12 Christian Christmas Poems

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• Nativity Reflections Christmas Poems
• The Wonder of the Christ Child Christmas Poems
• Christmas Blessings and Prayers Poems
• Christmas Prophecy and Promise Poems
• Frequently Asked Questions

Nativity Reflections Christmas Poems

Reflect on the miracle of the nativity with poems that honor the humble beginnings of Christ’s birth.



1. When The Herds Were Watching
   Poet: William Canton
   
   When the herds were watching
   In the midnight chill,
   Came a spotless lambkin
   From the heavenly hill.
   
   Snow was on the mountains,
   And the wind was cold.
   When from God's own garden
   Dropped a rose of gold.
   
   When it was bitter winter,
   Houseless and forlorn
   In a star-lit stable
   Christ the Babe was bom.
   
   Welcome, heavenly lambkin;
   Welcome, golden rose;
   Alleluia, Baby,
   In the swaddling clothes!




2. Christmas Morning
   Poet: Herbert Holmes
   
   Whispered the Angels just before Christ's Birth;
   "Will God be born and die like men? This Morn
   Enter Man's life and be a Babe on Earth!"
   "Hush! it hath come to pass; the Babe is born."
   And, hurrying on, this new-starred Earth they sought
   Where Love was proving greater than even the Angels thought.




3. The Shepherd's Quest
   Poet: Emilie Poulsson
   
   Shepherds, why
   Do your flocks untended lie?
   Hear ye not the lambkins' bleat,
   As ye haste with flying feet?
   Hides no foe among the rocks.
   That may harm your helpless flocks?
   Shepherds, stay.
   Guard your flocks till dawns the day.
   
   "Nay, we go,
   Swiftest feet seem all too slow.
   Stay us not," a shepherd said,
   Backward calling as he fled,
   "Safe, unharmed, our flocks shall rest.
   For we go at God's behest,
   Nor delay;
   Word of God we must obey."
   
   Onward then
   Sped these simple eager men
   Hasting that dear babe to find,
   Who should love and bless mankind,
   Now a tender babe, new-born,
   Wrapped in swaddling clothes forlorn.
   Such the word
   From the angel of the Lord.
   
   And behold!
   Soon they found him, as foretold
   In a Bethlehem stable, where
   Shelter he with kine must share,
   Humble bed for him was made
   Of soft hay in manger laid.
   And amazed
   Filled with joy, the shepherds gazed.
   
   Swiftly then
   Homeward went these simple men,
   Glorifying, praising God,
   Told the wondrous news abroad,
   That the Christ child now was born,
   Making Earth's first Christmas morn
   Morn whose light
   Through the ages still is bright.




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4. I Am But A Tiny Girl
   Poet: Elizabeth Froude Campbell
   
   I am but a tiny girl,
   And don't quite understand
   All the pretty things I'm told
   About the spirit land.
   
   I know that Jesus was a child.
   And quite lowly born;
   And was laid where oxen feed,
   On a Christmas morn.
   
   While shepherds watched their sheep one night,
   All resting on the ground.
   An angel came from God to them.
   And glory shone around.
   
   He pointed to a lovely star,
   'Neath where the baby lay;
   The shepherds sought the place to find
   Before the break of day.
   
   They found it, and 'twas sacred ground,
   Everywhere they trod;
   Then kneeling down, they gazed upon
   The Holy Child of God.
   
   This child, I know, to manhood grew.
   And died for us through love;
   He rose again, and now as king
   Reigns in our home above.


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The Wonder of the Christ Child Christmas Poems

These poems capture the awe and innocence of the Christ child, reminding us of the pure joy of His arrival.



5. Christmas Day
   Poet: Crocket McElroy
   
   There never had been a Christmas morn,
   Till near nineteen hundred years ago,
   When Christ our glorious Lord was born,
   And peace and good will began to grow.
   
   Christ taught fathers and mothers to pray,
   And how good, pure and kind they should be,
   And when some one pushed children away,
   Said, "Suffer them to come unto Me."
   
   We all should rejoice and be thankful
   That Christ loved little children so strong,
   And strive to be happy and cheerful,
   And never to do anything wrong.
   
   It pays to be good and be pleasant,
   And pleases our kind parents so well,
   We are sure to receive a nice present,
   When old Santa Claus comes with his bell.
   
