T'was the night before Christmas and all through the earth
Every creature was stirring, and needing new birth.

Some faces were guilty, others were worn,
Some filled with sorrow, some sin torn.

When God up above, without much clatter,
Sent a Savior to earth to remedy the matter.

He came without splendor, saying life's not a waste,
Will you rise up and follow and see Him with haste?

When it's the night before Christmas from the ground to the sky
God's glory is near and Jesus comes by.

It is Christmas Eve. Christmas Eve is not so much another day on the calendar as it is another mood of the heart. All is calm. All is bright. Tonight I invite you to come with the shepherds over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.

Come to Bethlehem and s…