That First Christmas Day

One day long ago a baby was born No trumpets sounded on that Christmas morn But angels looked on and a star led the way As God sent His love on that first Christmas Day No palace of gold for His precious head Only a manger in a lowly shed But three wise men came, their respects to pay As God sent His love on that first Christmas Day More gifts came for Him, frankincense and myrrh Mary treasured them all with words said to her While Joseph stood by shepherds watch and pray As God sent His love on that first Christmas Day No palace of gold for His precious head Only a manger in a lowly shed But three wise men came, their respects to pay As God sent His love on that first Christmas Day No one knew how great that day would become How many new songs and instruments strummed Telling of Christmas with beds made of hay As God sent His love on that first Christmas Day So on Christmas Day as silver bells ring Let us all rejoice and everyone sing With hearts filled with joy and kind words to say As God sent His love on that first Christmas Day No palace of gold for His precious head Only a manger in a lowly shed But three wise men came, their respects to pay As God sent His love on that first Christmas Day