A Christmas with No Presents

A Christmas day without presents
Can be a time of great pleasure
As Christ's light is still there to sense
And create memories to treasure

When a purchase is wrapped and sent
It is opened to hold and touch
And as an earthly present
It is only made of such

But, a gift- that's something else
It comes with immeasurable love
That, as one gives of themself
Two do share warmth from above

To each is given a true gift
That is good to give and get
It is there to heal and lift
And is for the stranger, yet

As in Christ's name we do and sayeth
God's arms extend and do increase
The gift of service and of faith
The gift of love, self and of peace

How wonderful and secure
It is to know that we belong
For therein's hope to endure
As with charity we're made strong

With riches of the heart and mind
We feel a love that has no bound
When we're thankful and we're kind
Christ's priceless gift is ever found

thoughts from
James E. Faust
A Christmas with No Presents
Ensign, Dec 2001, 2