Twas the Night Before Christmas - Christian Version
Twas the night before Christmas & all through the house,
Not a creature was praying - not one in the house.
Their Bibles were lain on the shelf without care,
Because Mom and Dad were too busy to share.
The children were dressing to crawl into bed,
Not once ever kneeling or bowing their heads.
Mom's wrapping gifts to put under the tree,
While Dad's making sure there's nothing wrong with the Wii.
When all of a sudden there arose such a clatter,
Dad sprang to his feet to see what was the matter!
Away down the hallway he flew like a flash,
Looking for the culprit that caused such a crash!
He stopped in his tracks to take in the sight
Of angels declaring the real reason for this night.
It was Jesus they said - not Santa or Elves;
You have made this celebration more about yourselves.
The shame Dad felt made him cover his head.
Jesus was the real reason just like the angels said.
And though Dad possessed worldly wisdom and wealth,
He cried when he thought of it in spite of himself.
Now Peace! Now Joy! Now Goodness & Love!
On Mercy & Grace! Now look above!
For God sent His Son to die for your sin.
The battle was waged - He fought and you win!
A free gift was given on that Blessed night.
The gift of salvation - a gift you can't buy.
Dad fell to his knees - consumed with regret.
He hadn't given Jesus His place of Honor yet
He stood and he cried as the angels rose out of sight.
This Christmas would be different - starting tonight!
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