Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE PERFECT GIFT, by JULIA BENSON PARKER First Line: We worship thee, o son of god Last Line: In thy sweet service here. Subject(s): Jesus Christ; Prayer | ||||||||
We worship Thee, O Son of God, On this most holy day, Who came to earth a little Babe And in a manger lay; Thou who didst leave Thy heavenly home To break earth's chains of night, Whose advent brought a world new hope, Changed darkness into light. The angel of the Lord appeared As shepherds vigll kept, Proclaimed good tidings of great joy To man, which 'round them slept. The heavenly host sang praise to God And peace, good will on earth; The shepherds sought the Christ Child's bed And marveled at His birth. As wise men traveled from the East, Led by that gleaming star, And brought their precious gifts to Thee From their own lands afar; So we to Thee would homage bring And sing that heavenly strain Of peace on earth, good will to men, The world so needs again. At this glad time we, too, would bring Our greatest gift to Thee; Lord, first ourselves, then all we have, Our perfect gift would be. Wilt Thou through us shine forth to men Who need Thy light so clear; Use us, our money, talents, time, In Thy sweet service here. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...UNHOLY SONNET 11 by MARK JARMAN LISTEN, LORD: A PRAYER by JAMES WELDON JOHNSON A PRAYER FOR THE FUTURE by GEORGE BARLOW (1847-1913) DIFFERENT WAYS TO PRAY by NAOMI SHIHAB NYE PRAYER DURING A TIME MY SON IS HAVING SEIZURES by SHARON OLDS WE WHO PRAYED AND WEPT by WENDELL BERRY PRAYERS AND SAYINGS OF THE MAD FARMER by WENDELL BERRY TO A DEAD LOVER by LOUISE BOGAN |
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