Footsteps in the sand had carefully trod.
They had been guided by the hand of God .
The desert was dark and cold in the night .
Then into the darkness there came a light .
A star up above shone to show the way .
Shepherds saw angels and began to pray .
The angels said trust there's nothing to fear .
Follow the star that God has sent you here .
So they left their sheep and followed the star .
Mile after mile they had traveled so far
Then they came to a place in Bethlehem .
Where they fell to their knees with three wise men .
Before a child they called the king of Kings .
And so now the Christmas the story begins .
Angels in a light they hovered above .
Jesus looked at the world with so much love .
Mary and Joseph stood there in the light .
And what they saw was a glorious sight .
Gifts had been brought and given to their child .
As they bowed before him Jesus just smiled .
Angels and shepherds they danced in the light .
All of heaven was rejoicing that night .
Many voices as one began to sing
Praise to the child and glory to the king .





By Paul Mc Cann