'Twas the night before Jesus came and all through the house Not a person was praying, not one in the house. The Bibles were left on the shelf without care, For no one thought that Jesus would come there. The children were dressing to crawl into bed, Not once ever kneeling or bowling a head. And mom in her rocker with baby in her lap Was watching the Late Show while I took a nap. When out of the east there arose such a clatter, I sprang to my feet to see what was the matter. Away to the window I flew like a flash Tore open the shutter and lifted the slash! When what to my wondering eyes should appear But angels proclaiming that Jesus was here!