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title: "A Christmas Poem: Come to the Manger"
canonical: "https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/melissa-kruger/a-christmas-poem-come-to-the-manger-2/"
pubDate: "2015-12-23T00:00:00.000Z"
updatedDate: "2015-12-23T00:00:00.000Z"
author: Melissa Kruger
description: "Come to the manger, thirsty soul Drink from Jesus, be made whole Word of life, wrapped in flesh Heavenly dweller, found in a crèche"
tags: [Christian Living]
---

Last week, I found myself sitting by my Christmas tree, with my Bible, journal, and a moment of quiet. Words tumbled out as I sought to still my heart in the midst of a busy season. Here are my reflections on our greatest invitation: Come! (Is 55:1)

![christmas tree](http://blogs.thegospelcoalition.org/melissakruger/files/2015/12/christmas-tree1-1024x683.jpg)

**Come to the Manger**

Lights bright, sparkling tree
 More to do, more to see
 Busy we run, tired we fall,
 Is this the greatest season of all?

Longing for stillness, fearing it too
 What if we miss something important to do?
 Parties, food, fine clothing to wear
 Dancing in the ball of Vanity Fair.

Sisyphean labor, day and night
 Bound by work, blinded by sight
 The stillness calls, but we do not hear
 Cold and distant, but God is near

“Sit still my child,” hear Him say
 Come and meet with Him today
 At His table we will share
 A feast for the soul, the richest of fare

It matters not, rich or poor
 Seek and knock, He’ll open the door
 In Him we find the joy we seek
 He’s lowly in heart, humble, and meek

Come to the manger, thirsty soul
 Drink from Jesus, be made whole
 Word of life, wrapped in flesh
 Heavenly dweller, found in a crèche

This is your joy, This is your crown
 This is the reason that He came down.
 Second Adam alive for you
 The One that is Holy, the One that is True

Greatest gift and feast for all
 Listen now, hear the call
 Come to Him, find life in His name
 Sing to Him, with angels proclaim:

Glory to God and peace to mankind
 Freedom for the captive, sight for the blind
 Healing He brings, He takes our place
 King of Kings, mighty God of Grace!