1. Long ago, in Bethlehem,
God sent His Holy Son;
A precious Gift to save the world:
The pure, Anointed One.
Jesus Christ gave His life;
God planned it from the start.
Each day I live, each gift I give
Will show my thankful heart.
Jesus is the Christmas gift
God gives to you and me.
2. Every year, at Christmastime,
The presents ‘round the tree
Remind me to receive the Christ:
The Gift God gives to me.
Jesus Christ gave His life;
God planned it from the start.
Each day I live, each gift I give
Will show my thankful heart.
Jesus is the Christmas gift
God gives to you and me.
Words by Daunell J. Clarke
Music by Sharalen J. Benson
Copyright © 2008 by Daunell J. Clarke and Sharalen J. Benson. Arr. © 2013 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. This song may be copied for incidental, noncommercial church or home use. This notice must be included on each copy made.