Merry Christmas

My creation


Away-in-a-manger-starThe Gift of Christmas, if only they had known,

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Away-in-a-manger-starThe King was to be born to save the world,

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Away-in-a-manger-starThey would have covered you in garments fit for a King,

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Away-in-a-manger-starFabric woven with gold thread with the Word of God,

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Away-in-a-manger-starA crown of jewels would have adorned your head,

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Away-in-a-manger-starBlankets made from beautiful fabrics and embellished with lace and finery,

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Away-in-a-manger-starFor your cradle.

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Away-in-a-manger-starWhich would have been made from the finest gold,


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Away-in-a-manger-starThey would have songs and hymns written to celebrate your birth,

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Away-in-a-manger-starMillions of people would have traveled to meet you,

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Away-in-a-manger-starOffering you many places to stay,

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Away-in-a-manger-starI ask you sweet Jesus to stay close by me forever,

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Away-in-a-manger-starAnd love me I pray,

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Away-in-a-manger-starI give you a place to live within my heart,

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Away-in-a-manger-starTo praise you with my talents and voice lifted high,

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Away-in-a-manger-starYou are the greatest gift

My creation

Away-in-a-manger-starThat our Father has given,

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Away-in-a-manger-starThe only gift I need at Christmas...you are the greatest gift of all.

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The song for this post is Silent Night.


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Wishing you and your family a very blessed Christmas.

Blessings, Karen
Mimi Sue said...

Just beautiful. Mimi

Michelle said...

What a beautiful, beautiful post. Merry Christmas and a wonderful holiday season to you. :)

Vee said...

So beautiful, Karen, such thoughts! Wonder what those angels were thinking as they saw the King of Heaven in such circumstances. Incredible. Merry Christmas to you...

Anonymous said...

And, now we who do know are so blessed. It is our duty to share the news. You do that every day through the joy you share with each of us.

Wishes for holiday blessings.

Anonymous said...

Oh Karen, that is the most beautiful tribute I have ever seen. Thank you for the pleasure of viewing your post today.

I am sending you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas greeting with blessings and love...Jeanne

Unknown said...

Lovely post, Karen! Thank you for your sweet comment on my snowflakes! Merry Christmas to you and your family! :)

Kathleen Grace said...

Very beautiful my sweet friend, God bless you and your family now and in the coming year!Merry Christmas:>)

Kathy said...

A blessed Christmas to you and your family, Karen! You have such a gift for weaving words and images together. Thank you for sharing the Christmas story in such a unique way. ~Kathy

LiLi M. said...

Merry Christmas with the ones you love!

Mary Isabella and Kiley too! said...

Merry CHRISTmas my friend!!! This is what it is all about. Love and big hugs..Mary

Schotzy said...

Merry Christmas!!

Unknown said...

Karen,
Your pictures are beautiful. You have a wonderful way with your scrapbooking layout. Love the version of Silent Night. So heartfelt.
Peace to you and your family.
Shirley

Teri said...

A beautiful post Karen! Thank you. I hope your day was wonderful!!

Our Hands For Hope said...

Karen,
What a beautiful post. Thank you. I pray you and your family had a very Merry Christmas.
Blessings,
Terisa

Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things said...

Hi Karen!
Hope your Christmas was fabulous!

Margie’s daughter Leiny said...

Karen, hope you and yours had a wonderful Christmas and all the best wishes for the New Year. hugs Margie.

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