“I Must Tell You This Story' <br /> <br />I have, A Story I Must Tell! <br />Of a Prince who lived so long ago. <br />He came to earth as a babe with nothing <br />Birthed in a manger and wrapped in Swaddling clothes. <br /> <br />His name had not yet been given <br />But a King to some, it was known. <br />For one day to wear, a crown of jewels <br />And to sit at the right hand, of His Father’s throne. <br /> <br />He came to earth given a task <br />To speak the words of His reason for coming. <br />But there were those who did not listen or like <br />The words of Love and mercy, His lips were compounding. <br /> <br />“I am the way, the truth and the light! ” <br />“For no man may come to the Father, but through me! ” <br />But even though the people wanted to follow this Messiah <br />They knew they would be crucified, if thought to believe. <br /> <br />One day this man was crucified <br />And nailed, and hung upon a plain wooden cross. <br />Still He lives to save all mankind <br />Cleansing sins, from all who <br />Are dying of sin and lost. <br /> <br />This is a story that I had to tell <br />So that you could know the true meaning why. <br />That every Christmas day, I weep <br />And my heart aches for the Babe born <br />That on a cross for my sins, He died. <br /> <br />So while you’re opening up your presents <br />Keep the birth of Jesus in your hearts and minds. <br />For this is the true meaning of Christmas Day my friends <br />And shall remain, until the end of time! <br /> <br />God Bless; and <br />“Merry Christmas! ” <br /> <br />Copyright: 2008 <br />By: Linda Winchell<br /><br />Linda Winchell<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/i-must-tell-you-this-story/
