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Day After Christmas (December 26)

Wayne — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 12:55:00 +0000

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Video

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Story Behind the Song

Written by Matthew West, this song was released on the 2011 album The Heart of Christmas.

Commentary & Analysis

If you love Christmas, then every year when it’s over you are likely to experience a little bit of a let down. That is what this song is all about. As Christians though, we need to remind ourselves that while the celebration of Jesus’ birth may be over, we should celebrate 365 days a year. Just because the Christmas season has come and gone pales in comparison to the fact that Jesus is alive and that God lives with us each and every day. We should celebrate that and focus on that. So, in the words of Matthew West, “Happy day after Christmas, and Merry rest of the year.” Make your year count for Jesus this year!

Questions for Further Reflection / Devotion

How will you make your year count for Jesus this year?
How will you keep joy in your life and the lives of your loved ones all year round?
Take some time today to celebrate and worship Christ with your family and loved ones. Rejoice in the light of the world. He will last so much longer than those Christmas lights that you need to take down!

Lyrics

Here comes the letdown Christmas is over
Here comes the meltdown, there goes the cheer
But before we have a breakdown, let us remember
The light of the world is still here

Happy day after Christmas
And merry rest of the year
Even when Christmas is over
The light of the world is still here
The light of the world

Come January I’m ready for summer
The Super Bowl’s over and I’ll settle for spring
Sometimes we all need a change in the weather
But it won’t change the reason we sing

Happy day after Christmas
And merry rest of the year
Even when Christmas is over
The light of the world is still here
The light of the world
The light of the world
The light of the world

So take down the stockings, take back the sweaters
Take down the lights and the star and the tree
But don’t let this world take your joy after Christmas
Take joy to the world and just sing

Happy day after Christmas
And merry rest of the year
Even when Christmas is over
The light of the world is still here
[x2]

The light of the world [x7]

It’s About the Cross (December 25)

Wayne — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 12:55:00 +0000

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Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyR0lwO-nXc

Story Behind the Song

This song was written and performed by Go Fish and appears on their Christmas album called Snow which was released in 2006. We actually kicked off our Christmas Song Advent with a Go Fish song (Christmas With A Capital “C”) and it seems appropriate to end with this one which reminds us that Christmas may be about the birth of Christ, but in the end we must never lose sight of the cross!

Commentary & Analysis

This song isn’t as well known, but I couldn’t think of a better way to “finish off” this Christmas Carol Advent than with this song from Go Fish. This song reminds us, on Christmas Day, that this holiday is actually quite secondary to the death and resurrection of Christ. Over the last 25 days, we have looked at a number of songs celebrating the manger, the angels, the shepherds and the wise men. Those are an integral part of Christmas celebration, but we should never lose sight of the cross of Christ where God paid the penalty for our sins so that we could be reconciled to him forever. It’s about accepting him as our Lord and savior so that we can, through his death, be born again into the kingdom of God. While we celebrate a babe born in the straw, we must remember the stone that was rolled away to find an empty tomb “so we can have real life someday.” The second set of verses turns from the traditional, and biblical facets of Christmas, to remind us that the current trimmings (family, presents, snow, decorations and the feelings they all elicit), while nice are also not what Christmas is really about. No matter how much we enjoy Christmas, and we should, we have to remember that it is only the beginning of Christ’s time on earth, and it was the end of his time here that gives us the opportunity at eternal life.

Questions for further Reflection / Devotion

The following questions are meant for your reflection and or devotion. Feel free to meditate on them, discuss them with your family or others or post your responses here. I would love to hear from you.

Why do you think we, as Christians, spend so much more time and money celebrating Christmas rather than Easter?
How can you spend time focusing of the cross this Christmas?
How can you balance the joys of family and all the trimmings (which are not bad things) with the Biblical purpose of Christmas?
Many families read the Christmas story ever Christmas morning or some time during the Christmas season. What tradition can you start this year to shift some focus from Christmas Morning to the death, burial and resurrection of Christ?
“It’s about God’s love, Nailed to a tree, It’s about every drop of blood that flowed from Him when it should have been me.” I challenge you this Christmas – every time you look at the Christmas Tree in your house, remember the tree Jesus was nailed to and what he did for you and me!

Lyrics

It’s not just about the manger
Where the baby lay
It’s not all about the angels
Who sang for him that day

It’s not just about the shepherds
Or the bright and shining star
It’s not all about the wise men
Who travelled from afar

Chorus:
It’s about the cross
It’s about my sin
It’s about how Jesus came to be born once
So that we could be born again

It’s about the stone
That was rolled away
So that you and I could have real life someday

It’s about the cross
It’s about the cross

Verse 2:

It’s not just about the presents
Underneath the tree
It’s not all about the feeling
That the season brings to me

It’s not just about coming home
To be with those you love
It’s not all about the beauty
In the snow I’m dreaming of

Repeat Chorus

Bridge:

The beginning of the story is wonderful and great
But it’s the ending that can save you and that’s why we celebrate

It’s about the cross
It’s about my sin
It’s about how Jesus came to be born once
So that we could be born again

It’s about God’s love
Nailed to a tree
It’s about every drop of blood that flowed from Him when it should have been me

It’s about the stone
That was rolled away
So that you and I could have real life someday
So that you and I could have real life someday

It’s about the cross
It’s about the cross

Leaving Heaven (December 24)

Wayne — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 12:55:00 +0000

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Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZLNRThASR4

Story Behind the Song

Leaving Heaven was written by Matthew West. Along with Vince Gill, Matthew recorded the song for 2011 album The Heart of Christmas.

Commentary & Analysis

I saved this song for Christmas Eve day because I think it captures the heart of what was about to happen just prior to the original Christmas night. Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, was walking in paradise with His Father and with the Holy Spirit as He always had in perfect communion. But, that was going to change. Based on a plan that existed before time, Jesus was about to leave the comfort and perfect relationship. He was about the leave heaven. Instead of street of gold, our savior walked the dirt laden streets of His creation. In stead of perfect communion, he was born in a manger. And, what should we make of all this? Is a testament to God’s mercy, grace and love for us.

