A Child is Born

Thoughts from this book...

When God has set an important work

He sends a small infant unto the earth:

Through Enoch came Zion for translation

And Esther saved a royal nation

Then... so great, a forerunner was sent

John, a cousin, of promised descent

To prepare the way of the promised Lord

Who to Heaven would open the door

And so in the days ruled by one, King Herod

Arrived through a virgin, the son of our God

And in the heavens was given a grand sign

Jesus would change the fate of mankind

Like the wise men who saw His bright star,

Bore great gifts, and traveled afar

Every knee will bow and each tongue confess

In celebration of  God's son, ever Jesus

May we like the wise men

Seek the gift of God's love

And celebrate in Him

Who was sent from above

In spirit let us journey

To where the wee babe lay

From God's words may we read

Ponder in awe and pray

Then... cherish a new infant

And marvel much within

Where it is we all come from

Each with purpose given

Through sweet eyes of small children
The Christ child can be seen
They, so fresh from heaven
Still, shine with where they've been



Fastened with golden ribbons
Draped along just so
The ornaments and pine boughs
Set the lamp aglow

The centerpiece made bright
Warmed each heart to bind
Unto that holy night
God's promise to find

The night was filled with music
Telling of the ancient scene
All wore robes, shawls, and tunics
As with new eyes, Jesus was seen

Like that star once lit

Be Christ's light to share-

Help, serve and lift

Those in need of care.

While others slept
The star shone everywhere
Be His light and lift
The lost sheep and show His care



He lifts us from despair
And perfects us through our gifts
Changes come as we share-
Service is love, which uplifts

Jesus is the reason

For the Christmas season

All time is marked by Him

He stands preeminent

He will make the earth pristine

And breathe new life into us

He will put down false doctrine

He is our reason to trust



The wise
Still, seek the babe
Through eyes
Which search with faith
Look up
And celebrate
In love
For God is great!

Faith is more than mere belief
It's holding on while letting go
Of failings, fears, and grief
For the more you trust, you grow

I would be a train wreck
If it weren't for the Lord
His loving arms protect
Through His Spirit, I'm restored

Gathering up steam
Like a locomotive
The end crash, it would seem
Is about to give

There is only one
Who can save us now
The living Son
Only knows just how

Turmoils will cease
When He comes again
We will know peace
Let us prepare more, then!



'Tis the season to decorate
And think on joyous things
To forgive all those who hate
For the spirit that this brings



Be generous
This is Christmas Day
Jesus is with us
In a special way

It is not who comes down the chimney

That's at the center of our hearts

It is He who came down from Heaven

Christ, our bright and morning star

Santa gladly represents

God's love for all lands and people

Through the greatest of presents

The Christmas spirit that we feel

Tis the season to go home
Or at least visit in your heart
And rejoice within with hope
That family bonds will not part

Miracles happen

This time of year

We can touch heaven

As it feels near

Through His breath of life

Our hearts are made warm

Our joy comes alive

Through the Christ-child born

Christmas is the Christ-child
Held within your heart
With tenderness that's mild
And that is just the start
Innocence is cherished
And peace and hope restored
He so without blemish
Is the promised Lord!
He came as a babe in a manger
Not in glory as a king
To strife, He was not a stranger
As His role was to redeem

Two thousand years have swiftly fled
Since the time of Jesus' day
But in our hearts, He is not dead
As to Heaven, He lights the way!