After December Slips Away

The season comes But once a year A gift of precious wonder For all who hold it dear But past the sights And colored lights Lord, far beyond December I will remember After the carols fade away After the yule fire dies down When there are no longer dreams To open and see Because You are hope And joy and peace Because You're the only gift I need In my heart the season will remain After December slips away Years ago beneath a tree Fell the drops of crimson That set the faithful free The gift was life sent in love Lord, far beyond December I will remember After the carols fade away After the yule fire dies down When there are no longer Dreams to open and see Because You are hope And joy and peace Because You're the only gift I need In my heart the season will remain After December slips away No matter how bright The glitter shines No matter how many hopes come true I know that all I have Begins and ends with You