A long time ago in a manger
A child was given in love.
A special gift sent from God
To show man what he is worthy of.

To nurture the child God chose the two
Who would love him above all else.
So the child could grow into a man
With the qualities of God Himself.

In choosing the two who would parent Her son
God made a covenant with all on the earth.
And Her promise to man of unconditional love
Is renewed at each single birth.

Each child born into this world
Is a blessing and trust from on high.
To parent a child is an oath to God
That His trust will not be denied.

That just like the two who nurtured Her son
We will love our children above all else
Allowing them each to grow into adults
With the qualities of God Herself.

So on this day your daughter is born
Vow to love her above all else.
Remembering she is first a child of God
Valued just for herself.

And as she grows and you guide her
Hold in mind what is ultimately true.
She is a perfect expression of divine love
Whose care God has trusted to you.