At Christmas, e'en more than other times
We crave a little cheer
Wishing it to be most real
To take away all fear

The face of Jesus we long to see
But, He may seem so far away
Our spirit just a little blank
As we wonder what to pray



We wish so much to see His smile
And feel His love today
To make this Christmas full of joy
With a hope we can convey

Lord, Jesus, lift our eyes on high
Above the glow around
For if we turn our gaze above
Your wondrous love is found



You are the all we cannot see
The gift we need the more
Give us eyes to see beyond
To all worth living for

You came to love, You live to love
To give Your life away
So we might lose this life, to know
Your life that is to stay



© Soft Christmas whispers from
Derry's Heart Poems
2006