PREPARE THE WAY OF THE LORD

The greatest gift that we’ve been given
from the time it all began,
is the pure and holy Christ Child
sent to fulfill, the Father’s plan.

He was born not in a palace
or dressed in royal robes,
in a stable, dank and dark
this was His first abode.

No matter the surroundings
for when the time had come,
His presence made it glorious
its brightness like the sun.

Our hearts are like that stable
so many years since past,
cold and dark and unprepared
for such a gift that’s come to pass.

The hour is late, He’s on the way
ready or not He’ll come to stay,
to show us how to better live
give us all the love there is to give.

Make ready the manger of your heart
prepare it for A King today,
He is coming, be in readiness
prepare for Him the Way.

Margaret Rose Larrivee
Dec. 23, 2006