Gift Wrapped In Love
Hark, listen to the church bells ring
In welcome to our newborn King
Sing in praise for the Holy babe
It was for us our Saviour came.
As never before - kneel and pray
For peace on earth this Christmas Day
Come back joyous days of yore
When hearts of gold came to the fore.
Choirs accompanied by brass bands
Sang out to crowds who'd stop and stand
In weather cold beyond reason
Celebrating Yuletide season.
Friends and neighbours often stopped by
For festive cheer and a mince pie
Folk selflessly shared what they had
No one went hungry, hearts were glad.
Children were content to accept
A stocking hung on the bedstead
An apple, orange, a few nuts
If they had behaved well enough.
Token gifts were given with grace
On the day the world celebrates
God's only son, His precious gift
Wrapped up in love and fellowship.
Christmas 2020
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