The Nativity: Tribute to Mary

"And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women." Luke 1

"Think of the great blessings that came from that one birth.

No wonder the angels sang for JOY."

"What a gift this was!

Think what it means to us!

We can learn patience, devotion, and faithfulness such as Mary had.

And like her Son we can follow the true gospel principles,

being in the world but not of the world."

"Mary offered her gift also—the gift of nurturing

and rearing the Son of God from infancy to manhood.

What hours and days and months of care,

what years of devoted service!"

I've always loved this video of the Nativity. And the words to Breath of Heaven by Amy Grant always bring tears to my eyes.  What a special night that must have been for all who Believed.

Quotes by {Mark E. Petersen, “His Gift to the World,” New Era, Dec 2002, 8}