T'was the night before Christmas . . .

[TalkerCat]

T'was the night before Christmas and in Bethlehem town, all the Inns were so crowded, Mary couldn't lie down.

The baby was coming, all willing and able.  The only safe place to be born was a stable.  

The shepherds were sleeping on a hillside nearby while Mary was singing her first lullaby.  The lambs in their sheepfold, all wooly and white, had just settled down on the clear starry night.

When an angel appeared right there where they lay, they rose up in fright and he said "Don't be afraid" The Lord's glory shone as the angel did say:Good news I bring to you all on this day, a Savior in Bethlehem was born to you. Now He lies in a manger, ragged cloths are the clue"

When what to their wondering eyes should appear , but a sky full of angels singing loudly and clear - God's glory they sang for all they were worth "peace among all He favors on earth!"

More rapid than eagles they all disappeared, a shepherd then shouted to all who could hear: Now Levi! Now Reuben! Now Isaac and Jacob!  On Eli! On Matthew! On Simon and Caleb! To the stable in town, to the manger of hay.  Let's go quickly and see where Christ Jesus does lay!"

The shepherds could hardly believe what they saw, Jesus lay in the manger asleep in the straw.  So down to their knees all the shepherds then sank, with their hearts full of wonder, their God they did thank.

And then with a twinkling to Joseph and Mary, the words of the angels the shepherds did carry.  Then they drew in their breath and spun quickly around, from the stable they left without making a sound.  

Mary pondered their words in the depth of her heart.  She would never forget how the shepherds took part.

A bundle of joy, Mary thought of her child.  And he looked like an angel, so gentle and mild.  His eyes full of wisdom, even though just a baby. . . "My Jesus, a Savior?" she wondered "Well maybe. . ."  His soft little face seemed to glow with a smile, so their troublesome journey now, too seemed worthwhile.

Soon after came wise men from places afar.  Many days they had traveled to follow a star. They looked for a king who would rule over all. . . after speaking to Herod the worst choice of all.

Herod plotted and planned - a right hateful old king - who tried to kill Jesus and end this whole thing.  The magi came in and they kneeled at Christ's bed - they gave Him three gifts, then thinking ahead, they took a new road on their long journey home.  And Jesus with family to Egypt did roam.

And later He laid down His life for our souls.  Forgiving our sins, Jesus Christ made us whole. He rose from the dead, to His friends gave a mission.  And we are now given new life with a vision

So let us exclaim on this most Holy night: MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL! JESUS CHRIST IS THE LIGHT!

[Shammu]

T'was the night before Christmas and in Bethlehem town, all the Inns were so crowded, Mary couldn't lie down.

The baby was coming, all willing and able.  The only safe place to be born was a stable.  

The shepherds were sleeping on a hillside nearby while Mary was singing her first lullaby.  The lambs in their sheepfold, all wooly and white, had just settled down on the clear starry night.

When an angel appeared right there where they lay, they rose up in fright and he said "Don't be afraid" The Lord's glory shone as the angel did say:Good news I bring to you all on this day, a Savior in Bethlehem was born to you. Now He lies in a manger, ragged cloths are the clue"

When what to their wondering eyes should appear , but a sky full of angels singing loudly and clear - God's glory they sang for all they were worth "peace among all He favors on earth!"

More rapid than eagles they all disappeared, a shepherd then shouted to all who could hear: Now Levi! Now Reuben! Now Isaac and Jacob!  On Eli! On Matthew! On Simon and Caleb! To the stable in town, to the manger of hay.  Let's go quickly and see where Christ Jesus does lay!"

The shepherds could hardly believe what they saw, Jesus lay in the manger asleep in the straw.  So down to their knees all the shepherds then sank, with their hearts full of wonder, their God they did thank.

And then with a twinkling to Joseph and Mary, the words of the angels the shepherds did carry.  Then they drew in their breath and spun quickly around, from the stable they left without making a sound.  

