0311 ST. NICK AT NIGHT

NICK AT NIGHT
‘Twas the night before morning
And all through the house
Not a creature was stirring
Not even Andy (who was prone to wander about)
When what to my wondering eyes should appear
But a Pharisee named Nick, who was sneaky and scared
Well he came to Jesus and says, “God’s with You
For I saw all those miracles and such that You do.”
Then Jesus, He answered in riddles and words
“Unless you’re born again, you can never see God.”
Ol’ Nick scritched his head, then he scratched at his beard.
How can an old man be born again? That seems weird.
So Jesus replied, “It’s a spiritual thing
That water and Spirit make a man born again.
For Spirit ain’t something that can ever be seen.
You can tell where He’s been, like with trees blown by wind.
Then Jesus explained that new life He would make
When He’s raised on a pole just like Moses’ snake.
For God loved the world so much that He gave
His only begotten Son so we can have
His life everlasting by believing in Him
And no one will perish who’s no more condemned.
“You’re making my head swim,” complained Old Saint Nick
Who then disappeared from our story right quick.
But then shows up later, a follower of Christ, 
Saying, “Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!”
(Or was that the other Nick? Never mind. I’ll get it right.)