The Christmas Exchange

The Christmas Exchange

It's often we hear
Around this time of year
How presents are exchanged
Life becomes rearranged

It's all about the presents
But we forget the essence
The reason we celebrate
Every year on this date

When glory came down
To a quaint little town
A little baby was born
On that Christmas morn

His name was Jesus
He came to save us
His love sets us free
For eternity

This is why He came
It's all in His name
The greatest exchange
Do you think it strange?

He left His throne
His heavenly home
To come to earth
Humbled in birth

He left His glory
Oh what a story!
The baby in the stall
Is the Savior of all!

He became a man
So he could understand
Our sufferings
What an offering!

His power laid down
Exchanged for a thorny crown
The great I am
Became a lamb

He gave up everything
So he could bring
Salvation to man
That was His plan

No present on earth
Can ever be worth
The price of His love
A gift from above

He is Emmanuel
Drink from His well
He is Jesus our King
Oh how the angels sing!

Come and worship Him
He'll take away your sins
The little baby boy
Will fill your heart with joy
Hallelujah and Amen!

Laura Strnad 12-7-2020