An article, “Bethlehem — The Christmas City”, tells the story of the Moravian beginnings of Bethlehem, Pa. “Our Christmas Prayer” poem (below) was recited each year at the town’s festivities:
“Let the Forces of Light bring illumination to mankind.
Let the Spirit of Peace be spread abroad.
May men of goodwill everywhere meet in a spirit of cooperation.
May forgiveness on the part of all men be the keynote at this time. Let power attend the efforts of the brothers of humanity.
So let it be, and help us to do our part.
We know, O Lord of Life and Lord, about the need.
Touch our hearts anew with love that we too, may love and give. “
