Thursday, December 11, 2014
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
ADVENT - DAY 10
In the dead of night.
Shepherds out in lonely places,
Wonder at the sight.
Told to go and seek a baby,
They obey and find the Light.
Rich, wise men are looking skywards,
Follow as it leads them westwards
And to Bethlehem.
There they find within a cowshed
One whose greatness humbles them.
How I wish that like the shepherds
I could angels see;
Or that star, that God sent wise men,
He would send to me.
O to see that little baby
There, at his nativity.
Truth is, God to every person
Sends a heavenly ray,
Which would lead them all to Jesus
In the self-same way.
They’d discover God’s best treasure
In that manger wrapped in hay.
HPW ©
God bless you all,
HOWARD WEBBER
Bournemouth, UK
I was inspired by Edwin George Monks hymn 'Angel voices ever singing...' It fits the tune.
Here is a link to the hymn (see The Choir of Norwich Cathedral video below) so that you will get to know the tune or recognise it when you hear it.
2.
Rich, wise men are looking skywards,
See a sparkling gem.
Follow as it leads them westwards
And to Bethlehem.
There they find within a manger
One whose greatness humbles them.
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3.
How I wish that like the shepherds
I could angels see;
Or that star, that God sent wise men,
He would send to me.
O, to see that little baby
There, at his nativity.
4.
Truth is, God to every person
Sends a heavenly ray,
Which would lead them all to Jesus
In the self-same way.
They'd discover God's best treasure
Sleeping in that bed of hay.
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