What answer should that prompt in us? It should prompt us to accept that we are sinners, that Christ left heaven, was born in manager, grew up but never sinner, died on the cross in my place and rose again three days later. It should lead us to place our love and faith in Him as Lord and Savior so that we can be reconciled with God. When we do that, we too will one day walk the streets of gold in heaven in the presence of God.

Questions for Further Reflection / Devotion

Take a minute to reflect on all that Christ gave up to come to earth as a man. What does that mean to you? What does it say about his love for you?
The song reminds us that Jesus Christ laid down his life for us “like a truest friend.” Indeed, the Bible tells us that the ultimate expression of love is laying down your life for another. How often do you think about what Jesus did specifically for you in dying on that cross?
Do you define yourself by how much you are worth to God or by some other measure? Why?

Lyrics

Well, it’s been real nice living way up here
In paradise, over the atmosphere
But I can’t stay long, gotta make my way
I’m leaving Heaven today

You see the world is dark and it needs a light
I’m gonna hang a star in the eastern sky
So everybody’s gonna know where I touch down
I’m leaving Heaven right now

I’m gonna walk around that broken Earth
Trading in these streets of gold
So if you ever wonder how much you’re worth
You should know
That you’re the reason why I’m leaving Heaven

Ain’t gonna be no kingdom, ain’t gonna be no crown
Just a little old manger, in a little old town
But it’ll do just fine for this humble King
I’m leaving Heaven let all the angels sing

I’m gonna walk around that broken Earth
Trading in these streets of gold
So if you ever wonder how much you’re worth
You should know
You’re the reason why I’m leaving Heaven

And when my time comes to an end
I’ll lay down my life like a truest friend
And when I get back home, I’m gonna make some room
So, don’t you worry, ‘cause I’m coming back for you

And you will say goodbye to that broken Earth
You’re gonna walk on streets of gold
And if you ever wonder what my love is worth
Well you should know
That I’m the reason you’ll be seeing Heaven
Oh, you’re the reason why I’m leaving Heaven
I’m leaving Heaven

Born in Bethlehem (December 23)

Wayne — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:55:00 +0000

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Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Av7fPUem190

Story Behind the Song

This Third Day song originally appeared on their 2006 Christmas album titled Christmas Offerings. It was written by Third Day front man Mac Powell.

Commentary & Analysis

This is an awesome song of praise this Christmastime. It also reminds us of some fundamental truths about our Lord and Savior, and today is the perfect day to be reminded of these truths so that we can celebrate them as well:

He had a humble birth not befitting of His royal status
He cried. He experienced all the things we do so that He can relate to us.
He is our King.
He chose to be given as a gift for us.
He is the Son of God.
All people should come and bow before the King.
He died for our sins.
He rose after three days.

Questions for Further Reflection / Devotion

Jesus, King of Everything, chose a very humble birth. Why do you think that is?
What do you think the line “Baby Jesus, lying in a manger, crying for the world.” means?
Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man. Do you think He knew from a young age what His purpose was and that He would eventually die on the cross? If so, why? If not, when do you think He knew that?

Lyrics

Baby Jesus, born in a stable, humble Savior’s birth.
You left your throne in Heaven above, to live here on the Earth.

Baby Jesus, lying in a manger, crying for the world.
The Angels told the Shepherds of the Good News for us all.

Halleluiah, the King is here, given for all men.
For today the Holy Son of God, is born in Bethlehem.

Come now Sinners and you Saints, all peasants and all Kings.
And bow before the Earth’s Redeemer, let all voices sing.

Halleluiah, the King is here, given for all men.
For today the Holy Son of God, is born in Bethlehem.

Baby Jesus, do you know you’ll die for all our sins?
Don’t be afraid, for in 3 days, you will rise again. Cause you will rise again.

Halleluiah, the King is here, given for all men.
For today the Holy Son of God, is born in Bethlehem.

For today the Holy Son of God, is born in Bethlehem.

Born in Bethlehem.

Manger Throne (December 22)

Wayne — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:55:00 +0000

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Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CbWXf1Gw-w

Story Behind the Song

Manger Throne is a song performed by the Christian Band Third Day. The song first appeared on the Christmas album titled City On a Hill: It’s Christmas Time released in 2002.

Commentary & Analysis

I love songs that really capture the condescension of Christ at Christmastime. In this song, Mac Powell asks, with an appropriate level of reverence, “What kind of King would leave his throne in Heaven to make this earth his home?” I think that sometimes, at Christmastime, we forget everything that God gave up to put on human skin, to come to earth, to be tempted in all ways like his creation, to be persecuted, to be falsely accused and to die on the cross to reconcile us to him. This song asks the question, what kind of man would do that? The answer is clear – no normal man would, but God did! Jesus Christ is King of Kings and Lord of Lords, and whether he is sitting in the throne room of God or lying in a dirty manger, he is still king – thus the title of the song “Manger Throne.” The song ends with a reminder that our heart is also the throne of God.

Questions for further Reflection / Devotion

Take some time to meditate on all that God gave up for you.
Have you thanked God today for all he gave up to come to earth to save you?
What have you given up for God? What do you feel him calling you to give up for him?
How is it that the original Christmas was marked by giving up so much and Christmas today is marked by such materialism? What are you doing to make sure that your Christmas is not consumed by materialism?
Spend some time today in prayer. Pray about how God would have you change the way you celebrate Christmas so that you can bring glory to his name.

Lyrics

What kind of King would leave His throne
In Heaven to make this earth His home?
While men seek fame and great renown
In loneliness our King comes down

Jesus, Jesus, precious One
How we thank You that You’ve come
Jesus, Jesus, precious One
A manger throne for God’s own Son

You left the sound of angels’ praise
To come for men with unkind ways
And by this Baby’s helplessness
The power of nations is laid to rest

What kind of King would come so small
From glory to a humble stall?
That dirty manger is my heart, too
I’ll make it a royal throne for You

My heart is a throne
My heart is a throne for God’s own Son

Born to Die (December 21)

Wayne — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:55:00 +0000

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Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7S5cQhx2nZA

Story Behind the Song

This Bebo Norman song appeared on the 2007 album Christmas… From the Realms of Glory.

