What Glory

I saw a manger glow
I heard the angels say
A child is born of holiness
Upon this joyous day

I came there to discover
What greatness it could be
What grace I did behold
What glory I did see

A tiny bed of straw
A burro and some sheep
Angels praised the heavens
The baby Christ asleep

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Keith Bickerstaffe

Date: 1/5/2016 1:08:00 PM

Ah, but you saw the greatest glory of all in that tiny bed of straw. A perfect poem telling the most important message. Well done Mike! Best wishes, Keith

Mike Martin
Date: 1/5/2016 3:12:00 PM

Thanks, Keith. This one has a similar message. http://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/remember_why_738197 Best wishes to you as well.