This Lyric is: #019

THIS GIFT'S FOR YOU
Copyright 2000 by Diana S. Tyler

I knew a man ruled by pleasure;
Excess accumulation occupied his leisure.
He had a fine appreciation for their gifts,
when friends would call,
But he one day realized he lacked
the greatest gift of all.

'Cause he met a man who's used to giving,
Who feels a bounty in the everyday of living.
He has a joy because a miracle
proclaimed beneath a star
Makes a difference in the way he lives,
and no matter who you are--

This gift's for you. This gift's for you.
No matter who you are or what you do.
It's not beneath a Christmas tree,
it's not in shiny paper.
Your present's wrapped in swaddling
and lying in a manger--
This gift's for you.

I know you've seen your share of sorrow,
Those days you wonder, "What's the use?"
of your tomorrows.
It's been a year of uphill climbing,
things are harder than before,
And now, this year, it doesn't seem
like Christmas anymore.

But I know a man who feels your sadness,
Proclaims good news and brings release
to all us captives.
So if you listen closely, you can hear
the angel chorus sing,
Saying, "Peace on earth, goodwill to all,
Come and greet your newborn King."

'Cause this gift's for you. This gift's for you.
For all the pain and trouble you've been through.
So decorate your Christmas tree,
sing a song that's light.
Come out of the darkness,
celebrate the birth of Christ--
This gift's for you.

God cared enough to come to us
a lowly, mortal babe.
So when you're out tonight,
Will you share the light?
Is there one to whom you'll say:

"This gift's for you. This gift's for you.
Wherever you may live or what you do."
So gather 'neath the mistletoe,
sing a song that's light.
Honor Christ the Savior,
and claim this holy night.
'Cause this gift's for you.
This gift's for you.
This gift is for you.

(Sorry--I forgot the signature! Please excuse the newbie!)

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[This message has been edited by Brian Austin Whitney (edited 08-10-2002).]

[This message has been edited by Brian Austin Whitney (edited 08-31-2002).]

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