A Hymn for Christmas Day

(written by Don Peris 2001 Umbrella Day Music/BMI
recorded with Karen, Mike, and Denison Witmer Dec. 2004)

verses:
I was afraid that I had lost my way
Through the summer months and daylight-saving time
I was afraid that what I came to say
Would tumble out another way
I was afraid that I had lost my way

And I wish I was an evergreen
Man, I wish I was an evergreen
I would like to stand as mightily
I would like to shine as bright
I would like to live eternally


refrain:
All hail ever-blessed morn
Hail Redemption's happy dawn
Sing all through Jerusalem
Christ is born in Bethlehem

O in a manger lies
The maker of the starry skies
Sing all through Jerusalem
Christ is born in Bethlehem


I would like to carry joy within my heart
I would like to carry peace throughout the year
Not only when the ground is growing hard
Not only when electric candles glow
Not only when electric candles glow