The National tribune., 1892-12-22

FIRST PgIZE-cHRIsTMAs POEM.
In Bethlehem King is born; out on the plain the
shepherds sleep
Down from the vauited starry dome.
A crowding throng the angels come.
And the Brook Of kedron laughs and shouts, as ID
dances 10 the deep.
The Eastern Star full bright stands there; from
out the West the wise men ride;
Their cames journey Gay and night,
And The glowing star before their sight
o. Palestine. dance and be joyful; how canst thy
gladness hide?
On Calvary cross is reared; what throne 10 this
for mighty King?
The sun its beams throws out in vaini
The vail of the temple is rent in twain"
o, Palestine, now weep, now weep. and thy mourn
ing songs now sngl
They take him from the cross by night; they bury
him in a new hewn grave.
A dazzling brightness shines around,
The guards fall stricken TO the ground.
The Jordan rolls hymn of praise and SINCE on
GaiiIee each wave.
A p Gof, Cameron Mills. N. Y.
FIRST PRIZE CHRISTMAS ESSAY.
There IS no other anniversary SO dear to the
hearts of Christian people as CHRISTMAS Day, which
commentaries the birth of our dear Savior. On
this day, than any other of all the year, are
we led 10 feel the great love OF the One God and
Father of all, who is above all. and through all
and in all in giving to his errng children his only
begoticn son, that through his life and example.
death, we might all become recOneiied to God ana
become heirs of the glory OF His Kingdom
God has ever been mindful TO his children but
this gift of q Saviour was the browning blessing.
How very appropriate il Is that on the anniver-
sary OF that glad and glorious day that ushered In
the Gospel dispensation we should celebrate the
event with gifts. accompanied with messages Of
love, good wishes. and kindly remembrance we
always speak OF this day AS " Merry Christmas"
and certainly if we believe in Him whose birth We
celebrate we have a right to be merry on that day
Dear readers of The NATIONAL TRIBUNE. accept
my congratulations that we live IN land blessed
with Christian civilization freedom, and progress
j wish you all Merry Christmas Loyalty of the
Guards-Addie Haring, Westwood. N j.
SECOND CHRISTMAS POEM.
Merry Christmas, Merry Cbristsnasi
Now resoundng through the hall,
From the low and humble cottage
To The castle grand and tall;
Happy homes are declsed In glory
With the mistleioe or pine,
While q ray of untold gladness
Lights each eountenance divine
And know of many children.
With their faces wondrous fair,
With the love-ght in their dear eyes
And bright nipples in their hair,
Who will clasp their hands in wonder.
Dancing round the room in glee,
Or the blessed, peaceful morning
When they view their Christmas tree
And while sweet. glad bells ringing
On this holy Chrismastide,
Lii, the weak and bless the lowly,
Making bright the darker side;
Don't forget the poor and needy,
Give, and cheer their lonely ways;
Cast thy bread upon the water,
Twill return e'er many days"
Precious forms from severed,
Many, many miles apart;
Some with the angels singing,
But ali join with us in heart
Grateful thoughts which swell our bosomg
Fail expression from the pen.
Merry Chrisimasi merry Christmas!
Peace on earth goodwill to meni"
Allie Wickcn, Orleans Nsb.