Some of my fellow church members and I decided to make "Christmas caroling" to our shut-ins a year round activity. And what better way to kick off the New Year than by going "Valentines Caroling"?
Here are some of my attempts at re-writing carols to fit the day that honors that great and loving saint, Valentine.:
Valentines, Valentines (Sung to the tune of Jingle Bells)
CHORUS:
Valentines, Valentines
And we'll tell you, too
Jesus came to give us life
And this good news to you! (repeat)
Dashing through the snow (cold), we came here today
To sing a silly song with laughter all the way! Ho, ho, ho…
Our glad voices ring, lifting hands, we sigh--
What fun it is to praise our Lord
The love of God most high!
On Valentines Day (Sung to the tune of Away in the Manger)
On Valentines Day we sing you this song
To tell you we love you and wish you life long--
The knowledge our Savior will be by your side
Forgiveness of sins is why he did die
On Valentines Day we know this is true
Jesus rose from the grave for me and for you
Together in heaven with Him we will share
The love of the Father and His tender care
God Bless Ye Merry Gentlemen (Sung to the tune of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen)
God bless ye merry gentlemen
And ladies of this place
Remember Jesus loves you so
I'll show it on my face
My smile and hug are tokens of God's peace and loving grace.
Oh-oh, tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy, oh-oh, tidings of comfort and joy!
God's Love's All About! ( Sung to the tune of Silver Bells)
CHORUS:
Red and pink! Red and pink!
Valentines cards by the plenty
Hear us shout-His love's all about!
We share it this Valentines!
Pretty windows, busy mall stores
Dressed in hearts and love scenes
In the air there's the feeling of cupid
People hugging, people smiling
But what does this all mean?
It means Jesus' love reigns supreme!
(Repeat CHORUS)
Everyone is God's child! (sung to the tune of Silent Night)
Valentines hug, Valentines smile-
Everyone is God's child!
We share the gospel by singing to you
Telling of Jesus who loves us all true
Jesus' love covers the earth!
Jesus' love covers the earth!
Valentine's hug, Valentine's smile-
Every heart is worthwhile
God made us all to be his children
Together forever in heaven we'll spend
Jesus saves all of mankind!
Jesus saves all of mankind!
O Little Day of Valentines (sung to the tune of O Little Town of Bethlehem)
O Little Day of Valentines
How beautiful you shine!
Today we share good news with you
Of Jesus' love divine
Our hearts and happy voices
Tell of our joy and mirth
Of this we sing, our Lord and King
Who came to bless the earth.
O Little Day of Valentines
Why is it on this day?
That people think of candies pink
Instead to Whom we pray?
Valentine shared the gospel story
With those he called most dear
So we will too, share this with you
Our good Lord's always near!
Valentines is Here (sung to Joy to the World)
Valentines is here, the day of love
God tells us from above
How to love each other
Be sisters and brothers
Travel Christ's pathway true
Travel Christ's pathway true
Travel Christ's pathway for me and you!
Valentines is here, this day of hearts
Let loving thoughts impart
To every son and daughter
Mother, child and father
Share the gospel news
Share the gospel news
Share the gospel news from me to you!
Feel free to "Valentines Carol" your loved ones with these songs… If you decide to print the lyrics out, don't forget to put "all lyrics copyright 2005 by Cindy Appel, all rights reserved" somewhere on the page. And don't forget to tell folks where you saw these songs first. Thanks!
P.S. Drop me an email and tell me how folks reacted to your "Valentines Caroling". Email me with "Valentines Caroling" in the subject header to cynthianna @ hotmail.com (no spaces)
Thanks.
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