I have spent quite awhile searching for another Christmas devotional I wrote some years ago, with the idea of sharing it today. I know that it is somewhere tucked away, still written on the index cards I originally jotted it down on. Since I haven't yet located it, I thought I would share instead a Christmas poem from the back of an old church bulletin. This poem is by Ruth H. Underhill.
WHAT IS CHRISTMAS?
A home with gleaming windows
Of dancing candle llight,
Glistening stars of silver
High o'er a blanket of shimmering white.
Crimson poinsettias 'mid holly and pine,
Shining balls on a tree,
Happy children's faces
Makes Christmas precious to me.
Candy canes of red and white,
Presents with satin bows,
A friendly chat with a loved one
By an amber log that glows.
A Bible on the mantle
Bright eyes of a girl and a boy
As they hear the Christmas story
Singing Christmas joys.
A tiny Babe in a manger
God's gift from heaven above,
The very reason for Christmas
Perfected through His love.
-- Ruth H. Underhill
Beautiful poem
ReplyDeleteThanks, Luludou! It's always nice to see you here in my Christmas kitchen!
ReplyDeleteHonored that you used my poem on your page!
ReplyDeleteRuth H. Underhill -East Peoria, IL.
ruthunderhill213@aol.com
And I am honored to hear from you, Ruth! It's a beautiful poem!
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