Night Before Christmas at church

Twas the night before Christmas and all thru the Church,
All the kids were excited for Santa to perch.

His reindeer and sleigh all filled up with toys,
would be coming tonight for good girls and boys.

Then all of a sudden there rose such a clatter,
that even the Preacher wondered what was the matter.

From up near the rafters we heard a great song,
of millions of angels singing along.

The candles burned brighter and all became aware,
that a wonderful presence had just entered there.

Such a peace and a joy did descend on the crowd,
that many joined in and sang out loud.

Their voices joined in a sweet melody,
of God's great love for you and for me.

A smile on each face, and love in each heart,
the song praised God for being so smart.

For sending his Son to show us the way,
and so making Christmas a wonderful day.

Then the children grew quiet and listened its true,
to the story of Jesus who came here for you.

Of shepherds and wisemen and gifts of gold,
of hay, and a stable and a night so cold.

And then rising up, all the people exclaimed
Thanks be to God for healing our shame.

The air that night was filled with such splendor,
that even the smallest of children remember

That God came down that Christmas day,
and we forgot about Santa, for a minute, anyway.

Jeff Brinkman, 1988