Commentary & Analysis

This songs gets right to the heart of Christmas in my mind. The birth of Jesus was, of course, a joyous event, and as Christians we are right to celebrate it. But, Christmas isn’t just about a birth – it’s about a baby born to die. When God came to earth as a man, it was not simply to experience being a baby, it was with an express purpose which had been laid out for Him before the creation of the universe. He came to live a perfect life, die on a cross for your sins and mine and be raised again in three days to conquer sin and death. He came to save us from our sin and pay the penalty which we deserved. He came that, through faith in him, we may have eternal life. This baby, born in a manger to a young woman and an adoptive father, came to change the world. He came to die. Thank you Jesus!!! As we celebrate your birth this year, let us not lose sight of your purpose as we know that you never lost sight. Thank you for giving your life for mine. Thank you for choosing to be a Baby born to die!

Questions for Further Reflection / Devotion

Who do believe the first verse in this song is talking about?
Why do you think God chose to be a baby born to die?
What does that say about what God thinks of you and how much he values you?
How will you remember the cross this Christmas season?

Lyrics

They never knew a dark night
always had the Son’s light
on their face
Perfect in glory
Broken by the story
of untold grace…
come that day

Majesty had come down
Glory had succumbed now
to flesh and bone
In the arms of a manger
In the hands of strangers
that could not know
Just who they hold

Chorus:
And the angels filled the sky
All of heaven wondered why
Why their King would choose to be
Be a baby born to die

And all fell silent
For the cry of an infant,
the voice of God
Was dividing history
For those with eyes to see,
the Son would shine
From earth that night

Chorus

Bridge:
To break the chains
Of guilt and sin
To find us here
To pull us in
So we can join in Heaven’s song
And with one voice around the throne

Chorus:
All the Angels filled the sky
And I can’t help but wonder why
Why this King would choose to be
Be a baby born for me
Be a baby born
Be a baby born to die

While You Were Sleeping (December 20)

Wayne — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:55:00 +0000

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Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rqhG2yT-58

Story Behind the Song

This song from Casting Crowns appeared on their 2008 Christmas Album Peace on Earth.

Commentary & Analysis

This song is a call to wake up and take note of what God is doing all around us. Set against the backdrop of a quiet night in Bethlehem, we are left to wonder about all of the people (many of them likely weary travelers) who slept through the most amazing night in the history of mankind. What did those people miss as they slumbered? Our Lord and Kind, the Creator and Sustainer of everything, came to earth as a man that night as countless people slept and never even noticed. While noble men were sleep in their comfortable beds, his presence was announced to lowly shepherds in a field. Indeed, as this song reminds us, the town of Bethlehem (birthplace of our King) is best known as the town with no room for the coming Savior. Flash forward to 30 some odd years later, in a town not so far away, Jesus (now a man) was tried and beaten and convicted while the city slept. I love the next lines of this song as they describe way too many people in our world today:

The Father gave His only Son
The Way, the Truth, the Life had come
But there was no room for Him in the world He came to save

Have you made room for Him in your life?

Flash forward another 2,000 years to a nation which is the leader of the free world – a nation with a sense of pride in what it has become. We are a nation which increasingly rejects Jesus Christ. This song looks forward to day which is coming when our Lord and Savior will return, and all will be judged. Are you ready for that day? Will you be sleeping?

Questions for Further Reflection / Devotion

What do you think it would be like to have been one of the those people sleeping in Bethlehem when Jesus was born?
The Bible tells us that Jesus was rejected by His own people. Why do you think that happened? Do you still see that attitude today?
What are you doing internally to prepare yourself for Christ’s second coming?
What do you think the song means when it says we have been “sung to sleep by philosophies that save the trees and kill the children?”

Lyrics

Oh little town of Bethlehem
Looks like another silent night
Above your deep and dreamless sleep
A giant star lights up the sky
And while you’re lying in the dark
There shines an everlasting light
For the King has left His throne
And is sleeping in a manger tonight

Oh Bethlehem, what you have missed while you were sleeping
For God became a man
And stepped into your world today
Oh Bethlehem, you will go down in history
As a city with no room for its King
While you were sleeping
While you were sleeping

Oh little town of Jerusalem
Looks like another silent night
The Father gave His only Son
The Way, the Truth, the Life had come
But there was no room for Him in the world He came to save

Jerusalem, what you have missed while you were sleeping
The Savior of the world is dying on your cross today
Jerusalem, you will go down in history
As a city with no room for its King
While you were sleeping
While you were sleeping

United States of America
Looks like another silent night
As we’re sung to sleep by philosophies
That save the trees and kill the children
And while we’re lying in the dark
There’s a shout heard ‘cross the eastern sky
For the Bridegroom has returned
And has carried His bride away in the night

America, what will we miss while we are sleeping
Will Jesus come again
And leave us slumbering where we lay
America, will we go down in history
As a nation with no room for its King
Will we be sleeping
Will we be sleeping

United States of America
Looks like another silent night

This Baby (December 19)

Wayne — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:55:00 +0000

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Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCsud5X3A54

Story Behind the Song

This Baby is from Steven Curtis Chapman’s Christmas Is All In The Heart album released in 2003.

Commentary & Analysis

As opposed to yesterday’s song, Away in a Manger, this song starts with a more appropriate view of Jesus as a baby – “Well, He cried when He was hungry,Did all the things that babies do.” Jesus was fully God and fully human, and despite the fact that the bible does not explicitly tell us about his infancy, it is likely that he cried, rocked, napped, wiggled, giggled and cooed as this song proclaims. I particularly like the juxtaposition of his humanness (“seemed as natural as it could be”) and his nature as God that made the angels sing, made a new star and change the world.

