'Twas the night before Christmas
and all through the town
Not a sign of Baby Jesus
was anywhere to be found.
The people were all busy
with Christmas time chores
Like decorating and baking,
and shopping in stores.
No one sang "Away in a manger,
no crib for a bed".
Instead they sang of Santa
dressed- up in bright red.
Mama watched Martha Stewart,
Papa drank beer from a tap.
As hour upon hour
the presents they'd wrap.
When what's from the T.V.
did they suddenly hear?
"Cept an ad.. which told
of a big sale at Sears.
So away to the mall
they flew like a flash...
buying things on credit...
and others with cash!
And, as they made their way home
From their trip to the mall,
Did they think about Jesus?
Oh, no... not at all.
Their lives were so busy
with their Christmas time things
No time to remember
Christ Jesus, the King.
There were presents to wrap
and cookies to bake.
How could they stop and remember
who died for their sake?
To pray to the Savior..
they had no time to stop.
Because they needed more time
to "Shop til they dropped!"
On Wal-Mart! On K-Mart!
On Target! On Penney's!
On Hallmark! On Zales!
A quick lunch at Denny's
From the big stores downtown
to the stores at the mall
They would dash away, dash away
and visit them all!
And up on the roof,
there arose such a clatter
As grandpa hung icicle lights
Up on his step ladder
He hung lights that would flash.
He hung lights that would twirl.
Yet, he never once prayed to Jesus...
Light of the World.
Christ's eyes... how they twinkle!
Christ's Spirit... how merry!
Christ's love... how enormous!
All our burdens... he'll carry!
So instead of being busy,
overworked and uptight
Let's put Christ back in
Christmas and enjoy
some good nights!
Merry Christmas, To All!
Author unknown
Friday, December 23, 2005
The Night Before Christmas
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I love it! Thanks, Al!
Very fitting! Thanks Al.
That was very good, Al. That should be on the bulletin front page tomorrow
Aaron,
I seriously considered it for the bulletin, but I would have had to make the type too small to read easily in order to fit it all in. I think folks will enjoy what I selected as an alternative. For an advance look you can find it in the bulletin archive on the church website.
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