Take care in these dangerous times and reach out to the ones you love

It's Christmas

By Elton Smith, Larry Holder, Peter Gringhuis and Steve Israel

CCLI Number: 6541950

Sometimes the season creates a song. I was getting ready for church on December 2nd and this music came to me. I shared it with Peter and Larry, and recordings and lyrics magically appeared (I worked with Larry on the lyrics). Steve added some musical ideas and the guitar tracks. We finished it just in time for Christmas. - Elton, December 20, 2012

Recording by Peter and Steve
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(Verse 1)
When snow is falling on the ground
And those we love are gathered 'round
When fellowship and joy abound
It's Christmas
As trees are lit and stories told
Our precious memories will unfold
Delighting all both young and old
It's Christmas

(Chorus)
Christmas is a time
For sharing hope and cheer
For showing those we love how much we care
Give a little more
This special time of year
We celebrate the birth of Christ our Lord
It's Christmas

(Verse 2)
The day when Heaven opened wide
And Jesus left His Father's side
His coming welcomed far and wide
It's Christmas
And now we celebrate His birth
The hope of all for peace on earth
No other day could hold such worth
It's Christmas

(Repeat Chorus)
Christmas is a time
For sharing hope and cheer
For showing those we love how much we care
Give a little more
This special time of year
We celebrate the birth of Christ our Lord
It's Christmas

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Nicely sung such a beautiful song
Alice
2021-12-13

Very nice Christmas song . Love it
Ventis Jansons (ventis557_AT_gmail_DOT_com)
2021-12-12

may God bless u it is nice song of chrismas
alfred mushi (alfredmushi83_AT_gmail_DOT_com)
2014-12-28

I so wish that it had the midi accompaniment. I love the music!

Karen (townmama_AT_charter_DOT_net)
2014-12-01

Dear Elton, Larry Holder, Peter Gringhuis and Steve Israel, I thank you greeting me this Christmas 2012 and for sending me Your Christmas Songs. May God who has blessed you all with the talent of music and songs be praised and may He bless all of your more and more to praise and worship Him and lead people like me to praise and worsip Him. Amen.

Raymond (yeshaim7_AT_yahoo_DOT_com)
2012-12-25

Thank You for your music and news letter May the Lord continue to bless you and all. Have a Blessed Christmas and New Year
Jeanne (Anne_DOT_40105_AT_hotmail_DOT_com)
2012-12-24

Hello Elton! Your Christmas message in my inbox led me here and your site has always been a blessing. Merry Christmas and may you continue to be strong for our Savior's ministry! ;)
Ian Leoj
2012-12-24

I HAVE BEEN BLESS THIS SONG OF PRAISE.
BLESS THE LORD OF MY HOPE. THE HEALING
THAT I AM PRAYING, FOR THE MONEY TO
COME IN. (LINDBARD_AT_AOL_DOT_COM)
2012-12-24

I added the music score. Merry Christmas everyone!

Elton Smith
2012-12-22

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