'Twas the Night in the Stable 
 
'Twas the night in the stable 
that stood all forlorn 
In the City of David 
a child was born ~ 
He lay in a manger 
no room at the inn 
The birth of our Saviour, 
Jesus, the King! 

They wrapped Him in cloths 
on a warm bed of hay 
And settled Him softly 
in the manger to lay ~ 
Where shepherds and wise men 
came from afar 
Led by the light 
of a bright shining star. 

Praising and glorifying 
the new-born King 
And presenting their gifts, 
they came unto Him ~ 
For God, in His grace, 
sent the birth of His Son 
To bring peace on earth 
and bless everyone. 

As the angels in Heaven 
look down from above 
Giving glory to God 
for His gift of love ~ 
Away in a manger 
the Saviour does lay 
As news of a child 
has been born on this day! 

The birth of Jesus, 
our Saviour and King, 
He'll live in our hearts 
if we let Him in ~ 
As we remember the truth 
of this time 
When God sent His Son 
to save mankind. 

'Twas the night in the stable 
that stood all forlorn 
In the City of David 
our Saviour was born ~ 
His bed was a manger 
and there He did lay; 
As we celebrate the spirit 
of Christmas day! 

©  Christina 
10th December, 2001