Christmas in Our Hearts

The first time I heard this song was when BICC made a Charity CD last year. It's originally sung by Jose Mari Chan. Since then, I really like to hear the song.

Different from all modern Christmas songs that are sung by another artists or groups, this song reminds us about the true meaning of Christmas, that is the birth of Christ. In this modern time, when Christmas is commercialized, do we still remember the true meaning of it? When we buy new cloths, new shoes, and all everything new to celebrate Christmas, do we still remember that He was born in a manger? When we celebrate Christmas with party, foods, drinks and songs, do we still remember that He was born in a silent night, alone just with His parent, some shepherd and lamb?

It's not a bad thing to have some new stuff in Christmas, but the most important thing is we have to renew our heart to celebrate the His birth.

Christmas in Our Hearts
Jose Mari Chan

Whenever I see girls and boys
selling lanterns on the streets
i remember the Child
in the manger as He sleeps
wherever there are people
giving gifts, exchanging cards
i believe that Christmas
is truly in their hearts

[refrain]
Let’s light our Christmas trees
for a bright tomorrow
where nations are at peace
and all are one in God

[chorus]
Let’s sing Merry Christmas
and a happy holiday
this season, may we never forget
the love we have for Jesus
let Him be the One to guide us
as another new year starts
and may the spirit of Christmas
be always in our hearts

In every prayer and every song
the community unites
celebrating the birth
of our Savior, Jesus Christ

let love, like that starlight
on that first Christmas morn
lead us back to the manger
where Christ the Child was born

So, come let us rejoice
come and sing a Christmas carol
with one big joyful voice
proclaim the name of the Lord!

[repeat chorus 2x]

Be always in our hearts

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