JESUS, O JESUS, OUR CHRISTMAS DELIGHT (1993)

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Our Heavenly Father made each precious soul 

  to shine with His light from above, 

But we turned away in our passion and pride, 

  and fled in our sin from His love. 

Still His purpose is sure, and eternal His plan 

  to raise us to glory divine, 

So He sent His dear Son to become one of us, 

  our Lord and our heavenly sign. 

  Jesus, O Jesus, our Christmas delight, 

   come down as an infant so small, 

  We praise Thee, we sing with Thine angels of light, 

   for Thou art our Truth and our All.

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The archangel Gabriel appeared to a maid 

  with virginal beauty abloom. 

“Rejoice!” said the angel, 

  “for thou wilt be blessed 

  in the Savior, the fruit of thy womb.” 

Then Mary fell silent and questioned within, 

  if she could bear Him from on high, 

But words from her heart came: 

  “Thy handmaiden, Lord,”  

  and angels confirmed her reply.

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Jesus, O Jesus, our Christmas delight...

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Dear Father, we pray Thee on this Christmas day 

  that we will recall Thy desire 

For souls all aglow with the light from above 

  and hearts filled with heavenly fire. 

Let us, like the virgin so humble and pure, 

  throw off every vestige of sin, 

And willingly, joyfully, open our hearts 

  to let the dear Savior come in.

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Jesus, O Jesus, our Christmas delight...

lyrics by Dr. Richard H. Overman

copyright © 1993 by Sunset Village Music