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Candlelit Heart Poem by Mary E. Linton Somewhere across the winter world tonight You will be hearing chimes that fill the air; Christmas extends its all-enfolding light Across the distance…something we can share. You will be singing, just the same as I, These familiar songs we know so well, And you will see these same stars in your sky And wish upon that brightest one that fell. I shall remember you and trim my tree, One shining star upon the topmost bough; I will hang wreaths of faith that all may see — Tonight I glimpse beyond the hear and now. And all the time that we must be apart I keep a candle in my heart. |
Christmas Lights By Marie Irish Bright Christmas stars shine on high, Golden stars in the wint’ry sky; Christmas candles in windows bright Sends greeting into the night; While in our hearts the Christmas flame, Glows with a love like his who came, The infant Christ of lowly birth, To bring good will and peace to earth. |
Christmas Giving By Iris W. Bray Christmas is for giving And for showing that we care, For honoring the Christ Child With the loving gifts we share. The wise men gave of riches; The shepherds, faith and love. Each gift, in its own measure, Was smiled on from above. Let every gift be treasured; Not always size or price Determines the extent of love And willing sacrifice Handsome gifts with festive trim Bring smiles of sweet content, But modest gifts of humble means are ofttimes heaven sent. Whether it be large or small, Each gift will share in part The message of true Christmas joy If given from the heart! |
Merry Christmas To My Love By: Nicholas Gordon Merry Christmas to my love! Enjoy the holiday! Revel where the angels move, Rejoice in what they say! Years burn life down to a stub; Christmas comes and goes. Happiness lies at the nub, Refuse of one’s woes. Inside the husk there is the seed, Shivering with glory; The midnight cold, the dire need, Mere setting for the story. All the labor, loss, and pain Sings of beauty born again. |
Manger Song Written by Frederick M. Lynk Young Mary the Mother Gazed fondly at Him, And softly fingered The manger’s rim. St. Joseph sat musing On a bundle of hay, The shepherds played sweetly A bagpipe lay. The angels stood smiling In heaven’s joy And humbly adoring The infant Christ-boy. The ox and the donkey Forgot the fresh straw And knelt down in wonder At what they saw. The walls were shining Like molten gold, The winds sang gaily Around the fold. And gleaming silver Strewed every star, And sang a star greeting From heaven afar. |
"My Lonely Christmas" (Army Wives lonely Christmas) by Bradley A Peraino As I lay down to sleep, this eve of Christmas morn, ' I slide between the cotton sheets so comfortable and warm. A tinge of guilt comes over me followed by a saddened tear. I say another lonely prayer that only God can hear. I turn the bedside light off and quickly settle in, but it will be a few more hours before my night comes to an end. I lie here all but motionless, eyes wider than the sky. I try to think of happy thoughts, but I still break down and cry. I punch my flattened pillow and lie flat on my back. I'm thinking of my soldier who's bravely serving in Iraq. I finally stop my crying and a calm sets in my heart. For, I know this year will quickly pass, then we'll no longer be apart. My eyes are feeling heavy now, so I send God one last prayer. "God, please protect my soldier while fighting over there!" |
Our Christmas Wish For You author unknown Our Christmas wish for you Is not a simple one For we wish you hope and joy and peace Days filled with warmth and sun May you count your blessings, one by one And when totaled by the lot May you find all you've been given To be more than what you sought May God be your strength and light May your spirit never grow old May all your clouds have silver linings And your rainbows pots of gold We wish this all and so much more May all your dreams come true May you have a Merry Christmas And a happy New Year, too … |
A MARINE CHRISTMAS POEM by KRISTEN M SACCARDI The Embers Glowed Softly And In Their Dim Light I Gazed Around The Room And I Cherished The Sight My dog was asleep Her head on my chest My sister beside me Angelic In Rest Outside the snow fell A Blanket Of White Transforming the yard To a winter delight The sparkling lights In the tree I believe Completed the magic That Christmas eve My Eyelids were heavy My breathing was deep Secure was surrounded By love I would sleep In perfect contentment Or so it would seem So I slumbered perhaps I started to dream The sound wasn’t loud And It wasn’t too near But I opened my eyes When it tickled my ear Perhaps just a cough I didn’t quite know Then The sure sound of footsteps Outside in the snow My Soul gave a tremble I struggled to hear I crept to the door To see who was near Standing out in the cold In the dark of the night Alone stood a figure His face weary and tight A Soldier I puzzled Some 20 year old Perhaps a Marine Huddled here in the cold Alone in the dark He looked up and smiled Standing watch over me My mom and a child What are you doing I asked without fear Come this moment Its Freezing out there Put down your pack Brush the snow from your sleeve You should be at home On a cold Christmas eve For barely a moment I saw his eye shift Away from the