Willingly,

When there went out a decree they went

To be taxed in cities where they spent

Their lives.  From Nazareth they went.

Quietly,

Mary’s Baby was delivered there

In the city, Bethlehem, so rare.

Soon news of Jesus’ birth was shared!

Faithfully,

There were shepherds keeping watch, by night,

Of their flocks of lambs until new light

Shone ‘round about, and stunned their sight.

Rev’rently,

An appointed angel came nearby

Saying “Fear not.”  A new Baby, nigh,

Will save the world and testify.

Suddenly,

There appeared a choir, singing praise:

In a manger the new Baby stays,

For peace will (we’ll) keep throughout our days.

Unto you is born, to adorn, this newborn Child.

And you’ll find Him wrapped up in bands, so meek and mild.

Gratefully,

The whole world now can sing along

Like the choirs did in their past songs