~*~Joy To The World~*~


Joy came to the world long, long ago
In Bethlehem we are told.
Unspeakable joy came to us all
When a tiny God child
was born in a manger stall.



The Holy child was the promised Messiah
Who brought unspeakable joy
to the world that night
Signaled by the holy light
Of a bright shining star over where He lay.



A star guided the shepherds
to the holy birth place
To kneel and worship Him for saving grace.
Angels heralded His birth
In the most lowly place on earth.



Wise men came from the East
To bring precious gifts to Him
For they knew He brought salvation for them.
They bowed down and worshiped
there among the stable beast.



Joy to the world rang out that night
Surrounded by Holy light
And resounds through the years as well
As we ring the Christmas bells.


© 11/28/04
Jane Ward Smith
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