"For unto you is born this day in the city of David
a Savior which is Christ the Lord."
Luke 2:11
Stars of ice, wheel of moonlight bright,
Shine on sheep with silvery light;
Humble shepherds chatting circled round,
Sit contently on grassy heights;
Sudden light!
Hark, the angels sing!
Shepherds crouch in awe.
Mid the clouds the angels proclaim:
God's Son is born in Bethlehem.
Dies the song, stars and moon gently fade,
Shepherds leap for very joy;
Leave their quiet flocks homeward quickly fly,
Worship then the Holy Boy,
Wondrous news thru streets resounds,
Glad praises fill every home.
Poor man's Savior, peasant's friend
Comes today in Bethlehem.
Learned men from far eastern lands
Kneel before the Holy Child,
Bring abundant gifts, rare, luxuriant,
Crowd the age-worn village inn.
Miles on miles had they come to adore,
No distance seemed too far.
Boundless, saving, peaceful love
Now has come to Bethlehem.
"Stars Of Ice"
A Chinese Christmas Carol
Jingfu Tian
(1911-2002)
Translated into English by
Pastor Bliss Mitchell Wiant
(1895-1974)
Missionary to China
This post is dedicated to my brothers and sisters in Christ in China.
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