A King Worthy of Many Praises

The starry night over the town of silent Bethlehem brought many to that small manger where Jesus was born; no brighter star was ever seen as far as the city of Jerusalem! The shepherd and the drum-player came, they walked miles side by side bringing their humble gifts to meet a King worthy of many praises! They saw the Wise Men riding their camels draped with bells and asked them, " Are you going the same way? " They smiled pointing out to the brilliant midnight star that guided them, " We, too, are heading there to see a King worthy of many praises! " " Yes, we have heard of the wonderful Emmanuel whom all the angels proclaim! " " His birth was foretold a long time ago, now we can worship Him on our knees! " When they got there, the stable echoed with angelic songs full of mirth... Mary and Joseph showed them the Redeemer laying in the warm hay; they bowed to pay homage to Christ, then the drummer started to play, the shepherd offered Him a sheep and the Magi: gold, incense and myrrh!