Thursday, December 16, 2010

O Holy Night

"O Holy Night! The stars are brightly shining,
It is the night of the dear Saviour's birth.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining.
Till He appeared and the Spirit felt its worth.
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices!
O night divine, the night when Christ was born;
O night, O Holy Night , O night divine!
O night, O Holy Night , O night divine!" 

 

O Holy Night is my most favorite of all Christmas hymns. Whenever I sing these words my soul fills with the glory and the majesty and sheer exalting glory of God. As I sing the words "Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angels voices!" my heart swells, tears flow, and I feel compelled to bow down and give praise to God. I believe in this magical, mystical time of sharing in the spirit of God, that I do hear angels voices singing praises and God's glory surrounds me, as all the world withers away. 

 

Words... the power of words can mold us, shape us, draw us close to the very heart of God. Words written by a mere man over a hundred and sixty years ago, yet they are so compelling, so pure, so filled with the glory of God that they are still sung today. 

 

God grants us the glory of his presence in so many wondrous ways. The gift of verse; of the written word; of the exalting music which he bestows upon his disciples will exist through all time, and continue to draw us towards his light and his love. 

 

As Christmas approaches, excitement reigns in the hearts and minds of us all. It is my prayer that in this time of giving and celebration, we pause long enough to realize the true meaning and the true gift of Christmas is love. True love, which God gave so long ago in the gift of his son, Christ Jesus.  

 

Sing the words of this beautiful song to yourself, to your children, to the world... 

 

"Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices!
O night divine, the night when Christ was born;
O night, O Holy Night , O night divine!
O night, O Holy Night , O night divine!" 

 

and I pray you are as moved by the spirit of God's love as I am.

O Holy  Night  written by Placide Cappeau de Roquemaure in 1847. Music composed by Adolphe Charles Adams.

 

2 comments:

  1. Susan...what a beautiful picture and such an inspirational, thought-provoking post. I love it and I know exactly what you mean by the "power of words". I love the words "Fall on your knees" just as you do. Thanks Susan for sharing your "words of wisdom" today. It is greatly appreciated! (((Hugs)))

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  2. Hi Dolores, Thanks so much for your kind comments and for the hugs! :)Susan

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