Twas the night before Christmas

by Dr. Anthony Murphy writer

Twas the night before Christmas

and out of the road

Joseph and Mary headed

for their evening abode

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The Bethlehem Inn

was what they had in mind

But all the rooms were full

and nothing could they find

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Wait! said a man

that worked at the Inn

I know a place you can stay

he said with a grin

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It's not very nice

but it is warm and dry

Mary nodded a thank you

and let out a  sigh

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He took them to a stable

and showed them a warm dry stall

This isn't what they had in mind

for the greatest baby of all

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Joseph fixed a bed in the stall

He then helped Mary with the birth

What an awesome feeling to hold

the most important baby on earth
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 The baby was named Jesus

just as the Bible had foretold

He lived the perfect sinless life

As told by the prophets of old

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He grew in strength and stature

and amazed the crowds each day

with all His wisdom and miracles

Who is this? Is all they could say.

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His birth was a miracle

and salvation is too

Accept Him as your savior

He gave His life for you.

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Jesus wants to be your savior

And also your best friend

He'll never leave or forsake you

He'll be with you till the very end

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Now you can chose Heaven or Hell

But that's your only choice

Accept Jesus as your Savior today

and let all the heavenly host rejoice.