One day long ago a baby was born
No trumpets sounded on that Christmas morn
But angels looked on and a star led the way
As God sent His love on that first Christmas Day
No palace of gold for His precious head
Only a manger in a lowly shed
But three wise men came, their respects to pay
As God sent His love on that first Christmas Day
More gifts came for Him, frankincense and myrrh
Mary treasured them all with words said to her
While Joseph stood by shepherds watch and pray
As God sent His love on that first Christmas Day
No palace of gold for His precious head
Only a manger in a lowly shed
But three wise men came, their respects to pay
As God sent His love on that first Christmas Day
No one knew how great that day would become
How many new songs and instruments strummed
Telling of Christmas with beds made of hay
As God sent His love on that first Christmas Day
So on Christmas Day as silver bells ring
Let us all rejoice and everyone sing
With hearts filled with joy and kind words to say
As God sent His love on that first Christmas Day
No palace of gold for His precious head
Only a manger in a lowly shed
But three wise men came, their respects to pay
As God sent His love on that first Christmas Day