Shines A Star
©2014 Mollie Pearce McKibbon
Above all shines a star 
With a light so bright,
Even in the darkness
It makes day of night.
Shining in the heavens
On the earth below,
All is hushed and waiting,
Longing now to know.
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In a humble stable
Where cattle are found,
Everything is silent,
Not a single sound.
Not one sheep is bleating,
Nor do cattle low,
All is hushed and waiting,
Longing now to know.
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Upon the hills around
Heaven’s music swells;
In angelic voices
Ring out holy bells.
Sing now hallelujahs
Loving hearts can hear;
Kneel in adoration,
God will soon appear.
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Has God come in glory,
In bright robes of gold,
With a celestial army
As was once foretold?
No, not in all beauty
With power and might,
But as a helpless baby
In the darkest night.
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No one had suspected,
Such a wondrous plan
Holiness perfected
In the heart of man.
Jesus, fair Jesus,
Born in humble stall,
God’s holy Word alive,
His love redeeming all.
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