For unto you is born this day
The First Christmas
But the story began about nine months before
An angel named Gabriel appeared before Mary,
As the day of the birth began to draw near,
Since he had descended from David, the king,
But due to the census, the rooms were all gone,
Meanwhile shepherds were tending their flock,
The Savior was born in the city this day,
Off went the shepherds to see their new King,
Also that night, a new star appeared,
To Jerusalem they went, the baby to see,
He found out the time when the star had first shown,
Off went the Magi to finish their trip,
God warned the Magi that Herod was rotten,
The birth of Lord Jesus, our Savior and King,
Remember the lessons, He urged us to learn,
in the city of David
a Saviour,
which is
Christ the Lord.
'Twas the very first Christmas and all through the land,
The people were waiting, the birth was at hand.
The birth of our Savior, the Son of our King,
The one who was promised, who forgiveness would bring.
With a girl named Mary whom we've come to adore.
To Joseph she'd promised to become his wife,
When a miracle happened that would change her life.
To tell her God's son, she soon would carry.
"I am the Lord's servant," is what she replied,
And the baby Lord Jesus began growing inside.
Mary and Joseph were dismayed to hear
That Augustus had ordered a count of all Rome,
And Joseph must go to the town of his home.
To Bethlehem they went, while God was watching.
When they arrived, they sought out a room,
For the baby was ready to depart the womb.
So they went to a stable to sleep until dawn.
But that very night, Mary bore her first son,
Just as Gabriel had foretold would be done.
When an angel appeared (which was quite a shock).
The shepherds were scared by this wondrous sight,
But the angel assured them that it was alright.
Is what that dear angel went on to say.
All wrapped up in cloths in a manger He'll be,
And that is the way you will know it is He.
The tale of the angel to Mary they'd bring.
All in that stable were amazed at their story,
As they realized the fullness of God's loving glory.
It's purpose to guide three Magi revered.
These kings from the east had studied the sky,
So when the new star arose, they figured out why.
But King Herod was there and he was angry.
A new King to him was a terrible threat,
So he met with the Magi, some info to get.
Then to Bethlehem sent the Magi alone.
He asked them to find the new King of the Jews,
And send back to him, all of the news.
They found the new King and knelt down to worship.
They presented their gifts of myrrh, frankincense, gold,
To this new King of whom prophets foretold.
So they did not send back the news they had gotten.
Now you have heard of the first Christmas season,
The holiday's purpose, it's most divine reason -
The one sent by God, his message to bring.
Now let us rejoice and remember the day,
That Jesus came down, our sins to allay.
And pray for the day when He will return.
