Gene Groner, Author

On the first Sunday of Advent

O come, Emmanuel

How I long to see Bethlehem

I would kneel at the feet

Of our Lord Jesus

I would kneel at the manger

Where Christ was born

In the stable near the inn

Let me see Mary his mother

And his father, good Joseph

Join with the shepherds

As they worshiped the king

Stand with the wise men

And worship him

Sing with the angels

Who gathered around

While the animals

Watched in wonder

And amazement

O come, O come Emmanuel

I sing with the choir

This first Sunday of Advent

My heart rejoices

Leaps with joy

Good will and peace to all.*

*Original poem by Gene Allen Groner in his book Prayers and Poems of Christ.

**See all of Gene's books and daily messages of peace, hope, and love at

https://www.amazon.com/Gene-Allen-Groner/e/B077YTVSJZ

Monday, August 27, 2018