Santa knows what I want for Christmas But Jesus knows what I need It can't be purchased wrapped up and placed Under an ephod tree I need patience, kindness - virtues like these To bend on my knee at the manger Santa may bring these that last for a year But eternal gifts come from the Savior Some days come where I'm playing selfish I can't think of no one but me Then I think of all that I'm blessed with And that's always best to give than to receive I need faithfulness, love, generosity To open my home to a stranger Santa may bring things that last for a year But eternal gifts come from the Savior I need patience, kindness, generosity To bend on my knee at the manger Santa may bring things that last for a year But eternal gifts come from the Savior Santa knows what I want for Christmas But Jesus knows what I need