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 Heralds

by Lois Anne Williams

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Candles with their sparkling glow

Tell of Christ born long ago.

Chiming bells that gaily ring

Tell us of the infant King.

Evergreens trimmed bright and gay

Tell of Christ’s eternal way.

Christmas joys we hear and see

Tell that Christ loves you and me.

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The Best Present

 by Wanda B. Blaisdell

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I love the gifts that Christmas brings

In boxes big and small—

Tied up with sparkly bows and bells;

But what is best of all …

Is seeing love and thankfulness

In smiles and shining eyes,

When each one in my family

Opens up his gift surprise!

Friend 1071

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Preparations

by Amanda Spencer

Mince pie and mistletoe,

And merriment and mints,

And decorated mantels,

And whispered Christmas hints;

Folks with bulging packages,

And children quick to smile—

All tell that Christmas will be here

In just a little while.

So hurry with the shopping,

And hang the garlands high,

And shine the house with gladness

As the days go rushing by.

Bring in the tree for trimming—

Make it happy, bright, and gay,

And thank the Lord for sending us

The Babe on Christmas Day.

Friend 1971

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The Donkey

by Milo Mills

The donkey stood in his stall that night

And blinked at the glory of heavenly light

That filled the stable where Jesus lay.

And he heard the voices of angels say,

“Glory to God in the highest! Peace to men!”

And then all about, again, and again,

The heavenly hosts sang; and the donkey’s ear

Twitched in wonder of those so near:

The Mother Mary, Joseph, the Child—

The Precious Savior, tiny and mild.

The donkey stood in his stall, and he

Was privileged to see the majesty

Of a Savior King, God’s own Son.

Oh, wasn’t he lucky to be one

Of the creatures bathed in golden light

When Christ was born on Christmas night!

Friend 1971

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Sweet Little Baby

By Linda Hoffman Kimball

Sweet little Baby
Resting in the hay,
Do You know why shepherds come
To worship You today?
Sweet little Baby,
While Mary hummed to Thee,
Angels sang out “Gloria!”
O’er flock and field and tree.
Sweet little Baby
Peaceful in the night,

Shepherds ran here breathless
To see this wondrous sight.
Sweet little Baby
Wrapped up snug and tight,
You set them free from fear and death
By being born tonight.
Sweet little Baby
Smiling at these men,
In time, You’ll be their Shepherd
To guide them home again.

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