A is for Angels, appearing so bright, Telling of Jesus that first Christmas night.
"And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host." Luke 2:13
B is for Bethlehem, crowded and old, Birthplace of Jesus by prophet foretold.
"But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel." Micah 5:2
C is for Cattle, their manger His bed, There in the stable where He laid His head.
"And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger." Luke 2:7
D is for David and his ancient throne Promised forever to Jesus alone.
"He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David." Luke 1:32
E is for East, where shone the bright star Which Magi on camels followed afar.
"Behold, there came wise men from the East to Jerusalem, saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews?" Matthew 2:1 & 2
F is for Frankincense, with myrrh and gold, Brought by the Wise Men as Matthew has told.
"And when they had opened their treasurers, they presented unto him gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh." Matthew 2:11
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