Three kings from the East
Followed the Star
They traveled far
The Star stopped
Above a manger so bright
It radiated light
Eventually they arrived
At Bethlehem in the northwest
They brought their best
Gold, frankincense and myrrh
Gifts for the newborn King
Angelic hosts did sing
Shepherds tending their sheep
Saw angels appear
They said to not fear
The choirs of angels praised
The Son of God just born
On a frosty early morn
Great joy they did proclaim
Christ the Messiah had arrived
Man would soon be revived
Man was lost in sin
He needed a redeemer
Jesus would bring eternal favor
Jesus grew
And soon was a man
He began the Triune God’s plan
He taught in Galilee
Traveled south to Judea too
Jesus’ renown soon grew
The Pharisees and High Priest
Wanted Him dead
Christ would die in our stead
He endured a cruel scourging
The crowd did ridicule and mock
Jesus endured – the great Rock
Pilate found no fault
Christ was sentenced to death
He’d soon draw His last breath
The spotless Lamb hung
On the Cross for our sin
He was our propitiation
He gave up His spirit
The Holy of Holies’ curtain split
Thus began Christ’s transit
He appeared in Hell
And preached to the lost souls
He won their paroles
Space and time stood still
Light blasted from His tomb
Now alive was the Bridegroom
Christ conquered death
We join Him with our second birth
The truth behind Christmas mirth
So trust in Christ alone
Your sins will be imputed to Him
Rejoice in this glorious anthem
You’ll receive His perfect righteousness
No longer will you perish
You’re redeemed, no more anguish
So repent today
Hear the Gospel and believe
No longer can you Satan deceive
by Zachary Uram (c) 2021
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