"Did it feel like a night any different
Than at least a million before
Was there an air of expectation
Like there was some kind of something in store
Did the sky have to hold back the thunder
Did the moon find new reason to glow
Could the children somehow sense the wonder
2000 Decembers ago
Were the sheep as amazed as the shepherds
At the new sight that lit up the sky
Did the willow trees whisper excitement
To the rivers and streams rushing by
Did the joy ricochet off the mountains
As it filled up the valley below
Did all the world sense love abounding
2000 Decembers ago
Was anyone able to look at the stable
And not see a child but a king
I wish I could hear back over the years
As heaven and nature sing
Heaven and nature sing
Did the walls of the barn start to tremble
With the glory they could not contain
Did anyone wake with the feeling
Of peace that they could not explain
Oh, the love must have been overwhelming
As it warmed everyone in its flow
For all of the earth is still telling
Of 2000 Decembers ago"