‘Twas the Night before Jesus

‘Twas the night before Jesus, and all through the house

Not a person was praying, not even my spouse.

The bibles were laid on the shelf without care

In hope that no one would see them lie there.

The children were dressing to crawl into bed

Not once ever kneeling or bowing their heads.

And mom in her rocker with babe on her lap

Was listening to the radio while I took a nap.

When out of the east there arose such a clatter

I sprang to my feet to see what’s the matter.

I ran to the window in such a mad dash

Torn open the shutters and threw up the sash.

When what to my wondering eyes should appear

But angels proclaiming that Jesus was here.

With a light like the sun sending forth a bright ray

I knew in a moment this must be the day!

The light of His being made me cover my face

It was Jesus returning in all glory and grace.

And though I possessed worldly wisdom and wealth

I cried when I saw Him in spite of myself.

In the Book of Life, which He held in His hand

Was written the name of every saved man.

He spoke not a word as He searched for my name

When He said, “It’s not here,” my head hung in shame.

The people whose names had been written with love

He gathered together for His Father above.

With those who were ready He rose without sound

While all the rest were left standing around.

I fell to my knees, but it was too late

I had waited too long, thus sealing my fate.

I stood and I cried as they rose out of sight

Oh, if only I had been ready tonight.

In the words of this story the meaning is clear

The coming of Jesus is drawing so near.

There’s only one life, and when comes the last call

We’ll all find the Bible was true after all.

So, in this season of give and take

Just don’t sit around, but partake

In the birthday celebration of our Christ

Who gave His life, a loving sacrifice.

So, if you have heard this story today

And felt in your heart that you should say

“Forgive me, dear Jesus, for what I have done,”

The Father will send you His only begotten son.

For you need only confess with your mouth through your heart

That Jesus is Lord, would be a good start.

For whoever shall call on the name of the Lord

Shall be saved and united in one great accord.

For when you have done this, old things pass away

For then you shall awaken to a glorious new day.

So don’t look back to the things of the past

But to Jesus, for you have found Him at last.

And be not ashamed of the gospel of old

But begin to change, shape and to mold

Into that person God made you to be

To give praise and glory to the Man from Galilee.