An Angelic Encounter

The birth of Jesus started out like this,
His mother Mary soon in wedded bliss;
To a man named Joseph was her fiance,
But seem to be an obstacle in their way.

He discovered that she was with child,
Meaning as his bride to be was defiled;
For he being an honest and upright man,
That sort of putting a snag into his plan.

No desire to make her a public example,
And about the thoughts of other people;
An unwed mother considered as a tramp,
Even though he knew she was no vamp.

But an angel of the Lord came to him,
Saying that he should not feel so grim;
Worry not on taking Mary as his wife,
For the Holy Spirit gave the baby life.

Onto her a son she will be given birth,
For salvation from sin of all the earth;
The given name of Jesus as to be heard,
So prophecy comes true in the Word.

Richard Newton Sherrer

Copyright ©2005 Richard Newton Sherrer

Matthew 1:18-25

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