They came from near, they came from far   Following a distant star to where he'd lay   Not being sure of what it meant   But knowing it was heaven sent, they made their way      And the creatures gathered round   And didn't make a sound and the angels cried      The angels knew what was to come   The reason God had sent His Son from up above   It filled their hearts with joy to see   And knowing of His destiny, came tears of love      And the creatures gathered round   And didn't make a sound and the angels cried      I've often thought about that night   And wondered if they realized that star so bright   Was sent to tell all the land   The Son of God would soon become the Son of Man      And the creatures gathered round   And didn't make a sound and the angels cried   And the angels cried   And the angels cried