Devotional: A Child Was Born

A Christmas lyric by Susan Noyes Anderson
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I wonder just how Mary felt, when visited one day,

by Gabriel, who understood the role that she would play.

in bringing forth the Savior and nurturing with care

the precious little baby she would soon be called to bear.

I wonder what was in the mind of Joseph as he prayed.

Though he could not find shelter, he pressed forward, unafraid.

The road to Bethlehem was long and hard; the birth drew nigh…

but Joseph knew, and Mary too, the Father would provide.

Alleluia, the voices joined through all the years.

Noel, noel, the Son of Man was born.


 

Ring, Christmas bells, as music swells

in joyful hearts of men set free…

We were lost, but now we’re found eternally,

and it all began that sacred Christmas morn.

I wonder if the shepherds spoke or uttered not a word,

as heavenly voices filled the air and every soul was stirred.

One star stood out from all the rest above a manger bare;

the Light of all the World in Mary’s arms was cradled there.

I wonder if the animals were gathered all around

and sensing His divinity, looked on without a sound.

Created by His hand, perhaps their natures were subdued

in reverence as they shared the comfort of that stable rude.

Alleluia, the voices joined through all the years.

Noel, noel, the Son of Man was born.

Ring, Christmas bells, as music swells

in joyful hearts of men set free…

We were lost, but now we’re found eternally,

and it all began that sacred Christmas morn.

I wonder why the world has not remembered Christmas Day.

His sacred birth is often lost in meaningless display.

A Child was born, a Child was born…the Savior came to earth

to live for us and die for us; come celebrate the birth!

Alleluia, the voices joined through all the years.

Noel, noel, the Son of Man was born.

Ring, Christmas bells, as music swells

in joyful hearts of men set free…

We were lost, but now we’re found eternally,

and it all began that sacred Christmas morn.

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