Christmas Eve

Jesus of Bethlehem and Nazareth and Calvary,
We are expecting you tonight.
COME AND BE BORN IN US.

Jesus of the manger and the inn,
Jesus of the workshop and the temple,
Jesus of the lakeside and the city,
Jesus of the fireside and the roadside,
We are expecting you tonight.
COME AND BE BORN IN US.

Jesus of Mary and Joseph,
Jesus of shepherds and angels,
Jesus of children and animals,
Jesus of fisherman and priests,
Jesus of women and men disciples,
Jesus of tax collectors and prostitutes,
Jesus of all who will receive you,
We are expecting you tonight.
COME AND BE BORN IN US.


Look and see,
We have brought our bread and wine
TO BE YOUR BODY FOR US.

Look and see,
We have brought our flesh and blood,
TO BE YOUR BODY FOR YOU.

Look and see,
The same Spirit which lived in your flesh
IS LIVING IN YOUR PEOPLE HERE.

Look at us and let us look at you
And see you now.

We are expecting you tonight.
COME AND BE BORN IN US.

Doug Gay