Star of Bethlehem

     When I think of Christmas, uppermost in my mind, is the birth of Jesus laying in a manager.  However one Christmas carol, "We Three Kings," reminded me of the significance of the star that led the wise men to the baby boy.  There are many who believe the star was an astronomical event while others believe it to be a supernatural, miraculous occurrence.  Regardless, I tend to regard the star as a wonderful, bright experience, a holy star, that was planned by God, and I love the refrain of the  song: 
                O star of wonder, star of night,
                Star with royal beauty bright,
                Westward leading, still proceeding,
                Guide us to they perfect light. 
    
     Here are my own thoughts about the star:

HOLY STAR

Oh holy star,

so near, yet so far.

Shining in all your radiant glory

sharing in the Messiah's story.

Oh holy star, lighting the way

with your lovely ray;

Stunning! Illuminating bright!

Spectacular in the night!

Sending out a visual declaration

as wise men gazed in excited adoration.

Oh holy star,

so near, yet so far.

Hovering over the manager scene;

Casting down your joyous diamond beam.

Oh, star of light, star of wonder

to those down under.

Oh, star from the East - an astronomical mystery;

Puzzling all throughout history.

Out of the night, shining forth,

leading, guiding, proclaiming the Savior's birth. 

                                                          Mary Crisp Jameson