Rose of Bethlehem

Rose of Bethlehem is the third album and first Christmas album by CCM group Selah. It was released October 15, 2002 by Curb Records.

Rose of Bethlehem
Studio album by
Selah
ReleasedOctober 15, 2002 (2002-10-15)
GenreChristmas, contemporary Christian music
Length41:58
LabelCurb
Producer
Selah chronology
Press On
(2001)		 Rose of Bethlehem
(2002)		 Hiding Place
(2004)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
CCM Magazine[1]

Critical reception

Andy Argyrakis of CCM Magazine gives the album four out of a possible five stars and writes, "anyone discovering these selections for the first time will surely delight in the vocal purity and inspirational arrangements throughout the title track, 'Silent Night', 'Light of the Stable' and 'Once Upon a Christmas' (which includes country great Dolly Parton)"[1]

Crosswalk says in their review, "With Selah, there's definitely more than meets the eye. The trio made up of two Smith siblings (Nicol and Todd) and one pianist (Allan Hall) may appear to be very average, normal folk at first glance. But with one listen to the vocal group steadily building a loyal following sans pomp and circumstance, you'll soon know their talent is far from the norm. And Rose of Bethlehem—their latest and first Christmas project—testifies to that fact."[2]

Track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Silent Night"
4:15
2."O Come, O Come Emmanuel"John Mason Neale4:45
3."Light of the Stable"
  • Steven Rhymer
  • Elizabeth Rhymer
3:18
4."Once Upon a Christmas"Dolly Parton4:46
5."What Child is This"William Chatterton Dix5:50
6."Joy"
3:52
7."Noel"Todd Smith1:45
8."O Holy Night"
4:37
9."Mystery"
  • Angela Smith
  • Todd Smith
4:46
10."Rose of Bethlehem"Lowell Alexander4:04
Total length:41:58[3]
Deluxe edition (October 7, 2016)
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
11."Mary Sweet Mary" (featuring Plumb)
3:16
12."Little Drummer Boy"
4:02
13."Dance in the Dawn"
3:45
14."Where Are You Christmas?"
3:43
15."God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen/We Three Kings (Medley)" (featuring Annie Moses Band)Traditional/John Henry Hopkins, Jr.5:21
Total length:62:05[4]

Charts
Chart (2002) Peak
position
US Top Christian Albums[5] 16
US Heatseeker Albums (Billboard)[6] 5
Chart (2005) Peak
position
US Top Holiday Albums (Billboard)[7] 3
US Catalog Albums (Billboard)[8] 1

References
  1. Argyakis, Andy (November 15, 2016). "Selah – 'Rose Of Bethlehem (Deluxe Edition)' album review". CCM Magazine. Retrieved February 24, 2020.
  2. "Rose of Bethlehem - Music Review". Crosswalk. December 23, 2002. Retrieved February 24, 2020.
  3. Rose of Bethlehem (liner notes). Selah. Curb Records. 2002. D2-78720.CS1 maint: others (link)
  4. "Rose of Bethlehem [Deluxe Edition]". allmusic.com. AllMusic. Retrieved February 25, 2020. 79440
  5. "Selah Chart History – Top Christian Albums". Billboard. December 6, 2002. Retrieved February 24, 2020.
  6. "Selah Chart History – Heatseeker Albums". Billboard. December 6, 2002. Retrieved February 24, 2020.
  7. "Selah Chart History – Top Holiday Albums". Billboard. November 18, 2005. Retrieved February 24, 2020.
  8. "Selah Chart History – Catalog Albums". Billboard. November 11, 2005. Retrieved February 24, 2020.
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