light, He is love, He is grace
Born on Christmas day
He is light, He is love, He is grace
Born on Christmas day
He is light, He is love, He is grace
Born on Christmas day
Written by Mariah Carey and Walter Afanasieff.
Produced by Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey.
