Just one day left. It’s time to close down shop and head to the Penguin’s Skating Party!
Tis the season to be jolly and joyous
With a burst of pleasure, we feel it all right
It’s the season when the saints can employ us
To spread the news about peace and to keep love alive
Merry Christmas!
Only 2 more sleeps until Christmas….
Go out and download this version of O Holy Night from Brady Toops or just take a listen to it here on this album from Relevant Magazine.
or maybe check out this trending video from Home Free
Either way, let these words from this favorite filter through your mind.
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.
One of the great things about Christmas carols is that their timelessness can take us back to Christmases past. I believe that in itself can make Christmas special. So reaching back in the archives of my Christmases gone by are two versions ( 1 and 2 ) of John Denver and the Muppets singing the Peace Carol. Such a great song with such great meaning! AND MUPPETS!!
The hope that has slumbered for two thousand years
The promise that silenced a thousand fears
A faith that can hobble an ocean of tears
The peace of Christmas Day
and
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iP5MwVdu3c0
17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.John 3:17(NIV)
As I mentioned earlier this week, I am fixated on songs about the waiting for and the coming of the Christ this season. So today, since Christmas is now just one week away, here’s another song about waiting for the coming!
It’s Wednesday, so how about a classic that will bring us all comfort and joy. Bing Crosby’s God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman from way back in 1942.
God rest ye merry, gentlemen
Let nothing you dismay
Remember, Christ, our Saviour
Was born on Christmas day
To save us all from Satan’s power
When we were gone astray
O tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy