THE LIGHTS OF CHRISTMAS


The dazzling, surprising glory of angels;
The blazing beacon of the guiding star;
The Light of Life born into our dark night.
The gentle flickering of many candles;
the coloured fairy lights around the tree;
The amazing illuminations in urban streets.
The glow of excitement in a child's eyes;
The sparkling warmth of love in a friend's;
The Christmas joy shining out through our own.
God's light come into our world at Christmas:
The Light of Love shining brightly in our darkness;
The Light that can never be put out.

by Christine Sheasby
Reprinted from our Christmas 2004 issue