an inn where we must ultimately answer
whether there is room or not.
When we are Bethlehem-bound
we can no longer look the other way
conveniently not seeing stars
not hearing angel voices.
We can no longer excise ourselves by busily
tending our sheep in our kingdoms.
This Advent let’s go to Bethlehem
and see this thing that the lord has make known to us.
In the midst of shopping sprees
let’s ponder in our hearts the Gift of Gifts.
Through the tinsel
let’s look for the gold of the Christmas Star.
In the excitement and confusion, in the merry chaos,
let’s listen for the brush of angel’s wings.
This Advent let’s go to Bethlehem and find our kneeling places.
Ann Weems
whether there is room or not.
When we are Bethlehem-bound
we can no longer look the other way
conveniently not seeing stars
not hearing angel voices.
We can no longer excise ourselves by busily
tending our sheep in our kingdoms.
This Advent let’s go to Bethlehem
and see this thing that the lord has make known to us.
In the midst of shopping sprees
let’s ponder in our hearts the Gift of Gifts.
Through the tinsel
let’s look for the gold of the Christmas Star.
In the excitement and confusion, in the merry chaos,
let’s listen for the brush of angel’s wings.
This Advent let’s go to Bethlehem and find our kneeling places.
Ann Weems
