Here In My Arms

Music and lyrics by Rob Gardner

This Christmas song, sung from the viewpoint of Mary at the birth of Christ, is touchingly performed by then Evie Clair (then only 14 years old) with Rosevelt Rawls.

Here in my arms, Robed in the moonlight,
Promise of old, Newborn Salvation,
What shall I give? What can I offer?
Only a stable to keep you warm.

Here in my arms, Crowned with the starlight,
Son of a King, God of our Fathers,
What shall I give? What can I offer?
Only a manger to rest your head.

And when you cry what shall I give you?
For I have naught to calm your fears.
Oh there is little I can offer,
But just my heart and my own tears.

Oh there is little I can offer,
But all I have is what I’ll give.
Here in my arms, Hailed by the morning,
Baby divine, My own Salvation,

What shall I give? What can I offer?
Only a mother to raise you up and hold you in my arms!
What can I offer?
Only a mother to love you.