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 awayNo matter how bright the glitter shines

No matter how many hopes come true

I know that all I have

Begins and ends with You

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

In my heart the season will remain

After December slips away