10 Christmas Poems about Hope

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• Christmas Poems of Hope in the Birth of Christ
• Christmas Poems of Hope and Cheer
• Christmas Poems About Angels and Messages of Hope
• Christmas Poems of Light and Glimmers of Hope

Christmas Poems of Hope in the Birth of Christ

These poems celebrate the hope and joy brought by Christ's birth.



1. God Gave Us Hope
   Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
   
   Imagine if the Saviour had not been born
   We would feel lost and forlorn
   But God loved us so much
   He sent us Jesus, our lives were touched.
   
   That glorious first Christmas morn
   When our Saviour, Jesus was born
   Is one which we give thanks and praise
   Singing Hallelujah, our voices we raise.
   
   God gave us love and gave us hope
   For times when we feel we cannot cope.
   So no matter what this Christmas brings
   Give thanks to God for everything.




2. The Night of Nights
   Poet: Georgia B. Adams
   
   So many moons had come and gone
   Across the heavens fair . . .
   Day followed night, night followed day
   In usual sequence there.
   
   But one night in the velvet sky
   A brilliant star appeared,
   A strange phenomenon indeed,
   And all who saw it feared!
   
   Shepherds upon a lonely hill
   Stood dumb-struck and afraid,
   Some left their sheep in panic, while
   Still others knelt and prayed.
   
   Just then bright angels pierce the night
   With wingspreads cross the sky
   Singing a song of peace on earth,
   "Glory to God on High!"
   
   Meanwhile the lofty star had burned
   A pathway through the night,
   the humble inn of Bethlehem
   Was flooded with its light.
   
   This night . . . a night of miracles
   Differed from all the rest
   For Christ was born to Mary, all
   The weary world to bless.
   
   "Then let us go," the shepherds cried,
   "To see this holy sight!"
   On, on to Bethlehem they went
   On, on into the night.
   
   There they beheld the infant King
   And worshipped and adored
   The One who God had sent to be
   The Saviour . . . Christ the Lord!
   
   This night, so mystical, so sweet,
   Differed from all the other
   Because the Saviour came, there's hope
   For every man and his brother.




The Christmas Star Poem



3. The Bells Of Yule
   Poet: Alfred Tennyson
   
   The time draws near the birth of Christ:
   The moon is hid; the night is still;
   The Christmas bells from hill to hill
   Answer each other in the mist.
   
   Rise, happy morn; rise, holy morn;
   Draw forth the cheerful day from night:
   O Father, touch the east, and light
   The light that shone when Hope was born.


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Christmas Poems of Hope and Cheer

Poems that highlight the joy, cheer, and warmth of the Christmas season.



4. Christmas Cheer
   Poet: Robert T. Kerlin
   
   ’Tis Christmas time! ’Tis Christmas time!
   Dear hallowed name of every clime!
   How each one’s heart now happy feels,
   How each one’s face fresh joy reveals
   As Christmas Day is drawing near
   The merriest day of all the year!
   
   Old spite and hate, the scowl, the sneer
   Are vanquished, all, by kindly cheer,
   And friendships nigh forgot and cold
   Glow warm again as once of old.
   Man’s worries cease, his hope returns,
   His breast with love now brighter burns;
   So, Christmas cheer! Oh, Christmas cheer!
   A hearty welcome to you here.
   
   A welcome through the world where trod
   The source of joy, the Son of God,
   The Lowly One who from above
   First warmed cold earth with gladsome love:
   Who still proclaims with golden voice,
   “Peace on earth! Rejoice! Rejoice!"




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5. Christmas Is a Time of Hope
   Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
   
   Christmas is a time of hope
   Some sent in an envelope,
   Children send letters to Santa
   For some, it is an extravaganza.
   
   Parents rush around
   Sometimes feeling like clowns
   Trying to get everything done
   Thinking it will make Christmas fun.
   
