Christmas Revisited

Two thousand years ago In Bethlehem town, Oh, A baby boy was born In manger-shed forlorn! He lay upon the hay, Swaddled in cloths that day, As watched Mary mother, And Joseph, his father. It was a cold, dark night; There was just oil-lamp’s light; But angels-choir sang song, As bells near tolled ding-dong! ’Emmanuel’, his name; The near-by shepherds came; They worshipped babe boy-king, As angels turned to sing. Oh, what a heavenly sight! The baby slept so tight; He had brought joy to all, Peace to men of good-will! The boy was ‘King of kings’ For heaven, all earthlings! The redeemer foretold, For sinners of this world. Bethlehem’s star stood there; A phenomenon rare, And brought the Magi three, By camel-back to see! It was a dream come true Born was a Savior new, Who shunned all pomp and show; Rejoiced earth, heaven, Oh! ‘Hosanna in the high, Sang angels in the sky! ’ Glory and thanks to God For his love, mercy odd! Spread Christmas cheer around Spread peace, joy across world; God’s kingdom is now nigh If repentant, we die! Copyright by Dr John Celes 12-16-2009