12 Days of Christmas
Keith Johnson Lyrics
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On the first day of Christmas, Jesus gave to me,
He gave me the victory
On the second day of Christmas, Jesus gave to me,
Two shoutin' shoes and He gave me the victory
Three prayin' preachers,
Two shoutin' shoes,
And He gave me the victory
On the fourth day of Christmas, Jesus gave to me,
Four mighty missionaries,
Three prayin' preachers,
Two shoutin' shoes,
And He gave me the victory
On the fifth day of Christmas, Jesus gave to me,
Five songs to sing,
Four mighty missionaries,
Three prayin' preachers,
Two shoutin' shoes,
And He gave me the victory
On the sixth day of Christmas, Jesus gave to me,
Six musicians playing,
Five songs to sing,
Four mighty missionaries,
Three prayin' preachers,
Two shoutin' shoes,
And He gave me the victory
On the seventh day of Christmas, Jesus gave to me,
Seven days of praying,
Six musicians playing,
Five songs to sing,
Four mighty missionaries,
Three prayin' preachers,
Two shoutin' shoes,
And He gave me the victory
On the eighth day of Christmas, Jesus gave to me,
Eight angels watching,
Seven days of praying,
Six musicians playing,
Five songs to sing,
Four mighty missionaries,
Three prayin' preachers,
Two shoutin' shoes,
And He gave me the victory
On the ninth day of Christmas, Jesus gave to me,
Nine wise deacons,
Eight angels watching,
Seven days of praying,
Six musicians playing,
Five songs to sing,
Four mighty missionaries,
Three prayin' preachers,
Two shoutin' shoes,
And He gave me the victory
On the tenth day of Christmas, Jesus gave to me,
Ten voices harmonizing,
Nine wise deacons,
Eight angels watching,
Seven days of praying,
Six musicians playing,
Five songs to sing,
Four mighty missionaries,
Three prayin' preachers,
Two shoutin' shoes,
And He gave me the victory
On the eleventh day of Christmas, Jesus gave to me,
Eleven willing workers,
Ten voices harmonizing,
Nine wise deacons,
Eight angels watching,
Seven days of praying,
Six musicians playing,
Five songs to sing,
Four mighty missionaries,
Three prayin' preachers,
Two shoutin' shoes,
And He gave me the victory
On the twelfth day of Christmas, Jesus gave to me,
Twelve months to lift Him,
Eleven willing workers,
Ten voices harmonizing,
Nine wise deacons,
Eight angels watching,
Seven days of praying,
Six musicians playing,
Five songs to sing,
Four mighty missionaries,
Three prayin' preachers,
Two shoutin' shoes,
And He gave me the victory
"12 Days of Christmas" is a song by Keith Johnson that celebrates the gift of Jesus and the blessings He brings to every believer. The song is a modern take on the classic Christmas carol and replaces traditional gifts with spiritual blessings that Jesus provides.
The song starts with the first day of Christmas, where Jesus gave the gift of victory. The second day brings two shoutin' shoes, which symbolize the believer's ability to praise and worship God. On the third day, Jesus provides three praying preachers to lead the faithful. Each subsequent day brings more spiritual gifts, including mighty missionaries, songs to sing, musicians playing, days of praying, angels watching, wise deacons, and willing workers. The final day concludes with twelve months to lift Jesus and all the previous gifts.
Overall, the song celebrates the joy and fulfillment that comes from having a relationship with Jesus. It encourages believers to celebrate the spiritual gifts they have received and to share their faith with others.