cold And the snow blew in drifts To the window that danced With a warm fires light The he looked and he said Its really alright I’m out here by choice I’m here every night Its my duty stand At the front of the line No one had to ask Or beg to emplore me I’m proud to stand here Like My Fathers Beofre me My dad’s dad stood his watch In the jungle of Nam And Now its my turn So Here I am I’ve not seen my own family In more than awhile But My family sends me pictures And they sure do make me smile Then he bent over And carefully pulled from his bag The red white and blue An American Flag I can live through the cold And being alone Away form my family My house and my home I can stand at my post Through the rain and the sleet I can sleep in a fox hole With a little to eat I can carry the weight Of killing another Or lay down my life With my family and others Who stand at the front Against any and all The ensure for all time This flag will not fall So go back Inside “he siad” Harbor or fright Your family is waiting And I’ll be alright But isn’t there something I can do at the least Give you money I asked Or prepare you a feast Its seems all to little For all that you wonder For being away From your family and brother Then his eye welled a tear That held no regret Just tell us you love us And never forget To fight for out rights While were doing wrong To stand your own watch No matter how long For wen we come home Either standing or dead To know you remember We fought and bled Is payment Enough And with that we will trust That we matterd to you As you mattered to us |
Baby's First Christmas by Mary Lewis It's Baby's first Christmas, what a beautiful sight! As he gurgles out loud in spontaneous delight. As he gazes at the Tree, with it's baubles and trim I know only He can hear the Angels sweet hymns. Holy! Holy! Holy! As He edges ever nearer to the base of the Tree, Picks up tiny toys and shakes them with glee Mommy and Daddy have to laugh outright. It's Baby's first Christmas- what a wonderful Night! Holy! Holy! holy! |
Christmas Excitement by James J. Metcalfe Ornaments and tinsel, Glowing lights on shapely trees, Indoor decorations And wreaths and trim to please, Gatherings of neighbors And of relatives and friends, Special preparations While warmth of song transcends. Christmas punch and fruitcakes, Bright wrappings, gifts and toys, Excitement and elation In hearts of girls and boys. We're ready for a birthday, And our homes are at their best. Dear God, help us prepare our hearts For You, the honored Guest. |
Christmas Is A Child by Joel Bjorling Christmas is not found In department stores or malls, Nor in flashy gifts, Either large or small; The secret of Christmas Need not flabbergast the mind, Nor confuse the critics For all time-- The secret of Christmas is a child. It is not simply a child Who plays on the living room floor Or who waits for Santa By the door, But it is a child Lying in a manger's bed, Who, in simplicity, Eats his bread-- The secret of Christmas is a child. A child is a new hope, a new chance, A new life, A sure relief From relentless strife; A child sees each day As unfettered by the past, Embracing a future That is bound to last-- The secret of Christmas is a child. So, when you think of Christmas, Remember the son, Who, though born years ago, Still offers light to everyone; The meaning of Christmas is not difficult, Nor impossible to see, Its message is timeless, Resounding throughout eternity-- The secret of Christmas is a child. |
Christmas Memories by Nancy Hughes Snowflakes falling, Friends come calling, Decorations in green and red. Smells enticing, Bowls of icing, For cookies and gingerbread. Candles glowing, Goodwill flowing, The Christmas story is read. Yule log burning, Wishful yearning As children dream in bed. Stockings hung Carols sung, Hope and Peace, the common thread. Families near, Memories dear, As Christmas blessings are spread. |
My Surprise Gift by Pattie Castillo It didn't come trimmed with ribbon or topped off with a bow, I didn't find it wrapped in pretty paper, under the tree or mistletoe. It wasn't something we planned to purchase, it didn't cost one cent. It wasn't something I new I wanted or asked for as a present. It didn't even realize it was something I would need, I had long forgotten about Santa, until I saw it and had to believe. It came on a whim, as we were trimming the tree for the season, It came just in time, and for all the right reasons. This picture of us, a daughter and her mom, Smiling into the camera and having a good time. It filled me with happiness, joy and glee, To see you there smiling so sweetly with me. It made my heart sputter and skip a beat, To hold you in my arms seems quite a treat. It seems like the last time was so long ago, Because, Oh My, how ever so quickly you grow. It reminded me I need to take time each year, To capture you smiling with me from ear to ear. |
The Last Present Under the Tree by Joel Bjorling There is one last present under the Christmas tree, I wonder whose it is? Is it for the little girl with the rocking horse, Or is it for Grandma or Aunt Liz? It looks so lonely Sitting there by itself; It'd certainly be an awesome addition On "somebodys" shelf. The ribbon is gold, The paper is paisley red; "Who does it belong to?" Keeps rattling in my head; I decided to snatch a peek, And see whose name is on the card; It'd only take a second, It won't be very hard. When no one was looking, I reached under the tree, Carefully handling the package, "Who knows, it may be for me!" But when I read the card, I thought it was extraordinarily odd, Because the message read, "Love and blessings," God. |
