Shepherd tending your flock by night.
Heralds appear, oh, what a sight!
Extolling a king asleep in a place so plain,
Portent of the gift humankind will gain.
Hurry, see him, this babe small and dear,
Emblem of hope, there is no need to fear.
Radiant vision? No, only an infant so mild,
Divine yet humbly born, this wee little child.
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Angels sing, their voices ring,
Nobel, watchful, awaiting the king.
Glorify God! They cry in the night,
Extraordinary, the gift of Grace comes in Light.
Let all humankind embrace this babe so mild,
Sleeping in a manger here, He is the Christ Child.
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Ceramic angel given to us by a friend several years ago.
Make way for the Lord, He has come
Exult Him, God with us, for everyone.
Sacred and Holy, yet present each day.
Soul-filling and faithful, to Him we pray.
Inspiring, blessing, peace giving and pure,
Abiding in love, of Him we are sure,
His peace will come, and ever endure.
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Immanuel, Christ the Lord
Most high and above all.
Majestic
And
Nobel? Not at all.
Unique, yes, but humble of birth
Embracing humanity in His manger
Lighting the way, giving life to hope.
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Joyful sounds, Angel voices say,
Obedient to God, every blessed day,
Yes, Christ’s life will Light the way.
Amazing gift of grace He will be,
New Light He brings to you and me,
Divine yet human by God’s decree.
Life giving hope He does bestow
Inspiring trust, Him we know,
Goodness shared helps us grow.
He lives to teach so we may show,
Thanks to God, in Light we go.
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Wonder of wonders, the shepherds in awe
Open and worshipful as angels they saw.
Rise up, go to Bethlehem and see Him there,
Sleeping in a manger, there were no rooms to spare.
He sleeps, He his human, He is but a child,
In the loving arms of parents so mild.
Praise Him, through Him we are reconciled.
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Chosen by God
Humble Mary,
In trust you said, ‘Yes.’
Leaning on faith
Dedicated to serve.
Offering your body to be
Filled with the hope of all.
Mother Mary, courageous one,
Appointed by God to bring
New life to all the world.
Spirit of God, Holy Father of all
Over and in us, lest we fall,
Now come sweet Jesus, heed our call.
Open to any who seek release
Faithful and trusting, filled with belief.
God the Father come down to earth,
Omniscient and holy a wee child of worth,
Divine, yet human in His lowly birth.
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This craft angel purchased at a specialty shop in Clayton, N.M., is constructed of wired ribbon. It has weathered 25 Christmases.
Heralds sing
Of the King.
Let us all our carols ring.
Yes, new Light He will bring.
Hosannas sing,
Our newborn King,
Lovely angel voices ring,
Yes, new Light He will bring.
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When we married Bob’s brown-haired son was twelve, my blond-haired son was six. When I saw this music box in 1985 it reminded me so much of the two of them, I had to buy it.
Behold He comes in quiet grace
A child so small, fair of face.
Believe, this gift of love is for all,
You, me, and each one who hears faith’s call.
Justice in His every lesson,
Each a message, and a blessing.
Son of God, what does He say?
Ushering hope and trust each day,
Sacred yet human, He comes this way.
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Ceramic Nativity
Sharon Vander Meer 