December 22, 2006

My Journey to God

Christmas Eve

The night is alive
With a breath of excitement.
The church bells are pealing
A tale of enticement.
The people are coming
With hearts gladly humming.
O Christians rejoice!
Christmas is here.

The candles are glowing,
The flowers are bright.
The priest is singing with all of his might!
The incense delivers our prayers up above;
Receive them, dear Lord, in your infinite love.
O Christians rejoice!
Christmas is here.

And the holly and stars,
The shepherds and kings,
The angel on high
Who so beautifully sings.
The Virgin so mild,
The Heavenly Child.
O Christians rejoice!
Christmas is here.

The trees and the lights,
The wreaths and the ribbons,
The people rejoicing
Without a misgiving.
The altar sublime,
Our Savior Divine.
O Christians rejoice!
Christmas is here.

The heavens are open
Holy and near.
God in his mercy
Has joined with us here.
O Gift yet increasing,
Love never ceasing.
O Christians rejoice!
Our Savior is here.

By Linda Abner

(Linda Abner is a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Indianapolis.) †

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