On A Night Where Light Shone Down

On a night where light shone down from brightened skies,
A town was burdened by kindred’s' with long ties.
And last to arrive were Joseph and Mary.
In labor hard pressed. Soon she should not tarry.
Yet God provides. There is a place- a warm manger.
Of a kind keeper who would welcome a stranger.
Wonder of wonders on this eve,
The babe from heaven soon would be.

On a night where light shone down from brightened skies,
The sheep and Joseph alone hear her birth cries.
And first to be born when there was no room.
A small babe who'd struggled to leave its safe womb.
God did provide, shelter for the babe from the night's chill,
Where all could welcome the babe quiet and still.
Oh night of nights a sacred sight,
The Christ child under a star light.

On a night where light shone down from brightened skies,
The angels came down to announce Jesus Christ.
The least to be first, the first to be last.
A star burst forth and on the babe did cast.
Providing light for the shepherd's witness.
Here lay the lamb without spot for us.
Wonders of wonders so sublime
A sacred record for all time.

On a night where light shone down from brightened skies,
Far from the east men saw- being noble and wise.
And prepared to honor the new born king.
On camel's backs they brought gifts for offering.
And followed the heavenly star clear to chart.
Recognizing it's importance from the start.
"A King, a King is born this night!
The gifts we bring must be just right."

Watching the stars shine in the night skies.
I think of that star and try to devise.
All that occurred that night so long ago.
When a star light shone and made the babe aglow.
I try to prepare a place for Him within my heart
And honor His birth; What can I impart?
How sweet, how sweet my yearning soul,
On this night His love warms me whole.