Amy Grant - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas Lyrics
Lyrics
Have yourself a merry little christmas
Let your heart be light
From now on our troubles will be out of sight
Have yourself a merry little christmas
Make the yuletide gay
From now on our troubles will be miles away
Once again as in olden days
Happy golden days of yore
Faithful friends who are dear to us will be near to us once more
Through the years we all will be together
If the fates allow
Hanging a shining star upon the highest bough
And have yourself a merry little christmas now
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Amy Grant - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (Lyric Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Amy Grant's rendition of "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," found on her 2008 album *The Christmas Collection*, offers a profoundly comforting take on a holiday classic. While the song itself doesn't originate from a strictly Christian perspective, Grant's performance imbues it with a spiritual warmth that resonates deeply, particularly when viewed through the lens of scripture. The core message of wishing well and finding solace amidst the year's challenges finds a powerful echo in the biblical promise of enduring hope. The lyrics speak of letting "your heart be light" and troubles being "out of sight," a sentiment that aligns with the peace God offers. As Philippians 4:7 reminds us, "And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Grant's gentle delivery transforms these wishes into prayers for a spirit unburdened by the world's anxieties, a spirit that can instead focus on the joy of togetherness and the anticipation of brighter days. The poignant line about "faithful friends who are dear to us will be near to us once more" carries the weight of human connection, a gift valued throughout scripture. We see this reflected in Proverbs 18:24, which states, "One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother." Grant's performance, by emphasizing the return of loved ones and the renewal of cherished bonds, speaks to the enduring nature of love and fellowship, mirroring the steadfast love of God. Furthermore, the aspiration to hang a shining star upon the highest bough, while a secular tradition, can be interpreted metaphorically as looking towards a guiding light, a beacon of hope in dark times. This resonates with the celestial sign that heralded the birth of Jesus, a star that led the wise men to the Messiah, as described in Matthew 2:9-10. Grant’s rendition, therefore, offers not just a holiday wish but an invitation to embrace a peace that surpasses worldly understanding, to cherish the connections we have, and to keep our eyes fixed on the enduring light of hope, particularly as we anticipate the spiritual significance of the Christmas season.