T’was the day before
Christmas, when all through the town
All the shoppers were scurrying
with many a frownWith gifts still to buy for niece, nephew and son,
They wondered if shopping would ever be done
The roads all were clogged with cars big and small
Trying to get in or out of some shopping mall
The drivers weren’t happy each
honking a horn
No sign of goodwill, just plenty
of scorn
Then out on a corner a small group came together
Then out on a corner a small group came together
Though it was cold they thought
not of the weather
Once in their places, they
started their song
With hopes to cheer drivers as
they traveled along
Very few drivers at first seemed to care
Most didn’t notice even that they were there
Then little by little windows
started rolling down
As drivers began to wonder what
is that sound?
The words they heard of a midnight
clear
About a sacred birth of a baby
so dear
With choirs of angels gathered
in a throng
To proclaim his coming in
beautiful song
And of the importance of a
virgin birth
About three kings and the gifts
that they brought
To the baby born king whom they
had sought
Lastly they sang about that one
holy night
When a special star gave out a bright
light
A child was born to bring us
salvation
Not just for a few, to each and
every nation
Soon many a driver broke out in
applause
Remembering the season wasn’t
about Santa Claus
It wasn’t about all the gifts
they could buy
Or the food they had when
friends would drop by
Or something special to wear and
enjoy
It wouldn’t be found in any mall
or store
Still it was something that all
should ask for
The season of Christmas is all about
giving
From the God in heaven to all of
us living
He sent his son to live and die
on this earth
To let us know our souls have
true worth
Think of something special, to
give Him delight
It’s not a shiny present found
under a tree
Sing "Happy Birthday, Jesus! I give my heart to thee"
Christmas 2013 - Christine Henderson
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