News too good to miss


As each christmas comes again and goes
Can we as christians say we truely know
The beautiful story of that day
On which Christ first placed His head to lay


On that lonely, silent night; poor shephards came
with nothing but praises to adore his name
Magi bearing gifts, travelled from the east
Knowing that there was news too good to miss


What's so special about this little baby's birth
That was worth gold, incense and myrrh
All this took place in a stable so humble
Untidy, plain and coarsely simple


Our King chose to descend onto earth in this way
No need for celebrations or rich array
For His mission was not to give but to receive
Of His very self that we might one day live


So what are we doing with this gift of grace
What's our answer when we finally see His face
Can we say that we spoke of Him everyday
For our friends to know him in a special way


As you ponder over these questions
Do whisper a prayer asking for ceaseless passion
To share this gift of hope in your heart
By doing your own little part


For Christ came not to receive but to give
Of His very self that we might one day live
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