Night of Love

The night was still and silent,
Yet the heavens shone brightly above.
Something extraordinary was happening.
God was sending man His love.
Shepherds fled from the fields
To follow a wondrous star.
Wise men watched with eyes of wonder
And had traveled from homes afar.
All were drawn to Bethlehem Town
To a stable filled with hay,
Where in a tiny manger stall,
The holy Christ Child lay.
Angels in the heavens high
Sang praises of His birth.
They brought a message of peace and love
To everyone on earth.
On every Christmas morning,
Their message rings out still:
"Glory to God in the highest
And peace to men of good will."
Oh yes, the night was special;
It was truly filled with love,
For God, our heavenly Father,
Sent us His Son, Jesus, from above.

Shirley Hile Powell