by: Carole L. Haines
Come away from the lights
Come away from the flashes and baubles and balls
Come away from the dreadful dissonant noise
Come to the hills and listen in silence
To the scuffle of camel’s feet carrying Wisemen
To the fields filled with sheep who are guarded by Shepherds
Come away to the hillside and listen
Come away from the hotels, motels and inns
Come instead to a barnyard with a manger within
Watch in wonder as the Savior of the world is brought forth
As the souls of humankind finally feel their worth
And the groanings and yearnings for New Life, a New Day
Are swaddled in cloths and laid in the Hay.
A Savior is born to us, a Child is given
Emmanuel has come to us, God here with us now
Come away, Dear Believer, from all else that calls
Come away to the Hillsides, alone in the dark
Under the light of History’s brightest star
Come away and find Jesus, invite Him into Your heart.
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