Has Christ, the spiritual idea,
Of Life and Truth and Love,
Dawned on thy vision, weary one,
Thy day star from above?
Has Truth — the star of Bethlehem
Its clear light shed o'er thee;
To guide thee where the young child lay
In sweet humility?
Hast journeyed far from East or West,
To bring thy treasures rare,
And lay them at the feet of Love,
With consecrated prayer?
Do songs of peace come welling up
From inner depths of love,
To swell the grander chorus,
Of angel songs above?
"Peace, peace on earth; good will to men; "
It is our Father's voice,
Hushing the jarring notes of earth,
Bidding our hearts rejoice.
Lo! unto us a child is born;
To us a Saviour's given.
His presence clouds of doubt dispels,
And points the way to heaven.
They only truly celebrate
The birth of the dear Christ-child,
Whose hearts are one with purity,
Loving and undefiled. —
We call attention to two new publications: The New Year, by Carol Norton, and Answers to Questions in Christian Science by E. A. Kimball, supplemented by Hon. C. C. Bonney's address before the Congress. See Publisher's Department.
