I have posted this a few times over the years.. but I have new friends this year so I will repost it again. I wrote this sitting in my car in the middle of a cold winters snow on the eve of Christmas back in 1994 waiting for the doors of the church to open for service. It has been tweaked a few times for readablity over the years, but essentially remains intact. I hope that you enjoy it as much as I. The Christmas Family Tradition It is Christmas time once again, gone by yet another year, So gather around my dear ones, so that everyone may hear; Settle down and listen up, so I may give you my reason, For telling you this little tale, about this precious season. My story is an old one, passed on from parents to their young, Its been told the world over, and heard in most every tongue; About a wondrous miracle that happened, in a far away land, I relay it now in our own language, so you will understand. Over two thousand years ago, a census had been declared, Each must go to his birthplace, where registration would be prepared; So Joseph, with his betrothed Mary, went as it was decreed, To the City of David, the lineage of his familys seed. And Mary was great with child, during this perilous ride, But little did they worry, for God had placed the babe inside; As was foretold by the prophets, from a virgin comes the birth, Of the blessed Word of God made flesh, to walk upon the Earth. The government shall be upon Him, His power will increase, He shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, and the Prince of Peace; Yet born out in a stable, for there was no room at the inn, For one as glorious as He, a very humble life to begin. Out in the fields the shepherds, watched over their flocks by night, When the Lord’s angel appeared, His glory shining round them so bright; And the angel told them, Fear not, for I bring you tidings of joy, For unto you is born this very day, in Bethlehem a baby boy. And this shall be a sign, according to the Scriptures claim, He will be wrapped in swaddling clothes, and Jesus shall be His name; He can be found lying in a manger, having laid His glory by, While wise men from the Far East come, following His star in the sky. A Savior, which is Christ the Lord, for all people has been gained, King of kings, and Lord of lords, whom God has righteously ordained; Suddenly with the angel, heavenly multitudes gave praise, Glory to God in the highest, good will toward men for all days. Now I have told you my story, as my father once did for me, My prayer is you will now keep this tradition, of our family; And tell it each year to the children, so they can also see, Jesus is the Christmas gift, far greater than any under a tree. Copyright © 1994 Fox (Revised 2004 & 2006)
Posted on: Sun, 21 Dec 2014 23:00:36 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015