Before Him

Before the shepherds saw the star

Some tended flocks of men,

This was not new.

Before the birth of one

Came other births foretold;

This was not new.

Before the tree, adorned for Him,

 Other trees were decorated;

This was not new.

He was given this day

Not to create a faith,

But to renew a faith.

He was given this day

To open the eyes of those who could not see:

A gift of life,

A gift of sight,

A gift of love.

He was given to be taken,

So we wouldn’t be:

This was new.