Matthew West - The Hope of Christmas Lyrics

Take me back to eight years old 

The little church on a dead end road 

With a candle flicker in one hand and dad’s hand in the other

Take me back to Silent Night

My heart was full and the world was right 

Cuz right now the world looks nothing like those innocent Decembers

These days peace on earth is hard to find

And I need you to remind me one more time

You’re still the hope of Christmas 

You’re still the light when the world looks dark 

You’re still the hope of Christmas 

And You’re still the hope of my heart 

Watch the snow flakes falling down 

Like a blanket on this town 

For a moment we can hardly see the pain this year has brought us 

May the sick find healing’s touch 

May hatred’s fight be won with love 

And may every heart make room for you the One who came to save us

I Bowed my head to pray tonight

Felt my little girl by my side

She slipped her tiny hand in mine 

And we both talked to you

And it took me back to 8 years old

my daddy’s hand and a story told

About Heaven’s love in a manger low

And a promise that’s still true