The Gift of Light

In a manger long ago Beneath the star's bright glow Heaven sent its greatest gift To save our souls below Jesus is the reason For this blessed season Born to bring us hope and light Jesus is the reason tonight Shepherds heard the angels sing Proclaiming Christ the King Wise men traveled from afar Their treasures they would bring Jesus is the reason For this holy season Born to set His people free Jesus is the reason Forever and ever Jesus is the reason indeed Emmanuel, God with us Coming down to dwell Love divine in human form Our hearts with joy to fill Now we gather year by year To celebrate His birth Sharing love and spreading joy Throughout this waiting earth Jesus is the reason For this holy season Born to set His people free Jesus is the reason Forever and ever Jesus is the reason indeed Jesus is the reason For this holy season Born to set His people free Jesus is the reason Forever and ever Jesus is the reason indeed