The Christmas Story St. Luke 2: 1 – 14

The Christmas Story

   And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all
the world should be taxed. 

   (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 

   And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out
of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because
he was of the house and lineage of David) 

   To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. 

   And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be
delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and
laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them at the inn. 

   And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their
flock by night. 
 
   And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about
them; and they were sore afraid. 

   And the angel said unto them, Fear not; for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which
shall be to all people. 

   For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. 

   And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a
manger.

   And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,