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God’s Gift

December 4th, 2009

In all of our giving
on Christmas Day morning
remember God’s Gift
the manger adorning.

Read from the Gospels
the wonderful story
how Jesus came down
from the splendors of glory

to live here a while—
Christ among men,
the Light of the world—
the Atonement for sin.

Let Christ be exalted
in our jubilation—
He came to earth
to bring us salvation.

In the joy and excitement
on Christmas Day morning,
give thanks for God’s gift
the manger adorning.

by Joe Whitten 2009

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  1. December 4th, 2009 at 06:41 | #1

    Thank you for blessing us once again by reminding us of the greatest gift of Christmas. May the entire Whitten family have a healthy and wonderful Christmas.

  2. jerry smith
    December 4th, 2009 at 07:06 | #2

    Nice work, Joe. As usual.

  3. Elaine
    December 5th, 2009 at 11:35 | #3

    Joe, This is just beautiful ! Thank you so much for sharing this poem with us.

  4. Chrissy
    December 5th, 2009 at 12:22 | #4

    Wonderful poem Mr. Whitten. Wishing you a very happy holiday!

  5. Nan
    December 5th, 2009 at 13:49 | #5

    As always we have received a lovely gift from you, Joe.

  6. Clay
    December 5th, 2009 at 19:28 | #6

    Beautiful, Mr. W.
    This would make a great Christmas anthem if it was put to music.

  7. Sybil
    December 5th, 2009 at 19:51 | #7

    Thanks for reminding us what it’s really all about, Mr. Whitten. Merry Christmas to all the Whittens.

  8. jb
    December 6th, 2009 at 08:21 | #8

    Mr.W., you are a class act to the nth degree. I always enjoy what you have to say and your poems are very warm and thought provoking!!

    JB

  9. December 6th, 2009 at 10:38 | #9

    hey Joe, Way to Go… Thanks.

  10. December 7th, 2009 at 13:35 | #10

    Mr. Joe, thanks for the wonderful poem and the reminder of what the season is about. Hope Gail is doing well. We missed you both at the last Cancer support group meeting. Best wishes and Merry Christmas!!

  11. Richard
    December 15th, 2009 at 05:25 | #11

    Amen: I am so thankful that God sent you to the town of Odenville to teach at St. Clair County High School. You and Gail will never know how many lives you have inspired throughout the years. I pray God’s blessings on both of you.

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