Of the eastern star again;
And repeat the angels' chorus:
"Peace on earth, good will to men."



The Christmas Star

Long, long ago, in the blue sky above the hills of Bethlehem,
twinkled the stars. Very early in the morning they would sing
together and would tell each other of what they had seen during
the long night.

They used to watch the shepherds guarding their flocks upon the
hillsides, and one bright evening star that looked down upon the
earth earlier than the others, would tell stories of little
children whispering their prayers at the twilight hour. One
wintry night a new star came to visit the other stars. It was so
radiant that its rays shone upon the gray hills and made them
light as day. It had come on a wonderful errand. The shepherds
saw it and were frightened at its strange brightness; but an
angel came to them and said: "Do not be afraid; the star has come
to bring you good, tidings of great joy, and to show you the
place where a little babe is born,--a little babe whose name is
Jesus, and who will give peace and joy to the whole world."

Then the shepherds heard some singing,--beautiful singing, for a
great many angels had come to tell the good news; and the star
grew larger and brighter, it was so glad. When the angels had
gone back to Heaven, the shepherds said, "Let us go and see this