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Make my heart your manger, Lord Emmanuel now dwells with man Lowly stable, holy child Let your glory shine* Make my heart your temple, Lord From your throne you came to earth Light that drives away the dark Let your glory shine Star of Bethlehem, may your beauty rise above any other star within me Son of Abraham, born of Mary; born of God - you have come to set your people free Make my heart your cathedral A monument to your majesty Into the darkness of evil Let your glory shine Make my heart your empty tomb Crucify every sin in me Roll away this stone of gloom Let your glory shine Star of Bethlehem, may your beauty rise above any other star within me Son of Abraham, born of Mary; born of God - you have come to set your people free * Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth (Psalm 57:11)

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Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/14/2021 11:47:00 AM

Your poem is such a beautiful gift at Christmas John. I am wishing the same for you and all of our Poetry Soup friends. I am happy to see 2020 end. Have a wonderful New Year my friend. Blessings xxoo

John Watt
Date: 1/16/2021 12:13:00 AM

2020 was particularly hard on you, my dear friend. I'm glad it's over too. Here's to new beginnings. Thank you for your lovely comment. I was so pleased to see your beautiful return to writing rewarded with a POTD yesterday. God bless you, my friend ~ John

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 12/30/2020 9:06:00 AM

An angelic poem, wonderful Nativity poem John - absolutely breath-taking. I think your message to all poetry soup is wonderful. The same to you my dear friend, may the New Year bring us all peace and reconciliation, love and kindness. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

John Watt
Date: 1/16/2021 12:15:00 AM

So grateful for your lovely comments, Jennifer, though I'm sorry to say I'm late in replying to this one. It's wonderful to have friends to share the joy of the nativity with. God bless your 2021. Hugs ~ John

Jack Horne

Date: 12/28/2020 12:55:00 PM

this is amazing - great write, my friend

John Watt
Date: 12/30/2020 1:29:00 AM

Thank you, Jack.

Panagiota Romios

Date: 12/28/2020 6:34:00 AM

Was impressed all the way through. Wowzer, John Great concepts made visual to me. Love, The Pangie

John Watt
Date: 12/30/2020 1:30:00 AM

Glad you made the visit, Pangie. How interesting that we both submitted a poem with the same name on the same day! Keep writing, my friend. Hugs ~ John

Alexis Y.

Date: 12/26/2020 1:15:00 PM

WoW! John, This isn't just lyrics; it's a heartfelt prayer. It was so it was moving to read. Excellent write; thanks for penning such a write. May we all have a better 2021. Have a great day, my friend:-)Alexis

John Watt
Date: 12/27/2020 9:11:00 PM

I'm so glad you saw the prayer aspect of this lyric, Alexis. Thank you for all your encouragement and poetry in 2020, may your 2021 be filled with blessings! ~ john

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 12/26/2020 4:24:00 AM

A beautiful tribute to Jesus!

John Watt
Date: 12/27/2020 9:10:00 PM

Thank you for your heartwarming comment, Kim!

Joanna Daniel

Date: 12/25/2020 6:26:00 AM

An amazing lyric, John, you write these well:) Merry Christmas to you and family:)

John Watt
Date: 12/25/2020 11:26:00 PM

You are so very kind to say so, Jo. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones ~ John

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 12/25/2020 12:58:00 AM

An amazing prayerful write!

John Watt
Date: 12/25/2020 11:25:00 PM

Thank you so very much, US ~ John

Akham Nilabirdhwaja Singh

Date: 12/24/2020 7:39:00 PM

An amazing devotional poem .Love it.

John Watt
Date: 12/24/2020 9:29:00 PM

Very nice of you to say, Akham. It's nice to meet you here at Poetry Soup ~ John

Jenna Logan

Date: 12/24/2020 7:28:00 PM

These lyrical verses were meant to be sung in exhaltation of God's gift of His only son. Beautifully expressed for the faithful believers, John. A favorite poem.

John Watt
Date: 12/24/2020 9:29:00 PM

So kind of you to say, Jenna. Much appreciation for the generous comment. Enjoy your Christmas and New Year, my talented friend ~ John

Robert L. Hinshaw

Date: 12/24/2020 6:30:00 PM

Beautiful, John! A Merry Christmas and a Glorious New Year to you and your loved ones! Bob H

John Watt
Date: 12/24/2020 9:27:00 PM

Thank you, Bob and best wishes to you for a wonderful Christmas and New Year ~ John

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/24/2020 6:22:00 PM

wow, I love the metaphors, Make my heart a manger/ temple, cathedral, etc. That last one, tomb, was so profound. GREAT relgious poetry, my friend. WEll done

John Watt
Date: 12/24/2020 9:27:00 PM

I always appreciate your poetic wisdom and encouragement. Thank you, my dear friend.