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FreeWay Foundation           Dr. Curt Scarborough, President          December 24, 2014

Most of the Christmas pageants I've seen portray Joseph and Mary coming to a hotel, but being

turned away "because there was no room for them in the inn," Luke 2:7. We imaging that "inn" to be

like a Holiday Inn or at least or at least a Motel 6! But, in fact, this word translated "inn" really means

"guest room." It was a room in a private home, probably reserved for relatives and other travelers who,

in this instance, came to Bethlehem by order of the Roman Emperor.

            A more accurate picture, I think, is that Mary and Joseph had relatives in the city . . . or at least

acquaintances. Bethlehem was a small village, and it was, after all, the home-town of their family.

Because the couple arrived late at night, the "guest room" already was occupied, so they were shown

to the stable out back . . . just temporarily, for the night.

            This possibility inspired me to write the poem, 'Come as a Child" which you will find below. It

May be sung to the turn "Bunessan" . . . "Child in a Manger." Please accept this "home-made"

Christmas gift for you which I pass along with my sincere "Merry Christmas!"

COME AS A CHILD

Dr. Curt Scarborough

Come as a child to David's small city;

Out of town fam'lies, spending the night;

Children all sent out into the stable:

Big slumber party! What a delight!

Kids now are quiet, midnight approaching;

Cousins arrive with no place to stay;

House is too crowded; kinfolk are sleeping;

"Just for one evening, sleep in the hay."

There in the manger: a newborn baby;

Mary and Joseph tend to their son;

Moms in the household hear the commotion,

With cloths and water, come on the run.

Children are watching their newborn cousin;

Asking the question, "What is his name?"

"His name is Jesus," says Joe and Mary.

"Great!" says a small lad, "Mine is the same!"

Out of the night now shepherds appearing;

Getting permission Jesus to hold;

Praising their God with joy and thanksgiving;

Spreading the message angels had told.

More great excitement! Visitors royal:

Men from the East who followed a star;

Before the baby, they fall and worship;

Giving him presents brought from afar.

Come as a child, let's visit the manger;

God of creation, came as a boy;

Take time to WONDER, take time to TREASURE,

Take time to PONDER, WORSHIP with joy.

Merry Christmas from the staff of

FreeWay Foundation

&

Pillsbury College & Seminary

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FreeWay Foundation Dr. Curt Scarborough, President December 24, 2014

cosy_christmas_candle[1] Most of the Christmas pageants I've seen portray Joseph and Mary coming to a hotel, but being

turned away "because there was no room for them in the inn," Luke 2:7. We imaging that "inn" to be

like a Holiday Inn or at least or at least a Motel 6! But, in fact, this word translated "inn" really means

"guest room." It was a room in a private home, probably reserved for relatives and other travelers who,

in this instance, came to Bethlehem by order of the Roman Emperor.

A more accurate picture, I think, is that Mary and Joseph had relatives in the city . . . or at least

acquaintances. Bethlehem was a small village, and it was, after all, the home-town of their family.

Because the couple arrived late at night, the "guest room" already was occupied, so they were shown

to the stable out back . . . just temporarily, for the night.

This possibility inspired me to write the poem, 'Come as a Child" which you will find below. It

May be sung to the turn "Bunessan" . . . "Child in a Manger." Please accept this "home-made"

Christmas gift for you which I pass along with my sincere "Merry Christmas!"

Dr Curt

COME AS A CHILD

Dr. Curt Scarborough

Come as a child to David's small city;

Out of town fam'lies, spending the night;

Children all sent out into the stable:

Big slumber party! What a delight!

Kids now are quiet, midnight approaching;

Cousins arrive with no place to stay;

House is too crowded; kinfolk are sleeping;

"Just for one evening, sleep in the hay."

There in the manger: a newborn baby;

Mary and Joseph tend to their son;

Moms in the household hear the commotion,

With cloths and water, come on the run.

Children are watching their newborn cousin;

Asking the question, "What is his name?"

"His name is Jesus," says Joe and Mary.

"Great!" says a small lad, "Mine is the same!"

Out of the night now shepherds appearing;

Getting permission Jesus to hold;

Praising their God with joy and thanksgiving;

Spreading the message angels had told.

More great excitement! Visitors royal:

Men from the East who followed a star;

Before the baby, they fall and worship;

Giving him presents brought from afar.

Come as a child, let's visit the manger;

God of creation, came as a boy;

Take time to WONDER, take time to TREASURE,

Take time to PONDER, WORSHIP with joy.

Merry Christmas from the staff of

FreeWay Foundation

Pillsbury College & Seminary

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