THE CHRISTMAS PRESENCE
words and music by Thomas Beckner

1.   A child awakes on a cold snowy morn,
and creeps to the top of the stair,
and beholds below a glorious sight,
The Christmas Presents are there.

2.   And Who came on that cold winters night,
with gifts for the children to share,
and speaks not a word, and leaves before light,
The Christmas Presents are there.

Chorus:      They open the gifts that they have received,
and know in their hearts for they have believed,
The laughter and joy and smiles make it clear,
The Christmas Presents are here.

3.       A father awakes on a bright winter morn,
and stands at the top of the stair,
and beholds below, smiles of joy and he knows,
The Christmas Presence is there.

Chorus:        In giving a gift, we show that we care,
and find in our hearts the Presence is there,
The laughter and joy and smiles make it clear,
The Christmas Presence is here.

Bridge:
The snow envelopes the trees,
and hides, still sleeping seeds.
The wind whispers a word, and light shines
the Presence is there.

Chorus:        A light giving life, the gift we receive
We open our hearts to hear and believe.
The laughter and joy and smiles make it clear,
The Christmas Presence is here.

The laughter and joy and smiles make it clear,
The Christmas Presence is here.

c.2005 Thomas Beckner