The chorus of this song is a rundown of several of the attributes of Jesus.

The angels announced his birth. (Luke 2:8-21)
A new star shined at his birth. (Matthew 2:1-12)
He came to change the world. (Luke 19:10)
He was God’s Son. (John 3:16)
He was like no human who ever lived. (2 Corinthians 5:21)
He was God with us. (Matthew 1:23)

In much the same way that the first verse dealt with the humanness of Jesus as a baby, the second verse deals with his humanness as an adolescent. Like a normal boy, he had to learn to read and write. He likely loved to spend time with his human dad Joseph. He learned a trade. He grew taller. His body changed, and he went through the normal growth pattern. The final line of the verse indicates “And all the neighbors said He’s such a fine boy” which is likely a reference to Luke 2:52:

And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and man. [Luke 2:52 ESV]

In the final verse, this songs looks at several of the things recorded in the Bible which Jesus did as a man including crying a death and revealing heaven in human form.

Questions for further Reflection / Devotion

How do you reconcile in your own mind that Jesus was fully human and fully God? What does it mean to you?
Why do you think God chose to come as a baby and live through adolescence and early adulthood before he began his ministry?
Mary knew that Jesus was the Son of God. How do you think she must have felt raising the Son of God?
Do you find it easier to accept the fact that Jesus was fully human or fully God?
Take some time to talk to your family about what it means that God was fully human and experienced many of things they experience as kids and young adults.

Lyrics

Well, He cried when He was hungry,
Did all the things that babies do;
He rocked and He napped on His mother’s lap,
And He wiggled and giggled and cooed.
There were the cheers when He took His first step,
And the tears when He got His first teeth;
Almost everything about this little baby
Seemed as natural as it could be.

CHORUS

But this baby made the angels sing,
And this baby made a new star shine in the sky.
This baby had come to change the world.
This baby was God’s own son, this baby was like no other one.
This baby was God with us, this baby was Jesus.

And this baby grew into a young boy,
Who learned to read and write and wrestle with dad;
There was the climbin’ of trees and the scrapin’ of knees,
And all the fun that a boy’s born to have.
He grew taller and some things started changing,
Like His complexion and the sound of His voice;
There was work to be done as a carpenter’s son
And all the neighbors said He’s such a fine boy.

CHORUS

But this boy made the angels sing,
And this boy made a new star shine in the sky.
This boy had come to change the world.
This boy was God’s own son, this boy was like no other one.
This boy was God with us. This boy became a man,

And love made Him laugh and death made Him cry.
With the life that He lived and the death that He died,
He showed us heaven with His hands and His heart,
‘Cause this man was God’s own son.
This man was like no other one,
Holy and human right from the start.

CHORUS

This baby was God with us, this baby,
this baby was Jesus;
this baby was Jesus,
this baby was Jesus.

Heirlooms (December 18)

Wayne — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 12:55:32 +0000

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Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2T6lkhX7Nvw

Story Behind the Song

Written by Amy Grant, Brown Bannister and Bob Farrell. This song was first performed by Amy Grant and appeared on her 1983 Christmas album appropriately titled A Christmas Album.

Commentary & Analysis

It so happens that this is one of my personal favorites when it comes to Christmas music.

Heirlooms starts with some personal reflection on how we got here in the first place. To ignore our history, those who have come before us, is to ignore a piece of ourselves. Christmas is a great time to remember and reflect upon those who have paved the way in our families. Like all memories though, the song reminds us that this process will bring both laughter and tears. In the hustle and bustle of Christmas, it is critical that we take some time to remember what is really important, and the first couple verses remind us that family has to be near the top of that list.

So why only near the top of the list and not on the top of the list? The last two verses address what should always be at the top of our list – Jesus. Don’t let Jesus become an heirloom. Don’t allow His salvation to be some distant memory that you recall once a year or once every couple years. Jesus is our Lord and Savior. He is alive, and He will come back again. Every day, we must try to harness that same sense of awe, that same sense of relief, that same sense of adoration that we experienced at the moment of our salvation. This Christmas, pull Jesus down from the attic of your life and put him back in His rightful place as Lord and King.

Questions for Further Reflection / Devotion

What are some of your favorite Christmas memories?
Do you have any Christmas traditions that have been passed down from generation to generation?
Pull out an old photo album and spend some time telling your kids about your own family history?
Do you remember what it felt like the moment Christ saved you? Do you still feel that same love for Jesus and passion for others to know Him?
How can you make Jesus more than an Heirloom to you?

Lyrics

Up in the attic
Down on my knees
Lifetimes of boxes
Timeless to me
Letters and photographs
Yellowed with years
Some bringing laughter
Some bringing tears

Time never changes
The memories, the faces of loved ones, who bring to me
All that I come from
And all that I live for
And all that I’m going to be
My precious family
Is more than an heirloom to me

Wiseman and shepherds
Down on their knees
Bringing their treasures
To lay at his feet
Who was this wonder baby yet king
Living and dying
He gave life to me

Time never changes
The memory, the moment His love first pierced through me
Telling all that I come from
And all that I live for
And all that I’m going to be
My precious savior
Is more than an heirloom to me

My precious Jesus Is more than an heirloom to me

Babe in the Straw (December 17)

Wayne — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 12:55:00 +0000

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Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=490gjameQIc

Story Behind

Babe in the Straw is performed by the Christian group Caedmon’s Call. This song first appeared on the Christmas album titled City On a Hill: It’s Christmas Time released in 2002.

Commentary & Analysis

This song is written from the perspective of someone observing a fragile, innocent, little baby lying in a manger and wondering how that baby could really be the Son of God sent to change the world. This is a struggle felt ‘round the world by billions of people over the last 2,000 years as they look upon Jesus and wonder, “could it really be?”

