There are 2 completely different settings of this text on this page:

“Wonderful!” is in the Stable (PDF)
SATB with Piano and optional soprano soloist
Words and Music by M Ryan Taylor

The words of this original carol reflect on the symbols of how our Savior is “the bread of life,” “the bright and morning star,” as well as “lamb of God.” Surely Christ will be “our compass and our lantern for all eternity.” This dancing meditation on the Savior’s birth would make a great new Christmas tradition for your choir.

“Wonderful!” is in the Stable (2007) (PDF)
SATB with Celesta or Piano
Words and Music by M Ryan Taylor

A completely new setting of this text by M. Ryan Taylor. The words of this original carol reflect on the symbols of how our Savior is “the bread of life,” “the bright and morning star,” as well as “lamb of God.” Surely Christ will be “our compass and our lantern for all eternity.” This exuberant and joyous carol with a celesta accompaniment (or piano if not available) is for more advanced choirs.

The Text:
In Bethlehem, the “House of Bread,” the “Bread of Life” is found,
For David’s root and David’s branch is born in David’s town.
A manna in our wilderness, a gift that we might live,
Lies in the oxen’s manger, His life to freely give.

Oh “Wonderful!” is in the stable, “Counselor” lies on the hay,
“Mighty God” with sheep and oxen makes His bed on Christmas Day.

The new-forged light o’er Bethlehem guides seekers from afar;
Reveals the place where lightly lies “the Bright and Morning Star.”
His dawning beams with mercy, for He will freely be
Our compass and our lantern for all eternity.

Oh “Wonderful!” is in the stable, “Counselor” lies on the hay,
“Mighty God” with sheep and oxen makes His bed on Christmas Day.

The shepherds bring their milk-white lambs before the “Lamb of God”
And mark the oxen, rams and kine about Him on the sod.
The last and lasting sacrifice, fulfilling all the law,
Without a spot or blemish, lies nestled in the straw.

Oh “Wonderful!” is in the stable, “Counselor” lies on the hay,
“Mighty God” with sheep and oxen makes His bed on Christmas Day.

The wise lay gifts around the child, the Gift of Father’s love,
The Author of salvation’s song, the Bread sent from above.

Oh “Wonderful!” is in the stable, “Counselor” lies on the hay,
“Mighty God” with sheep and oxen makes His bed on Christmas Day.
“The Prince of Peace” lies soft and sweetly on His bed this Christmas Day.