Sounds of Christmas

 

SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS

(new rhymes written to Christmas carols)

Carolers harmonizing

of Christ's birth they're now telling

with dear, old Yuletide hymns

about the newborn king.

Take a minute to treasure

these old-time carols treasured

with a current day twist -

perhaps with brother and sis.

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O little town of Bethlehem

where Jesus Christ was born

now celebrated Christmas morn

with pretty papers torn.

Gifts given and received,

some for you and for me

bring much delight to all tonight

around the Christmas lights.

Good friends and kin will gather

on Christmas Day with others

sharing and making memories

to last throughout the years.

Let's not forget the reason

we celebrate this season.

It's more than in receiving,

it's found in believing.

God's gift to us is Jesus,

His promise when we trust

and believe in His sacrifice

upon the cruel cross.

He died for your sin and mine

once-for-all for all time

and now lives with God in heaven,

our new home when we're born again.

Believe and receive God's gift

then live a life of trust.

Know that He remains faithful

whenever we might call.

It's in prayer that God hears us

as we live in faith and trust

that God has a purpose and a plan

for all men and women.

Let's not forget the reason

we celebrate this season.

Christmas is God's Son's birthday,

a day when God made a way

bringing peace on earth and joy

to men, women, girls, and boys

when we simply in Christ believe

and God's beloved gift receive.