I Saw Three Ships

"Christmas isn't a season. It's a feeling." Undoubtedly, feelings can best be described by the medium of music and songs. For the same reason, Christmas caroling today has become the most liked tradition of this feast. With some heart- touching lyrics, carols reveal what exactly is present in the hearts of millions and blend them with enthralling music, inspiring people immensely. The history of Christmas carols is quite old. There are many tremendous traditional Christmas carols which make us dive in the essence of this festival to the deepest. "I Saw Three Ships" is a traditional and very famous Christmas carol originated from England back around 17th century. In the first half of 18th century, it was published by William B. Sandys.

The lyrics of this Christmas carol tell us about the ships which were sailing towards Bethlehem but 20 miles away, was the Dead Sea. The reference of its lyrics is said to have originated in the 12th century in the three ships that brought some asserted old stuff of the biblical magi to Cologne Cathedral, though the debate on its origin is still ongoing. The lyricists and composer of "I Saw Three Ships" is unknown. Regardless of all the discussions being done on the intention of its lyrics, it has become one of the most liked and inspirational Christmas carol. Make this coming Christmas more spiritual and enjoy the spirit of the festival by singing this Christmas carols. Check out its lyrics given below.

I saw three ships come sailing in
On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day;
I saw three ships come sailing in
On Christmas Day in the morning.

And what was in those ships all three,
On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day?
And what was in those ships all three,
On Christmas Day in the morning?

The Virgin Mary and Christ were there,
On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day;
The Virgin Mary and Christ were there,
On Christmas Day in the morning.

Pray, wither sailed those ships all three,
On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day;
Pray, wither sailed those ships all three,
On Christmas Day in the morning?

O they sailed into Bethlehem,
On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day;
O they sailed into Bethlehem,
On Christmas Day in the morning.

And all the bells on earth shall ring,
On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day;
And all the bells on earth shall ring,
On Christmas Day in the morning.

And all the Angels in Heaven shall sing,
On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day;
And all the Angels in Heaven shall sing,
On Christmas Day in the morning.

And all the souls on earth shall sing,
On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day;
And all the souls on earth shall sing,
On Christmas Day in the morning.

Then let us all rejoice again,
On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day;
Then let us all rejoice again,
On Christmas Day in the morning.