The Birth of the Bethlehem Babe

Immanuel the God child born to be
on His mission sent from heaven above
to be the saviour of this sinful world
showing truly that God is full of love

But think and ponder for a moment
what if Jesus the babe had not come
to leave us in our sinful rebellion
then our future would be indeed glum!

Nothing but God's wrath  would await
an eternity of darkness always for ever
what foreboding gloom to think upon
the light of God's love would be never

But God intervened showing His great mercy
to bring the birth of the Bethlehem babe
all our thanksgiving belong to a loving God
for the gift of His son who came to save
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Daniel Avatar
December 21, 2016 at 7:56 AM
A 7:) Gordon, it's really good that you know why Lord Jesus took the form of a human baby:) may many more be enlightened by your poetry!
Mcconnell Avatar
December 21, 2016 at 8:48 AM
Thanks Jo, glad you were impressed, happy Christmas, blessings, Gordon
Hoffman Avatar
December 21, 2016 at 7:50 AM
Great poem about the real reason for the season! Enjoyed!:)
Mcconnell Avatar
December 21, 2016 at 7:53 AM
Thanks Cheryl, glad you liked it and hope you have a nice Christmas, Gordon
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