Under the Star
I wrote this song to capture the stillness, warmth, and wonder of the Nativity, set against familiar moments of home, family, and winter tradition.
The lyrics reflect a humble miracle, a Savior born without crowns or noise, reminding us that God meets us on common ground and brings hope gently, not loudly.
It’s a song about slowing down, holding those we love close, and remembering that Christmas is more than lights and ribbons, it’s God with us.
If this song becomes part of your Christmas season, I’d love to hear what it means to you in the comments.
Under the Star
Cold wind rolling off the open plains
Boots by the door, snow on the reins
Firelight dancing, winter slow
Home feels holy in the glow
Kids in the hallway counting days
Old familiar words we love to say
Angels sang in the midnight cold
Love arrived like we were told
There’s a stillness in the air tonight
Like the world is holding breath inside
We lift our hearts, we lift our eyes
Under the star over the stable, shining through the night
Shining through the night
A child born in mercy, heaven’s holy light
Holy light
From the city to the prairie, every heart the same
Just the same
Hope came down in a humble way
By the fire, by the table, love is finally able
Finally able
To remind us why we’re here tonight
Snow falls soft on the old church sign
“Peace on Earth” in borrowed light
No crown of gold, no royal throne
Just God with us, a love made known
No palace walls, no trumpet sound
Just holy ground on common ground
If love could come this low for me
I can lay my pride down easily
Under the star over the stable, shining through the night
Heaven touched the earth and made it right
Through the laughter and the tears of another year
Grace still finds us where we are
It’s more than ribbons, more than lights
More than lights
It’s love that came to give us life
Snow keeps falling, morning’s near
Hold this moment, hold them dear
That star still shines the same again
Merry Christmas
God with us
(c) 2025 RJ Mansfield All Rights Reserved.
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