CHRISTMAS.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume I, Issue 36, 3 January 1874, Page 13

CHRISTMAS.

" Prepare His way !" Give him thy soul, This was the Baptist's theme Washed clean from every stain. To listening crowds, By sacred Jordan's stream. " Prepare His wav !" Rest not your hopes ou earth - t " Prepare His way !" All it can give Oast off the slough of sin ! Is but of little worth. Repent the past ; A better life begin. " Prepare His way !" Joyful His presence greet. " Prepare His way !" Lift up your hearts ! Mate straight the crooked path, These are an offering meet. Cleanse the foul heart — Near is the day of wrath. " Prepare His way !" Heed not the worldling's scorn : " Prepare His way !" Think but of Christ Pass through the saving flood ; On happy Christmas morn. Arise new-bom Adopted sons of G-od. " Prepare His way !" At His own altar kneel. " Prepare His way !" To the wrapt soul The Saviour comes on earth. He will Himself roveal. Angelic choirs Loud herald the glad birth. " Prepare His way !" Banquet on heavenly food : " Prepare His way !" Sweet Sacrament ! Not as a conqueror comes— His very flesh and blood. He bringeth peace To all His children's homes. " Prepare His way !" Drink in the founts of grace. " Prepare His way !" Fina ia tne Faith Born of a Virgin pure— A sure abiding place. G-od in the flesh — Man's sorrows to endure. " Prepare His way !" Triumphant pseans raise ; " Prepare His way !" Lefc censers wave— The powers of evil fly. The symbolic blaze t Be strong in faith ! Jesus our strength is nigh. " Prepare His way !" Rejoice ! His Church on earth. " Prepare His way !" High FestivalCast out all things profane ; The day that gave Him birth. C. E. H.