14 Christmas Poems About Jesus

Celebrate the true spirit of Christmas with heartfelt poems honoring Jesus' birth.

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By Catherine Pulsifer,  updated December 4, 2024


Amidst the lights and joyful cheer, may we remember: Jesus, God's gift so dear, born to bring love, hope, and grace near.
We have all heard the saying, "Jesus is the reason for the season," but what does that truly mean? At the heart of Christmas lies a story of love, hope, and redemption—the miraculous birth of Jesus Christ. His arrival was not just an event in history but a divine gift, meant to bring light into a world in need of salvation. Through these Christmas poems about Jesus, may your faith be renewed and your heart filled with gratitude for the greatest gift of all: God's love, made manifest in His Son.

Let these heartfelt words remind you of the Nativity's wonder, Jesus' purpose on Earth, and the blessings His message continues to bring into our lives today. You may also be inspired by our collection of poems about Jesus.


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    Nativity and Birth Christmas Poems

    These poems reflect the humble and miraculous birth of Jesus, highlighting the beauty and wonder of the Nativity.


  1. Nativity
    Poet: Marie Helbert King


    Shepherds in their sheephide coats
    Watch the star intently
    Speak to flocks with voices hushed
    Move them forward gently.

    Time will hold its breath awhile
    Wind be still, be still,
    Soft the flight of angel wings
    Around this little hill.

    Unto us a child is given,
    Something strange and stranger . . .
    The King of Kings and Lord of Lords,
    An infant in a manger.

    His name shall be called, Wonderful,
    The Child is meek and lowly,
    The Comforter, the Prince of Peace,
    Holy, Holy, Holy.



  2. Saviour Of The World Born
    Poet: Unknown


    Christians awake, salute the happy morn,
    Whereon the Saviour of the world was born;
    Rise to adore the mystery of Love,
    Which hosts of angels chanted from above:
    With them the joyful tidings first begun,
    Of God Incarnate and the Virgin’s Son.

    Then to the watchful shepherds it was told,
    Who heard the angelic herald’s voice: “Behold,
    I bring glad tidings of a Saviour’s birth,
    To you and all the nations upon earth;
    This day hath God fulfilled his promised word,
    This day is born a Saviour -Christ the Lord.

    "In David’s city, shepherds, ye shall find
    The long foretold Redeemer of mankind,
    Wrapt up in swaddling clothes, the Babe divine
    Lies in a manger - this shall be your sign."
    He spake, and straightway the celestial choir
    In hymns of joy unknown before conspire.

    The praises of redeeming love they sung,
    And heaven’s whole arch with hallelujahs rung!
    God’s highest glory was their anthem still,
    Peace upon earth, and mutual good will.
    To Bethlehem straight the enlighten’d shepherds ran,
    To see the wonder God had wrought for man.

    Artless and watchful as these favour’d swains,
    While virgin meekness in their hearts remains;
    Trace we the Babe, who has retriev’d our loss,
    From his poor manger to his bitter cross;
    Tread in his steps, assisted by his grace,
    Till man’s first heavenly state again takes place;

    Then we may hope, the angelic thrones among,
    To find redeem’d a glad triumphant throng;
    He that was bom upon that joyful day,
    Around us all his glory shall display:
    Sav’d by his love, incessant we shall sing
    Eternal praise to heaven’s all-powerful King.



  3. Sav’d by his love, incessant we shall sing Eternal praise to heaven’s all-powerful King.
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  4. Shepherds, Rejoice
    Poet: Isaac Watts


    Shepherds, rejoice, lift up your eyes.
    And send your fears away;
    News from the region of the skies!
    Salvation's born to-day.

    Jesus, the God whom Angels fear,
    Comes down to dwell with you;
    To-day He makes His entrance here,
    But not as monarchs do.

    No gold, nor purple swaddling-bands,
    Nor royal shining things;
    A manger for His cradle stands.
    And holds the King of kings.

