The Christmas Story in brief
The Christmas Story in brief
Shepherds out on the hills were first to hear the good news
Angels appeared and told them about the birth
Later, wise men travelled from afar to pay homage to the new born 'king'
Mary gave birth to Jesus in humble lodgings in Bethlehem
God reached down
Spirit's touch
Virgin conceived
Joseph feared much
Angel said
'Don't be afraid'
Joseph awoke
Marriage vows made
Augustus decreed
Bethlehem bound
Joseph and Mary
no room found
Word made flesh
born on straw
Angels hosanna
Shepherds awe
Cattle low
as shepherds kneel
Mary ponders
...God is real.
Poem by Diana Livesay (1926-1956)