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You know how it goes. The second half of November rolls around. The days get cooler and darker. Some people think it's time for "Oh Come All Ye Faithful" and "Deck the Halls" and others threaten violence if such premature Christmas celebration sounds in their ears.
Okay, maybe this is just our house.
In any case, this is a year that I have decided that I need to hear the Christmas story early. So, for what it is worth, Christmas music season started today for me.
Here are some verses that are bringing me joy this afternoon.
From "Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus"
Come, Thou long-expected Jesus
Born to set Thy people free;
From our fears and sins release us
Let us find our rest in Thee.
From "Oh, Holy Night"
Oh, holy night, the stars are brightly shining
It is the night of the dear Savior’s birth!
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth.
From "In the Bleak Midwinter"
What can I give Him
Poor as I am?
If I were a shepherd, I would give a lamb
If I were a wise man, I would do my part
Yet what I can, I give Him
Give my heart.
God Bless, friends. It's not (really) Christmas yet. But Christmas is (surely) coming.
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