    Go, shepherds, where the Infant lies,
    And see His humble throne:
    With tears of joy in all your eyes
    Go, shepherds, kiss the Son.

    Thus Gabriel sang; and straight around
    The heavenly armies throng;
    They tune their harps to lofty sound,
    And thus conclude the song:

    "Glory to God that reigns above,
    Let peace surround the Earth;
    Mortals shall know their Maker's love
    At their Redeemer's birth."

    Lord! and shall angels have their songs.
    And men no tunes to raise?
    O may we lose these useless tongues
    When they forget to praise!

    Glory to God that reigns above,
    That pitied us, forlorn!
    We join to sing our Maker's love -
    For there's a Saviour born!


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  6. Jesus Sent Out Of Love
    Poet: Catherine Pulsifer


    He did not come in glory
    He came to tell a story
    About God's love that was so true
    Given for all, for me and you.

    Riches he did not bring
    But you could hear the angels sing,
    "Alleluia, a Savoir is born".
    Mankind was no longer forlorn.

    So on this Christmas morn
    A day that is not the norm
    Give thanks to God above
    Who sent Jesus out of love.



  7. Give thanks to God above Who sent Jesus out of love.
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  8. Christmas Miracle
    Poet: Jason Kirk Bartley


    The biggest Christmas miracle,
    Is not gifts or decorations or such,
    The biggest Christmas miracle,
    Is our Saviour’s touch,

    To come be like one of us,
    Maybe He could relate,
    A life lived by a mere mortal,
    Yet our Saviour,
    The only one to date.

    How He was born in a humble manger,
    And not a golden bed,
    The king was born in a stable,
    Just like the Bible said.

    I’m sure it was cold,
    Just like the hearts of men,
    Every man was for himself,
    They did not let Him in.

    Yet His mercy and His grace,
    Was found wrapped up in this
    Little tear-stained face,

    The one in the cold stable,
    Lying in the hay,
    Would grow up in God’s grace and show others,
    And make their way.

    His Spirit was sent down to man,
    After His death and resurrection,
    God’s plan,
    ‘Caused by the wicked hands of men,
    The nails had pierced His hands and feet,
    The only one who could deliver us from evil,
    Then the miracle would be complete.

    He broke the hold of Satan,
    Now God’s love shines down each day,
    It all started with this Christ child
    Found lying in the hay.



  9. Came To Save All
    Poet: Catherine Pulsifer


    The message He brought, the wisdom he told
    To this day has not grown old.
    He came to save us all
    From God, He received His call.

    That baby born on the night
    To the world brought new light.
    Thank you Jesus we praise you
    God's promises are so true.


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  11. The Holly And The Ivy
    Poet: Unknown


    The Holly and the Ivy,
    Now both are full well grown;
    Of all the trees that spring in wood.
    The Holly bears the crown.
    The Holly bears a blossom,
    As white as lily flower;
    And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ,
    To be our sweet Saviour,

    The Holly bears a berry.
    As red as any blood;
    And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ,
    To do poor sinners good.
    The Holly bears a prickle,
    As sharp as any thorn;
    And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ,
    On Christmas day in the morn,

    The Holly bears a bark,
    As bitter as any gall;
    And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ,
    For to redeem us all.
    The Holly and the Ivy,
    Now both are full well grown;
    Of all the trees that spring in wood,
    The Holly bears the crown.



  12. And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ, For to redeem us all.
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  13. The Star of Bethlehem
    Poet: Catherine Pulsifer


    High above, so clear, so bright,
    A guiding star in the velvet night.
    A symbol of hope, a light divine,
    Leading to love in a humble sign.

    It marked the place where the Savior lay,
    God’s gift of grace on Christmas Day.
    A symbol of faith, unbroken and true,
    The Star of Bethlehem shines anew.



  14. The Symbol of A Candy Cane
    Poet: Catherine Pulsifer


    A candy cane, so simple, so sweet,
    Curved like a crook, the shepherd's feat.
    Guiding the lost, bringing them near,
    A symbol of love, so true, so clear.

