The angels gave their message

Mary gave her body

Joseph gave his reputation

Caesar gave his orders

The innkeeper gave his manger

The magi gave their gifts

The heavenly host gave their praise

And the shepherds gave their worship.

Mary gave birth

Joseph gave a name

Heaven gave a Saviour

The Father gave a Son.

The darkness gives way to the light

And death gives way to life.

I hope you all a Christmas filled with light and life.