Eternal Father, we thank thee

For the priceless gift you gave

The tiny babe in Bethlehem

Came down our souls to save.

Eternal Father, we thank thee

For the beautiful angels' song

"Glory to God in the highest"

Perfect praise to thee, alone.

Eternal Father, we thank thee

For shepherds who came from afar

Searching for "The Prince of Peace"

Following the light of the star.

Eternal Father, we thank thee

For animals who gladly gave place

Granting an humble manger bed

To "Heaven's Gift of Grace".

Eternal Father, we thank thee

For perfect love was born that day

And the One who came to pay our debt

lay sleeping on the hay.

D.L. Bettis