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The Gift
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Aug 14, 2026 updated
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Randy Travis's song "The Gift" reflects on the birth of Jesus Christ, connecting His nativity to the purpose of His life and sacrificial death. The lyrics emphasize that Jesus was born in Bethlehem, sent by God to all people, and destined to die on the cross so that humanity could receive eternal life. The central message is that while we celebrate His birthday, we are the recipients of the ultimate gift—salvation through belief in Him. The song gently calls listeners to understand and accept this gift, acknowledging that it is beyond repayment.
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He was born in Bethlehem they say,
There was a star to light the path to where He lay.
Rich or poor they came from far and near,
Cause they'd all heard the reason He was here.
He was the Son God sent to one and all.
Put on this earth to hang there on that cross.
Born to die so we could live.
He had the birthday, we got the gift.
They wrapped him up with gentle hands.
God hoped the world would understand.
Eternal life we shall receive.
And all that He asks in return is that we just believe.
He was the Son God sent to one and all.
Put on this earth to hang there on that cross.
Born to die so we could live.
He had the birthday, we got the gift.
There's no way in this world we could repay
The miracle He gave us on that day.
He was the Son God sent to one and all,
put on this earth to hang there on that cross,
born to die so we could live.
He had the birthday, we got the gift.
On our Savior's birthday, we got the gift.