Like a wanderer in the wilderness
Israel is searching for salvation
A people trapped in sin
A river of mercy will flow again
Prince of Peace, Emmanuel , Son of David
His multiple names enhance his mission
Of love, charity, and good will
From kings in palaces to shepherds on hills.
The prophets hadn’t spoken in 400 years
Their silence was the answer to yearning ears
Until God sent His Son, the final reply
So, that all men might live and never die
An angel came to a maiden
Engaged to an carpenter
Through her, God built his plan
To save the offspring of the first man
Caesar desired his due
And a census was ordered
The carpenter was a son of David
He found a donkey for her and they traveled to Bethlehem
Galilee to Judea, an arduous trip
His sandal-clad feet cut open
The lamps of Bethlehem finally glowed
The final exit on the unpaved road
There was no room at the inn
The manager offered his manger
They settled down among the hay
To await the child of Christmas day
When the Savior was born, the heavens rejoice
Angels filled the skies and sang
Animals too, hymned along
Joining the heavenly bodies in their song
Shepherds down from the hills came
Bringing gifts of wool and lambs
Poor, shivering shepherds
Bowing before the Good Shepherd
Magi come bearing gifts from the East
Frankincense, myrrh, and gold
Foreshadowing gifts from three kings
Bowing to the King of Kings
Let’s us join in the celebration of Christmas Day
As we join in wishing Jesus, a Happy Birthday!
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