I Will Honor Christmas within My Heart

Inspired by a passage from Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”

Text: John A. Dalles, July 7, 2011

Tune: ICH STERBE TAGLICH

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I will honor Christmas within my heart,

I’ll share these treasures all the year.

The glow of Christ will shine and not depart,

Love lifts my spirits, cancels fear.

The new born Savior to adore—

I’ll honor Christmas evermore!

I will live within each page of the past,

Where simple shepherds, splendid kings,

Sing peace on earth, bring gifts, and hold Him fast,

Beneath a star, and angel wings!

The Savior born in Bethlehem—

I’ll treasure in my heart again!

I will live in the present joyfully,

No matter what this day may bring;

My needs and fears, surrender gratefully,

While unto Jesus I shall cling!

The new born Savior loves me still—

I’ll trust His word, I’ll do His will!

I will live in the future hopefully;

I’ll take the longest view I may,

Sure that the One who planted faith in me,

Shall guide me to eternal day!

The new born Savior is my king—

I’ll honor Christmas as I sing!

I will honor Christmas within my heart,

I’ll listen to what Christ will teach.

The glow of Christ will shine and not depart,

But bring the love of God in reach!

The new born Savior to adore—

I’ll honor Christmas evermore!

Copyright © 2024, John A. Dalles

New Collection of John Dalles Hymns is In the Works...

In yesterday's mail I received word from Wayne Leupold Editions that they plan to publish a new book of 62 of my hymns, called God Is the Singer's Friend, to be ready to present at the 2013 Annual Conference of The Hymn Society.

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