PART II. LESSON I. JESUS CHRIST BORN. Mamma. Can you tell me, my dear little boy, where Jesus Christ lives? D. Yes, Mamma, for I have often heard you say. Jesus Christ lives up in heaven, that happy place where God lives, and where the angels live, and where good people go when they die. His Mamma. Yes: Jesus Christ lives up in heaven now but he once lived down upon earth. father's name was Joseph; his mother's name was Mary. When Jesus Christ was born, they were on a journey a long way from their own home; and as there was no room for them in the inn, they had to go and sleep in a stable among the cows and horses. There was no soft cradle for Mary to put her dear little baby in when she had hushed him to sleep; so where do you think she laid him? D. I do not know, Mamma; will tell me? you Mamma. She wrapt him in flannel, and laid him amongst some hay which was put for the cows in a manger in the stable. The hay made a warm little bed, and there the dear baby slept very sweetly. About this time, some shep herds were taking care of their flocks by night, guarding them from wolves and beasts of prey: God sent an angel to these shepherds to tell them that Jesus Christ was born. There was a great light shining round about the angel, so that the shepherds were afraid. D. What did the angel say to the shepherds, Mamma? Mamma. He said, "Fear not; for behold I bring you glad tidings of great joy which shall be to all people; for unto you is born this day, in the city of David, a Saviour, 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 as the angel spoke, a great many more angels came down from heaven, and they all began to sing, and to praise God, saying, 66 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace-good-will to |