Mary pondered their words in the depth of her heart.  She would never forget how the shepherds took part.

A bundle of joy, Mary thought of her child.  And he looked like an angel, so gentle and mild.  His eyes full of wisdom, even though just a baby. . . "My Jesus, a Savior?" she wondered "Well maybe. . ."  His soft little face seemed to glow with a smile, so their troublesome journey now, too seemed worthwhile.

Soon after came wise men from places afar.  Many days they had traveled to follow a star. They looked for a king who would rule over all. . . after speaking to Herod the worst choice of all.

Herod plotted and planned - a right hateful old king - who tried to kill Jesus and end this whole thing.  The magi came in and they kneeled at Christ's bed - they gave Him three gifts, then thinking ahead, they took a new road on their long journey home.  And Jesus with family to Egypt did roam.

And later He laid down His life for our souls.  Forgiving our sins, Jesus Christ made us whole. He rose from the dead, to His friends gave a mission.  And we are now given new life with a vision

So let us exclaim on this most Holy night: MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL! JESUS CHRIST IS THE LIGHT!

Sister, I hope you don't mind if I, e-mail this to a few people.

[Soldier4Christ]

That was beautiful Terri and may very well become a part of my Christmas tradition.

[TalkerCat]

I'm so glad you guys like this!  I'm reading it at our church's Christmas show this year.  Please use it any way you wish.  I'm not the author and don't know who is but I don't guess they'd mind it being part of a family tradition!

Blessings -

[nChrist]

TalkerCat,

I'm late in finding this and reading it, but please let me add another AMEN!!  I loved it, and it gave my heart a blessing.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

JESUS CHRIST IS KING!!

Luke 2:7-14 NASB

And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock by night.

And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened.

But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people;

for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.

"This will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."

And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,

"Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased."
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Love In Christ,
Tom

John 1:10-13 NASB  He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, and the world did not know Him. He came to His own, and those who were His own did not receive Him. But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name, who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.

[TalkerCat]

   Thank you Sweet Pea!  I have found myself coming here several times a day to fellowship!  Everyone here is so nice.  I've made a good friend in Sister Maria and feel mentored by Pastor Roger and BEP now called "Sweet Pea" I'm growning fonder and fonder of this group as each day passes!

MERRY CHRISTMAS MY FRIENDS!  GOD BLESS CHRISTIANS UNITE!
BLESSINGS -

[curious]

           I like it very much Talker.I think it keeps
        very well with the Bible.

               Yours in Yeshua,
               curious

[airIam2worship]

TalkerCat,

I'm late in finding this and reading it, but please let me add another AMEN!!  I loved it, and it gave my heart a blessing.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

JESUS CHRIST IS KING!!

Luke 2:7-14 NASB

And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock by night.

And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened.

But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people;

for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.

"This will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."

And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,

"Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased."
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Love In Christ,
Tom

John 1:10-13 NASB  He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, and the world did not know Him. He came to His own, and those who were His own did not receive Him. But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name, who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.

I'm late in finding this post too.  Terri I made a copy too so I could share it with my family and friends.
Thank God we have all found Jesus, without Him we would be just like The Word says. "like chaff in the wind"

[TalkerCat]

I'm glad so many people like it... it's obviously a biblical twist to the "Twas the night before Christmas" tale that's been celebrated since 1800's Victorian era . . (at least I think it was the Victorian era ... someone correct me if I'm wrong).

Well it's Christmas Eve and here I sit by myself.  I have to bake cornbread all day.  Believe it or not.  I'm making a dozen muffins for my mom, a dozen for me and 6 dozen as a Christmas gift to grandma.  My grammy is 87 years old and looooves cornbread but she's not allowed to us an oven (she leaves it on!) so I'm doing a lot of baking for her to freeze and use as she wants to.

I hope everyone is enjoying their plans for this most holy holiday.

Blessings -

[Allinall]

Sweet!  Merry Christmas!