I.R.S.: December 2012

the little shepherd couldn't sleep that night

the sheep were loud and the moon was white

he was hunkered down with his staff and cloak

when a heavenly voice the stillness broke:

"Don't shiver and shake or be afraid
for tonight your Savior in a manger is laid
This news is GREAT; it will bring great joy
for God has sent this baby boy.
You'll find Him soon in David's town -
swaddled tight - no robes, no crown.
Just a baby? Nay, He's Messiah! Lord!
And shall by all men be adored!"

An army of angels filled up the sky;
their worship rang out like the ocean's cry.
The little shepherd knelt in awe -
i wish i'd seen what that shepherd saw.

The Little Shepherd - by Cate & Isaac Smith