Poem December 21, 1935 Issue

The Star

LILLIAN FRENCH READ

Across the tranquil Syrian night
It flashed upon the shepherds' sight,
Whose wondering, awe-filled gaze was turned
To where its lambent beauty burned.

Soft-footed camels, stepping slow,
Their shadows cast beneath its glow,
As Magi, questing for a king,
Followed its splendor, beckoning.

Faithful it went before and stood
Above that spot where motherhood,
Exemplifying Love divine,
Made of the manger bed a shrine.

And though for centuries its beams
Might be eclipsed by mortal dreams,
And scarce a ray of heavengly light
Might be discerned through error's night,

Yet now again its changeless ray
Proclaims an eternal Christmas day.
And wise men, journeying from afar,
Behold with joy Truth's guiding star.

Enjoy 1 free Sentinel article or audio program each month, including content from 1898 to today.

Send a comment to the editors
NEXT IN THIS ISSUE
Article
Signs of the Times
December 21, 1935
Contents

We'd love to hear from you!

Easily submit your testimonies, articles, and poems online.

Submit