Christmas By the Sea
CHRISTMAS BY THE SEA
I've spent Christmas in the mountains
And in the city with flowing fountains
But the best Christmas by far for me
Was when I spent Christmas by the sea
I looked at the water of azure blue
And felt serenity through and through
The whisper of the waves upon the shore
Sent thoughts of joy to every pore
I remembered the times of Christmas past
The memories that will always last
When we would rise on Christmas morn
And read of the day when Christ was born
The child who in a manger lay
The Christ Child born to show the way
To salvation free for you and me
These things I ponder here by the sea
I raise my hands to God above
I thank Him for his boundless love
A love so great, He sent His Son
We'll live with Him when life is done
So if you have an opportunity
To spend a Christmas by the sea
Listen to the sound of the ceaseless waves
And think of the Christ Child who came to save
Gaze at the beauty of the ocean blue
And feel the love He had for you
If you do, perhaps you'll see
Why I love Christmas by the sea
Curtis Moorman
1 September 2011
Inspired by my 8 year old grandson, Stephen
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