M&M Christmas Story by Pam Ridenour As you hold these candies in your hand, And turn them you will see The M becomes a W, and E and then a 3 They tell the Christmas story, It's one I'm sure you know It took place in a stable a long, long time ago The E is for the East, where the star shone so bright The M is for the manger where Baby Jesus slept that night The 3 is for the wisemen, bearing gifts they say they came W is for Worship, Hallelujah, Praise His Name So as you eat these candies or share them with a friend Remember the meaning of Christmas it's a Love Story that never ends |
That Spirit of Christmas Ray Charles Christmas is the time of year For being with the one's we love Sharing so much joy and cheer What a wonderful feelin' Watching the one's we love Having so much fun I was sittin' by the fire side Taking a walk through the snow Listening to a children's choir Singing songs about Jesus The blessed way that he came to us Why can't it remain All through the year Each day the same Heyeah, that's what I wanna hear It's truly amazin' That spirit of Christmas All the kin folk gather round The lovely Christmas tree Hearts are glowing full of joy Sense the gifts that we're giving And the love that we're living Why can't it remain Oh all through the year Each day the same that's what I wanna hear I'll tell ya It's truly amazin' That spirit of Christmas Why can't it remain All through the year Each day the same That's what I wanna hear Listen to me It's truly amazin' That spirit of Christmas Oh it's truly amazin' That spirit of Christmas Ain't it so It's truly amazin' Yeah, that spirit of Christmas Oh Christmas Oh Christmas |
Do You Hear What I Hear sung by Whistney Houston Said the night wind to the little lamb, Do you see what I see? Way up in the sky, little lamb, Do you see what I see? A star, a star, dancing in the night With a tail as big as a kite, With a tail as big as a kite. Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy, Do you hear what I hear? Ringing through the sky, shepherd boy, Do you hear what I hear? A song, a song high above the trees With a voice as big as the sea, With a voice as big as the sea. Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king, Do you know what I know? In your palace warm, mighty king, Do you know what I know? A Child, a Child shivers in the cold Let us bring him silver and gold, Let us bring him silver and gold. Said the king to the people everywhere, Listen to what I say! Pray for peace, people, everywhere, Listen to what I say! The Child, the Child sleeping in the night He will bring us goodness and light, He will bring us goodness and light. Songwriters: Noel Regney / Gloria Shayne |
Three Little Pennies Doug Stone There was an old, blind man Who stood on the corner down town he was holding a cup Filled up with nothing From the christmas shopping crowd And though I barely came up to the top of his cane I reached up and gave him Every cent to my name. Three little pennies. Were all that I had One that I'd found Two from my dad Three little pennies not much of a gift But Dad said "that's plenty, if it's all you can give." that evening my dad told a wonderful story to me About a child and the manger. The wise men who came bearing gifts on the first christmas eve. There was a part I'm sure he made up About a stable boy who couldn't give much.. Three little pennies. Were all that he had One that he'd found Two from his dad Three little pennies not much of a gift But Dad said "that's plenty if it's all you can give." next morning was christmas And I had prayed hard for a bike But all that I found was the tiniest box With three shiny pennies inside and I was so disapointed because I had been good But times had been bad so I understood. And daddy said: "three little pennies. Were all that you had But you gave them freely So I gave them back Three little pennies not much of a gift You're bike is outside because you've learned how to give |
Someday at Christmas Stevie Wonder, Andra Day Someday at Christmas men won't be boys Playing with bombs like kids play with toys One warm December our hearts will see A world where men are free Someday at Christmas there'll be no wars When we have learned what Christmas is for When we have found what life's really worth There'll be peace on earth Someday all our dreams will come to be Someday in a world where men are free Maybe not in time for you and me But someday at Christmastime Someday at Christmas we'll see a Man No hungry children, no empty hand One happy morning people will share Our world where people care Someday at Christmas there'll be no tears All men are equal and no men have fears One shinning moment my heart ran away From our world today Someday all our dreams will come to be Someday in a world where men are free Maybe not in time for you and me But someday at Christmastime Someday at Christmas man will not fail Hate will be gone love will prevail Someday a new world that we can start With hope in every heart Maybe not in time for you and me But someday at Christmastime Someday at Christmastime |
