My Journey to God

Christmas Tea

Evergreens, holly, mistletoe berries,
All things making Christmas merry;

Poinsettias, carols, cards to send
Far and near to family and friends.

But wait! But wait!

In the midst of the rush, the clamor, the din,
We must remember to let Him in.

To keep the spirit of the season,
We must recall the reason.
Why?

The Child of Bethlehem is come among us
To shine His light in gloom and darkness.

The Lamb of God is here.
Alleluia!

The consolation of Israel has come.
Alleluia!

The Root of Jesse now dwells with us.
Alleluia!

Christ, our Passover, now frees us.
Alleluia!

True Bread from Heaven, The True Vine now feeds us.
Alleluia! Alleluia!

The Savior of the World, Emmanuel, and Our Redeemer now indwells us.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Let us contemplate His birth, shall we,
Over a cup of Christmas tea?

By Kathleen Barlow, Ph.D., D. Min.

(Kathleen Barlow is a member of St. Luke the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis.) †