A Christmas Prayer
Help us rightly to remember the birth of Jesus, that we may share in the song of angels, the gladness of the shepherds, and the worship of the Wise Men. Close the door of hate and open the door of love all over the world. Let kindness come with every gift, and good desire with every greeting. Deliver us from evil by the blessings that Christ brings, and teach us t be merry with clean hearts. May the Christmas morning make us happy to be Thy children, and the Christmas evening bring us to our beds with grateful thoughts; forgiving and forgiven, for Jesus’ sake. Amen.
~Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson was a prolific Scottish author, best known for his novels Treasure Island and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. He now ranks in the top thirty most translated authors in the world. Wow! To explore an entire site dedicated to his life and works, click here.
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