The Birth



Three wise kings, noble and fine

once traveled together through the night

tired and weary, but faithful still

that they would find a prophecy fulfilled.



By the order of angels they traveled far

always following the bright eastern star

seeking a promise made to all men

that a new king was born in Bethlehem.



A savior he was promised to be

to all the world for eternity

the Lord of heaven was coming to earth

and a virgin mother would give him birth.



When the kings arrived in Bethlehem

the hour was late, the lights were dim

except for one, and its radiance flowed

throughout the night with a golden glow.



The great eastern star was shining down

on a simple stable at the edge of town

and following it, the three kings saw

a sight which filled their hearts with awe.



Shepherds and animals and angels were kneeled

by the door of the stable which was filled

with a glow that came from a new babe's face

and made glorious that simple place.



Solemnly, with gifts they brought

the three walked toward the One they sought

and the great kings kneeled to show they knew

a promise from heaven had been kept true.



There in a manger, on a bed of hay

lay the Hope of man, the Light, the Way

and throughout the world the night was ablaze

with the voices of angels singing his praise.



On the face of each sleeping child

was placed the promise of a smile

and the hearts of all good men were filled

with a love for giving, peace, and goodwill.



So to this time we keep the the date

to send our gifts and celebrate

and sing our joy for someday when

the Bethlehem child will come again.