Jesus Is The Very Heart Of Christmas

(As recorded on “Jesus, The Heart Of Christmas” musical)

Words and Music by Lanny Wolfe

Verse One

In the corner of a stable sheep and cattle all around

Lowly shepherds gaze in wonder at the treasure they have found

And the center of attention—a Babe that lay beneath the star

Is the focus of all the ages for earth has stolen Heaven’s heart

Chorus

Jesus is the very heart of Christmas

This baby born into a manger stall

And He is still the reason for the season

So keep Him as the center of it all

In your heart keep Him as the center of it all

Verse Two

Down through the ages the Christmas story has added chapters filled with myths

And what was sacred is now commercial with trees and lights and giving gifts

We must remember the One true reason, just why the season should exist

And in our heart keep that one reason at the top of our Christmas list

Chorus

Jesus is the very heart of Christmas

This baby born into a manger stall

And He is still the reason for the season

So keep Him as the center of it all

In your heart keep Him as the center of it all

Bridge

You’ll never know the real love and joy that Christmas can impart

Until you give yourself the gift of Jesus in your heart

Chorus

(For) Jesus is the very heart of Christmas

This baby born into a manger stall

And He is still the reason for the season

So keep Him as the center of it all

In your heart keep Him as the center of it all

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