The Angels Cried

They came from near, they came from far

Following a distant star to where He lay

Not being sure of what it meant, but

Knowing it was heaven sent

They made their way

And the creatures gathered 'round

And didn't make a sound

And the angels cried

The angels knew what was to come

The reason God had sent His son

From up above It filled their hearts with joy to see and Knowing of His destiny

Came tears of love I've often thought about that night And wondered if they realized That star so bright

Was sent to tell all the land

The Son of God would soon become

The Son of Man

And the angels cried....

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Little Angels

by Joan Walsh Anglund

                       The merry bustle in the street,

                           The sleigh bells in the air,

                       The happy laughter as friends meet,

                          It's Christmas everywhere!

                        Like snow upon the pine boughs,

                   the Joy of Christmas gently falls upon us

                         bringing Peace to every heart.

                         The snow hills are glistening

                            beneath a bright moon,

                           and every child's sleeping

                           'cause Santa comes soon!

                         Christmas begins in the heart.

                           Surprises in our baskets

                            for children one and all.

                          It's always a merry holiday

                         when Kindness comes to call.

                        At every hearth let there be

                             Peace at Christmas.

                        In every heart let there be Love.

The Meaning of  Christmas

 

Far away in Bethlehem, a Baby Boy was born;

Born with neither riches nor with fame,

Yet Wise Men came from all around to bring to Him their gifts,

And peace was felt by all who heard His name.

Far away in Bethlehem, a Baby Boy was born;

Born with neither riches nor with fame,

Yet Wise Men came from all around to bring to Him their gifts,

And peace was felt by all who heard His name.

Angels watched Him as He slept, and gently rocked His bed;

Their voices singing softly in His ear;

His Mother and His Father both gave thanks to God above

For the greatest gift of all, their Son, so dear.

They knew His life upon this earth would not be filled with wealth,

They also knew He would encounter strife;

But most of all, they knew that He would be a loving Child,

And teach the love of God throughout His life.

At Christmas, as we celebrate this Birth of Jesus Christ,

Let's keep in mind the truth of Christmas Day;

For it's not the Christmas wrappings, nor the gifts that lie within,

But our gift of love to others in every way.

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