Christmas Thanks

by Solveig Paulson Russell

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Dear Father, on this Christmas Day

I thank Thee for the Child who lay

In a stable long ago.

And I thank Thee that the glow

Of light and love about Him then

Still is felt and known to men.

I thank Thee that this season brings

Remembrance of the King of kings

And of the star and angel throngs

And peace expressed in heavenly songs.

I thank Thee too for every way

Thy love has blessed us on this day.

Friend 1972

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Christmas Stars

Stars in the winter sky,

Stars in the Christmas tree,

Stars in the Christmas lights

Twinkle joyously.

Stars on the paper wrappings,

Stars in the cookie dough,

Stars shaped for candles—

And stars in eyes that glow

With happy expectation

And joy that Christ’s own star

Still is a shining beacon

For glad hearts near and far.

by Solveig Paulson Russell

Friend 1971

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