For the Christ-child who comes is the Master of all; no palace too great, no cottage too small.

From Matthew 2:6:  “And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah, for from you shall come a ruler who is to shepherd my people Israel.”

Phillips Brooks (1835-1893) was an American pastor and Christian author.  He was remembered for his charismatic preaching as well as writing the lyrics of the beloved Christmas hymn, “O Little Town of Bethlehem.”