Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, SONNETS FOR CHRISTMAS: 2, by KEMP MALONE


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SONNETS FOR CHRISTMAS: 2, by                    
First Line: O marvel not, ye shepherds of the night
Last Line: Jesus is born today of mary mild.
Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The


O marvel not, ye shepherds of the night,
Turn not away, ye wise men from the East,
Though in one stall lie mother, babe and beast,
For now this spot is goodly in God's sight,
Before his utmost heaven all earth shines bright,
A star above the stars, a gleam increased
To glory passing aught that most or least
Have dreamt of, flooding endless worlds with light.
Here is the ox's stall, the lowly spot
That makes earth high in heaven; here lies the child,
The Lamb of God, stainless and undefiled.
Bow down before your king yet linger not,
Go, make the tidings known in hall and cot:
Jesus is born today of Mary mild.





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