‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS…
‘Twas the night before Christmas,
And all though the town,
Not a creature was stirring,
All had just settled down.
But out in the fields, The shepherds were resting
Their flocks had settled in like birds just nesting.
When suddenly from the heavens a bright light did shine
And a voice rang out and said this is the time.
The shepherds were puzzled and did not understand
Why this event that was so grand
Which should have gone out to kings and those more noble
Or even to or those who could publish it global.
And then an announcement so loud and clear
As other angels joined in in a chorus sincere.
They spoke glorious words men had waited to hear
That peace on earth was now so near.
Because One was born unlike other men
Who came with a message about being born again.
But how that would be possible they did not say
That would be up to Him when the time was okay.
The shepherds couldn’t understand how a baby so small
Could change the world, when simply born in a stall.
But they chose to go see for themselves this child
For the message they heard had surely beguiled.
The nation, the world, had waited so long
For the long-promised Messiah of symbols and song.
Could it possibly be that this child was He?
And they quickly decided to go forth and see.
When they arrived they saw Joseph and Mary
And a babe lying there in a place like a dairy.
Upon their visit their joy was hard to contain.
So they hurried off to make the news plain.
Now years have gone by since than first Christmas night
And we all have missed out on that first Christmas sight.
But millions have since experienced that promised new birth
And forever will live on a promised new earth.
He didn’t just come as a babe in a manger
But grew into a man to help us avoid a great danger.
The choice is simple and very clear
It’s heaven or hell and the day draws near.
So, is your Christmas celebration about lights & a “jolly old elf”?
About gifts and family, friends and yourself?
Well friend please don’t procrastinate
And trust Christ today before it’s too late.
Written by Paul C. Fedena
And all though the town,
Not a creature was stirring,
All had just settled down.
But out in the fields, The shepherds were resting
Their flocks had settled in like birds just nesting.
When suddenly from the heavens a bright light did shine
And a voice rang out and said this is the time.
The shepherds were puzzled and did not understand
Why this event that was so grand
Which should have gone out to kings and those more noble
Or even to or those who could publish it global.
And then an announcement so loud and clear
As other angels joined in in a chorus sincere.
They spoke glorious words men had waited to hear
That peace on earth was now so near.
Because One was born unlike other men
Who came with a message about being born again.
But how that would be possible they did not say
That would be up to Him when the time was okay.
The shepherds couldn’t understand how a baby so small
Could change the world, when simply born in a stall.
But they chose to go see for themselves this child
For the message they heard had surely beguiled.
The nation, the world, had waited so long
For the long-promised Messiah of symbols and song.
Could it possibly be that this child was He?
And they quickly decided to go forth and see.
When they arrived they saw Joseph and Mary
And a babe lying there in a place like a dairy.
Upon their visit their joy was hard to contain.
So they hurried off to make the news plain.
Now years have gone by since than first Christmas night
And we all have missed out on that first Christmas sight.
But millions have since experienced that promised new birth
And forever will live on a promised new earth.
He didn’t just come as a babe in a manger
But grew into a man to help us avoid a great danger.
The choice is simple and very clear
It’s heaven or hell and the day draws near.
So, is your Christmas celebration about lights & a “jolly old elf”?
About gifts and family, friends and yourself?
Well friend please don’t procrastinate
And trust Christ today before it’s too late.
Written by Paul C. Fedena