Line by Line Meaning
On the first day of Christmas, Jesus gave to me,
He gave me the victory
Jesus gave me the victory on the first day of Christmas
On the second day of Christmas, Jesus gave to me,
Two shoutin' shoes and He gave me the victory
On the second day of Christmas, Jesus gave me two shoutin' shoes and the victory
On the third day of Christmas, Jesus gave to me,
Three prayin' preachers,
Two shoutin' shoes,
And He gave me the victory
On the third day of Christmas, Jesus gave me three prayin' preachers, two shoutin' shoes, and the victory
On the fourth day of Christmas, Jesus gave to me,
Four mighty missionaries,
Three prayin' preachers,
Two shoutin' shoes,
And He gave me the victory
On the fourth day of Christmas, Jesus gave me four mighty missionaries, three prayin' preachers, two shoutin' shoes, and the victory
On the fifth day of Christmas, Jesus gave to me,
Five songs to sing,
Four mighty missionaries,
Three prayin' preachers,
Two shoutin' shoes,
And He gave me the victory
On the fifth day of Christmas, Jesus gave me five songs to sing, four mighty missionaries, three prayin' preachers, two shoutin' shoes, and the victory
On the sixth day of Christmas, Jesus gave to me,
Six musicians playing,
Five songs to sing,
Four mighty missionaries,
Three prayin' preachers,
Two shoutin' shoes,
And He gave me the victory
On the sixth day of Christmas, Jesus gave me six musicians playing, five songs to sing, four mighty missionaries, three prayin' preachers, two shoutin' shoes, and the victory
On the seventh day of Christmas, Jesus gave to me,
Seven days of praying,
Six musicians playing,
Five songs to sing,
Four mighty missionaries,
Three prayin' preachers,
Two shoutin' shoes,
And He gave me the victory
On the seventh day of Christmas, Jesus gave me seven days of praying, six musicians playing, five songs to sing, four mighty missionaries, three prayin' preachers, two shoutin' shoes, and the victory
On the eighth day of Christmas, Jesus gave to me,
Eight angels watching,
Seven days of praying,
Six musicians playing,
Five songs to sing,
Four mighty missionaries,
Three prayin' preachers,
Two shoutin' shoes,
And He gave me the victory
On the eighth day of Christmas, Jesus gave me eight angels watching, seven days of praying, six musicians playing, five songs to sing, four mighty missionaries, three prayin' preachers, two shoutin' shoes, and the victory
On the ninth day of Christmas, Jesus gave to me,
Nine wise deacons,
Eight angels watching,
Seven days of praying,
Six musicians playing,
Five songs to sing,
Four mighty missionaries,
Three prayin' preachers,
Two shoutin' shoes,
And He gave me the victory
On the ninth day of Christmas, Jesus gave me nine wise deacons, eight angels watching, seven days of praying, six musicians playing, five songs to sing, four mighty missionaries, three prayin' preachers, two shoutin' shoes, and the victory
On the tenth day of Christmas, Jesus gave to me,
Ten voices harmonizing,
Nine wise deacons,
Eight angels watching,
Seven days of praying,
Six musicians playing,
Five songs to sing,
Four mighty missionaries,
Three prayin' preachers,
Two shoutin' shoes,
And He gave me the victory
On the tenth day of Christmas, Jesus gave me ten voices harmonizing, nine wise deacons, eight angels watching, seven days of praying, six musicians playing, five songs to sing, four mighty missionaries, three prayin' preachers, two shoutin' shoes, and the victory
On the eleventh day of Christmas, Jesus gave to me,
Eleven willing workers,
Ten voices harmonizing,
Nine wise deacons,
Eight angels watching,
Seven days of praying,
Six musicians playing,
Five songs to sing,
Four mighty missionaries,
Three prayin' preachers,
Two shoutin' shoes,
And He gave me the victory
On the eleventh day of Christmas, Jesus gave me eleven willing workers, ten voices harmonizing, nine wise deacons, eight angels watching, seven days of praying, six musicians playing, five songs to sing, four mighty missionaries, three prayin' preachers, two shoutin' shoes, and the victory
On the twelfth day of Christmas, Jesus gave to me,
Twelve months to lift Him,
Eleven willing workers,
Ten voices harmonizing,
Nine wise deacons,
Eight angels watching,
Seven days of praying,
Six musicians playing,
Five songs to sing,
Four mighty missionaries,
Three prayin' preachers,
Two shoutin' shoes,
And He gave me the victory
On the twelfth day of Christmas, Jesus gave me twelve months to lift Him, eleven willing workers, ten voices harmonizing, nine wise deacons, eight angels watching, seven days of praying, six musicians playing, five songs to sing, four mighty missionaries, three prayin' preachers, two shoutin' shoes, and the victory
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: KERRY DOUGLAS, KEITH LAMAR JOHNSON
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