The first verse asks, “Have you come to redeem us?” Has this little baby, asleep in manager, really been sent by God to redeem his people? It seems so unlikely, but in the currency of God who works through the unimaginable, there was really nothing to be surprised by. The second verse answers the question posed in the first verse. This is the “Prince of the Universe” that the prophets of old had spoken of who would come to save God’s people. The third verse is more of a prayer recognizing that we will lose our way and asking Christ to always guide us back to him. In our lives, when we start to wonder, we should ask God to draw us back to Bethlehem, draw us back to the cross, draw us to the empty tomb – Draw us to Jesus! The Bible assures us that if we draw near to him, he will draw near to us. (James 4:8)

Questions for further Reflection / Devotion

Take a minute to ponder what your reaction might have been had you been told that a little baby lying in a manager would be the Savior of the World. Do you think it would have been all that different than the one presented in this song?
This song speaks both of God’s mercy and his grace. God’s mercy is not giving us what we do deserve, and God’s grace is giving us what we don’t deserve. List out some examples of both God’s mercy and grace on a sheet of paper.
Gather your family this Christmas season and discuss your testimony. How did you come to Christ? How has your life changed? Prior to your conversation did you ever “look at Jesus” and wonder, could it really be true? What convinced you?
The song reminds us that Jesus is the “light of truth.” Think of one person to whom you could reflect the light of Jesus. How is that person? What can you do to reflect the light of Christ?
What is one thing you can do this Christmas to draw closer to God? What areas of your life is God calling you to leave at the cross of Christ?

Lyrics

Who is this child,
Asleep in a manger?
The heavens are bright
The stable’s so cold
On this holy night,
Have you come to redeem us?
Little child in the straw
Little child in the straw

Who is this babe?
Prince of the universe
A donkey is braying
Angels are singing
The prophets did say
You would come to redeem the world
Little babe in the straw
Save us all

And if we lose sight of your sweet face
At the birth of grace, at the birth of grace
Light of truth shine like Bethlehem’s star
Lead us to where you are, show us who you are

Merciful one
Lover of every soul
The Father’s own Son
Emmanuel
Yes, we believe,
You are able to heal us
Noel, noel,
Save us all

Save us tonight (repeat)

When Love Came Down (December 16)

Wayne — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:55:00 +0000

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Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Smtxx3CQgA

Story Behind the Song

Written by Chris Eaton, the song “When Love Came Down” appeared on the 1999 Point of Grace album A Christmas Story.

Commentary & Analysis

The Bible tells us in 1 John 4:8 that

“God is love.”

When God came to earth in human form at Christmas, love did indeed come down. He came down to dwell amongst us. He came to lead a perfect life and eventually die on a cross for my sins, and your sins, and the sins of all who would accept Him. He paid the price. He made the sacrifice. He was the sacrifice by which we may be cleansed.

1 John 4:10 reminds us,

“In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.”

John 15:13 tells us,

“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.”

God is love, and Jesus Christ (born on Christmas day) is the expression of that perfect love. One final word from 1 John 4:11 which we all need to remember this Christmas:

“Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.”

Questions for Further Reflection / Devotion

What do think it means when the Bible says “God is love?”
How has Jesus Christ expressed His love for you in your life?
How are you showing love to other people?

Lyrics

*Chorus*
Close your eyes and share the dream
Let everyone on Earth believe
The Child was born the stars shown bright
When love came down at Christmas time
When love came down at Christmas time…

Christmas Eve 2 a.m. heavy snow is falling down
And the streets clothed in white echo songs
That were sung by candle light.

Oooo Oooo

We’re alive we can breathe but do we
Really care for this world in need?
There’s a choice we must make
Each and every day.

*Chorus*

So Merry Christmas everyone
And peace throughout the year
The time has come to celebrate
So let your voices fill the air.

Everyone watch and pray that the sun
Will shine on a brighter day
Join your hands lift them high for this gift of life.
When love came down at Christmas time
When love came sown at Christmas time..
When love came down at Christmas time..
When love came down at Christmas time..

*Chorus x2*

Christmas Lullaby (December 15)

Wayne — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:55:00 +0000

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Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiBynEP3WVs

Story Behind the Song

Written by Amy Grant and Chris Easton, “Christmas Lullaby” first appeared on Amy’s 1999 Christmas CD entitled A Christmas to Remember.

Commentary & Analysis

Titled “Christmas Lullaby,” this song is about a lot more than Christmas. This song is about the Saving power of Jesus Christ. In so many of our lives, we have spent time wandering – wandering aimlessly and fooling ourselves into believing that we have everything under control. Instead, God calls us to put our faith in Jesus Christ. With faith that His death on the cross paid the penalty we deserve for our sins, and with the assurance that He is our Lord and Savior, we are adopted into God’s family. Only then can we leave the “dark and lonely night” of self-reliance and enter the dwelling place of our God. What a glorious day it will be when we can live with God in heaven. Even now though, God works in our lives to “lead us home.”

Questions for Further Reflection / Devotion

As Christians, we are foreigners in this land. Our real home is with God. How does that impact how you should live your life?
What can you do this Christmas to be an ambassador for God in this foreign land?
Talk to your family about a time in your life when you were traveling the “dark and lonely night.” How did Jesus lead you out of that?

Lyrics

Are you far away from home, this dark and lonely night?
Tell me what best would help to ease your mind
Someone to give direction for this unfamiliar road
Or one who says, "Follow me and I will lead you home"?

How beautiful, how precious the Savior of all
To love so completely, the loneliest soul
How gently, how tenderly He says to one and all
"Child, you can follow me and I will lead you home
Trust me and follow me and I will lead you home"

Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay
Close by me forever and love me I pray
Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care
And take us to heaven to live with Thee there
Take us to Heaven to live with Thee there

God Is With Us (December 14)

Wayne — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:55:00 +0000

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Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tN0UQ3mTtFI

Story Behind the Song

God is With Us was included on the Casting Crowns Christmas CD titled released in 2008.

Commentary & Analysis

This is a more contemporary song steeped in both the Christmas story and strong theology. The first four lines of the first verse address some of the positive aspects of accepting Jesus Christ as Lord. Many a Christian can attest that upon accepting Christ, things just seemed brighter and a renewed sense of hope came upon them.

