John Watt Poet Lyric

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Star of Bethlehem

Make my heart your manger, Lord
Emmanuel now dwells with man
Lowly stable, holy child
   Let your glory shine*

Make my heart your temple, Lord
From your throne you came to earth
Light that drives away the dark
   Let your glory shine

   Star of Bethlehem, may your beauty rise above
   any other star within me
   Son of Abraham, born of Mary; born of God -
   you have come to set your people free

Make my heart your cathedral
A monument to your majesty
Into the darkness of evil
   Let your glory shine

Make my heart your empty tomb
Crucify every sin in me
Roll away this stone of gloom
   Let your glory shine

   Star of Bethlehem, may your beauty rise above
   any other star within me
   Son of Abraham, born of Mary; born of God -
   you have come to set your people free


* Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let 
   your glory be over all the earth (Psalm 57:11)

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Connie Marcum Wong January 14, 2021 at 11:47 AM Your poem is such a beautiful gift at Christmas John. I am wishing the same for you and all of our Poetry Soup friends. I am happy to see 2020 end. Have a wonderful New Year my friend. Blessings xxoo John Watt January 16, 2021 at 12:13 AM 2020 was particularly hard on you, my dear friend. I'm glad it's over too. Here's to new beginnings. Thank you for your lovely comment. I was so pleased to see your beautiful return to writing rewarded with a POTD yesterday. God bless you, my friend ~ John

Jennifer Proxenos December 30, 2020 at 9:06 AM An angelic poem, wonderful Nativity poem John - absolutely breath-taking. I think your message to all poetry soup is wonderful. The same to you my dear friend, may the New Year bring us all peace and reconciliation, love and kindness. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. John Watt January 16, 2021 at 12:15 AM So grateful for your lovely comments, Jennifer, though I'm sorry to say I'm late in replying to this one. It's wonderful to have friends to share the joy of the nativity with. God bless your 2021. Hugs ~ John

Jack Horne December 28, 2020 at 12:55 PM this is amazing - great write, my friend John Watt December 30, 2020 at 1:29 AM Thank you, Jack.

Panagiota Romios December 28, 2020 at 6:34 AM Was impressed all the way through. Wowzer, John Great concepts made visual to me. Love, The Pangie John Watt December 30, 2020 at 1:30 AM Glad you made the visit, Pangie. How interesting that we both submitted a poem with the same name on the same day! Keep writing, my friend. Hugs ~ John

Alexis Y. December 26, 2020 at 1:15 PM WoW! John, This isn't just lyrics; it's a heartfelt prayer. It was so it was moving to read. Excellent write; thanks for penning such a write. May we all have a better 2021. Have a great day, my friend:-)Alexis John Watt December 27, 2020 at 9:11 PM I'm so glad you saw the prayer aspect of this lyric, Alexis. Thank you for all your encouragement and poetry in 2020, may your 2021 be filled with blessings! ~ john

Kim Rodrigues December 26, 2020 at 4:24 AM A beautiful tribute to Jesus! John Watt December 27, 2020 at 9:10 PM Thank you for your heartwarming comment, Kim!

Joanna Daniel December 25, 2020 at 6:26 AM An amazing lyric, John, you write these well:) Merry Christmas to you and family:) John Watt December 25, 2020 at 11:26 PM You are so very kind to say so, Jo. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones ~ John

Unseeking Seeker December 25, 2020 at 12:58 AM An amazing prayerful write! John Watt December 25, 2020 at 11:25 PM Thank you so very much, US ~ John

Akham Nilabirdhwaja Singh December 24, 2020 at 7:39 PM An amazing devotional poem .Love it. John Watt December 24, 2020 at 9:29 PM Very nice of you to say, Akham. It's nice to meet you here at Poetry Soup ~ John

Jenna Logan December 24, 2020 at 7:28 PM These lyrical verses were meant to be sung in exhaltation of God's gift of His only son. Beautifully expressed for the faithful believers, John. A favorite poem. John Watt December 24, 2020 at 9:29 PM So kind of you to say, Jenna. Much appreciation for the generous comment. Enjoy your Christmas and New Year, my talented friend ~ John

Robert L. Hinshaw December 24, 2020 at 6:30 PM Beautiful, John! A Merry Christmas and a Glorious New Year to you and your loved ones! Bob H John Watt December 24, 2020 at 9:27 PM Thank you, Bob and best wishes to you for a wonderful Christmas and New Year ~ John

Andrea Dietrich December 24, 2020 at 6:22 PM wow, I love the metaphors, Make my heart a manger/ temple, cathedral, etc. That last one, tomb, was so profound. GREAT relgious poetry, my friend. WEll done John Watt December 24, 2020 at 9:27 PM I always appreciate your poetic wisdom and encouragement. Thank you, my dear friend.