On a cold and misty morning as I gazed upon the tree
Memories of Christmas past...came flooding back to me.
Childhood days of peace and joy as Carolers sang their songs.
Knowing that with happy hearts a new day soon would dawn!

And with each passing hour soon the Christmas bell would toll.
We'd gather round the Christmas tree and listen young and old
As Dad would tell the story of our Saviours' birth foretold.

Born in a lowly manger, dressed in swaddling clothes
Shepherds came from far away the Lord to see they rode.
Travelling by stars at night Angelic hosts proclaimed
Hosannah to the king of kings we praise his holy name...

Of peace on earth good will to man, Lord help us to renew
The peace that we are looking for we'll only find in you
I smile as I remember... Dad kneeling down to pray
Lord bless each and every one that's kneeling here today...

May the peace and joy of Christmas be theirs
the whole year through
May they be a blessing as they are blessed,
May they be a light for you...
Now Christmas time is drawing near...
and all I ask of thee
Is help me spread some Christmas cheer
and maybe plant a seed...

© Marie Williams



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with blessings of love, health
and happiness throughout 2004.