Mary's Boy Child

[Mike]

Mary's Boy Child - Songfacts

According to the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 1, verses 18-25 (KJV)

Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.

Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.

But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.

And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.

Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,

Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.

Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:

And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.

[OLD 55]

Good on you Mike.

It's nice to see someone come out and declare what Christmas is all about. It's so easy to lose sight of it with shopping, writing cards, making sure there's plenty to eat and drink, etc. Jesus was no killjoy - I'm sure he approves of all that, but I'll bet he's grateful when we stop and think of his birth sometime too. Long live Christmas.