   Now, my good friends and my teacher, too,
   I have one strong wish for which I'll pray,
   I wish for me and I wish for you,
   That Christ will come back some Christmas day.




6. The Magi
   Poet: L. V. F. Randolph
   
   They came from the East, from the source of light;
   Where ages ago the day was born;
   Whence rides the sun in his wondrous might,
   His chariot wet with the dew of morn.
   
   They turned from the sun to track a star.
   But never for this did their zeal grow less;
   And they hailed at last, after journeying far,
   The glorious Sun of Righteousness.
   
   They came from the East, the Land of Spice
   And laden with perfumes rich and rare;
   A fragrant and precious sacrifice
   Like incense of humble and holy prayer.
   
   They found a flower in Bethlehem's inn,
   Far sweeter than in the Orient grows;
   Unsoil'd of earth, untouched of sin,
   Was the bud of Sharon's lovely Rose.
   
   They came from the East; and of Kingly state
   Their peers had been in their native land;
   Yet now for them all it was meet to mate
   With the lowly carpenter's family band.
   
   For in that infant meek and fair
   They marked the signs of lofty birth;
   And gladly they gave Him homage there
   The rightful King of all the Earth.




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7. A Christmas Chime
   Poet: Kathleen Kavanagh
   
   Keep time, keep time, glad Christmas chime!
   Loud, louder sing thy song sublime;
   Ne'er half enough can e'er be told
   Of that dear story, sweet and old.
   Hark, men and women - children, too
   List to the wondrous tale anew,
   How long ago, in land afar.
   The shepherds saw the shining star;
   Heard echoed strains of harp and lyre
   Attuned to thrill of angel choir.
   
   Keep time, keep time, wild, joyful chime!
   Bid every heart keep Christmas time
   Let there be none so worn and weary,
   Let there be none so lone and dreary,
   That thy rich music may not fill
   With happiness and fond good-will:
   With just a bit of hope and cheer,
   A firmer trust in heaven near,
   A sense of sacred, new-found rest,
   That Jesus sleeps on Mary's breast.
   
   Keep time, keep time, blest Christmas chime!
   Repeat thy message true, sublime.
   Unto the mighty, to the lowly.
   Unto the sinner, to the holy:
   Bid them live on in gentle peace,
   Their strife and hatred all to cease;
   And bid them come, not, as of old.
   With frankincense, myrrh, gems and gold.
   But with the nobler - love's own proffer
   Unto their God their hearts to offer.




8. The Presence Of Christ
   Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
   
   In the quiet hush of Bethlehem's night,
   A star shone bright, a celestial light.
   A manger cradled hope, pure and serene,
   A gift of love, a Savior unseen.
   
   May the presence of Christ, like the Bethlehem star,
   Illuminate your heart, no matter how far.
   His joy, a beacon in the darkest night,
   Filling your soul with a heavenly light.
   
   So, as snowflakes dance in the wintry air,
   May the presence of Christ, beyond compare,
   Fill your days with hope, your nights with His cheer,
   Merry Christmas, and a blessed New Year!


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Christmas Blessings and Prayers Poems

Discover heartfelt poems that express Christmas blessings and prayers, perfect for sharing this season.



9. May His Light Shine On You
   Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
   
   In the hush of a stable, 'neath a Bethlehem star,
   The true meaning of Christmas traveled afar.
   May this message of love, like a heavenly dove,
   Grace your life with warmth and the blessings from above.
   
   In the glow of the manger, where the Savior lay,
   May His light shine on you, brightening your way.
   This Christmas season, may His love gently flow,
   Filling your heart with joy, as the winter winds blow.
   
   May your home be aglow with His peace from above,
   Wrapped in the warmth of His boundless love.
   As you gather with family, beneath the tree's light,
   May the true meaning of Christmas make your spirits bright.
   
   So, in this season of grace, in His love, we confide,
   Merry Christmas, with Christ by your side.




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10. No Other Gift
    Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
    
    We give thanks on bended knee
    For the miracle of love that we see.
    
    We bow our heads as we pray,
    Thanking God for Jesus, this Christmas day.
    
    We lift our hands in worship and praise
    For Jesus died, but God did raise.
    
    Thanks be to God for sending His Son,
    He is the life, the way, truly the one.
    
    No other gift can compare,
    Glory to God we do declare.


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Christmas Prophecy and Promise Poems

Explore poems that reflect on the prophecies and promises of Christmas, focusing on faith and hope.



