Standing Around the Tree

We stand around this tree of evergreen,
A family tradition, a wonderful scene.
Pulling out the garland and orbs so bright,
The tree is trimmed and topped with a star of light.

We recall the time long ago,
We rejoice in what we know.
Jesus came down in manger of low estate,
He came on a cold and bitter night, so late.

The tree is a symbol of His undying love,
And He came down from Heaven above.
Faithful He will be forever more,
By His cradle we will come and adore.

We stand and look upon the cross,
Knowing what He did came at great cost.
The tree, where precious was the flow,
Take me there, so that I may know.

Love Untold

Love is seldom found,
Yet it is needed the world round.
Loving, whether or not deserved,
On the cross, Christ's love was conferred.

Love the weary and the lost,
Guide them to Jesus and His cross.
If we don't love them, who will,
God is the only one, the hole can fill.

Speak the words of love often,
So that the hearts of man will soften.
For love is of God and He knows,
His sacrifice, does our sin expose.

Our love does not compare,
Because of the blood that He spilled there.
Take hold of the love He shared,
And at the Judgment we shall be spared.

Ever Present

Through the storms and tempestuous seas,
Even when I do as I please,
You continue to watch over me,
You want me as You called me to be.

You are present in the depths and heights,
You are present in the days and in the nights.
You have been there at the beginning of time,
You will be there when we hear the clocks last chime.

You were present with Your people in the desert,
You are still here even though times are different.
You were present in the time of battle,
Your sacrifice did more than the sacrifice of cattle.

You are present when I feel alone,
You hear me when I groan.
You fill that empty place in my soul,
Your life in me gives me the best control.