T'was the Night

 T'was the Night

T'was the night of first Christmas, and deep in the stall

The cattle were lowing, sweet sounds from them all.

Far away in the fields, the shepherds they saw

A heavenly host with a message of awe.

They ran to see Christ, a baby so dear;

Then off they did go to tell all who would hear!

This marvelous telling continues today,

So listen to what the angels did say.

God has been born our sins to away,

Will you receive this message today?

An original poem by John  & Kitty Rickert (Christmas Eve 2013)