The second four lines of the verse tell the Christmas story from the viewpoint of an eyewitness caught up in the story. Imagine you are an ordinary citizen of Bethlehem when all of the sudden a bunch of shepherds come from the fields announcing that angels had appeared to them singing (Luke 2:8-16). The rumors begin to spread as more and more people hear about the birth of a boy in a manager in Bethlehem born to a virgin in fulfillment of prophecy. Despite his best attempts to destroy the child, Herod’s plot is foiled (Matthew 2:7-12). This child was clearly not just any child. He turned out to be the Son of God!

The chorus sets forth a number of truths about God. Love is raining down. The Bible tells us that God is Love (1 John 4:16). Jesus is our Savior (John 3:16) who dwells inside of us (Galatians 2:20). Finally, the chorus recites three fundamental truths of God:

God is in us. (Galatians 2:20)
God is for us. (John 3:16)
God is with us. (Matthew 1:23)

The next verse summarizes the great commission (Matthew 28:19-20) that we would go into all the world and tell people the good news of Jesus Christ coming and dying on the cross for our sins. That message is a message of good news and great joy.

Questions for further Reflection / Devotion

This Christmas resolve to give someone the greatest give ever – tell them about Jesus Christ.
What do you think it would have been like to be a citizen of Bethlehem on the night that Jesus Christ was born?
As a family, discuss what it was like when you accepted Jesus Christ as your savior.
Discuss the refrain “God is in us. God if for us. God is with us. Emmanuel.” What does this mean to you? How do you experience this in your daily life?
Do you feel the presence of Jesus in your life? If so, when do you feel it most acutely? If not, when was the last time you felt his presence?

Lyrics

The skies don’t seem to be as dark as usual
The stars seem brighter then they’ve been before
Deep within I feel my soul a stirring
As though my hope has been restored
The shepherds say they’ve heard the voice of angels
Confirming rumors spread across the land
That a child protected well from Herod’s anger
Is our Father’s Son, and the son of man

Love is raining down on the world tonight
There’s a presence here I can tell
God is in us, God is for us, God is with us, Emmanuel
He’s the Savior we have been praying for
In our humble hearts He will dwell
God is in us, God is for us, God is with us, Emmanuel

I feel compelled to tell all who will listen
That peace on earth is not so out of reach
If we can find grace, mercy and forgiveness
He has come to save, He is all of these

You’re the Savior we have been praying for
In our humble hearts You will dwell
You are in us, You are for us, You are with us, Emmanuel

It Came to Pass (December 13)

Wayne — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:55:00 +0000

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Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXabrkv1OHI

Story Behind the Song

Written and performed by Andrew Peterson, “It Came to Pass” was released on Andrew’s 2004 Christmas album Behold the Lamb of God. It is one of several songs from that album included in this year’s Christmas Carol advent – an album which you should definitely add to your collection.

Commentary & Analysis

I love the “folksy” telling of the days leading up to Christmas focusing primarily on Joseph. How many other Christmas songs mention Caeser’s census? It is amazing how God orchestrated everything for Jesus’ birth to be the ultimate fulfillment of prophecy. Each Christmas, I like to take some time to think about the stories of the Old Testament and how they pointed to and predicted the coming Messiah that we celebrate at Christmastime.

It is equally amazing how, in His providence, God orchestrates our own lives. God does not create us then step back and just allow things to happen to us. He orchestrates our lives in a mysterious way that still allows us free will but all falls within His grand plan for our lives. Take some time this Christmas season to praise God for His providence and direction in your life. His close personal involvement in our lives is a gift more precious than anything you will find under the tree this Christmas morning.

Questions for Further Reflection / Devotion

Takes some time by yourself, or as a family, to reflect on those Old Testament stories. What do they tell you about Jesus?
How important is the prophecy of the Bible in your own spiritual journey?
Do you think Mary and/or Joseph had any idea or conception of what this baby they were about to have would do (or had done)?

Lyrics

It came to pass back in those days that Caesar, he decreed
A census would be taken of the Roman world, you see
So everyone packed up and headed back to their home towns
And this couple up from Galilee to Bethlehem was bound

So it came to pass this man named Joe was with his fiance
Back when her pregnancy began to show he planned to go away
But it came to pass that in a dream an angel of the Lord
Said, "Joseph, don’t you be afraid to marry Mary for
The little baby in her womb it is the Holy Spirit’s work
You may have read the prophet said a virgin would give birth

So it came to pass that Joseph was the noblest of men
With a woman on a donkey on their way to Bethlehem
And I wonder whether either was aware enough that day
To know the child would bring a Kingdom
and the old would come to pass away

Yes, it came to pass that Joseph was the noblest of men
With a woman on a donkey on their way to Bethlehem

Christmas Offering (December 12)

Wayne — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:55:00 +0000

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Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FlDoQdNEQQ

Story Behind the Song

This song from 2008 Casting Crowns appeared on their 2008 Christmas album named Peace on Earth.

Commentary & Analysis

Thousands of years ago, men from far away were guided by star to worship the King of Kings. They brought offerings of gold, frankincense and myrrh. The offering we bring to our King is in the form of worship. There is only one person worthy of worship, and that is God. Yet, far too often we spend our time in worship of lesser things – money, sports, recognition, family, busyness. These things occupy our time and our hearts and serve as idols to us. This Christmas, let us be reminded that we are to be living sacrifices to our Lord and Savior. Everything about our lives should be done in worship to Him. As the song reminds us, not only do “we bring an offering of worship to our King,” in fact “we are an offering of worship to our King!”

This Christmas, we should remember the words of Romans 12:1,

“I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.” (Romans 12:1 ESV)

Questions for Further Reflection / Devotion

In what ways do you live your life to be “an offering of worship to our King?”
Do you ever pray that Jesus would get the worship which he is entitled to? Is it important to pray that?
This song mentions standing before the throne of Christ. What do you think that would be like?
What does it mean to you to be a living sacrifice?

