The Birth

In the blackness of the night,
Shone a bright and glorious light,
Quietness was pierced by song,
Angels formed a heavenly throng,
Heralding a royal birth,
Christ, the King had come to earth.

Lowly shepherds made their way,
To the place where Jesus lay, 
Knelt before their glorious King,
He, Who caused their hearts to sing,
Gladly spread the news abroad,
They had met the Infant God.

Wise men journeyed from afar,
Following a newborn star,
To see Him, prophesied of old,
Bringing Frankincense, myrrh and gold,
And, to Herod's great dismay,
Departed by another way.

Holy Jesus, meek and mild,
Bethlehem's dear manger Child,
With the angels let us sing,
Praises to our Heavenly King,
And Thy most cherished gift impart,
The adoration of the heart.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Kinch  Avatar
February 4, 2017 at 11:32 AM
Beautiful poem about our Lords birth.
Hoffman Avatar
January 12, 2017 at 7:37 PM
Beautiful poem about Jesus Arlene! :)
Binner Avatar
January 12, 2017 at 7:57 PM
Thanks, Cheryl. I've been enjoying reading your poetry also.
Oimbo Avatar
December 14, 2016 at 7:18 AM
you have to be a great Christian to write this wonderful poem
Binner Avatar
December 14, 2016 at 3:23 PM
Thank you, Honesty, but I don't see myself as great. God, in His infinite goodness and mercy, has blessed me far more than I deserve. May God bless you for your openness to His Spirit, Who inspires us all.
Teagan Avatar
May 25, 2016 at 2:26 PM
This is a very lovely poem! I wonder why you stopped posting? I hope you'll consider posting again.
Binner Avatar
May 25, 2016 at 6:21 PM
Thanks, Becca, for your words of encouragement. Actually, I have taken some time off from writing poems. Instead, I have been reading books of poetry. Years ago a published poet told me to read all of the poetry I can get my hands on.
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March 28, 2016 at 9:58 PM
Arlene Binner, this is a beautiful poem. LINDA
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March 29, 2016 at 8:57 PM
Thanks so much again, Linda. I look forward to looking at your poetry also!
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