The lamb chops were finished, the skillet wiped clean With bits of our biscuits leftover from lunch. Each shepherd then had his own apple to munch, (Zeb’s not a bad cook, if you know what I mean); His work is cut out though, to feed such a bunch. Some sat with their feet tucked [...]
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CHRIST’S COMING
Posted in christmas poems, Jesus Christ, poem, worship, tagged By "riches" in the main, CHRIST'S COMING, Pastor and layman with voices bold, Prophet and king had gladly told, That Chosen Race, The beggar heard it and believed, They wanted Christ, We've been chilled and deceived on December 24, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Prophet and king had gladly told [1] And written it with care. The young had learned it from the old, Both delighted in the share. The beggar heard it and believed In His future, wealthy reign. Oppressed people were not grieved, A loving Ruler, they were to gain. They wanted Christ, That Chosen [...]
C. H. R. I. S. T. M. A. S.
Posted in christmas poems, Jesus Christ, poem, uncategorized, worship, tagged C. H. R. I. S. T. M. A. S. on December 19, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
C. H. R. I. S. T. M. A. S. (2nd card) [1] (song) [2] C Christ, Creator, came to comfort, H Heaven’s hope for a heavy heart. R Redeemer from ritualism, Real Resort. I Infant, now Immanuel, ideals to impart. S Savior for sinner’s shame sent; T Taking trouble’s tyrant to task. M Master [...]
Charles Wesley – birth, Dec. 18, 1707
Posted in christmas poems, Evangelist to World, Jesus Christ, poet British, uncategorized, worship, tagged 304 years ago, Adam’s likeness, “Glory to the newborn King", born in England, Charles Wesley, Christ by highest Heav’n adored, Christ the everlasting Lord, Desire of nations, efface, Fix in us Thy humble home, Hail the heav’nly Prince of Peace, Hail the Sun of Righteousness, Hark! The herald angels sing, heart & pen of Charles, Stamp Thine image in its place on December 19, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
304 years ago yesterday Charles Wesley was born in England. He wrote: Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King; Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!” Joyful, all ye nations rise, Join the triumph of the skies; With th’angelic host proclaim, “Christ is born inBethlehem!” Refrain Hark! the [...]
Somber Tone
Posted in Bible, christmas poems, poem, tagged Somber Tone on December 19, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
There was only one way the wise men could see, The most famous star the earth has known, ‘Twas for the sky to be partly dark, Arrayed in night’s somber tone. – eab, 12/11/10
GOD’S SON WON
Posted in Bible, christmas poems, poem, uncategorized, tagged GOD’S SON WON on December 19, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
He came to a village, to Bethlehem, small, Squeezed into what moderns would label a stall, He then took a Baby’s slight, fragile, short frame, Flesh, Jewish by nature; Divine, all the same. Accepted that near eastern race as His own, Born into king David’s line – records have shown, His mother a virgin, his [...]
Charles Wesley – birth, Dec. 18, 1707
Posted in born today, christmas poems, converted to Christ, holy living, poet British, today in history, uncategorized, tagged 12/18/1707, 3/29/1788, 5/20/1738, about Christ’s Birth, Anglican pastor father, “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today”, “co-founder” of Methodism, “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”, between 1737 and 1742 he and John published six volumes of original hymns, born this date, Charles Wesley, Come Thou Long Expected Jesus, derisively called “Methodists”, eighteenth child, Epworth Rectory England, formed the “Holy Club”, He is said to have written his last hymn his last day on earth, John’s Aldersgate experience, methodical form of piety, methodical mother, no early retirement with Charles Wesley, one of the greatest hymn writers ever born, ordained Anglican minister in 1735, penned more than 6500, radical conversion to Christ, Resurrection Lord’s Day, Samuel, Susanna, than with all due respect from John’s sermons, the Lord gave him, United Methodist hymnal had seventy-three of these poems, we know more theology from his sacred hymns, Wesleys and friends on December 18, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus Come, Thou long expected Jesus Born to set Thy people free; From our fears and sins release us, Let us find our rest in Thee. Israel’s Strength and Consolation, Hope of all the earth Thou art; Dear Desire of every nation, Joy of every longing heart. Born Thy [...]
EVERGREEN
Posted in christmas poems, nature, poem, uncategorized, tagged EVERGREEN on December 4, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Its symmetrical shape points toward the sky Like no other. And that could be one reason why, We would rather, Use it for our Christmas-time tree. It points toward God, you see. Its needles are always the same color The year ’round. Not affected by the changing weather. It might be found, That [...]
Deception, In Disguise
Posted in Bible, christmas poems, End times, poem, uncategorized, tagged Deception, in disguise, Jews entirely missed His day, The Bible’s prophetically pure on December 3, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The King came – in sheep-manger hay. But Jews entirely missed His day. Unlettered shepherds in the night, And star-wise guys from far away, Both became acutely aware, A Most Unusual King was there. Why did religionists who look, Who “knew” the contents of the Book, Miss earth’s Première Day of all might, Had [...]
