This poem was deliberately arranged so that each verse and each line in each verse began with a letter of Jesus' name. It was part inspiration and part perspiration.
JESUS
February 6, 1986
Justice demanded death for sinful man
Judgment was sure so God devised a plan
Joyous the news rang out for all to hear
Jesus has come, fear not, be of good cheer.
Eagerly shepherds ran to seek this child
Entering in they saw Him meek and mild
Excellent glory they began to tell
Everywhere speaking of Emanuel.
Shepherds in joy returning to their sheep
Sweet baby Jesus quietly asleep
Shining angelic choirs tell of God's love
Stars burning brightly in the sky above.
Unworthy man has since that day received
Untold rich blessings when they truly believed
Unctionized truth about the blessed One
Unmeasured love displayed in God's own Son.
Shout! so the entire world may hear and see
Salvation offered - blessed, full and free.
So many walk in darkness yet today
Show them the Saviour ere they pass away.
C. R. Lord