I'm looking at some poems about those who were at the Nativity. If it works well, I might use them in the Christmas Eve Service. We'll see.
Wonder: The Gift of the Shepherds
By Larry Linville
If the angels disappeared
and the shepherds went to sleep
we would be without a gift
that touches our spirit deep.
“Let us go to Bethlehem,”
shows us wonder at its best
and helps us to follow them
as we go on our own quest.
Wonder doesn’t let us stay
a captive of apathy.
It prods our look for Jesus
with our hearts open to see.
Yes, the shepherds give a gift
we can still receive today
leading us to the manger
to join with them as we pray.
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