Poems (Coolidge)/"The Christmas Angel"
THE "CHRISTMAS ANGEL"
O blessèd Christmas angel, now I'd hearken unto thee, 'Neath starlight clear forget how drear Erstwhile the world to me; Oh, may thy music joyous An echo in me find; And sorrow cease in perfect peace God's gift to all mankind.
O blessed Christmas angel, still I'm listening to thee, Thy song of old anew has told My Lord's nativity; Adown the ages echo The strains the shepherds heard, "Peace and good will" my spirit fill, As falls the heavenly word.
O'er fair Judea's shining plain Still floats that glorious song, For faith can hear its words of cheer And see an angel throng; The wondrous, heavenly music Glad echoes voice again; "Glory to God," "Glory to God," "Amen,"—"Amen,—"Amen."