A godly girl and her betrothed
In Nazareth of old,
Both purposed they would honor God
And live for Him we’re told.
Then in the midst of normal life
An angel came to earth
To tell this virgin of the news
About the Savior’s birth.
So few believed her strange account
But John’s dear mother knew,
And from the glad Elizabeth
What strength and hope she drew.
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How far did You come, Lord Jesus?
How far did You come for me?
How far did it seem from Your throne to a barn,
To time from eternity?
How far did You come, Messiah?
How far did You come to live?
From heaven above to our struggles below
To pardon me and forgive.
How far did You come, Redeemer?
How far did You come to die?
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You’ve heard the Christmas story
A hundred times or more
And fewer brand-new facets
Invite you through their door,
So must the brightest wonder
All fade for you this year,
The charm of such a story
So marvelous and dear?
Discovery’s exciting
As one explores new ground
And opens up bright vistas
With truth that’s newly found,
…
Each day I have new reasons
To praise and thank the Lord
For all His grace and goodness
With faithfulness outpoured.
He loads me down with blessings,
Pursues me with His love,
And follows me with mercy
That leads me home above.
He sends the rain and sunshine,
Good food and clothing, too,
Provides from such abundance
That every day it’s new.
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Lord, help me remember
The things that You’ve done:
The blessings You’ve sent me,
The battles You’ve won,
Each needed provision
That shows how You care,
The guidance You’ve sent me,
The answers to prayer.
Lord, help me be grateful
For all that You’ve done
And mindful to offer
Real thanks for each one,
…
Lord Jesus, in your mercy
You came to earth for me;
You left your perfect splendor
With all your majesty.
You took a human body,
Felt hunger, cold, and pain,
Were hated and rejected,
And felt temptation’s strain.
Yet all the time you bore it
Without the least complaint –
No sinful thoughts or motives
Broke through your self restraint.
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