The birth of our Savior did unfold.

Luke 2:11 Today in the town of David, a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.

Far away from their home,

To Bethlehem they did roam.

Luke 2:4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David.

The Census was a government demand

Declared across the entire land.

Luke 2:1 In those days, Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world.

The Donkey's heart was filled with pride,

Carrying Mary, with Joseph walking at her side.

Luke 2:3 And everyone went to his own town to register.

Ewes and donkeys, eyes so bright,

Came to watch this wondrous sight.

Psalm 66:1 Shout with joy to God, all the earth!

Frankincense for the King;

A gift the wise men they did bring.

Matthew 2:11 On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him.

Shiny Gold they also gave,

And Myrrh, a symbol that Jesus would save.

Matthew 2:11 Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold and of incense and of myrrh.

Herod's rule caused an outcry;

Baby boys were ordered to die.