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Here is the original prompt:
Write a 5-stanza XAXA rhyming scheme quatrain, 4 lines each, of original lyrics for a Christmas hymn based on Luke 2:1-20.
Claude AI responds:
Here’s an original Christmas hymn based on Luke 2:1-20:
The Bethlehem Star
A decree went forth from Caesar’s throne,
That all the world be counted there,
To Bethlehem went Joseph’s home,
With Mary, heavy with God’s care.No room was found within the inn,
The night grew cold beneath the stars,
A humble stable let them in,
Where oxen stood behind the bars.The Savior born in manger hay,
While angels lit the darkened sky,
Good shepherds heard them sing and say,
“Glory to God enthroned on high!”They came with haste to see the King,
The babe wrapped round in swaddling bands,
Their hearts now filled with praise to bring,
God’s promise cradled in her hands.The shepherds spread the wondrous word,
Of what the angels had made known,
That Christ the Lord, their souls assured,
Had come to claim His rightful throne.
Perplexity took it a little further and even asked if I would like a variation:
Here’s a reverent and poetic take on a Christmas hymn inspired by Luke 2:1–20, emphasizing wonder, prophecy fulfilled, and divine peace.
“Glory in the Highest”
The night lay hushed on Bethlehem, a promise wrapped in grace,
While shepherd hearts kept watch and flame,
The stars bent low with trembling light—
Foretold the Child the world would name.A manger held the King of kings, so fragile yet divine,
The heavens broke their calm refrain,
And angels sang to earth below,
“Peace given now where strife had lain.”The lowly came with gifts of song, their faith a simple fire,
They knelt before the newborn Word,
The ox and lamb stood side by side,
As heaven’s truth in flesh was heard.O marvel born in mortal form, the Father’s boundless love,
That wrapped the Word in swaddling bands,
While heaven’s light through shadows streamed,
And mercy touched the weary lands.Go tell it forth, the Savior lives, the promise is begun,
Through humble hearts His peace shall flow,
Till every soul both far and near
Proclaims His name—Emmanuel.
Would you like me to adapt it into a version that could be sung to a familiar Christmas hymn tune (like “O Come All Ye Faithful” or “Angels from the Realms of Glory”)?
I asked for an alternate: Yes, write a version adapted to “Angels from the Realms of Glory.”
Excellent choice — “Angels from the Realms of Glory” uses a majestic 8.7.8.7 meter with refrain, perfect for proclaiming the Luke 2 nativity drama. Here’s a fresh adaptation of your Christmas hymn, rewritten to fit its soaring melody and phrasing exactly.
“Shepherds in the Fields of Glory”
(To the tune of “Angels from the Realms of Glory” – Meter 8.7.8.7 with Refrain)Verse 1
Shepherds in the fields of glory,
Watch the silent stars above,
Angel voices break the story—
Christ is born in Bethlehem!Refrain
Come and worship, come and worship,
Worship Christ, the newborn King!Verse 2
Born of Mary, wrapped in swaddling,
Laid in manger, meek and lowly,
Heaven’s promise now fulfilling,
God with us, Emmanuel!Refrain
Come and worship, come and worship,
Worship Christ, the newborn King!Verse 3
Wise men seek Him, stars are guiding,
Prophets sang of peace on earth,
All creation now abiding
In the Savior’s holy birth!Refrain
Come and worship, come and worship,
Worship Christ, the newborn King!Verse 4
Glory streams from realms eternal,
Peace to hearts once lost in night,
Joyful tidings, hope supernal—
Christ our Lord, our great delight!Refrain
Come and worship, come and worship,
Worship Christ, the newborn King!