When he came, slavery existed in every part of the world.
Jesus Christ, the Son of God, came from heaven and dwelt upon the earth: his mission to proclaim the will of God to a world sunk in the lowest depths of iniquity.

Even the dear and chosen people of God had departed from him--had forsaken his worship, and turned aside from his commands.
He was born of a virgin.

He was called Emmanuel.

He was God with us.
Wise men traveled from afar to behold the Child-God--they knelt before him--they opened their treasures--they presented to them gifts.

Angels of God descended in dreams, to ensure the protection of his life against the king who sought it.