Twas never seen upon this land the babe that came to rest
Amid the straw in that dark cave a manger there was blest
Kindly held by mother dear as Joseph watched in awe
“Look at the peace, the sweet repose” whispered he and saw
A few shepherd trudging down the lane on that emblazoned night
Celebrated in heaven above by one solitary light
And dark the hate that hid men and satan’s forces entrenched
To thwart the grace and mercy of God: shall our hope be wrenched?
How fitting was the bread of heaven to lay amid the straw
Whose Holy Spirit feeds us still who thirst and drink in awe
I cannot speak of my own birth, or passing another year
Compared to One who then and now has invited us so clear.
Nor do I understand with what mercy He betide,
to share His love with one like me from the grace and mercy side
So now a toast to family and friends dear, my blessings do surpass
and show me some of heaven’s light until that that day hold fast.
Let’s meet without exception inside just to the right
Near Jesus side, with grateful heart He’ll unite us in His light.