If Jesus came to Gloucester
To be born again
He would find many willing hearts
Ready to receive him
If Jesus came to Gloucester
He would find nativity scenes
Celebrating his birthday
Two thousand years ago
If Jesus came to Gloucester
He would bless the fish
And the fishermen
The lobstermen and clammers
If Jesus came to Gloucester
Brotherhood would prevail
Rich and poor, multi-colors of the skin
Multi-ethnicity
If Jesus came to Gloucester
He would long be remembered
As Savior and Messiah
To a world torn apart
If Jesus came to Gloucester
The children would receive presents
In his honor
And the giving would be glad
If Jesus came to Gloucester
The women would kneel down
In virtue
Their hearts full to over-flowing
Jesus came to Gloucester
One chilly Christmas Day
We wish he would stay
In our hearts forever
Jim Dinsmore
Gloucester




