Love in a Manger
God intervenedHis Spirit acted
Mary submitted
Christ was born
God's Love in a Manger.
Angels announced
Shepherds beheld
Joseph marveled
Mary adored
Her Love in a Manger.
Because God cared
Jesus obeyed
God came down
Word made flesh
As Love in a Manger.
From that crib
To a cruel death
Our Saviour went
To redeem our souls
By Love on a Cross.
Because He became
Love in a Manger
And rose from the dead
Christ demonstrates
Love everlasting
Everywhere!
Honoria A. Groves
December 16, 2004