[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 206 (Thursday, December 14, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H6964]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              THE CHRISTMAS STORY FROM THE GOSPEL OF LUKE

  (Mr. GUEST asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GUEST. Mr. Speaker, the story of the birth of Jesus Christ from 
the Gospel of Luke:

       And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a 
     decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be 
     taxed.
       And all went to be taxed, everyone into his own city.
       And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of 
     Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is 
     called Bethlehem; to be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, 
     being great with child.
       And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were 
     accomplished that she should be delivered.
       And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in 
     swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there 
     was no room for them in the inn.
       And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the 
     field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
       And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the 
     glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore 
     afraid.
       And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I 
     bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all 
     people.
       For unto you is born this day in the city of David a 
     savior, which is Christ the Lord.

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