    Its red stripe speaks of sacrifice made,
    The white shows the purity Jesus displayed.
    In every cane, a story is told,
    Of the Good Shepherd, gentle and bold.



  15. The Seven Joys Of Mary
    Poet: Unknown


    The first good joy that Mary had,
    It was the joy of one;
    To see the blessed Jesus
    When He was first her Son.
    When He was first her Son, good Lord,
    And happy may we be;
    Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost
    To all eternity.

    The next good joy that Mary had,
    It was the joy of two;
    To see her own Son Jesus
    To make the lame to go.

    The next good joy that Mary had.
    It was the joy of three;
    To see her own Son Jesus
    To make the blind to see.

    The next good joy that Mary had.
    It was the joy of four;
    To see her own Son Jesus
    To read the Bible o'er.

    The next good joy that Mary had.
    It was the joy of five;
    To see her own Son Jesus
    To raise the dead to life.

    The next good joy that Mary had.
    It was the joy of six;
    To see her own Son Jesus
    Upon the Crucifix.

    The next good joy that Mary had.
    It was the joy of seven;
    To see her own Son Jesus
    Ascending into heaven.
    Ascending into heaven, good Lord.
    And happy may we be;
    Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost
    To all eternity.


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  17. Without Jesus
    Poet: Catherine Pulsifer


    Without Jesus, there'd be no Christmas cheer,
    No salvation, no hope to draw near.
    This season, let's pause and say thank you to Him,
    For the love and grace that fills us within.

    In Bethlehem's manger, His humble birth,
    Gave us reason to celebrate His worth.
    So this Christmas, with gratitude we confess,
    We'd have nothing without Jesus, our Savior and bless.



  18. The Greatest Gift
    Poet: Catherine Pulsifer


    This Christmas receive the gift of love
    Sent to us from God above
    Accept Jesus into your heart
    And you will find that is a good start.
    Your life will be transformed
    Find peace and fewer storms.

    Study the word and let it sink in
    You'll find yourself moving away from sin
    Life will have new purpose and meaning
    It truly is a wonderful feeling.
    The greatest Christmas gift you could ever receive
    Is in Jesus, when you believe.



  19. The greatest Christmas gift you could ever receive Is in Jesus, when you believe.
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  20. The Greatest Gift
    Poet: Catherine Pulsifer


    By faith we see the star so bright,
    Guiding us through the darkest night.
    A child was born, a gift divine,
    God's endless love for all mankind.

    With gratitude, our hearts we raise,
    To honor Him with songs of praise.
    Through trials faced, His light we see,
    A Savior’s love to set us free.

    So let us trust, with steadfast grace,
    And find our strength in His embrace.
    For Jesus came, a gift unfurled,
    To bring new hope into the world.



  21. Light of Jesus
    Poet: Catherine Pulsifer


    Imagine leaving the beauty of heaven
    To come to this earth.
    That is what God had planned
    with Jesus and His birth.

    Jesus came that we may know
    The love of God is so true.
    So this Christmas, let the love
    Of Jesus shine through you.


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We hope these poems help you celebrate the true spirit of Christmas honoring Jesus' birth. May they you of the miracle of the Nativity and the profound message of love, hope, and salvation that Jesus brought into the world.

Amid the bustling celebrations and twinkling lights, let these verses ground us in the significance of His humble arrival. They call us to reflect on the extraordinary gift of grace and the boundless love God extended to humanity through His Son.

Each poem invites us to embrace gratitude for this unparalleled gift, inspiring us to live with faith, compassion, and joy—not just during the holiday season but throughout the year. The themes of Jesus’ life, His teachings, and His sacrifice resonate in every word, urging us to carry His light forward in our actions and interactions with others.

As you meditate on these poems, may they deepen your connection to the true essence of Christmas and encourage you to share the love and hope that Jesus embodies. Remember, the greatest gift of all is not found under the tree but in the hearts of those who believe in Him.




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