On dusty ground, through hardened, shrivelled hearts, We heard the story of that humble birth, When joy was spread in plentitude afar, And mercy to the corners of the earth. Here was a baby in a manger laid; Here is the Lord of earth and heav’n above; And in this paradox we see displayed The vast eternal wonders of his love. No platitudes to mock this King of peace: His reign no earthly power can destroy, His justice and his love will never cease, To sound the song of comfort and of joy. So worship him, my dry and weary soul; Fall down in fear, and in his love be whole. #christmas #sonnet #australianchristmas #december2019 #yass (at Yass, New South Wales) https://www.instagram.com/p/Br1kknkAaHO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8bcd5l2ng8sn