Lyrics

Over the skies of Bethlehem appeared a star
While angels sang to lowly shepherds
Three Wiseman seeking truth they traveled from afar
Hoping to find the child from heaven
Falling on their knees they bow before the humble Prince of Peace

We bring an offering of worship to our King
No one on earth deserves the praises that we sing
Jesus may you receive the honor that you’re due
O Lord I bring an offering to you

The sun cannot compare to the glory of your love
There is no shadow in your presence
No mortal man would dare to stand before your throne
Before the Holy One of heaven
It’s only by Your blood
It’s only through Your mercy
Lord, I come

I bring an offering of worship to my King
No one on earth deserves the praises that I sing
Jesus, may you receive the honor that you’re due
O Lord, I bring an offering to you

We bring an offering to you
We are an offering to you
We are an offering to you, Jesus

We are an offering of worship to our King
No one on earth deserves the praises that we sing
Jesus, may you receive the honor that you’re due
O Lord, we bring an offering to you

O Lord, we bring an offering to you

We bring an offering to you
We are an offering to you
We are an offering to you

Gracious Good Shepherd (December 11)

Wayne — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 12:55:00 +0000

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Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMpM7_X0VW0

Story Behind the Song

Written by Rob Mathis, this song made its debut on the 1996 Christmas album named Star Bright from former Miss America Vanessa Williams. The album was nominated for a 1997 Grammy Award for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel album.

Commentary & Analysis

This song reveals a plea to God and juxtaposes common questions against biblical truth in the form of a series of rhetorical questions.

Do you really know who I am?

How can an all powerful God who holds the very universe together in His hand know us – His lowly creation? Of course, the Bible tells us that God knows us intimately. He knows our thoughts and our actions. There is nowhere that we can hide from Him. Indeed, even the hairs on our head are numbered. How comforting is it to know that we are known by Him?

Will you answer when I call your name?

Who are we to talk to the Almighty God? Again, the Bible tells us that God desires us to pray and hears our prayers. Though He may not always answer the way we would like, we can rest comfortably knowing that God hears and answers all prayers from His people.

Why for me?

Why would the King of the Universe give it all up to be born as a baby in a manger and die for my sins? God’s love and grace and mercy are so great that He came to earth, forsaking everything He was entitled to, to die. And, that death was for us, but more importantly, it was for me. My Savior died for me on the cross that day. Let us never forget that!

Questions for Further Reflection / Devotion

Do you ever wonder why God does the things he does?
When you think about Christmas, do you ever concentrate on what God did for YOU or do you think of it in more general terms?
We live in world that is quick to celebrate the birth of Jesus but also writes off the account of that birth as little more than fairy tale. Why do you think that is?

Lyrics

Gracious good shepherd
Do you really know who I am?
Gracious good shepherd
Will you answer when I call your name?
Gracious good shepherd
You can hear confusion crying out
Gracious good shepherd
What little faith I have I am ashamed

I visualize an angel
All freezing and bitter cold
I cannot believe the love there
What heavenly sacrifice

Gracious good shepherd
If you hear me now, I love you so
Gracious good shepherd
Why for me?
Gracious good shepherd
You say you love the lost born
Gracious good shepherd
I believe that one is me

Some tell me the virgin birth is
A beautiful ancient tale
But you tell me god’s constellation
Led all to the living well

Gracious good shepherd
If you hear me now, I love you so
Gracious good shepherd
Why, why for me?
Gracious good shepherd
Do you really know who I am?
Gracious good shepherd
Will you answer when I call your name?
Gracious good shepherd
These are different times, I’m sure you see
Gracious good shepherd
We need, you now

Jesus Born on this Day (December 10)

Wayne — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 12:55:00 +0000

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Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCOXVxS7GkM

Story Behind the Song

This song was written by Mariah Carey with Walter Afanasieff and appeared on Mariah Carey’s 1994 album Merry Christmas.

Commentary & Analysis

This song praises Jesus for who is – our light, our salvation, the Lamb of God, the King of Kings, light, love, grace. There are so many things to praise Jesus for. One of my favorite parts of this song is in the very first verse which reminds us of an important truth about the life of Jesus:

Today the glory of God
Shines everywhere
For all the world

Jesus is the perfect revelation of God’s glory. 2 Corinthians 4:6 reminds us:

For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. (2 Corinthians 4:6 ESV)

In knowing Jesus Christ, we get the clearest picture of God’s incomprehensible glory. That alone would be sufficient cause for celebration this Christmas season!

Questions for Further Reflection / Devotion

What do you think of when you think of God’s glory?
Take a few minutes to reflect on Jesus as the clear revelation of God’s glory?
Do you take time at Christmas to stop and worship the one who the season is all about?
The final verse reminds us that Jesus is light, love and grace. What do these three words mean to you?

Lyrics

Today a child is born on earth
Today a child is born on earth
Today the glory of God
Shines everywhere
For all the world

[Chorus:] Oh Jesus born on this day
He is our light and salvation
Oh Jesus born on this day
He is the King of all nations

Behold the Lamb of God has come
Behold the Lamb of God has come
Behold the Savior is born
Sing of His love
To everyone

[Chorus]

Today our hearts rejoice in him
Today our hearts rejoice in him
Today the light of His birth
Fills us with hope
And brings peace on earth

[Chorus]

Today a child is born on earth
Today a child is born on earth

He is light, He is love, He is grace
Born on Christmas day
He is light, He is love, He is grace
Born on Christmas day
He is light, He is love, He is grace
Born on Christmas day

Welcome to Our World (December 9)

Wayne — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:55:00 +0000

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Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d379UnmnS-E

Story Behind the Song

This song was written by Chris Rice and released on Amy Grant’s 1999 Christmas Album, A Christmas to Remember. It was later released on Chris Rice’s 2005 EP entitled Merry Chris Rice. It has also been recorded by other artists including Michael W. Smith, Kathy Troccoli, Phillips, Craig & Dean and others.

