Shadows of the nativity scene

Mixed amongst the red and green

Revealing glory unseen,

Hidden in the world between

 

It�s not in the new toys

Gifts and games for girls and boys

Revelling in this capricious joy

In mousetraps and horses of Troy

 

It�s not in the Christmas wreath

Or in the decorations beneath

Nor in the piano teeth

All worthless, as a grassy heath

 

Can it burn away all this naught

All the gizmos and goodies people sought

I wonder, what God hath wrought,

Because of you, for you have bought

 

All these lies, wrapped in a bow

Even in this Christmas glow

When I say �Wait!� you say �No�

How far will your desire go?

 

But there is hope, if you can see,

Right here in the Nativity

No need for presents; nor a tree,

But only thanks for him saving you and me