- While Shepherds Watched - It comes like the ending of the world: the sky splits open—open, so that the things behind the stars are visible.
- Whereat the Infant Lay - The heavens fold shut again, suddenly full of the absence of light and angels and soul-seizing music.
- Once (and many times) Upon a Midnight Clear - He didn’t go to see the angels, this time.
- Yet to Come the Distant Close - The Doctor has no chance, in that strange, frozen world of ruined time, to look for Bethlehem and babe, angels (real angels) frightening shepherds.
- Good Morrow, Masters All - He hesitates with one hand on the latch, the other caressing the stable door itself, which has been worn smooth and silver by sun and weather.