Nativity (The Story of Christmas)

And it came to pass that there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, for they had followed the star, which had foretold, would herald the birth of Christ. And when they saw the young child, they fell down and worshiped him, and presented him with gifts, gold, frankincense, and murder.

Three kings of oriental, Baring its sweet travel afar, Hilden fountain, More and mountain, Following yonder star. Oh, star of wonder, The star of night, star with royal beauty, bright, Whestward leading, till proceeding, perfect light of earth.

Now Herod the king, after he'd heard these things, was troubled. And because he feared the birth of the Savior, set forth and slew over children that were in Bethlehem from two years and under. But the Holy Family was safe in Egypt. And there they dwelt, and until an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream, Joseph, saying,

Arise and take the young child and his mother to Israel, or they are dead which sought the young child's life. And when they had performed all things, according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee to their own city Nazareth.

And the child who had waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon it. O come, O ye faithful, Joyful and triumphant, O Cali, O Cali, to bear. Over the years, in the hearts of mankind, the wondrous birth of the Savior is recalled

in all its beauty and promise. of this song is heard.