God's Christmas Gift

What shall I give thee oh blessed one

birthed on first Christmas morn

Tis no one thing that thou dost need

that I could ever adorn

To offer thee jewels, gold silver or ware

would be such paltry attempt

for thou hast all created things be

to offer would be thus contempt

A painting, an art or presented sculp

refined by my skillful hands

A song or music or instrument played

gifts given by thy great command

For family for father for mother and grands

for children from great heritage

Companions aligned with like kind belief

who kneel before thy holy stage

The life that thou hast given to me

both now and eternal sublime

Salvation promised by thy presence here

forgiveness of sins so divine

To offer thee thanks such feeble onset

for n'er find the words to convey

for all thou Christ child hast given to me

bestowed on first Christmas day

For thou hast blessed me with thy words

return unto thee now I give

And this no more could I offer thee

my soul and my life now to live