Daddy's Christmas Story

Mamma told the cutest Christmas stories.
I liked the way that Rudolph led the team.
Grandma told of sugar cookie kitchens
And the way they used to trim their Christmas tree.

But, Daddy always told me stories about Jesus,
Of a star that shown above a stable-bed,
Of the angels singing, "Glory to the Father!"
And a manger, where sweet Jesus laid His head.

Mamma said 'twas time for deeds of kindness.
And, the fire blazed warm and friendly, 'round our heart,
Grandma helped with twinkling eyes, so merry.
But, Daddy's story was the sweetest one on earth!

Daddy always told me stories about Jesus,
Of a star that shown above a stable-bed,
Of the angels singing, "Glory to the Father!"
And a manger, where sweet Jesus laid His head.

Now, I'm grown. My children, in the evening,
Love the Christmas stories everybody tells.
But, just like me, the one that leaves them glowing
Is the story that my Daddy loved to tell!

Yes, Daddy always told us stories about Jesus,
How He came from heav'n to earth for you and me
And He bled and died to purchase our redemption,
When He hung upon the world's first Christmas tree.

My, Daddy always told us stories about Jesus,
Of a star that shown above a stable bright,
Of the angels singing, "Peace on earth, good tidings!"
And sweet baby Jesus born on Christmas night!

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