When I Think Upon Christmas

This Christmas season as I reflect on the significance of the season, I enjoy listening to the classic hymns and carols. I equally enjoy finding new songs that express the ancient truth about God’s matchless gift to the world. While the new melodies and harmonies bring a freshness to old familiar words, it still takes intentionality to dig deeper than the historical facts and meditate on the marvelous mystery of our Savior’s birth.

Following are the lyrics to my most recent favorite Christmas song. You’ll be able to listen by clicking the link under my Song Favorites in the right side column.

May the Joy of the World bring you peace and love as you give Him some time and attention as part of this year’s celebration.

When I Think Upon Christmas – Hillsong, 2017

When I think upon Christmas
Words can’t express
How our Father in heaven
Has sent us His best
To be born in a manger
The king in the hay
And creation will worship His Name

For the joy of the world
He was born
Bringing peace to us all
Through the gift of the Son
Now the darkest of ages are done
For the Saviour of heaven has come

When I think upon Jesus
The King of all days
I can’t help but respond
With an offering of praise
Like the wise men and shepherds
I’ll follow Your light
Like the angels I’ll lift Your Name high

For the joy of the world
You were born
Bringing peace to us all
For the gift of Your love
Now the darkest of ages are done
For the Saviour of heaven has come

Now I look back in reverence
To that holy night
For the God of the heavens
Had us on His mind
Let us sing of His glory
Rejoice in His Name
Oh Emmanuel with us always