What Is Christmas?
The wonder of a baby
So tiny, sweet, and new,
Of angels gladly singing –
The Savior’s here for you!
The joy of startled shepherds
To hear the Lord was near,
Of Mary, now a mother,
Who held a Son so dear.
The love of God to send us
His only Son that day,
Of Jesus to be willing
To come to us that way.
The peace that Christ was bringing
To those once lost in sin,
Of knowing God can welcome
Repentant sinners in.
The spirit of that Christmas
Can still be ours today
If we will stop to wonder
To worship, sing, and pray.
Christina Joy Hommes
Is He Welcome?
The inn was full and busy,
But somewhere in a stall
They made a space to welcome
The Savior for us all.
The world seems far too busy
To welcome Him today,
The noted, rich, and famous
Have turned the Lord away.
But if we’ll make Him welcome,
He’ll take us as His own
To dwell with us forever
And make our hearts His throne.
Christina Joy Hommes
Emmanuel Is with Us
Emmanuel is with us –
He came on Christmas day
To be our Friend and Savior
And wash our sins away.
Emmanuel is with us –
He comes to us each day
To bring us grace and favor
And hear us when we pray.
Emmanuel is with us –
He’ll come again someday
To bring His own dear children
To heaven’s home to stay.
Emmanuel is with us –
Are we with Him today
To worship and adore Him
And walk with Him each day?
Christina Joy Hommes
“Behold, a virgin shall be with child,
and shall bring forth a son,
and they shall call His name Emmanuel,
which being interpreted is, God with us.”
Matthew 1:23
The Christmas Star
When Christ was born in Bethlehem
A shining star appeared
That led the wise men from the east
Who wondered, hoped, and feared.
It led them to the very place
Through desert heat and cold
Right to the house in Bethlehem
As Micah had foretold.
It led them on until they saw
The child Himself, the King,
With joyful hearts they worshiped Him
And gave Him everything.
They gave Him gold – a royal gift,
They gave Him myrrh – death’s sign,
They also gave Him frankincense –
To show that He’s divine.
Now we’ve received the Morning Star,
As Christ is called today;
We’ll see Him too if, like those men,
We follow all the way.
Christina Joy Hommes
“I Jesus am … the bright and morning star.” Revelation 22:16
Come to the Stable
Come hurry to the stable
Where lies a baby boy,
The Hope of all the ages
Who brings such peace and joy.
Come look within the manger
To see the Child so small;
The Lord of all the ages
Lies swaddled in a stall.
Come bow before His presence
Who made eternity,
The Light of all the ages
Who came to save and free.
Christina Joy Hommes
Christ’s Triumph
Christ triumphed first in Bethlehem
There in the manger hay –
The Son of God made man like us
Revealed upon that day.
Christ triumphed, too, in Nazareth
While living day by day –
He faced temptation without sin
And paved salvation’s way.
Christ triumphed all through Galilee
By word and mighty deed –
Each showed He is the promised One,
The Christ of God indeed.
Christ triumphed in Gethsemane,
“Lord, not My will, but Thine” –
Submitting to God’s perfect plan
He gave His life for mine.
Christ triumphed once at Calvary
Upon that cross of shame –
He died to offer life and hope
For calling on His Name.
Christ triumphed at the garden tomb –
The stone rolled from the door
Revealed that He had risen up
To live forevermore.
Christ triumphed from Mt. Olivet –
Ascending to His throne
He sat to save and intercede
And claim me for His own.
Christ triumphed when He set His throne
Within my inmost heart –
A sinner saved by grace and love
For Him I’m set apart.
Christ’s triumph when He comes again
In glory and in might
Will show that He is Lord and God
In every creature’s sight.
Christ triumphs now and evermore
Exalted over all –
From Bethlehem to Heaven’s throne
Hear love and mercy’s call.
Christina Joy Hommes
