The Gift of God

[Ramez5]

Long before the day when Mary gave birth
Before God formed man from the dust of the earth
Before the stars into the heavens were hurled
There was the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world
Before the deadly fall of the race
God's plan of redemption was already in place
His own Son would die on an old rugged cross
To save His creation from eternal loss
God foretold His coming from the opening book
The Seed of the woman for whom we should look
Abraham Isaac and the sacrificial ram
Foretold the sacrifice of the great I AM
The prophets proclaimed the place of His birth:
Bethlehem of Judea where God came to earth
His did the prophets clearly foretell:
Mighty God Prince of Peace Immanuel
In the fullness of time God's word came to pass
The birth of the Savior to a young virgin lass
His mission on earth was finally unfurled
The Lamb of God to take away the sin of the world
The way to the Father was shown us by Christ
He said "I am the way the truth and the life "
He came to release the deathgrip of sin
He went to the cross our redemption to win
It was for our sin that He suffered and bled
Yet triumphant victorious He rose from the dead
Now seated in heaven He eternally lives
Mercy and forgiveness freely He gives
Salvation is promised to all who'll receive
Trust the Lord Jesus and in Him alone believe
Repent of your sin and for His mercy do plead
And from sin death and hell you will surely be freed
O this Christmas may your life truly start
May the glory of God shine into your heart
May the gift of God -- His Son Jesus Christ
Bring true peace and joy into your life
And what can separate us from such wonderful love
So rich and so full from our great God above?
Nothing no nothing in all creation can part
The Lord Jesus Christ from a redeemed trusting heart