   Christmas is more than shopping at
   Stores. It gives us hope knowing that
   God so loved us all and sent the angels call
   To announce that He sent His Son to save us all.




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6. Hope and Love
   Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
   
   Christmas love is felt in the air
   Love is shown by how people care.
   Helping others to cope,
   This Christmas love gives us hope.
   
   Hope of kindness to mankind
   Hope for peace of mind.
   Hope from God above
   Fills us with His everlasting love.


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Christmas Poems About Angels and Messages of Hope

Discover poems that tell of angels and their inspiring messages of hope.



7. Angels Sang Of Hope
   Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
   
   In a manger in Bethlehem, a miracle occurred,
   A child was born, with love assured.
   Angels sang of hope and love so bright,
   Guiding shepherds through the silent night.
   
   A star shone brightly, reflecting the Lord's grace,
   Bringing joy to all in that sacred place.
   May this gift from God forever inspire,
   And fill our hearts with hope, a gift never to expire.




8. O Lovely Voices Of The Sky
   Poet: Felicia Hemans
   
   O lovely voices of the sky,
   That hymned the Saviour's birth!
   Are ye not singing still on high,
   Ye that sang "Peace on Earth!"
   To us yet speak the strains
   Wherewith, in days gone by.
   Ye blessed the Syrian swains
   O voices of the sky!
   
   O clear and shining light! whose beams
   That hour heaven's glory shed
   Around the palms, and o'er the streams,
   And on the shepherd's head;
   Be near, through life and death,
   As in that holiest night,
   Of Hope, and Joy, and Faith,
   O clear and shining light!
   
   O star! which led to Him whose love
   Brought down man's ransom free;
   Where art thou? - 'midst the hosts above
   May we still gaze on thee?
   In heaven thou art not set,
   Thy ways earth might not dim.
   Send them to guide us yet,
   O star which led to Him!




Short Inspirational Christmas Poems



9. The Voice Of The Christ-Child
   Poet: Phillips Brooks
   
   The earth has grown old with its burden of care.
   But at Christmas it always is young.
   The heart of the jewel burns lustrous and fair.
   And its soul full of music breaks forth on the air.
   When the song of the Angels is sung.
   
   It is coming, old earth, it is coming to-night;
   On the snowflakes which cover thy sod.
   The feet of the Christ-child fall gently and white.
   And the voice of the Christ-child tells out with delight
   That mankind are the children of God.
   
   On the sad and the lonely, the wretched and poor.
   That voice of the Christ-child shall fall;
   And to every blind wanderer opens the door
   Of a hope which he dared not to dream of before.
   With a sunshine of welcome for all.
   
   The feet of the humblest may walk in the field
   Where the feet of the holiest have trod;
   This, this is the marvel to mortals revealed,
   When the silvery trumpets of Christmas have pealed.
   That mankind are the children of God.


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Christmas Poems of Light and Glimmers of Hope

Poems reflecting the light and glimmers of hope that Christmas brings to our lives.



10. Christmas Light of Hope
    Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
    
    When winter’s chill surrounds us tight,
    A spark of hope brings gentle light.
    Through twinkling stars, a dream is born,
    With peace and love each Christmas morn.
    
    Though nights grow dark, the glow remains,
    A guiding star through life’s terrains.
    In every gleam, a promise kept,
    To warm the hearts where hope has slept.
    
    So let this light, though small it be,
    Shine bright with faith for you and me.
    For in this glow, we find our way -
    A path of hope each Christmas Day.




Christmas Quotes



11. Glimmers of Hope
    Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
    
    At Christmastime, we find glimmers of hope,
    In the kindness of others, in the love they bestow.
    Peace fills our hearts, as we gather and sing,
    Knowing that goodwill and joy, Christmas does bring.
    
    Eternal life's promise, in the babe born so dear,
    Brings hope and assurance, that dispels all fear.
    So let's embrace this season with gratitude and delight,
    For Christmas gives us hope, with Jesus as the light.


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