“Do not despise Bethlehem. Do not pass it by. Come; see the place where the young child lay. Look at the manger. There is the Lamb for the burnt-offering. “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” These little tender hands shall yet be torn. These feet that have not yet trod this rough earth shall be nailed to the tree. That side shall yet be pierced by a Roman spear; that back shall be scourged; that cheek shall be buffeted and spit upon; that brow shall be crowned with thorns—and all for sinners! Is this not love? Is it not the great love of God? And is there not life in this love? And is there not salvation in this life, a kingdom and a throne?”
~ Horatius Bonar
Merry Christmas!
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