‘Twas the day after Christmas

‘Twas the day after Christmas

‘Twas the day after Christmas and all through the barn,

All the creatures were stirring, though they feared no harm.

The cows were all lowing, as they stood there just dazed

While the donkeys stood around just simply amazed.

We had stopped at the inn for a night of needed rest,

For we had traveled far, far from the west.

To pay our taxes, to do what was right

Though most of it went to make Herod’s might.

When out of my window I saw something bright

 It was caused by a star that broke through the night.

I got up to see this wonderful thing

And I swear I could hear the angels sing.

Down in the stable where the animals are kept

I saw such a sight I almost wept

For there in the manger a baby was born

Yes down there, where the sheep are shorn

This was a special baby, this I could see

A special baby for you and for me.

A special baby for this wondrous event

That would give the world a whole new bent

For God came into the world today

To give us a gift that would show a new way

Wonder of wonders, He came, He came.

Calling this baby with many a name.

Anointed, beloved, worthy, and king

Names that just make your heart want to sing

Creator, counselor, and God is with us,

Emmanuel, messiah, and the name, Jesus.

Savior, redeemer, Lord God most high

Our Passover, our prince, are names he goes by.

For God came into the world today

To give us a gift that would show a new way.

The star was still shining with the sky all a glow

As we stood in awe, those of us here down below

Was this real?  Could it truly be?

That God would give such a gift to you and to me?

Could a baby, so tiny and small and such

Could just a baby mean very much

Yet as I went down to see him up close

I wanted it to be real, I wanted that most

He was not very fancy this I can tell

And the stable had more than a really bad smell

The clothes he was wrapped in were dirty and old

Yet this was the messiah of whom Isaiah had told

Then shepherds came from their fields far away

To see this baby, to see where he lay

For they told stories about angels in the sky

Angels that had messages from our God up high

This baby that was born on Christmas night

Would bring peace and justice and make things right.

A new kingdom he would usher in,

A kingdom where everyone would be free from sin.

So be not afraid, do not have fear,

The new world of God is already here.

Glory to God in the highest the angels shouted.

Peace on Earth among men they also touted