The Christmas Star Book of Mormon

When Jesus Christ was born
There arose above a star
Such that none could ignore
The promised babe was not far

This night was as bright as day
God's son was upon the Earth!
In the most miraculous way
Of a virgin... and most humble birth

Thus, so, in a foreign land
As believers were to be destroyed
Their night was made bright and
They were saved and doubly rejoiced

But many hearts stood still
Unwilling to let Him in
Lacking faith they could not feel
They being prone to sin within

Then... came the sign at His death
The whole earth reeled to and fro
Resurrected, Jesus would come to them!
To those who would live, see, feel, and know

So great the tempest and storm
For hours light could not be seen
Then God's voice announced the Lord
And He descended as though a dream

With priesthood, He set up His church
Mosaic laws were put to rest
He healed them and gave them time to search
In their hearts, how they had been blessed

He only stayed so long
As to have a record made
To help them to be strong
That their faithfulness would not fade

All could not be written though
As even babes were given words to say
So wonderous His love to know,
For generations, peace came from that day

Now...still the story does not end
As we have their written account
And again He will descend
As signs all around will mount

Who has pure eyes to see?
And in their heart has room?
In faith, we all must seek
And let love inside us bloom

The time has been made full
Soon He will come again to earth
To forever reign and rule
That all might know rebirth

Let us look towards this day
With hope, that is made bright
Though the world in sin may sway
In Christ, all will be made right


originally..
When Jesus Christ was born
There arose above a star
For all of the world to see
A beautiful sign to inform
Mankind both near and far
Of the fulfillment of prophecy

The night was as bright as day
This miracle had occurred!
God's son was upon the Earth!
It was a delight to pray
To let each voice be heard
With wonder at His birth

But many hearts stood still
Unwilling to let Him in
Though the sign had been foretold
Lacking faith they could not feel
They being prone to murmur within
But more would later unfold...