And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. Luke 2: 8-11
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I began praying last night for a poem that might touch the hearts of anyone who was broken hearted during this Christmas season. I know that underneath the glitter, the packages, the lights and sounds; there are so many of you lonely and hurting. I awoke with this playing in my head and I hope God uses it to touch your heart today.
It’s Christmas, Christmas
Bells are ringing brightly sound
Christmas carols do abound
Twinkling light our sight surround
It’s Christmas, Christmas
People hustling all around
Presents heap a little mound
Underneath a tree they found
It’s Christmas, Christmas
CHORUS:
But now, did you look at the hearts of this crowd
Where their joy is no more than a shroud
Attempting to cover the pain and sorrow
Tell them there’s a Savior
Came to show them favor
A love that will not waiver
True Joy can be theirs
He’ll heal the broken hearted
Finish what He started
Hope He hath imparted
Breaking all sin’s lairs
Christ was born. Oh, what a Glorious sound
In His arms, true joy can now abound
Love and hope our hearts surround
It’s Christmas, Christmas
Tell them there’s a Savior
Came to show them favor
A love that will not waiver
True Joy can be theirs
He’ll heal the broken hearted
Finish what He started
Hope He hath imparted
Breaking all sin’s lairs
©2013 Effie Darlene Barba
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