CELEBRATE HIM
God’s Holy Word has revealed
The Redeemer; joyous revelation!
But, has equally concealed,
WHEN, He reached this earthly destination.
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Bethlehem – the town is known,
With hill country of Judah all around;
WHERE the Divine Seed was sown,
But the When of His birth cannot be found.
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The Lion of Judah’s tribe,
Prince of Peace, Lily of the valley too,
Messiah, King; these describe
Not the day, or the month, but the Pure WHO.
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He came to be one with man.
The God-Man died as only sinners die.
Salvation was His whole plan.
Once again, that’s not the date but the WHY.
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Every Gospel tells just HOW
His sinless, exemplary, life was all done,
Before the thorns crushed His brow.
But the month and day is made plain by none!
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There is no doubt that He came,
Was born of a virgin, lead the twelve men,
Forgave sins and healed the lame;
But has the church over-emphasized WHEN?
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Celebrate! Celebrate Him!
The Gift Divine! Greatest in every way.
Throw off worldly custom’s whim.
Celebrate Him! Not the day.
– eab, 1991
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