Christmas 2023 Poem

 

Four hundred years no prophet spoke

No word from heaven above

Then came the promise to mankind

The world would see God's love.

 

At last a prophet prepares the way

As written in God's word

Then angel came to lowly maid -

The love of God was heard.

 

God moved a mighty man of power

To call the people home

Another prophecy fulfilled

The love of God is shown.

 

In Bethlehem a babe is born,

The Saviour to all mankind

The love of God revealed in Him

For He would heal the blind.

 

The lowly babe would live a life

Of sinless purity

And die the death which we deserved

God's love sets captives free

 

From crib to cross the Redeemer came

To take Himself a Bride

He had a love beyond all loves

For Her the Saviour died.

 

He rose again from darkest tomb

Ascended to heaven above.

Interceding for His Bride

Preparing a place in love.

 

No greater love hath man than this

To lay down His life for a friend,

A love which comes from God's own heart,

Eternal, with no end.

 

©16th December 2023 Carolyn Davison