Joanne Wiess

Waking the Lion Joanne Wiess

The stars gleamed brightly the night he arrived,

humbly joining the human race.

An open stable welcomed him with oxen, a donkey,

and angels surrounding.

He came as the beating heart of the future

formed as spirit and flesh

joined to represent one to the other,

strength to weakness,

and weakness to strength.

Wake the lion, the savior is here!

This is the Christmas story!