The Gift of God

Our trip through Bethlehem was very intriguing. We really enjoyed the journey with our coins in hand, beggars in the street, shops all around, tax collectors, blacksmiths, art, jewelry, and our collected nativity at the end. The end of our trip also gifted us with the live nativity...animals wisemen, and Baby Jesus!

The Gift of God

There was seen a radiance

Glowing one night

Near the little maiden Mary

In blue and white.

"Lilies are not fairer,

"Roses more red,

Than the Child she sings to slumber," An angel said.

So the shepherds ventured

Through the white cold,

And their eyes beheld the Infant, An hour old.

Long they gazed and wondered,

Awkward in awe,

At the paramount perfection

Within their straw.

"Diamonds are but trifles!

"Rubies no gem!"

Cried the hearts that slaved for pittance

Near Bethlehem.

So it was forever,

After the night

When the little maiden Mary

Wore blue and white. .