The Tree

The Tree

[Verse 1]
We celebrate this Christmas time,
With gifts under a tree.
So of't I've wondered why it's so 
And what it means to me.
It's said that once, so long ago,
Boniface came to town;
And saw the tree was idolized,
And so he cut it down.

[Chorus]
But I see Shepherds gathered round,
A string of garland shows.
I see the magi's gifts displayed,
Hung gently, balls and bows.
I see the angels choir above,
Calling us to see.
And standing back, the tree itself,
Shows holy Trinity.

[Verse 2]
For what are symbols if they fail
To teach us of our Lord.
And then become traditions held
Without our God adored.
We turn our eyes to things of man 
Our heart is gently swayed;
To see this thing with sinful eyes,
And miss glory displayed.

[Chorus]
But I see Shepherds gathered round,
A string of garland shows.
I see the magi's gifts displayed,
Hung gently, balls and bows.
I see the angels choir above,
Calling us to see.
And standing back, the tree itself,
Shows holy Trinity.

[Bridge]
Christ was born on Christmas day
To call all men to Him.
And so we gather round a tree,
And share a Christmas hymn.
And glorify our God above,
Who sent His Son to die;
His light shines bright on darkest day,
A gift of eternal life.

[Tag]
Ancient practice 
Means to me
My saviour
On a tree
We celebrate
His gift to us
We celebrate 
His love.

[Chorus]
But I see Shepherds gathered round,
A string of garland shows.
I see the magi's gifts displayed,
Hung gently, balls and bows.
I see the angels choir above,
Calling us to see.
And standing back, the tree itself,
Shows holy Trinity.