The Love Child

Gently laid in pungent hay The small infant greets the eve While all those present wonder At the glory they've received Neither before nor after Will man witness such a birth That brings more joy and hope to Ev'ry creature on the earth Brilliant star pierces the dark As heavenly beings sing Of earthly peace now dawning Over plains the chorus rings The wise and faithful bearers Of the gifts know all along This baby is the Savior Whom inspires the angels' song They bow to God incarnate And place before Him treasure Shepherds praise the Holy child Whose pow'r is without measure For though a humble baby now A King lies in the manger Who came to heal wounded hearts And save our souls from danger Question you how it can be This mystery of ages? Find the answer given us Within the ancient pages Read how it has comes to pass Payment for our sin is done Through ultimate sacrifice God has sent His only Son So see Him sweetly sleeping Tiny boy so meek and mild And know the baby Jesus Is our Father's great Love Child * Placed 3rd in John Heck's contest, "Christmas Time is Here!"* December 8, 2007