After family comes and goes
Christmas celebrations through . . .
OH, SWEET LORD JESUS, STAY in hearts
that love & cherish YOU ~

Festivities ~ fellowships & feasts
we'll recall another day . . .
fill us with that we hunger for
OH, SWEET LORD JESUS, STAY ~

For You're the cherished Gift
that makes our living, Lord, worthwhile . . .
You are the bright & Morning Star
whose presence makes us smile ~

'Tis in Your presence we are filled
with Joy that does not cease . . .
You are Immanuel ~ God With Us
our glorious Prince of Peace ~

When this year's Christmas celebrations
are but distant memories . . .
OH, SWEET LORD JESUS, STAY
~ never leave us please ~

STAY that we may feel the warmth
Your presence doth afford . . .
and taste God's delicious Manna
for You are The Living Word ~

Though Christmas celebrations
began and ended yesterday . . .
we need you more than just this season
OH, SWEET LORD JESUS, STAY !

Mary Carter Mizrany
December 26, 2005
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