Best Time of the Year

This is a song I wrote for my two favorite people, Jesus and my wife Elzie.
Check out the recorded version in the music section.


Jingle bell rock, jingle bell rock, Jesus is the jingle bell rock!
Jesus is the rock of salvation, Jesus is the jingle bell rock!


verse 1

All the glitz and the glamor and the twinklin' lights
Togetherness and family, it just feels right
It's a time for giving and good will towards man
But don't take for granted God's perfect plan
The reason for the season is Jesus Christ
En mass to contemplate HIS birth and life
Yeah, deck your halls and give your gifts
But never forget that the glory is HIS
What child is this, made reality pause
Much more symbolic than a saint named Claus
Angels did rejoice, and the animals spoke
When you think of Christmas, what feelings are evoked

Chorus

Praise and glory to the Father, merry Christmas in the name of the Son
HE's the reason for the season, to celebrate that HE was born
So never forget that the greatest gift ain't sittin' under a tree
It's free to receive, for everyone, all you have to do is believe
Merry Christmas, it's the best time of the year
Merry Christmas, I love that holiday cheer
Merry Christmas, it's the best time of the year
Merry Christmas, I love that holiday cheer
Jesus is the reason for the season, yes HE is the reason for the season
Jesus is the reason for the season, yes HE is the reason for the season
Merry Christmas, it's the best time of the year


verse 2

Yeah Santa is fun, and presents are nice
But only one paid the price for eternal life
Such a precious gift, to contemplate and savor
Present of a savior, who will never waiver
HE made a list, checks it more than twice
Naughty or nice, are you in the book of life
On that fateful day in Bethlehem
Born of a virgin, true Son of Man
Away in a manger, wrapped in strips of clothe
Under a guiding star, destined for the cross
Mother, father, shepherds, angels and beasts
Stood in awe of the glory of the one true King


Chorus

Praise and glory to the Father, merry Christmas in the name of the Son
HE's the reason for the season, to celebrate that HE was born
So never forget that the greatest gift ain't sittin' under a tree
It's free to receive, for everyone, all you have to do is believe
Merry Christmas, it's the best time of the year
Merry Christmas, I love that holiday cheer
Merry Christmas, it's the best time of the year
Merry Christmas, I love that holiday cheer
Jesus is the reason for the season, yes HE is the reason for the season
Jesus is the reason for the season, yes HE is the reason for the season
Merry Christmas, it's the best time of the year


verse 3

Wise men journeyed far and wide
On the word of a prophet and a star in the sky
On camels over sand, bearing three gifts
A little drummer boy playing percussive riffs
Joseph, Mary, and Jesus traveled thru the night
Secret journey to Egypt to escape Herod's fright
Then back to Galilee, now a Nazerene
The prophecies fulfilled, the signs were seen
Let John the baptist proclaim HIS glory
Is the picture gettin' clear, can you see the story
As you gather for the yule and prepare your feast
Remember Christmas is a sign of God's grace and peace



Merry Christmas, it's the best time of the year
Merry Christmas, I love that holiday cheer
Merry Christmas, it's the best time of the year
Merry Christmas, I love that holiday cheer
Jesus is the reason for the season, yes HE is the reason for the season
Jesus is the reason for the season, yes HE is the reason for the season
Merry Christmas, it's the best time of the year
Merry Christmas thank the Lord for holiday cheer


Jingle bell rock, jingle bell rock, Jesus is the jingle bell rock!
Jesus is the rock of salvation, Jesus is the jingle bell rock!
Jingle bell rock, jingle bell rock, Jesus is the jingle bell rock!
Jesus is the rock of salvation