Emmanuel

by Judy Hood

Over rough terrain they traveled far The things that have happened have just been bizarre Like when Mary told Joseph she was with child by the Holy Ghost Most men would have left and headed for the coast But an angel came to Joseph in his sleep that night She will give birth to the Savior of the world; she did not lie So as there was no room for them in the inn All that was left was a stable but they gave thanks once again Before they knew it the baby was born As the animals looked on, the cows eating corn They named him “Emmanuel” meaning “God with us” When the three kings arrived, they made such a fuss Giving him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh He was such a delight; he was God’s spoken word He came to bring salvation to all men If men would just put their faith in him He hung on the cross, you see To show his love for you and me Just think when we get to heaven fair And see all the wonders that are there What a moment that will be When our Jesus we shall see