Suddenly

 

Suddenly, a host of angels appear.

And field shepherds are given ears to hear,

Their joyous peace proclaiming words and song,

God’s Peace on earth from that heavenly throng.

 

Suddenly, in the fields on that dark night,

The heavens blaze with celestial light,

God has sent His messengers down to earth,

Telling them of His Begotten Son’s birth.

 

Suddenly, one night most ordinary,

Shepherds are told of the King of Glory,

In David’s city a Saviour’s been born,

What a blessed, marvellous, holy morn.

 

Suddenly, while keeping watch in that field,

Heavenly Good News to them is revealed,

Shepherds alone in the cool, brisk night air,

The sent Gospel message are made to hear.

 

Suddenly, though surrounded by danger,

These shepherds are told that in a manger,

Right there in Bethlehem, David’s city

Lies, wrapped in swaddling bands, Divinity.

 

Suddenly, Good News the shepherds’ hearts fill,

With, peace on the earth and to all goodwill,

For a Saviour has been born unto us,

And He has been given the name, Jesus,

 

Suddenly, to us God still sends Good News,

Of peace and goodwill to those lives who choose,

To hear and believe, that God’s Word’s still true,

And not let sin’s darkness bring it to rue.

 

Suddenly, in unbelievable ways,

God to you His glory still displays,

In times unexpected, in moments dark,

Suddenly God sends a bright, heavenly spark.

 

Thank God for His ways, to us all unknown,

Thank God that His Love is forever shown,

Thank God His peace each abiding heart knows,

Thank God for suddenly His Spirit blows.

Amen!