Meditation for Christmas ~ December 25

Christmas Day

When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph and the baby lying in a manger.  And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child.  And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them.

Luke 2: 15-18

O Come, All Ye Faithful

O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant,

O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem;

Come and behold Him, born the King of angels;

         O come, let us adore Him,

         O come, let us adore Him,

         O come, let us adore Him,

         Christ, the Lord!

Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation,

O sing, all ye citizens of heaven above!

Glory to God, all glory in the highest’

Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning,

Jesus, to Thee be all glory given;

Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing;

Latin Hymn (18^th Century)

Attributed to John Francis Wade (1711-1786)

May the gift of God's grace 
and the gentleness of His peace 
bless you this Christmas season.

Merry Christmas!