Commentary & Analysis

This song tells its tale from the perspective of a world waiting for its Savior. A world a little more than 2,000 years ago, not entirely unlike our own waited for a Savior that would come in the form of a little baby in a manger.

Tears are falling, hearts are breaking
How we need to hear from God

No doubt countless thousands in our world today feel the same way, but we must not lose sight of the fact that our Savior has already come. He was born as a baby in that manger, lived a sinless life, died for our sins and was raised on the third day. Today, He is alive. And, one day, he will wipe away every tear. He is indeed the “perfect Son of God.”

Questions for Further Reflection / Devotion

How does God’s promise to wipe away every in the future affect the way you live today?
Take a minute to reflect on all of the desperate or hurting times that God has helped you out of this past year. How about the rest of your life?
Had you been present at the first coming of Christ at Christmas, what do you think your reactions would have been?
What do you think the second coming of Christ would be like?

Lyrics

Tears are falling, hearts are breaking
How we need to hear from God
You’ve been promised, we’ve been waiting
Welcome Holy Child
Welcome Holy Child

Hope that you don’t mind our manger
How I wish we would have known
But long awaited Holy Stranger
Make yourself at home
Please make yourself at home

Bring your peace into our violence
Bid our hungry souls be filled
Word now breaking Heaven’s silence
Welcome to our world
Welcome to our world

Fragile finger sent to heal us
Tender brow prepared for thorn
Tiny heart whose blood will save us
Unto us is born
Unto us is born

So wrap our injured flesh around You
Breathe our air and walk our sod
Rob our sin and make us holy
Perfect Son of God
Perfect Son of God
Welcome to our world

Breath of Heaven [Mary’s Song] (December 8)

Wayne — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:55:00 +0000

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Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdLwZCprtkI

Story Behind the Song

Written by Chris Eaton, and performed by Amy Grant, this song first appeared on Amy Grant’s second Christmas album titled Home For Christmas released in 1992. On a personal note, it ranks as one of my favorite “contemporary” Christmas songs.

Commentary & Analysis

This song is written from the perspective of Mary. Mary was a young woman told by an angel that she would give birth to the Son of God. She was a young woman who traveled many miles on foot and donkey to travel to Bethlehem to be counted for the census. Although not based on the biblical account, this song is an interesting account of what it might have been like. Starting with the question as to why she might have been the one chosen and moving on the fear that Mary must have felt being the mother of Christ to questioning whether she was the right person for the job, this songs reflects on the range of emotion which Mary may have gone through ultimately crying out for God to be with her. Interestingly, the only thing the Bible tells us about Mary’s reaction was in her immediate response “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.”

Questions for further Reflection / Devotion

Reflect on what Mary must have gone through knowing that she was carrying the Son of God. What emotions do you think she felt?
The song postulates that Mary may have waited in silent prayer. What in your life do you need to pray about and wait patiently for God?
Do you pray for God to make you holy?
At the end of the song, Mary offers all that she is to God. What part of you are you holding back from God?
In light of Luke 11:27-28, why do you think Christians throughout the ages have been fascinated by Mary?

Lyrics

I have traveled many moonless nights
Cold and weary with a babe inside
And I wonder what I’ve done
Holy Father, you have come
And chosen me now to carry your son

I am waiting in a silent prayer
I am frightened by the load I bear
In a world as cold as stone
Must I walk this path alone?
Be with me now, Be with me now

[CHORUS]
Breath of Heaven, Hold me together
Be forever near me, Breath of Heaven
Breath of Heaven, Lighten my darkness
Pour over me, your holiness for you are holy
Breath of Heaven

Do you wonder as you watch my face
If a wiser one, should have had my place
But I offer-all I am
For the mercy-of your plan
Help me be strong. Help me be. Help me

[CHORUS]

It’s Christmas Time (December 7)

Wayne — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 12:55:00 +0000

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Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMpM7_X0VW0

Story Behind the Song

The song appeared on the 2002 CD entitled City on a Hill: It’s Christmas Time. The song was performed by many of the artists with other songs on the CD including Jars Of Clay, Leigh Nash, Michael Tait, Third Day, Caedmon’s Call and Out Of Eden.

Commentary & Analysis

Though there is nothing in this song that gives me pause for concern, it is not what I would call as theologically deep as some of the other songs in our Christmas Carol Advent, but I like it nonetheless. Essentially, what we find in this song is a glorious celebration of Christmastime. I could attempt to draw out some truths from the song and expound on them, but today let’s just take this opportunity to enjoy this song and reflect on the birth of our glorious King!

Questions for Further Reflection / Devotion

Why do you believe that the idea of “peace” has become so wrapped up with Christmas? Do you think this is a good thing? Why, or why not?
How often do you think about the birth of Christ outside of the Christmas season?
This song reminds us that the angels sing praise to God. As a family, sing some Christmas Carols together to reflect on the birth of Jesus.

Lyrics

In The City On The Hill
Hear The Bells Chime
Peace On Earth Good Will
It’s Christmas Time
Glad Tidings We Will Bring
Of Christ The New Born King
And With The Angels Sing At Christmas Time

It’s Christmas Time
It’s Christmas Time
It’s Christmas Time
It’s Christmas Time
It’s Christmas Time

In A Town Of Betlehem
See The Stars Shine
Fall Down And Worship Him
It’s Christmas Time
Glad Tidings We Will Bring
Of Christ The New Born King
And With The Angels Sing At Christmas Time

Glo…Ho…Ho…Oo..Ria
In Exelcis Deo…
Glo…Ho…Ho…Oo..Ria

In The City On The Hill
Hear The Bells Chime
(Peace On Earth)
Peace On Earth Good Will
(It’s Christmas Time)
It’s Christmas Time
Glad Tidings We Will Bring
Of Christ The New Born King
And With The Angels Sing At Christmas Time

Glad Tidings We Will Bring
Of Christ The New Born King
And With The Angels Sing At Christmas Time

It’s Christmas Time (10x)

In The City On The Hill
Gloo..Ooo..Ooo…Ooo…Ria..
It’s Christmas Time