The birth of a baby (Vol 2 No 7)
The birth of a baby (Vol 2 No 7)
The birth of a babyCan kindle just maybeA spark of compassion for all humankind.At Christmas we wonder,Amazed as we ponderA sight that stirs love in our heart and our mind.A babe so dependent,A human descendant,So fragile and helpless gives strength to the weak;When love is wide openTo outcast and broken,The baby is present for all those who seek. Perhaps we could ventureTo join an adventureOf singing the chorus already begun;Its mercy is tender;True justice its splendour;This chorus when sung gives great strength to each one.But better than singingAre actions when bringingThis Good News of peace and acceptance and grace;With love so beguilingThe baby is smiling;The heart of the chorus is here to embrace. The story enduringOf love re-assuringMay raise in our hearts what we know to be good.It urges a questionAnd prompts the suggestionTo make this world gentle. If only we could!For Christmas is tellingWith hope overwhelmingOf one man’s endeavour to let God be king.He showed by his livingAnd by his forgivingThat love is eternal. Let Christmas bells ring!
Tune The Ash Grove Not in AHB TiS 531
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