Behold I Bring You Good Tidings Of Great Joy

"And the angel said unto them, "Fear not: for behold, I bring

you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

For unto you is born this day in the city of David,
 a Savior Who is Christ the Lord."

Luke 2:10-11

The Angel Appearing To The Shepherds

(1833-34)

Chrysler Museum of Art

Thomas Cole

(1801-1848)

English-born American artist

Glad tidings herald the Christ child's birth-

Joy to the world and peace on earth,

Glory to God...Let all men rejoice

And hearken once more to the angel's voice.

It matters not who or what you are-

All men can behold the Christmas star,

For the star that shone is shining still

In the hearts of men of peace and goodwill,

It offers the answer to every man's need,

Regardless of color or race or creed...

So joining together in brotherly love,

Let us worship again our Father above,

And forgetting our own little selfish desires,

May we seek what the star of Christmas inspires.

"Behold I Bring You Good Tidings Of Great Joy"

Helen Steiner Rice

(1900-1981)

American Christian poetess

"Hark the herald angel sing... Glory to the newborn King!"

Hark The Herald Angel Sing

Nat King Cole

(1960)