Each Christmas God uses this poem to touch many hearts.  First written in 1986, its ministry continues to grow.  We encourage you to share this Good News with your friends.

What Child is this
who so impacted history
that the calendar of time itself
is dissected by His birth?

To the atom,
He is fusion for by Him
all matter is held together.

To horticulture,
He’s the Rose of Sharon
and the Lily of the Valley.

To the animal kingdom,
He’s the Lion of the Tribe of Judah
and the Lamb of God.

To astronomy,
He’s the Star of the Morning
and the Sun of righteousness
rising with healing in His wings

To the seeker, He’s the Way;
to the philosopher, the Truth;
to the penitent, the Life.

He is Joshua’s captain,
Moses’ smitten rock,
Isaiah’s majestic sovereign,
Saul’s blinding vision,
John’s revelation.

What Child is this?

He’s the poet’s greatest theme,
the composer’s sweetest music,
the sinner’s dearest friend.

He’s the healer of broken hearts,
the mender of broken relationships,
the restorer of broken dreams.

To the weary, He is wonderful;
To the confused, counselor,
To the weak, mighty God;
to the orphaned, everlasting Father;
To the desperate, Prince of Peace.

In His life, He is humanity’s only perfection,
In His death, humanity’s only Savior,
In His resurrection, humanity’s only hope.

What Child is this?

He is Jesus,
God’s love gift to you.

 -David Shibley