God's Christmas Gift

Christmas Poems

God's Christmas Gift
Poet: Caleb Davis Bradlee  

God saw the nations sweeping by,
And heard the people's anguished cry,
"O give us light!"
Out of the skies he sent a babe,
The humble child in manger laid,
A striking sight!

Wise men and shepherds marched to see,
And to the babe they bent the knee,
And presents gave!
A "star" stood where the child was found,
And all the place seemed holy ground,
To men so grave.

But now that child is Lord and King,
And unto all will blessings bring,
Who hear his voice!
He asks of each and all the heart,
And ever will his grace impart;
O world rejoice!


Voices In The Sky
Poet: Caleb Davis Bradlee

Hark! I hear voices in the sky;
I see a star above;
I will not ask the reason why;
It is a sign of love.

"Glory to God! peace on the earth,
Good will to men!" I hear
Angels are speaking of a birth,
To all our hearts most dear.

I am sure our dear Lord has come,
A Savior for us all;
A holy gift from God's own home;
And at his feet we'll fall!

The Lord has come to every soul,
To all, the high and low;
O let the message onward roll,
And grace and light bestow.

And then we'll have a deeper rest,
And a more earnest love;
We all shall be most grandly blest
With glory from above.



Christmas Poems


Holy Waiting For The Right
Poet: Caleb Davis Bradlee

Wait! thou can'st not know thy fate,
The hidden things that lie deep
In the councils of God's state,
While we wake and while we sleep!

A weaving is round the throne
Of our blessings true and pure;
To mortal ears now unknown;
In the future all secure.

The Almighty's plans are grand,
But are hidden from our sight;
Of us all does he command,
Holy waiting for the right!

Key Messages:

• Jesus as God's Gift of Light
  In, God's Christmas Gift, Bradlee speaks of God sending Jesus in response to humanity’s cries for guidance and light. This birth is seen as a miraculous gift, bringing blessings to those who embrace Him.




• The Holiness of Jesus’ Birth
  The poems emphasize that Jesus’ birth was a holy and transformative event. Wise men and shepherds recognize this by visiting Him and offering gifts, and a star marks the sacredness of the scene, which inspires reverence.




• Jesus as Savior for All
  In, Voices In The Sky, the poet describes the angels proclaiming Jesus’ arrival as a gift to all, regardless of social status. This inclusivity highlights the universal nature of Jesus’ mission as Savior.




• Celebration and Worship
  The imagery of voices in the sky and angels proclaiming "peace on earth" conveys the joy and reverence with which humanity should receive God’s gift. Bradlee calls for people to celebrate, worship, and feel blessed by this divine intervention.




• Trust in God’s Unseen Plans
  Holy Waiting For The Right reflects on the unknown but trustworthy nature of God’s plans. Though we may not understand all He has in store, we’re encouraged to have faith in His timing and goodness.