‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house
I had baited my traps, to catch that darn mouse.
Each evening I’d loaded the traps with great care;
Each morning I’d found the bait no longer there.
Tonight I was nestled all snug in my bed.
Then I heard little mouse feet dance over my head.
He was up in the ceiling, a rat-a-tat tap;
With all of that noise, how could anyone nap?
Then out in the kitchen arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.
Christmas is near, the promise of a Savior about to be fulfilled. What better way to express the long-awaited hope of mankind than through a new mother’s song of welcome to her oh-so-special baby son?
I wrote “Mary’s Lullaby” and several other songs for a Christmas Eve service held at Ouaquaga United Methodist Church several years ago. God willing, those pieces will grow into a complete cantata someday. For now, I’m content to hear my talented soprano daughter, Theresa Olin, singing “Mary’s Lullaby.”
Listen with me.
Merry Christmas, and may all your God-inspired hopes be fulfilled!
– Linda