The Day That Love Began
Once upon a Christmas Eve
A shepherd who believed
That peace could come to any man
Made a promise to the star above
The day that love began
I will give to him my lamb
A shepherd’s all I am
And so he walked the lonely sand
To find the place his heart was dreaming of
The day that love began
Over meadows, over mountains
They came from valleys and from streams
Every poet and every king
And one little shepherd with a dream
But as the shepherd knelt to pray
His lamb just ran away
And tear drops filled his empty hand
He broke his promise to a star above
The day that love began
Then the smiling face of Mary
Beckoned the shepherd to her side
Today, you gave Him the best gift of all
The moment that you cried
Oh, once upon a Christmas Eve
A shepherd who believed
That peace could come to an-any man
Found the place his heart was dreaming of
And he kept his promise to a star above
The day that love began, mm, mm-hmm
Listen to the song
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About the carol The Day That Love Began
“The Day That Love Began” is a Christmas song recorded by Stevie Wonder. Known for his soulful voice and meaningful songwriting, Wonder brings emotional depth to the song while exploring themes connected with the Christmas story.
The song focuses on Christmas as the beginning of a message of love and hope. It reflects on the birth of Jesus and the belief that this event brought a new expression of love to the world. The song connects the Nativity with themes of compassion, faith and renewal.
Stevie Wonder’s soulful performance gives the song warmth and sincerity. Its connection to Christmas comes from its focus on the spiritual meaning of Jesus’ birth. “The Day That Love Began” represents the reflective side of holiday music, encouraging listeners to consider the deeper message behind the celebration.
