It was Christmas Eve in the snowbound west I was ridin' alone, just a man and his vest Stars were shining, the air was cold When I heard a cry from the canyon below There he was, a colt so young A broken leg and his hope undone But his eyes still burned like a midnight flame And I knew right then, he’d be saved again Oh, miracles ride on Christmas night When hearts are strong, and the stars shine bright With a little faith and a helping hand We can heal the broken in this promised land Oh-oh, oh-oh, a Christmas ride tonight! I took him home to the old red barn Wrapped him up safe from the winter’s harm Grandpa’s words rang in my mind The spirit of Christmas is the healing kind I worked through the night with my hands and soul Bound his leg, set a brand-new goal By morning light, he took a stand With wobbly steps, he touched my hand Oh, miracles ride on Christmas night When hearts are strong, and the stars shine bright With a little faith and a helping hand We can heal the broken in this promised land Oh-oh, oh-oh, a Christmas ride tonight! Then came a sound from the northern wind A jingle of bells and a laugh that grinned There stood Santa with his sleigh and crew My friend, we’ve got work for you! The colt stood tall, his spirit ablaze Santa smiled: This is Christmas grace We hitched him up, and away we flew Through the starry night, spreading dreams anew Oh, miracles ride on Christmas night When hearts are strong, and the stars shine bright With a little faith and a helping hand We can heal the broken in this promised land Oh-oh, oh-oh, a Christmas ride tonight! Oh, miracles ride on Christmas night When hearts are strong, and the stars shine bright With a little faith and a helping hand We can heal the broken in this promised land Oh, miracles ride on Christmas night When hearts are strong, and the stars shine bright With a little faith and a helping hand We can heal the broken in this promised land Oh-oh, oh-oh, a Christmas ride tonight! As the morning broke on a peaceful town Joy had spread, and love came down That colt now runs with a spirit high A Christmas miracle beneath the western sky