The Hope of Christmas by Matthew West


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We Need Christmas by Matthew West

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The Hope of Christmas
by Matthew West

Album: We Need Christmas


Take me back to eight years old
The little church on a dead-end road
With a candle flicker in one hand and dad's hand in the other
Take me back to Silent Night
My heart was full and the world was right
Cause right now the world looks nothing like those innocent Decembers
These days peace on earth is hard to find
And I need you to remind me one more time

You're still the hope of Christmas
You're still the light when the world looks dark
You're still the hope of Christmas
And You're still the hope of my heart

Watch the snowflakes falling down
Like a blanket on this town
For a moment we can hardly see the pain this year has brought us
May the sick find healing's touch
May hatred's fight be won with love
And may every heart make room for you the One who came to save us

You're still the hope of Christmas
You're still the light when the world looks dark
You're still the hope of Christmas
And You're still the hope of my heart

I bowed my head to pray tonight
Felt my little girl by my side
She slipped her tiny hand in mine
And we both talked to You
And it took me back to eight years old
My daddy's hand and a story told
About Heaven's love in a manger low
And a promise that's still true

You're still the hope of Christmas
You're still the light when the world looks dark
You're still the hope of Christmas
And You're still the hope of my heart


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With the loss of both sets of parents this Christmas this song & its lyrics bring gentle tears to me. Howeverso thankful for the hope knowing I will see them again in heaven - Dec 2023

This song & its lyrics bring extra peace as both sets of parents have now gone to be with Jesus . But oh the hope, because of Christ, I will see them again - Dec 2023

I love this song! Beautiful words that touched my heart. - Dec 2020

I absolutely love this song. It speaks volumes to my heart, especially for this particular Christmas season. - Dec 2020

love it love it yyyyyeeessss - Dec 2020


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