A CHRISTMAS CHILD

This child lay smiling in her arms,

familiar warm and true,

I’m sure I’ve seen this smile before;

could this child be you?

This child has goodness on his lips,

truth and beauty too,

I’m sure I’ve heard him say my name;

could this child be you?

This child has healing in his hands,

for times both sad and blue,

I’m sure his touch has made me strong;

could this child be you?

This child has love within his heart,

for giving, fresh and new,

I’m sure I’ve felt this love before;

could this child be you?

This child has made the world a home,

peaceful, warm and true,

I’m sure I’ve sheltered in his arms;

could this child be you?

(Finbar Wright/Christmas 2004/Copyright)