It was a
Special delivery
The day that He was born
A gift wrapped in swaddling clothes
On that first Christmas morn
A teenage girl exhausted
Lay speechless at the thought
That this precious baby in her arms
Was the Son of God.
Special delivery
Return address was heaven.
Sent to save the hearts of men
This precious gift was given
Stamped with the very love of God
Sealed with heaven’s kiss
Received by every open heart
This wondrous gift of Christmas.
Her husband kneeling by her side
Had seen the glorious birth
Of this tiny, wondrous, perfect gift
That would one day save the earth
Special delivery
Return address was heaven.
Sent to save the hearts of men
This precious gift was given
Stamped with the very love of God
Sealed with heaven’s kiss
Received by every open heart
This wondrous gift of Christmas.
The gift now placed in front of us
It’s all ours to receive
The glory of heaven, wrapped in love
If we will just believe…
Special delivery
Return address was heaven.
Sent to save the hearts of men
This precious gift was given
Stamped with the very love of God
Sealed with heaven’s kiss
Received by every open heart
This wondrous gift of Christmas.