Christmas Poem - 2008

Over the past several Christmas seasons, I have attempted to write a new poem each year. I do so in order to glorify the Lord as well as keep my brain as active as possible, attempting to stretch it into arenas in which I do not spend a lot of time. There have been a couple of years where there was no poem. For me, writing a poem is not something I can just do. I must be in the mood and feel the words flow or I get easily discouraged and walk away from the effort.

At any rate, I did sit down Saturday evening after writing a poem for our church, and compose a 2008 Christmas poem. For those of you who are interested, here it is. I checked my meter against Christmas carols and found my meter essentially matches that of "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks" (meaning you should be able to use that tune to "sing" the following words if you so wanted).

And Jesus is His Name
A Christmas Poem for 2008

Shepherds were there watching their flock
In fields near Bethlehem
When the Angel of God appeared
God’s glory shone on them.
God’s glory shone on them.

“Born today in David’s city
The King of Kings is He.
The Lord of Lords, the Prince of Peace
Man’s Savior He will be.
Man’s Savior He will be.”

“Glory to God in the Highest”
The angels did proclaim.
Glory of the begotten one
And Jesus is His name.
And Jesus is His name.

The baby is the Son of God
As well as David’s son.
The Alpha and Omega He
Great God and Holy One.
Great God and Holy One.

That child is the Prophet of old
That Moses did foretell.
The Author of our one true faith
And Finisher as well.
And Finisher as well.

“Glory to God in the Highest”
The angels did proclaim.
Glory of the begotten one
And Jesus is His name.
And Jesus is His name.

He’s the one and only High Priest
Satisfying God’s wrath.
Mediating ‘tween God and man
Praying on our behalf.
Praying on our behalf.

The Father gave the child His Name
And Jesus it would be
To show how He would save His sheeps’
Eternal destiny.
Eternal destiny.

“Glory to God in the Highest”
The angels did proclaim.
Glory of the begotten one
And Jesus is His name.
And Jesus is His name.