Poem December 20, 1947 Issue

A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FOR ALL

Grace K. Sticht

Alert and watchful in the quiet
Of the star-filled winter night,
Shepherds kept a tender vigil.
Waiting for the morning light.

Then the heavens blazed with glory;
Angels told of joy and peace
"Which shall be to all people."
Here was comfort, sure release.

Not for just the waiting shepherds,
Nor the people of that day,
But for every age and nation.
Christ is here to show the way.

May the precious understanding
Of the Christ touch every heart
Till it reaches with its blessing
To the earth's remotest part.

Heals the world of fear and hatred.
Sheds its radiance everywhere,
Teaches each to love his brother.
This our humble Christmas prayer!

Grace K. Sticht

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