The outside world is cruel and hard;
To us the strangers’ doors are barred.
But in this stable, small and cold,
I’ve seen this miracle unfold.
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I gaze upon your peaceful face
Radiating heavenly grace.
I know You’re not just any child;
Your innocence is undefiled.
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We’ve longed for you in ages past;
Can it be true You’ve come at last?
I wonder still how this can be?
Why have you selected me?
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You’re here to save all humankind—
A task that’s quite beyond my mind.
What will Your earthly future bring?
What suffering and painful sting?
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I can’t but tremble at my fear,
Caress Your cheek and hold you near.
My human heart feels all too frail;
The future’s hidden by a veil.
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And yet—that doesn’t matter now.
My strength I know You will endow.
You are the Father’s only Son;
The victory’s already won.
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For now, You’re resting in my arms,
Safe from reach of any harm.
My heart is filled with hope and joy
That evil’s helpless to destroy.
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You’re a blessing I do not deserve,
But I said “yes”; I will not swerve.
I give You my undying love,
My God, descended from above.
A beautiful poem!