Bethlehem Birth

orchidee



Tyne: Forest Green

('O little town of Bethlehem')

Luke 2 v.8-14

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Shepherds in field there abiding

Message angel did bring

As they watched o'er their flock by night

They saw heavenly sight

Angel shone on them, glory

Of the Lord they did see

They greatly feared, but comfort's word

From angel then they heard

 

Fear not, said angel, for, behold

Good tidings to you told

News of great joy to all people

Pray hear my voice, my call

For to you is born this day

A Saviour, so I say

In the city of David*, He (*Bethelehem)

Appears, the Christ-child, see

 

And this shall be to you a sign

The babe human, divine

You shall find wrapped in swaddling clothes

Humility He knows

Not resting a palace grand

But here now understand

He lays in a manger, food toruhg

Of cattle, it enough

 

Suddenly, with angel a host

Made their praises, their boast

A multitude, all heaven sings

Sky with melody rings

Saying, Glory to God on high

Yet now to us He nigh

On earth peace, and good will unto

All people, go, Him view

 

  • Author: orchidee (Offline Offline)
  • Published: December 18th, 2020 02:53
  • Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 8.6.8.6. 7.6.8.6. metre. We're still in Advent, approaching to Christmas. I am aiming to write new Carols. Some may be from previous year or two though.
  • Category: Spiritual
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Comments5

  • Goldfinch60

    Good one Orchi.

    Andy

    • orchidee

      Thanks Gold.

    • Michael Edwards

      Nice un O

      • orchidee

        Thanks M. How's Miss Berles' geography? Would she have got from Nazareth in the North, where they first were, to Bethlehem in the South?
        It always said they go UP to the Temple in Jerusalem, which is in the South - not 'down South!'

        • Michael Edwards

          Miss Berles would probably catch a tram - her brother Transporta Berles is a driver.

        • Jerry Reynolds

          Well written Orchi. Have a safe and Happy Holiday

          • orchidee

            Thanks Jerry.

          • FineB

            A beautiful write Orchidee.

            You have captured the beauty of Jesus's birth- the birth of the Messiah.

            Keep writing ✍ and safe during these challenging times.
            FineB

            • orchidee

              Thanks Fine.

            • FredPeyer

              Looks like you are finished with your ranting and back to hymning! Well done, Orchi!

              • orchidee

                Thanks Fred.



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