What Christmas Means To Me Stevie Wonder Candles burning low Lots of mistletoe Lots of snow and ice Everywhere we go Choir singing carols Right outside my door All these things and more That's what Christmas means to me my love Oh, yeah, yeah I see your smiling face Like I've never seen before Even though I love you madly It seems I love you more Oh, the little though you give me Touched my heart for sure All these things and more, darling And that's what Christmas means to me my love I feel like running wild I feel like just a little child To bring you 'neath the mistletoe Kiss you once and then some more Wish you a Merry Christmas, baby And such happiness in the coming year Let's deck the halls with holly Singing 'Silent night' Dress the trees with angel hair Pretty, pretty lights Go to sleep and wake up Just before daylight All these things and more, darling And that's what Christmas means to me my love Oh, yeah, that's what Christmas means to me I talk about desserts underneath the tree Talkin' 'bout lights of nights and snow Ooh, everybody sing now Yeah, that's what it means to me |
Mary Did You Know written by Mark Lowry (lyrics) and Buddy Greene(melody) Mary, did you know that your Baby Boy would one day walk on water? Mary, did you know that your Baby Boy would save our sons and daughters? Did you know that your Baby Boy has come to make you new? This Child that you delivered will soon deliver you. Mary, did you know that your Baby Boy will give sight to a blind man? Mary, did you know that your Baby Boy will calm the storm with His hand? Did you know that your Baby Boy has walked where angels trod? When you kiss your little Baby you kissed the face of God? Mary did you know.. Ooo Ooo Ooo The blind will see. The deaf will hear. The dead will live again. The lame will leap. The dumb will speak The praises of The Lamb. Mary, did you know that your Baby Boy is Lord of all creation? Mary, did you know that your Baby Boy would one day rule the nations? Did you know that your Baby Boy is heaven's perfect Lamb? The sleeping Child you're holding is the great "I am" |
Joy
To The World written by Isaac Watts Joy to the World, the Lord has come! Let earth receive her King; Let every heart prepare Him room And Heaven and nature sing And Heaven and nature sing And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing Joy to the World, the Savior reigns! Let men their songs employ; While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains Repeat the sounding joy Repeat the sounding joy Repeat, repeat, the sounding joy No more let sins and sorrows grow Nor thorns infest the ground; He comes to make His blessings flow Far as the curse is found Far as the curse is found Far as, far as, the curse is found He rules the world with truth and grace And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness And wonders of His love And wonders of His love And wonders, wonders, of His love |
A Soldier's King written by John Barlow Jarvis and Kenny Horton No one seemed to notice the man beside the road He was just a ragged soldier out there in the cold But he seemed to have a purpose only known to him As he walked along the streets that night through the town of Bethlahem. In his head he held a memory of all the wars he'd known In his hand he clutched a medal for the bravery he'd shown And the weight of every battle he caried in his heart But his eyes were clear and searching for a manger in the dark. Some are born to greatness, some are born to fall Some are bound to be forgotten like they never lived at all But we're all born to know Him and stand before His light Like the soldier who found his king tonight. He had marched for politicians, served under their command And he fought for all the causes that he did not understand But it was something deep inside him now that led him on his way With a single star to guide him to where the baby lay. Some are born to greatness, some are born to fall Some are bound to be forgotten like they never lived at all But we're all born to know Him and stand before His light Like the soldier who found his king tonight. He stood before the Son of God, come to pay our debt He smiled up at the soldier that the world would soon forget So he held out his medal and said this for you I bring There he swore aligiance to the newborn baby King. Some are born to greatness, some are born to fall Some are bound to be forgotten like they never lived at all But we're all born to know Him and stand before His light Like the soldier who found his king tonight... |
Christmas And Love Written by Lassaye Holmes I live in a three-room shack it's not much to see No special lights on my Christmas tree not this Christmas for me I may not get a Christmas card or shoes for my weary feet But when Jesus was born on Christmas morn That was my gift to me Son of God sent down from above To cheer the whole wide world Peace on earth goodwill toward all And fill their Christmas with love I have three kids and a wife so true a few ole ties and suit But when God gives you these things and love you can see That's enough Christmas for me |
