Do We Remember?
A day we all remember yet for what we oft forget
This day that's known as Christ's Mass that most celebrate and yet
It seems so little Jesus is a part of it today
That many never speak His name in anything they say
For sure it's not His birthday as that day is yet unknown
For that day in the scriptures is not for us purely shown
But what this season represents is in the scriptures clear
And should be in all Christians harbored in their hearts most dear
For Christ's mass that we celebrate is more than just a tail
More than a fable exercised each winter without fail
It truly is God's Present that was hung upon a tree
Just thirty short years later on the hill called Calvary
As Mary's Lamb born for our sins grew like the ones He's saved
The ones of us who seek His grace to walk the path He paved
With His own blood to make us one in heart and word and song
To show us by His victory our faith could not go wrong
If trusting Him through promises we find within His Word
We turn back to the angel's song that all the shepherds heard
When startled by that holy light among their flocks that night
They ran to glorify the Child Who came to make things right
But solemnly I must admit we too are oft today
Embroidered in that pattern of the cloth we put away
As only superficial for the time that's shortly here
And fall back to our old ways for another godless year
But some are not so hollow when this seasons gone away
Some truly live the meaning of the loving things they say
And try to live like Christmas everyday 'til its return
By sharing what Christ shared with us when He was here in turn
Of good will in their blessing to each precious soul they meet
Of grace that's filled with mercy that resides at Jesus' feet
Of loving faithful service to our Maker and our King
As we look after others through their pain and suffering
So if you've missed the meaning of this time we celebrate
As long as you draw breath my friend in truth it's not too late
Just take that time to focus on what brings you close to Him
And let His scriptures mold you through the power found in them
Luke 2:1-20; John 5:37-47; 15:26-27
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