BIRTH

And at His birth the universe was moved:

Angels rejoiced in heavenly multitudes

While one proclaimed the blessing to ensue

For God and men, glory and peace and good;

The shepherds heard and gladly ran to view

The holy Child acclaimed King of the Jews

Whom they extolled with reverent attitude.

Even the heavens were active to produce

His special star at which the magi looked;

And at that sight straightway they were induced

To leave their homes to tread the stubborn route

To Bethlehem with gifts to contribute.