Here

And mystery and majesty combine

Here in the manger stall

Power in pure weakness he declares.

He is the God who commands all awe.

He is here.

Here in this cradle, here in this stable

Here in this lowly place we are able

Here we can see Godís face

Here in this manger he is no stranger.

In the wonder of this holy child

Our broken lives are reconciled

With the one who has created all the earth

So we declare his birth.

He is here.

Here in the stable here with his creatures

Heaven has come to us

Here with the shepherds

Here with their lambs

Here is the great I am

For the miracle child is given

So weÝ may be forgiven

And the ancient of all days

We will come to trust

We who are made of dust

Here he bids us all to look inside

Here where heavenís gates are open wide

Here. Here. Here.

Anthony Foster

November 28, 2009