11. A Christmas Carol
    Poet: Dora Greenwell
    
    If ye would hear the Angels sing
    "Peace on earth and mercy mild"
    Think of Him who was once a child,
    On Christmas Day in the morning.
    
    If ye would hear the Angels sing
    Christians! see ye let each door
    Stand wider than ever it stood before,
    On Christmas Day in the morning.
    
    Rise, and open wide the door;
    Christians, rise! the world is wide,
    And many there be that stand outside,
    Yet Christmas comes in the morning.
    
    If ye would hear the Angels sing,
    Rise and spread your Christmas fare;
    ’Tis merrier still the more that share,
    On Christmas Day in the morning.
    
    If ye would hear the Angels sing,
    Christians! think on Him who died;
    Think of your Lord, the Crucified,
    On Christmas Day in the morning.




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12. Christmas
    Poet: W H. Moore
    
    This is the day, the eve of the birth
    Of the King of Kings, and the Lord of earth.
    Blessed be Mary, the mother of God,
    We'll sing her grand praises while on the sod.
    Thanks be to God for the prophets of old.
    Who really knew more than ever was told.
    But the grandest words and the sweetest refrain
    When He said to His people, "I'm coming again."
    
    Christmas in spirit, the birth of a soul
    They are born in youth as well as when old;
    But the younger that's born have longer to live.
    And the fruits of their living to others to give
    Will bring them more blessings and fit them to be
    Welcome with Jesus His grand company
    To join in the chorus, the sweetest refrain
    Just what He said. He was coming again.
    
    Just take His word for it shaketh the earth.
    And causes more souls in hearts to have birth.
    Be named in the list of His grand company,
    By prayers and repentance. His blood-bought fee;
    Have an ear for His music and a conscience so sweet.
    Perfectly happy, thy brother to greet.
    And most happily join in the sweetest refrain
    Just what He said, He was coming again.


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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about Christian Christmas poems and ways to share them meaningfully.

• What is the best way to share Christian Christmas poems with family and friends?
  They can be shared in Christmas cards, letters, or even as part of a holiday email. You could also read a poem aloud at a family gathering or display it in a frame as a holiday decoration to keep the spirit of Christmas close.




• Can I use a Christian Christmas poem in a church service or nativity program?
  Yes! Many churches and programs welcome poetry as a way to share the story of Christ’s birth. Be sure to choose a poem that reflects the tone of the event, and check if the poem requires permission for public use, especially if it’s a copyrighted piece.




• Are there poems that focus on the birth of Christ for children?
  Definitely. Many of these poems are crafted for young readers, capturing the wonder of Christ's birth in simple, joyful language. These poems can make the Christmas story relatable and memorable for children, helping them understand its importance in a way they can appreciate. You can view our collection of Children's Christmas Poems.




• How can I make a Christmas poem a part of my holiday traditions?
  Consider choosing a special poem to read each year on Christmas Eve or Christmas morning. You could even memorize a favorite verse and recite it together with your family. This tradition can be a meaningful way to focus on faith and gratitude during the holiday season.




• Can Christian Christmas poems be used in holiday cards or personalized gifts?
  Yes, including a poem in a Christmas card or on a personalized gift can add a heartfelt, spiritual touch. Poems about the Christ child, nativity, or blessings are especially suitable for cards and gifts, as they highlight the reason for the season in a meaningful way.




• How do Christian Christmas poems differ from general Christmas poems?
  Christian Christmas poems typically center on themes of faith, the birth of Jesus, and the message of salvation. What is Christmas, it is truly the birth of Jesus, as it is said, Jesus is the reason for the season.  While general Christmas poems may celebrate the season's joy, Christian poems focus on the spiritual significance of Christmas as the celebration of Christ's arrival.




• What are some ways to keep the message of a Christian Christmas poem alive throughout the year?
  Consider keeping a favorite poem visible in your home or revisiting it at special moments, like during family devotions. Reflecting on the message of Christmas, even after the season ends, can be a powerful reminder of the love and hope that Christ's birth brings.




• Are there any copyright restrictions on these poems?
  Yes, all of our poems are copyrighted. However, if you wish to use one of our poems for personal use you have our permission and they are free to use. However, if the poems are for commercial use please contact us for guidelines and permission.




• Can I submit a Christian Christmas poem to be published:
  Yes, see our submission guidelines, how to submit, and the review process on our submit a poem page.


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