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He was laid in a manger, wrapped in swaddling clothes,
In a stable at the back of the inn.
No grand palace for this newborn King,
Born to die for us all and our sin.
There were no Christmas trees with twinkling lights,
But one bright, shining star above
No carolers singing their festive songs,
But angels singing of God's great love.
No gifts piled high beneath the tree,
Only lowly shepherds and their sheep,
No visions of fairies or sugar plums,
Just a tiny Babe in sleep.
Where is the peace His birth promised,
The joy that should fill Christmas Day.
It's not wrapped in a big and shiny box,
Nor in things that will pass away.
If we forget the Babe in the manger,
And put Santa in His place,
Where has the Hope of the world gone,
And the Light of the whole human race?
The Hope of the world that climbed Calvary's hill,
Where He died on an old wooden cross,
The Light of the world,forever alive,
Born to die for all sinners lost.
We make our way through crowded malls,
With hardly a thought of the Lord,
Maxing out the credit cards,
Buying gifts we can't afford.
STOP! Remember the Babe that was born for us,
As the angels on high did sing,
Who now reigns in Heaven forevermore,
As Lord of lords, and King of kings.
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