the way to the Garden of Gethsemane. In the moment of His greatest sor row and trial, He rightly spoke of joy. Joy does not come from what we have, but from what we are. The Psalmist tells us, “Thou wilt show me the path of life, in thy presence is fullness of joy; at thy right hand, there are KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS The birthday of our Lord draws near; The "Day-of-Days" of all the year; A day of hope and joy and cheer. Keep Christ in Christmas. Let not old Santa crowd Him out, W ith whiskers gray and body stout. He helps the world forget about The loving Christ at Christmas. The day is Christ's by right divine, A day no myth should undermine, A day when thoughts and deed sub lime Should keep our Christ in Christ mas. Then every message, every gift. Should in some joyous way uplift One's very thought, and make them drift To Bethlehem at Christmas. Beyond all else this all should be A day of holiest memory, When all the world should joyfully See Christ, its Lord, in Christmas. Give other things a minor place, But tell to man in every race The story, on this "Day of Grace," Of Christ, his Lord on Christmas. — Harriet Clarke pleasures fo rev e rm o re .” (Psalm 16:11). At Christmas, God built a bridge reaching from Himself to each of us. His only purpose is that He might bring us unto Himself. Joy at Christ mas is the only real truth that stands the test of time. Is it real in your life? Do you know and love Jesus Christ as your only Lord and Saviour? May you have this glorious joy filling and flood ing your life this day! 15
tion of his task, the gardener joined the king in inspecting the work. See ing joy, the king declared, “I thought you would typify this by some flower ing plant like the magnolia. How could this palm tree represent joy?” The gardener explained, “These trees get their source of sustenance when apart from all others. Even in a dry and barren desert, their roots go down to bring nourishment. This, sire, is the true representation of joy.” How right he was. Our satisfaction can come only when we find our strength in the unseen fountain of God’s grace which man cannot comprehend. Real joy can never be found in what this world calls pleasure. Poets have composed carols and an thems to His praise and honor. Num berless painters have pictured Him in the familiar manger scenes. The true picture, however, is one of a reeking stable, a poor village woman and a tiny helpless baby. The shepherds were given a two-fold sign: wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger. A halo is certainly not men tioned for Christ, and definitely not for Mary. The wise men rejoiced when they saw the star. They knew it would lead them to the infant King. Joy can only be born into our hearts when it is heaven sent. In John 15:11 we read, “These things have I writ ten unto you that my joy might re main in you, and that your joy might be full.” Christ spoke these words on State Assemblyman Joseph Gonsalves (right) presents Dr. Samuel H. Sutherland, Blela president, a special letter o( commendation from the governor of the State at California.
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