Stratton Methodist Church

Advent 2024 - Heavenly Gift


Advent

 

In Bethlehem a baby was born,

In a stable, all forlorn,

Prince of Peace, heavenly child,

Love of God, reconciled,

Joy to the world, foretold,

By the prophets in times of old,

Pilgrims on a journey came,

Jesus was the baby's name,

No expensive, kingly robes were worn,

By the Christ child, on that first Christmas morn,

A humble beginning, a lowly birth,

Heavenly gift, of infinite worth,

With animals and family standing by,

When a star that appeared, lit the sky,

Shine, Jesus, shine,

Holy infant, divine,

Wrapped in cloths, in a manger bed,

Light of the world, heaven led,

Saviour, Messiah and friend; God-given,

By faith and compassion, he was driven,

Shepherds bow before the king,

“Peace on earth,” the angels sing,

Wise men travelled from afar,

Guiding light, guiding star,

Peace is the message of Christmas today,

Peace that comes from a baby, laid in hay,

God's Kingdom is open to everyone,

New life for all, through Jesus, God's son,

The glory of heaven strayed down to earth,

Blessings showered on us, by a baby's birth,

You are God's unique creation,

God sent Jesus, to save each nation,

God knows that you are special and kind,

Created by him, you were uniquely designed,

To care for others, to reflect love,

Heavenly gift, sent from God above,

Such great love, the Christmas mystery,

Heavenly gift, given to me?