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Show TWENTY CENTURIES The birth of the Saviour did not, then and there, establish peace on earth and good will among men. Caesar did not topple from his pinnacle at the precise moment: people continued to grumble against his decrees and wonder what new law would oppress them next. Herod, king of Judea, did not join the Wise Men In adoration adora-tion of the Holy Child: but rather, rath-er, authorized the slaughter of the innocents in an attempt to destroy Him. But: There were shepherds watching watch-ing over their flocks some two or three miles from the Stable of Bethlehem: the Angel of the Lord appeared unto them: Wise Men, having seen His Star in the East, hastened to bring symbolic gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. On this Christmas day, we remember re-member the children in His Name for theirs is the Peace of tomorrow to-morrow and, hearing the carols of good will above the present turmoil, we are the shepherds of Bethlehem. |