O Come, all ye faithful! Joyful and Triumphant... Come and behold Him, born the King of Angels! O come let us adore Him... Christ the Lord!
Hark the herald, Angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King!" Peace on Earth, and mercies mild, God and sinners RECONCILED!
O come, o come Emmanuel! And ransome captive Israel... who mourns in lonely exile here. Until the son of God appear! REJOICE! REJOICE! Emmanuel shall come to thee, o Israel!
What Child is this who laid to rest on Mary's lap is sleeping? Whom angels greet with anthems sweet, while shepherds watch are keeping. This, this is Christ the King! Whom shepherds guard and angels sing, "Haste! Haste to bring Him praise! The babe, the son, of Mary!"
So bring him incense, gold and myrrh, come peasant, king, to own him! the King of Kings Salvation brings! Let loving hearts enthrown him! Raise, Raise the song on high, the virgin sings her lullaby, "Joy! Joy for Christ is born!" the Babe the Son of Mary.
All of these songs are so beautifully written! Do we actually pause and think about the words that proclaim the true reason of celebration for Christmas? it's not about presents... instead Presence--of the promised King! It's not about gifts, but THE gift--the Savior of the world!
Merry Christmas to all who may read this... enjoy your family and your celebrations! And may we all have a blessed and joyful New Year! Love you all!
