~THE GIFT OF A STRANGER~
Late one winter's evening,
on a Donkey, Mary rode;
And except for Joseph's presence,
she felt so all alone.
~
Pregnant with the infant,
the Lord's begotten Son;
Mary said to Joseph,
"My labor has begun."
~
On their way to Bethlehem,
a Census they would take;
Mary looked at Joseph,
"I need somewhere to lay."
~
He held her small hand tightly,
"I'll try to find a place;
Where you will be more comfortable,
and it will ease your pain."
~
They came upon a city,
where Joseph did request;
"My wife is in full labor,
she needs a place to rest."
~
Because it was so crowded,
t'was no place at the Inn;
They could not seem to find,
a room in Bethlehem.
~
A kind woman approached them,
"I may know of somewhere;
That you can stay, while she gives birth,
I'll be right back, stay here."
~
She led them to a stable,
and made a bed of hay;
"Now rest", she said to Mary,
you'll need to save your strength."
~
T'was Jesus's first gift,
before He gave to us;
A kind and caring stranger,
who showed Him such great love.
~
Perhaps she was an Angel,
sent to help our Christ;
Joseph thanked her kindly,
as he comforted his wife.
~
So on this Christmas season,
let us not forget;
The kindness of a stranger,
in a town called Bethlehem.
Signature courtesy of SandraHimmy
Signature courtesy of SandraHimmy
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