The Soldier King

No one seemed to notice
The man beside the road
He was just a ragged soldier
Out there in the cold
But he seemed to have a purpose
Only known to him
As he walked along the streets that night
Through the town of Bethlehem

In his head he held the memory
Of all the wars he'd known
In his hand he clutched the medal
For the bravery he'd shown
And the weight of every battle
He carried in his heart
But his eyes were clear in searching
For a manger in the dark

Some are born to greatness
Some are born to fall
Some are bound to be forgotten
Like they'd never lived at all
We're all born to know Him
And stand before His light
Like the soldier who found his King
Tonight

He had marched for politicians
Served under their command
And fought for all their causes
That he did not understand
But there was something deep inside
Enough
That led him on his way
With a single star to guide him
To where the Baby lay

Some are born to greatness
Some are born to fall
Some are bound to be forgotten
Like they'd never lived at all
We're all born to know Him
And stand before His light
Like the soldier who found his King
Tonight

He stood before the Son of God
Come to pay our debt
He smiled up at the soldier
That the world would soon forget
So he held out his medal
And said, "This for You I pray."
And there he swore allegiance
To the newborn Baby King

Some are born to greatness
Some are born to fall
Some are bound to be forgotten
Like they'd never lived at all
We're all born to know Him
And stand before His light
Like the soldier who found his King
Tonight

I am thankful for my brother and all the other troops who are serving us today to ensure our freedom to worship whoever, however and whatever we may!

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas...

Merry, Merry Christmas, Everyone!

Great Big Hugs & Sloppy Kisses to All of You From Me!