Move Me Closer by Evie

Christmas Memories by Evie

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Move Me Closer
by Evie

Album: Christmas Memories

Twas the night before Christmas,
And my only desire,
Was peace among kids, and to rest by the fire.
I'd just settled down in my favourite chair, when I heard a small voice and a cry of despair.
As I stared at the hearth, I saw a strange sight,
Our nativity scene in the flickering light seemed almost alive!
How could this be? One lonely shepherd was calling to me,

"Move me closer, move me closer,
Move me closer to the Child.
Let me see Him, let me hold His hand,
Move me closer to the Child."

As you can well imagine, I was a bit surprised,
So with a shake of the head and a rub of the eyes,
I took another look, and what did I see,
Without a doubt, he was looking at me!
It seems in the hustle and bustle of things,
In the wrapping of gifts and the building of swings,
In assembling his scene, I'd been a bit hurried,
And understandably so, he was a little bit worried,

"Move me closer, move me closer,
Move me closer to the Child.
Let me see Him, let me hold His hand,
Move me closer to the Child."

You see, candy canes and holly trim didn't mean a thing to him,
If they kept him from his post beside the child he loved the most.
So as strange, I know, as it must seem,
Whether it was or wasn't a dream,
I placed him back where he belonged,
As he sang again his simple song,
And now when we at Christmas share,
We sing his song, a Shepherd's prayer.

"Move me closer, move me closer,
Move me closer to the Child.
Let me see Him, let me hold His hand,
Move me closer to the Child,
Move me closer to the Child."