A Christmas song, with guitar and flute. Looking beyond the manger to why Jesus came.

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I originally wrote the song in December 1987. I'd been listening to a duet by Ricky Skaggs and James Taylor called "A New Star Shining", and it inspired me to write a Christmas song, too. I actually thought about trying to demo the song to Ricky Skaggs, but never did. Later, I arranged the flute part, and my daughter accompanied as I played guitar and sang it as part of our church's Christmas music. This is one of my all-time favorites, and I share it in my concerts anytime of the year.

1. More than a child born in the hay,
Jesus, my Lord, on that first Christmas day.
More than the son of a carpenter man;
You carried the weight of the world in Your hand.

For You are the Hope of my soul,
All that I see, and all that I know.
In You, there is peace in my life,
For one day You came, as angels proclaimed,
The Light of the world for us all!

(flute solo)

2. More than a star shining that night,
More than the shepherds amazed by the sight,
More than three wise men with riches of gold;
You, the Messiah, the prophets foretold

Would come, bringing newness and life,
Freedom from sin, deliv'rance from strife.
In You, there is peace evermore,
For one day You came, as angels proclaimed,
The Light of the world for us all.
Yes, one day You came, as angels proclaimed,
Redeemer and Lord of us all!