Do They Know It’s Christmas? written by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure It's Christmas time There's no need to be afraid At Christmas time We let in light and we banish shade And in our world of plenty We can spread a smile of joy Throw your arms around the world At Christmas time But say a prayer Pray for the other ones At Christmas time it's hard But when you're having fun There's a world outside your window And it's a world of dread and fear Where the only water flowing Is the bitter sting of tears And the Christmas bells that ring there Are the clanging chimes of doom Well tonight thank God it's them Instead of you And there won't be snow in Africa this Christmas time The greatest gift they'll get this year is life(Oooh) Where nothing ever grows No rain or rivers flow Do they know it's Christmas time at all? Here's to you Raise a glass for everyone Here's to them Underneath that burning sun Do they know it's Christmas time at all? Feed the world Feed the world Feed the world Let them know it's Christmas time again Feed the world Let them know it's Christmas time again |
Christmas Is Holy Written by Ferlin Husky There's a word we often mention all along life's weary way It's the day that's made to praise the one unseen It's been changed from holy to a holiday And we seldom stop to think of what it means But it's holy holy not a holiday holy holy not a holiday So stop and think dear brother as you celebrate this day Christmas is holy not a holiday I wonder how my Savior feels to look down on this earth And watch people fuss and fight and grip about their meals How they celebrate His birth |
Silver Bells composed by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans. (Silver bells, silver bells) It's Christmas time in the city Ring-a-ling (ring-a-ling), Hear them ring (ting-a-ling) Soon it will be Christmas day. City sidewalks, busy sidewalks. Dressed in holiday style In the air there's a feeling of Christmas (Children laughing, People passing, Meeting smile after smile) And on every street corner you'll hear Silver bells, (Silver bells) Silver bells, (silver bells) It's Christmas time in the city Ring-a-ling (ring-a-ling), Hear them ring (hear them ring) Soon it will be Christmas day. |
All
Is Well Written by Wayne Kirkpatrick, Michael W. Smith All is well all is well Angels and men rejoice For tonight darkness fell Into the dawn of love's light Sing A-le Sing Alleluia All is well all is well Let there be peace on earth Christ is come go and tell That He is in the manger Sing A-le Sing Alleluia All is well all is well Lift up your voice and sing Born is now Emmanuel Born is our Lord and Savior Sing Alleluia Sing Alleluia All is well |
Going Home For Christmas Written by Steven Curtis Chapman Her house was where the family gathered every Christmas eve; A feast was set on the table and gifts were placed beneath the tree. Everything was picture perfect, Grandpa would laugh and say, That woman spends the whole year getting ready for this day. One year the leaves began to fall and her health began to fade; We moved her to a place where they could watch her night and day. But she kept making plans for Christmas from her little room; She told everyone, I'll miss you but I'll be leaving soon. I'm going home for Christmas and I'm going home to stay; I'm going home for Christmas and nothing's gonna keep me away. I'll be with the ones I love to celebrate the Savior's birth; This gift will be worth more to me than anything on earth. I'm going home, home for Christmas. All the leaves outside have fallen to be covered by the snow; The family comes with food and gifts and Grandpa comes alone. There's a sadness in our silence as the Christmas story's read, And with tears, Grandpa reminds us of the words that Grandma said. I'm going home for Christmas and I'm going home to stay; I'm going home for Christmas and nothing's gonna keep me away. She'll be face to face with Jesus as we celebrate His birth, And this gift will be worth more to her than anything on earth, 'Cause she'll be home. And as we sing 'Joy to the World' I can't help thinking Of the joy that's in her eyes right now. And though our hearts still ache, we know that as we celebrate, She's singing with the herald angels and heaven's glowing on her face. And now she's home for Christmas and now she's home to stay; She's home for Christmas, and nothin' could've kept her away. She'll be face to face with Jesus, as we celebrate His birth, And this gift will be worth more to her than anything on earth. She's home, she's home for Christmas. She is home, she's home for Christmas. |
A Christmas To Remember Written by Amy Grant Twinkling lights A chill is in the air And carols everywhere Close your eyes, it's almost here Candles and cards And favorite movie scenes The smell of evergreen As special as it's always been And I have a dream or two Maybe they will come true Setting our hopes on a big snow tonight We'll wake up to a world of white It's gonna be a Christmas to remember Light up the fire, play some Nat King Cole Always sentimental and don't you know that It's gonna be a Christmas to remember I know it's true Time doesn't stand still Many things can change But we know some things never will The memories we share The songs we always sing The mystery of life The hopefulness this season brings And I have a dream or two Maybe they will come true |
