Gift of God

(Verse 1)

Night was quiet over Bethlehem,

Lanterns flickered in the dark.

Shepherds keeping watch in silence

Spoke softly ’neath the sky of stars.

Then suddenly the heavens opened,

Angels filled the fields abroad—

“Peace on earth, a Child is given,

Born to you the Gift of God.”

(Chorus)

Oh, the Gift of God, lying in the hay,

Heaven’s hope and mercy wrapped in swaddling grace.

Oh, the Gift of God, sent from up above—

Jesus Christ our Savior, the Father’s perfect love.

(Verse 2)

Mary held Him close and trembling,

Joseph whispered, “You’re the One.”

Every promise God had spoken

Rested in her newborn Son.

Wise men traveled across the desert,

Guided by a star’s bright rod—

Kneeling down in awe before Him,

Giving gifts to the Gift of God.

(Chorus)

Oh, the Gift of God, lying in the hay,

Heaven’s hope and mercy wrapped in swaddling grace.

Oh, the Gift of God, sent from up above—

Jesus Christ our Savior, the Father’s perfect love.

(Bridge)

No ribbon could contain Him,

No treasure could compare.

The Lord of all creation

Chose a manger to be there.

And every heart still searching

Finds its peace in who He is—

The greatest gift the world could know,

The love that never ends.

(Final Chorus)

Oh, the Gift of God, shining through the night,

Breaking every shadow with His holy light.

Oh, the Gift of God—grace forever true,

Born so we could live… Lord Jesus, we thank You.