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The Perfect Gift
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Staging: Mary sings "Mary's Song" while sitting on her bed:
Greeted me as if I were some kind of royalty
Now my hearts not changed by the promise I made
Just moments ago
But, I'm alone, confused and I have some doubts
You should know
Though it was written by the prophet Isaiah
That this would come to be
Surely there's someone 'lot stronger
Worthier than me
Still You have chosen who You have chosen
Your promise fulfilled though me
I am a handmaid.
(Gabriel)
Still He has chosen who He has chosen,
His promise fulfilled through thee.
(Mary)
Let it be done to me
Let there be praise for Thee
From this earthly vessel let Your Word be known
Age to age Word made flesh from Your Heavenly throne
Remember I'm betrothed to Joseph so gentle, meek and kind
How will he react when I tell him, with Your Child am I
Now I don't want to tell You how this plan of Yours should go
Have You considered all the options is there someone else You know
Let it be done to me
Let there be praise for Thee
From this earthly vessel let Your Word be known
Age to age Word made flesh from Your Heavenly throne
My soul sings of the promise that You bring
The Mighty One has done great things
Holy is His Name
My soul sings of the promise that You bring
The Mighty One has done great things
Holy is His Name
My soul sings of the promise that You bring
The Mighty One has done great things
Holy is His Name
Copyright © 1998 Lynn Cooper (ASCAP)
Staging: (When the song is over, the scene fades on young Mary. Young Mary and older Mary, both say the following lines together as the lights fade from one to the other. Young Mary’s voice fades out and older Mary’s voice grows stronger.)
Both Mary(s) in unison: What will Joseph think of all this? He is such a kind man. I hope he understands.
Esther: I can only imagine what Joshua would think about my being with child before our wedding!
Mary: (stroking Esther's head) And I was worried about Joseph too! For you see I was only just beginning to learn what it meant to trust in God, letting Him make miraculous things happen. (speaking to the other children) God sent an angel to Joseph too! The Angel told him about all the wonderful things that would happen to this very special child and helped him to understand. (pausing to reflect) Your grandfather was a wonderful man, I loved him dearly!
Esther: Grandmother! (pulling on her sleeve) Don't get side tracked .... you're telling me that Elizabeth and you were pregnant at the same time?
Caleb: What's pregnant mean?
Mary: (laughing at Caleb) That's a story for another time Caleb!
Esther: Grandmother! Tell me about Elizabeth.
Staging: (lights begin to fade on Mary and the children, as scene 2 comes up)
Mary: (turning towards all the children) I immediately traveled to see Elizabeth. I wanted to know if what the angel told me was true. So I went to visit her....
(end of scene)
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