Refrain

Jesus Christ, little child
with a heart of love,
Teaching, loving, saving us,
he comes here from above.

Repeat refrain

Verse 1
He comes to save the world,
to bring the grace of God,
to heal all who are ill,
and give the hungry food.
So now at Christmas time
we kneel to him and pray:
Lord Jesus, fill us with your love
and stay with us today.

Refrain

Verse 2
O dearest heav’nly child,
watch over all the lost.
Those wand’ring far away,
and bring them home again.
From darkness and despair
our hearts are calling you,
That we may know God’s love today
and sing with joy anew.

Refrain

Arabic carol, translated into English by Karim, student at the boarding school in Beit Jala. They're using the tune to "Jingle Bells."  Submitted (and fine-tuned) by former NIS Pastor, Univ of Illinois campus pastor retired, now missionary in Palestine, John Setterlund.