This song was written for a Relief Society Program centered around the Saratoga Springs Temple Dedication (August 12, 2023). The commissioner of this song wanted to express how the temple and Christmas can be connected. This original work emphasizes gifts, angels, shepherds, and wise men. It also includes little snippets of Joy to the World and Oh Come All Ye Faithful to intertwine the topic of temple and Christmas together.
Come
The temple is the best place to receive our gifts from Christ
Like perfect presents placed beneath the tree.
The gifts are given one by one unwrapped and understood
By pure truth from the Spirit unto me.
Inside the temple, there are many angels waiting there
Rejoicing when we choose to serve today.
Some are family, some are strangers, all are lambs of God,
Who need our help to learn the Savior’s way.
Come to the temple and find Christmas
Come serve the Lord and learn the way to live.
Come worship Christ, our Savior and Redeemer.
Come show your heart is what you have to give.
The Shepherds and the wise men followed light from a bright star
That led the path for those who chose to see.
The sealing power gives us light and binds us all to Christ
As part of His eternal family.
Come to the temple and seek Jesus.
Come serve the Lord and learn the way to live.
Come worship Christ, our Savior and Redeemer.
Come show your heart is what you have to give.