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THE HAPPY CHRISTMAS COMES ONCE MORE The happy Christmas comes once more, The heavenly Guest is at the door, The blessèd words the shepherds thrill, The joyous tidings, “Peace, good will.” This world, though wide and far outspread, Could scarcely find for You a bed. Your cradle was a manger stall, No pearl nor silk nor kingly hall. O let us go with quiet mind, The gentle Babe with shepherds find, To gaze on Him Who gladdens them, The loveliest flower of Jesse’s stem. The lowly Savior meekly lies, Laid off the splendor of the skies; No crown bedecks His forehead fair, No pearl, nor gem, nor silk is there. O wake, our hearts, in gladness sing, And keep our Christmas with our King, Till living song, from loving souls, Like sound of mighty water rolls. O holy Child, Thy manger gleams Till earth and heaven glow with its beams, Till midnight noon’s broad light hath won, And Jacob’s star outshines the sun. Thou patriarchs’ joy, Thou prophets’ song, Thou heavenly Dayspring, looked for long, Thou Son of Man, incarnate Word, Great David’s Son, great David’s Lord. Come, Jesus, glorious heavenly Guest, Keep Thine own Christmas in our breast, Then David’s harp strings, hushed so long, Shall swell our jubilee of song. ~~ Words by Nikolai F. Grundtvig, 1810 ~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ At this time of the year, it is so easy to miss the true meaning of Christmas. The world is shopping for presents. Folks are rushing to and fro. Decorations seem to be the priority but how many truly realize the true meaning of this season. Our Lord came as a baby -- the Lord of Glory, wrapped in swaddling clothes! He came for one purpose and that was to redeem mankind from their sins. Christ Jesus is the true meaning of every season in the heart of the Christian. We remember His humble birth but we look to the Risen Christ in glory! -- The One who lived the holy life we could never live and died the cruelest death, bearing our sins upon Himself! He was born in a manger because He is the Lamb of God! He shed His precious blood for us. He arose from the grave, proving He is the Son of God-- and is now seated at the right hand of the Heavenly Father, awaiting the day when He shall return for His own. We look to Him - Our Great High Priest-- Christ Jesus shall forever reign! His kingdom IS FOREVER. The manger was just the beginning of the glorious eternal Kingdom that shall never end! Luke 1:32-33 He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David: And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end. ©2006 Cobblestone Road Ministries All Rights Reserved FURTHER READING: Christmas Bible Studies and Links |
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