Words: Gloria Gaither
Music: Michael W. Smith
In the space of the beginning
Was the living Word of Light
When this Word was clearly spoken
All that came to be was right
All creation had a language
Words to say what must be said
All day long the heavens whispered
Signing words in scarlet red
Some failed to understand it
So God spoke His final Word
On a silent night in Judah's hills
A baby's cry was heard
"Glory!" sang the angel chorus
"Glory!" echoed back the night
Love has come to walk among us
Christ the Lord is born this night
All creation sing His praises
Earth and heaven praise His name
All who live come join the chorus
Find the words His love proclaim
Find the words His love proclaim
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Anthem For Christmas
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Jul 3, 2026 updated
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Michael W. Smith's 'Anthem For Christmas' celebrates the birth of Jesus as God's final Word to humanity. The song reflects on creation's original language and how God spoke through the heavens, yet people failed to understand. On a silent night in Bethlehem, a baby's cry announced the arrival of Christ the Lord. The lyrics invite all creation to join the angelic chorus in praising God for His love made manifest. The song emphasizes the incarnation as the ultimate expression of God's communication and love, calling listeners to find words to proclaim His love.
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