Can You See Yourself?

Luke 2:15 "...Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us."


Can you see yourself at eventide

In the stable long ago?

The hay filled manger stand beside,

As all your soul gazes to know 

More of the tiny One who sleeps,

Yet secrets of the ages keeps.


Can you see yourself in Joseph's stead -

Honorable, obedient carpenter,

The little family's earthly head?

Can you see yourself in Mary's place - 

The wonderment of motherhood 

Traced in the soft love on her face?


Oh, stay awhile, and then some more;

The stable has a place for all

Who love the great Incarnate Lord.

Your name the still, small Voice does call.

The swaddled baby come and touch;

He came because He loves you much.


Imagine, as though you were there,

Every detail of that night.

All you are, pour out in prayer

As you kneel to look by firelight.

The wonder of God's precious Gift,

Ever let it your soul lift.


Can you see yourself at eventide

In the stable long ago?

Meet Him then each morningtide

Right in your house; the God-Man know.

Though grown, His love is still the same;

To know Him more, your soul's best aim.



Music is the language of the heart. Your reflection on this poem will be greatly enhanced by playing this background instrumental selection while reading it:

https://youtu.be/b4pVACyJsK8?si=5GFW_DsxXc4zsx46