Christ Is Born in Bethlehem!
Join
your voice to angels singing,
Christ
is born in Bethlehem!
Son
of God, His purpose bringing,
Christ
is born in Bethlehem!
To
the very home of David,
Comes
the shoot of Jesse’s stem;
Ancient
promises fulfilling-
Christ
is born in Bethlehem!
From
the least now comes the Leader!
Christ
is born in Bethlehem!
Marvel
at His gracious favor!
Christ
is born in Bethlehem!
God
selects what men deem foolish;
Boasting
He excludes from them.
Raise
your voice this truth to savor!
Christ
is born in Bethlehem!
Shepherd
of the blind and helpless,
Christ
is born in Bethlehem!
Saving
Son and Faithful Witness,
Christ
is born in Bethlehem!
Voice
this thought in joyful wonder-
God
Himself aligns with men!
Praise our Hope displayed incarnate-
Christ
is born in Bethlehem!
--K. Hartnett, May 2006
I was inspired to write this poem after reading a sermon by John Piper called From Little Bethlehem Will Come a Ruler in Israel. I recommend it.
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