An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.  But the angel said to them: "Do not be afraid.  I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all people.  Today in the town of David a savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.  This will be a sign to you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."
                Luke 2:9-12

                  Jesus To This Child
                (Let us remember not only HIs birth, but also His cross)
                   
                     Jesus, you are the line
                     that crosses between
                     my fear & trembling
                     and my trusting cry
                     of 'Abba, Father'!
                     You are the only One
                     whose arms are true,
                     the One who I may run unto
                     when I'm afraid
                     and so alone.

                     You see all
                     my weaknesses,
                     my doubts,
                     my discouragements,
                     my private pain and suffering,
                     for there is nothing
                     that Your heart can't see,
                     and with great love
                     and mercies sweet and mild
                     You comfort me.

                     You are my Peace,
                     my Joy, my Strength
                     and yes. . . my very Life!

                     You are Love's substance
                     woven through my heart.
                     You offer hope,
                     and how Your Holy Spirit strengthens me
                     that I may face with courage
                     all the flaming arrows
                     of our bitter foe,
                     the evil one who never ceases
                     waging war against this weary child.

                     Blessed is Your high and holy name,
                     Lord JESUS. . .
                     for there is no other name like Yours
                     in all the universe -
                     and no other Savior who came from Heaven,
                     and drank the world's most bitter cup
                     and died and humbly paid the price
                     to purchase precious crowns of life
                     for every lost and drowning soul.

                     I love you, Lord.

                     Anne Bryant-Hamon
                     © November 1998
                 

                Lord, You're Beautiful

                (Lyrics To The Above Song)

                Lord, you're beautiful
                your face is all I seek
                for when your eyes
                are on this child
                your grace abounds to me!

                Oh lord, you're beautiful!
                Your face is all I seek
                for when your eyes are on this child
                your grace abounds to me!

                I want to take your word
                and shine it all around
                But first help me to just
                live it lord

                And when I'm doing well
                help me to never seek a crown
                for my reward is
                giving glory to you

                Oh, Lord please light the fire
                that once burned bright and clear
                replace the lamp of my first love
                that burned with holy fear

                I want to take your word
                and shine it all around
                But first help me to just
                live it lord

                And when I'm doing well
                help me to never seek a crown
                for my reward is
                giving glory to you

                Oh lord, you're beautiful!
                your face is all I seek
                for when your eyes
                are on this child
                your grace abounds to me!

                 
                    


                 

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