This riffs on the thought that 'Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart'. It recalls a good number of the promises and pronouncements of the Christmas story. Consider how you might use multiple voices for this poem, and/or include the congregation. Each 'even' line is packed with content, so you may wish to include a pause for people to digest the line before moving on.

Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart.
The message of the angel, 'Don't be afraid, you are highly favoured.'
Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart.
The words of the shepherds, 'Peace on earth, goodwill to all.'

Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart.
The gifts from the wise men, 'Gold for a king, incense for a God.'
Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart.
The prophecy of Simeon, 'This child will be the rising and falling of many.'

Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart.
The vision of the prophets, 'The people walking in darkness have seen a great light.'
Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart.
The song of her cousin, 'You are blessed above all, and so is your child.'...

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