Such quiet fell upon them
With sacred love combined
Each loyal heart was beating
Within this creche divined

First scene of quiet beauty
With heads bowed so sincere
Jesus now was sleeping
But felt the love so near

Sky was bright with wonder
Eyes were on His Light
Gentleness had entered
So precious was this sight

No greater love was given
By all that entered here
With Jesus in His Glory
His Love our great premiere.

~ Francine Pucillo~
Šused with permission, Nov. 4, 2003
Read more of her poetry here.

Born To Die

Shepherds gaze in wonder
While angel voices sing
This night of nights has come
And brought the world the long-awaited King

The earth is filled with gladness
And yet the heavens weep
For heaven's eyes can see
He was born to die for me


Jesus
Baby Jesus
Is that a tear in your eye
Jesus
Baby Jesus
You must know you were born to die


It must have broken God's heart
For the future He could see
Yet He formed His hands and feet
Knowing one day they'd be nailed to a tree

So all the world could know it
A gift came from above
For God so loved the world
That He gave His only Son


Jesus
Baby Jesus
With a tear of love in your eye
Jesus
Baby Jesus
You knew you were born to die


Oh, Jesus
Thank you Jesus
For your gift of eternal life
My Jesus
Jesus
For me you were born to die


Shireen Salyer

Heard last year at
Riverdale Baptist Church
The Living Christmas Tree

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