Merry Christmas

We decorate the Christmas tree

With lights that shine so bright

To represent the stars above

Upon that Holy Night

When One was born to save the world

And take away the sin

Of all who call upon His name

And are reborn within.

The ornaments upon the tree

Are gifts to Him above;

They are a simple token

Of hearts filled with love.

Underneath the tree are gifts

Exchanged with family;

Symbolic of the precious gift

He gave to you and me

Of life eternal in a place

Beyond imagining;

A place of peace, filled with love

Where choirs of angels sing.

"And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night.  An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.  But the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid.  I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.  Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.  This will be a sign to you:  You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.'" -- Luke 2:8-12