They came from near They came from far Following a distant star To where he 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 realize that star so bright Was sent to tell all of them 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