"They worshipped Him"--in breathless awe
   The wise men knelt before Him;
They traveled far with gifts of gold,
   Their purpose to adore Him.

They worshipped, for in Him they saw
   The hope of all that's human;
The Son of God--the Son of Man--
   The Scripture's great denouement!

"They worshipped Him"--Lord, make us wise
   As once again this story
Is caroled to a needy world,
   Lest blinded to His glory.

We miss the meaning of His birth
   So occupied with giving,
With tinseled tree and mistletoe,
   With merriment and living.

We fail to see the Gift of God,
   Christ crucified--Christ risen;
And failing to discern His Cross
   We miss the way to heaven!

--Gene Farrell

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life" (John 3:16).