The Gift

Jim Brickman The Gift Lyrics
1.Joy To The World

Joy to world, the Lord is come;
Let earth receive her King.
Let ev'ry heart prepare Him room
And heaven and nature sing ( 3x )

Joy to the world, the Saviour reigns;

Let men their songs employ,
While fields and floods, rock, hills and plains,
Repeat the sounding joy (3x )

No more let sin and sorrow grow,

Nor thorns infest the ground.
He comes to make his blessings flow
Far as the curse is found ( 3x )

He rules the world with truth and grace,

And makes the nation prove
The glories of His righteouness
And wonder of His love ( 3x )


2.It Came Upon A Midnight Clear

Lyrics:Richard Storrs Willis
Music:Richard Storrs Willis

It came upon the midnight clear, that glorious song of old
From angels bending near the earth to touch their harps of gold
Peace on the earth, goodwill to men, from heaven's all gracious
king
The world in solemn stillness lay to hear the angels sing

Still through the cloven skies they come with peaceful wings
unfurl
And still their heavenly music floats, O'er all the weary world.
Above its sad and lowly plains they bend on hovering wing
And ever o'er its Babel sounds the blessed angels sing

O ye, beneath life's crushing load, whose forms are bending low
Who toil along the climbing way with painful steps and slow
Look now for glad and golden hours come swiftly on the wing
O rest beside the weary road and hear the angels sing

For lo the days are hastening on, by prophets seen of old
When with the ever circling years shall come the time foretold
When the new heaven and earth shall own the prince of peace
their King
And the whole world send back the song which now the angels sing


3.Starbright

Written:Jim Brickman/Ellen Wohl
Vocal:Jim Brickman/Kenny Loggins

Starlight, starbright
Wishing on the first star of the night
I wish I may
I wish I might
Make all your dreams
Come true tonight

As your drift
Off to sleep
Angels guard the memories you keep
Now close your eyes
And dream away
And you'll awaken on Christmas day

(instrumental)

Starlight, starbright
Shining on my little one tonight
I wish I may
I wish I might
Make all your dreams
Come true for you tonight.


4.Angels

Written:B.Bannister/Gary Chapman/A.Grant/Michael W.Smith

'Take this man to prison,' the man heard Herod say
And then four squads of soldiers came and carried him away
Chained up between two watchmen, Peter tried to sleep
But beyond the walls an endless prayer was lifting for his keep
Then a light cut through the darkness of a lonely prison cell
And the chains that bound the man of God just opened up and fell
And running to his people before the break of day
There was only one thing on his mind, only one thing to say

(Chorus)

Angels watching over me every move I make
Angels watching over me
Angels watching over me every step I take
Angels watching over me

God only knows the times my life was threatened just today
A reckless car ran out of gas before it ran my way
Near misses all around me, accidents unknown
Though I never see with human eyes the hands that lead me home
God, I know they're all around me all day and through the night
When the enemy is closing in I know sometimes they fight
To keep my feet from falling I'll never turn away
If you're asking what's protecting me then you're gonna have to
say

(Chorus)

Got Angels watching over me every move I make
Angels watching over me
Angels watching over me every step I take
Angels watching over me
Angels watching over me
Angels watching over me
Angels watching over me every move I make
Angels watching over me
Angels watching over me every step I take

Angels watching over me
Angels watching over me
Angels watching over me
Angels watching over me
Though I never see with human eyes the hands that lead me home


5.Fireside


6.What Child Is This?

What child is this,
Who, laid to rest,
On Mary's lap is sleeping?
Whom angels greet with anthem sweet,
While shepherds watch are keeping?

This, this is Christ the King,

Whom shepherds guard and angels sing:
This, this is Christ the King,
The Babe, the Son of Mary.

Why lies He in such mean estate

Where ox and lamb are feeding?
Good Christian, fear: for sinners here
The silent Word is pleading.

This, this is Christ the King, etc.

So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh,

Come, peasant, kin to own Him;
The King of kings salvation brings
Let loving hearts enthrone Him.

This this is Christ the King...etc


7.Hope Is Born Again

Written:Jim Brickman/Brent Bourgeois/Douglas Kaine Mckelve
Vocal:Jim Brickman/Point Of Grace

Starlight falling on the snow
Fire glows within
Celebrate the joyful news
Hope is born again

There is holly 'round the doorway
There is cider on the stove
And the sound of Psalm will fill the air
As the family gathers close

Lift your voices high and sing
Grace has entered in
Praises to the infant King
Hope is born again

Through the frost upon the window
See the stocking on the
Where the light reflects the cheerfulness
That's growing in our hearts

Lift your voices high and sing
Grace has entered in
Celebrate the joyful news
Hope is born again

(instrumental)

Lift your voices high and sing
Grace has entered in
Praises to the infant King
Hope is born again

And the hope of that first Christmas
The day that heaven came to Earth
Now it comes again and fills our heart
As we celebrate his birth

Starlight falling on the snow
Fire glows within
Celebrate the joyful news
Hope is born again
Hope is born again


8.Winter Peace


9.The First Noel

The first Noel, the angels did say
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay;
In fields where they lay keeping their sheep
On a cold winter's night that was so deep.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
Born is the King from Israel.

They looked up and saw a star

Shining in the east beyond them far;
And to the earth it gave great light,
And so it continued both day and night.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,

Born is the King of Israel.

And by the light of that same star,

Three wise men came from country far;
To seek for a king was their intent,
And to follow the star wherever it went.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,

Born is the King of Israel.


10.Oh Christmas Tree


11.Little Town of Bethlehem


12.Dreams Come True


13.The Gift

Vocal:Jim Brickman/Susan Ashton/Collin Raye

Winter snow is falling down
Children laughing all around
Lights are turning on
Like a fairy tale come true
Sitting by the fire we made
You're the answer when I prayed
I would find someone
And baby I found you

Chorus:
All I want is to hold you forever
All I need is you more every day
You saved my heart
From being broken apart
You gave your love away
And I'm thankful every day
For the gift

Watching as you softly sleep
What I'd give if I could keep
Just this moment
If only time stood still
But the colors fade away
And the years will make us grey
But baby in my eyes
You'll still be beautiful

(chorus)

(piano solo)

Chorus:
All I want is to hold you forever
All I need is you more every day
You saved my heart
From being broken apart
You gave your love away
I can't find the words to say
That I'm thankful everyday
For the gift