“Wonderful!” is in the Stable
by M Ryan Taylor
Copyright © 2008 M Ryan Taylor

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In Bethlehem, the “House of Bread,” the “Bread of Life” is found,
For David’s root and David’s branch is born in David’s town.
A manna in our wilderness, a gift that we might live,
Lies in the oxen’s manger, His life to freely give.

Oh “Wonderful!” is in the stable, “Counselor” lies on the hay,
“Mighty God” with sheep and oxen makes His bed on Christmas Day.

The new-forged light o’er Bethlehem guides seekers from afar;
Reveals the place where lightly lies “the Bright and Morning Star.”
His dawning beams with mercy, for He will freely be
Our compass and our lantern for all eternity.

Oh “Wonderful!” is in the stable, “Counselor” lies on the hay,
“Mighty God” with sheep and oxen makes His bed on Christmas Day.

The shepherds bring their milk-white lambs before the “Lamb of God”
And mark the oxen, rams and kine about Him on the sod.
The last and lasting sacrifice, fulfilling all the law,
Without a spot or blemish, lies nestled in the straw.

Oh “Wonderful!” is in the stable, “Counselor” lies on the hay,
“Mighty God” with sheep and oxen makes His bed on Christmas Day.

The wise lay gifts around the child, the Gift of Father’s love,
The Author of salvation’s song, the Bread sent from above.

Oh “Wonderful!” is in the stable, “Counselor” lies on the hay,
“Mighty God” with sheep and oxen makes His bed on Christmas Day.
“The Prince of Peace” lies soft and sweetly on His bed this Christmas Day.