When The Herds Were Watching Poet: William Canton When the herds were watching In the midnight chill, Came a spotless lambkin From the heavenly hill. Snow was on the mountains, And the wind was cold. When from God's own garden Dropped a rose of gold. When it was bitter winter, Houseless and forlorn In a star-lit stable Christ the Babe was born. Welcome, heavenly lambkin; Welcome, golden rose; Alleluia, Baby, In the swaddling clothes! I Am But A Tiny Girl Poet: Elizabeth Froude Campbell I am but a tiny girl, And don't quite understand All the pretty things I'm told About the spirit land. I know that Jesus was a child. And quite lowly born; And was laid where oxen feed, On a Christmas morn. While shepherds watched their sheep one night, All resting on the ground. An angel came from God to them. And glory shone around. He pointed to a lovely star, 'Neath where the baby lay; The shepherds sought the place to find Before the break of day. They found it, and 'twas sacred ground, Everywhere they trod; Then kneeling down, they gazed upon The Holy Child of God. This child, I know, to manhood grew. And died for us through love; He rose again, and now as king Reigns in our home above. Grateful for His Gift Poet: Catherine Pulsifer Let Christmas fill our world with cheer, With gratitude for Christ so dear. God’s precious gift, our guiding light, Brings faith and hope through every night. Let love reflect His holy grace, As joy lights up each heart and place. Together, may we humbly pray, Thanking God for this blessed day. Playlist: Joy To The World – Ricky Dillard and The New Generation Chorale Joy, Peace, and Favor – Craig Hayes and UMAC Do You Hear What I Hear – Shirley Caesar Mary Did You Know – Jonathan McReynolds Jesus, Oh What a Wonderful Child – Lemmie Battles Oh Holy Night – Kelly Clarkson Now Behold The Lamb – Kirk Franklin and The Family Web Resources: Encyclopediaofreligions.com Biblestudytools.com Bible.knowing-Jesus.com Gotquestions.org