Joseph's Song written by Michael Card How could it be this baby in my arms Sleeping now, so peacefully The Son of God, the angel said How could it be? Lord, I know He's not my own Not of my flesh, not of my bone Still Father let this baby be The son of my love Father show me where I fit into this plan of yours How can a man be father to the Son of God Lord for all my life I've been a simple carpenter How can I raise a king, how can I raise a king? He looks so small, His face and hands so fair And when He cries the sun just seems to disappear But when He laughs it shines again How could it be? Father show me where I fit into this plan of yours How can a man be father to the Son of God Lord for all my life I've been a simple carpenter How can I raise a king, how can I raise a king? How could it be this baby in my arms Sleeping now, so peacefully The Son of God, the angel said How could it be? How could it be? |
Still Her Little Child Written by Ray Boltz When she laid him in a manger He was still her little child In a city filled with strangers He was still her little child Though the inn was full and the night was cold She held Him close and smiled When she laid Him in a manger He was still her little child When the angels called Him Savior He was still her little child When the wise men gave Him treasures He was still her little child When the shepherds bowed before Him A star shone all the while When the angels called Him Savior He was still her little child When He grew in strength and wisdom He was still her little child When He spoke the people listened He was still her little child When He healed the lame and dying They would follow Him for miles And when he grew, in strength and wisdom He was still her little child When the people turned against Him He was still her little child When they shouted crucify Him He was still her little child And when they nailed Him To a wooden cross then we were reconciled When she held His broken body He was still her little child He was still her little child |
The Christmas Shoes Written by Newsong It was almost Christmas time And there I stood in another line Trying to buy that last gift or two Not really in the Christmas mood And standing right in front of me was a Little boy waiting anxiously Pacing around like little boys do And in his hands he held A pair of shoes His clothes were worn and old He was dirty from head to toe And when it came his time to pay I couldn't believe what I heard him say Sir I wanna buy these shoes For my mama. please It's Christmas eve and these shoes are just her size Could you hurry sir Daddy says there's not much time You see, She's been sick for quite a while And I know these shoes will make her smile And I Want her to look beautiful If mama meets Jesus tonight They counted penny's for what seemed like years then the Cashier said, "Son, there's not enough here." He searched his pockets frantically Then he turned and he looked at me and he said "Mama made Christmas good at our house though Most years she just did without, Tell me sir, What am I gonna do? Some how I gotta buy her these Christmas shoes." So I laid the money down I just had to help him out And I'll never forget the look on his face when he said, "Mama's gonna look so great." I knew I'd caught a glimpse of heaven's love as he thanked me and ran out I knew that God had sent me that little boy to remind me what Christmas is all about I want her to look beautiful if mama meets Jesus tonight |
WINTER SNOW Written by CHRIS TOMLIN You could've come like a mighty storm, With all the strength of a hurricane; You could've come like a forest fire, With the power of heaven in Your flame. But You came like a winter snow - Quiet, and soft, and slow; Falling from the sky in the night To the earth below. You could've swept in like a tidal wave, Or in an ocean to ravish our hearts; You could've come through like a roaring flood To wipe away the things we've scarred. Oh, oh, but You came like a winter snow. You were quiet, You were soft, and slow; Falling from the sky in the night To the earth below. Ooh, no, Your voice wasn't in a bush burning; No, Your voice wasn't in a rushing wind. It was still, it was small, it was hidden. Oh You came like a winter snow - Quiet, and soft, and slow; Falling from the sky in the night To the earth below. Oh, yeah. You came falling from the sky in the night To the earth below. |
Tennessee Christmas Written by Point Of Grace On God's green earth the ocean swims in brilliant blues The yellow sun warms me and you 'Til it's chased by an iridescent moon On God's green earth On God's green earth the mountains climb with purple haze Against a sky of stormy days There are ebony nights and silver days On God's green earth We live, we laugh and love and dance 'Cause God makes all things beautiful and perfect in His hands We rise from the ashes of our past 'Cause we've learned the truth at last Love is not blind Every color shines On God's green earth On God's green earth...if every color was the same And every child had just one name There'd be no beauty for each of us to claim On God's green earth We see the scars of yesterday Of wars that we cannot erase But we can walk hand in hand in healing grace We live, we laugh and love and dance 'Cause God makes all things beautiful and perfect in His hands We rise from the ashes of our past 'Cause we've learned the truth at last Love is not blind Every color shines On God's green earth |