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Thread #42418 Message #2796391
Posted By: WalkaboutsVerse
25-Dec-09 - 05:17 PM
Thread Name: BS: Happy Birthday Jesus
Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jesus
Poem 230 of 230: AS GOSPELLERS HAVE SAID/CHRISTMAS SUNG SIMPLY
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As gospellers have said, Beneath signalling skies, On land dusty to tread, A trough in a stable Was the strawy first-bed Of a divine baby - The forgiving Godhead.
A season for new hope - There then, and here now; The yuletide of goodwill - There then, and here now.
In respect of this chance, Beneath bright or dark skies, Faith's the star that we glance Attending Christ's churches And trying to enhance, With singing and ritual, Our God-loving stance.
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This is on myspace , if you'd like to hear it. (C) David Franks 2003