The third time, my roomies learned a valuable fact about me. Never ask me if anything is straight...I am apparently incapable of making that determination according to roommates past. But, despite the Christmas music, garland hung by duct tape, and the decorated squirrel cage (we really tapped into our inner W.T.), this Christmas season has seemed to be different for some reason. The Christmas s piritthat usually consumes me has been absent. Perhaps its been the long hours at work or the busyness of the season, but it really didn't even hit me until this past weekend that season I typically love and look forward to was passing right by. It actually started to feel a little more like Christmas as we were singing "O Holy Night" at church last weekend...it's my favorite Christmas song. I love it...the great lyrics, the powerful music. I've read through the lyrics several times this week and it seemed fitting to share them today.
O Holy Night
O holy night! The stars are brightly shining,
It is the night of our dear Savior's birth.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining,
'Til he appeared and the soul felt its worth.
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
Fall on your knees! O, hear the angels' voices!
O night divine, O night when Christ was born;
O night divine, O night, O night divine.
Led by the light of faith serenely beaming,
With glowing hearts by his cradle we stand.
So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming,
Here come the wise me from Orient Land.
The King of Kings lay thus in lowly manger;
In all our trials born to be our friend.
He knows our need, to our weakness is no stranger,
Behold your King! Before Him lowly bend!
Behold your King! Before Him lowly bend!
Truly He taught us to love one another;
His law is love and His gospel is peace.
Chains shall he break for the slave is our brother;
And in His name all oppression shall cease.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
Let all within us praise His holy name.
Christ is the Lord! O praise His Name forever,
His power and glory evermore proclaim.
His power and glory evermore proclaim.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
