p. 8 | The Nativity of Christ by T. E. Morgensen

Pacific Press Publishing Association · Mountain View, California · Jan 2, 1912

The Nativity of Christ

By T. E. Morgensen

Out on the hills near Bethlehem, The shepherds watched their flocks by night, When suddenly appeared to them A strange, a wondrous sight.

The angel of the Lord came down To tell them of the Saviour's birth, While glory from the Lord shone round, Enlightening the earth.

While in a far-off Eastern land The magi watched the stars by night, In starry skies appeared a grand, A strange, a wondrous sight—

A luminary brighter far Than e'er before appeared to them. They followed this inviting star, And came to Bethlehem.

The shepherds hastened to the place, And found the Babe, as they were told. The magi, too, increased their pace, Brought frankincense and gold.

They poured their treasures at His feet, And worshiped Him, the Son of Man, The Son of God, who should complete Salvation's entire plan.

And even all the hosts of heaven Sang praises to the God above For this great gift He now had given Of everlasting love.

On earth be peace, good will to man, Re-echoed from unnumbered tongues. Praise God again, and yet again, Praise Him in holy songs.

Tygh Valley, Oregon.