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LOVELY CHRISTMAS POEMS (a Must Read) by peterpeteru: 8:47am On Dec 25, 2014 |
(1) His Name at the Top By Missionary A. Payne I had the nicest Christmas list, The longest one in town, Till Daddy looked at it and said, "You'll have to cut it down." I knew that what he said was true Beyond the faintest doubt, But was amazed to hear him say, "You've left your best friend out. "And so I scanned my list again, And said, "Oh, that's not true! "But Daddy said, "His name's not there, That Friend who died for you." And then I clearly understood, 'Twas Jesus that he meant; For Him who should come first of all I hadn't planned a cent! I'd made a Christmas birthday list, And left the Saviour out! But, oh, it didn't take me long To change the list about. And though I've had to drop some names of folks I like a lot, My Lord must have the most---because His name is at the top! (2) "The Night Before Jesus Came" by EDWARD M. GIONES Twas the night before Jesus came and all through the house Not a creature was praying, not one in the house. Their Bibles were lain on the shelf without care In hopes that Jesus would not come there. The children were dressing to crawl into bed, Not once ever kneeling or bowing a head. And Mom in her rocker with baby on her lap Was watching the Late Show while I took a nap. When out of the East there arose such a clatter, I sprang to my feet to see what was the matter. Away to the window I flew like a flash Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash! When what to my wondering eyes should appear But angels proclaiming that Jesus was here. With a light like the sun sending forth a bright ray I knew in a moment this must be The Day! The light of His face made me cover my head It was Jesus! returning just like He had said. And though I possessed worldly wisdom and wealth I cried when I saw Him in spite of myself. In the Book of Life which He held in His hand Was written the name of every saved man. He spoke not a word as He searched for my name; When He said "It's not here" my head hung in shame. The people whose names had been written with love He gathered to take to His Father above. With those who were ready He rose without a sound While all the rest were left standing around. I fell to my knees, but it was too late; I had waited too long and this sealed my fate. I stood and I cried as they rose out of sight; Oh, if only I had been ready tonight. In the words of this poem the meaning is clear; The coming of Jesus is drawing near There's only one life and when comes the last call We'll find that the Bible was true after all! (3) "Can This Be Christmas?" by M.R. Dehaan What's all this hectic rush and worry?Where go these crowds who run and curry? Why all the lights -- the Christmas trees? The jolly "fat man," tell me please! Why, don't you know? This is the day For parties and for fun and play; Why this is Christmas! So this is Christmas, do you say? But where is Christ this Christmas day? Has He been lost among the throng? His voice drowned out by empty song? No. He's not here -- you'll find Him where Some humble soul now kneels in prayer, Who knows the Christ of Christmas. But see the many aimless thousands Who gather on this Christmas Day, Whose hearts have never yet been opened, Or said to Him, "Come in to stay." In countless homes the candles burning, In countless hearts expectant yearning For gifts and presents, food and fun, And laughter till the day is done. But not a tear of grief or sorrow For Him so poor He had to borrow A crib, a colt, a boat, a bed Where He could lay His weary head. I'm tired of all this empty celebration, Of feasting, drinking, recreation; I'll go instead to Calvary. And there I'll kneel with those who know The meaning of that manger low, And find the Christ -- this Christmas. I leap by faith across the years To that great day when He appears The second time, to rule and reign, To end all sorrow, death, and pain. In endless bliss we then shall dwell With Him who saved our souls from hell, And worship Christ -- not Christmas!
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