"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given."—Isaiah 9:6.

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A Christmas Question
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"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given."—Isaiah 9:6.

"I will just repeat the four different proofs again. If unto me a child is born then I have been born again; and, moreover, I am now in consequence of that new birth, a child. If, again, a Son has been given to me, then I am a son; and again I am given to that Son who is given to me. I have tried to put these tests in the way that the text would suggest them. I pray you carry them home with you. ....., "Unto me this Son is given." . God help you, that you may be blessed in him, and may sing sweetly "Unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given."

"Ah, Christians, ring the bells of your hearts, tire the salute of your most joyous songs, "For unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given." Dance, O my heart, and ring out peals of gladness! Ye drops of blood within my veins dance every one of you! Oh! all my nerves become harp strings, and let gratitude touch you with angelic fingers! And thou, my tongue, shout—shout to his praise who hath said to thee—"Unto thee a child is born, unto thee a Son is given." Wipe that tear away! Come, stop that sighing! Hush yon murmuring. What matters your poverty? "Unto you a child is born." What matters your sickness? "Unto you a Son is given." What matters your sin? For this child shall take the sin away, and this Son shall wash and make you fit for heaven. I say, if it be so,


"Lift up the heart, lift up the voice,
Rejoice aloud! ye saints rejoice!"
( Charles H Spurgeon Sermon excerpt 291)

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