'Christmas' - David Wells
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Poem by David Wells
Read by David Wells
Production & Music by Daniel Peaker
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We sing of light amongst the darkness.
We talk of hope despite encroaching gloom.
We hear of a long-expected infant saviour,
Born in a stable because there was no room.
Through songs of long familiar melody,
And rhymes of donkey, maiden, shepherd, king.
We recall the message of peace and goodwill,
That caused a star to shine and angels sing.
And somewhere, a young man lies dirty blanket wrapped on a pavement.
And somewhere, an widowed lady stares at an empty chair.
And somewhere, a soldier prepares for battle.
And somewhere, a malnourished child flicks flies from her hair.
Yet we believe the carol's message,can make a difference,
There can be light !
There can be hope !
There can be joy !
We are not wrapping fairy lights to hide the planet's darkness,
But because of the light brought by this baby boy.
Its a real chance, not a fantasy we are proclaiming,
Jesus,resurrection and salvation to all does give.
His birth, his sacrifice, his Spirit calls us.
The real Christmas message ,all year to live.
© David Wells
Clapham Parish Church