December 12 Source unknown (stanzas 1, 2), John Thomas McFarland, 1851–1913 (stanza 3) And she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped Him in cloths and placed Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. (Luke 2:7) The shepherds had an angel Christ watches me, His little lamb, The wise men had a star Cares for me day and night, But what have I, a little child, That I may be His own in heaven; To guide me home from far, So angels clad in white Where