These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

Happy Christmas Eve

Happy Christmas Eve, my friends,
a-waiting for the birth
of He, Who died, and rose again
to give us lasting worth.

Happy Christmas Eve in Joy
to live and worship best
The One, Whose Blood, our soul's envoy
defeats the greatest test.

Happy Christmas Eve we pause
to contemplate The One,
Whose coming is the lasting cause
of Hope, God's Only Son.

Happy Christmas Eve, Dear Lord!
Our Blessing is Your Name.
You are the Truth of Your Dear Word.
We're ever glad you came.

Happy Christmas Eve, O Babe,
Who laid in swaddling clothes,
reminding of myrrh strips obeyed.
Unbound, the third day rose.

by Jay O’Toole
on December 24th, 2021