Luke 2:19-20 But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.
Of all the songs that I relate to Christmas I find that Silent Night is the one that brings me closest to that scene with Mary, Joseph and the Shepherds gathering in amazement and awe around the child sent from God, lying in a manger. In that hush (Though I am skeptical about the line “No crying He makes) there is the true worship that God intended when He sent the Good News of great joy. I pray you will have a wonderful Christmas season sharing that joy with neighbors, friends and family. We now have the job the angels have so today consider going out and looking for some shepherds who are out in the fields and invite them to come and worship Christ the new born king! I hope you will like my rendering of this song written 200 years ago in German by Joseph Mohr with music from Franz Gruber. Its simple beauty still stirs my heart every time I sing. Have a blessed week-end everybody!
This was my father’s favorite Christmas carol, which he would “play” on the piano repeatedly as my mother would roll her eyes. Dad had wonderful intentions, and we loved him for it. ❤ (I miss him.)
(Nice rendition. 🙂 Are you able to sing it for the nursing home residents these days?)
Oh thanks for asking. I am so happy to tell you that 3 outdoor meetings were approved for different places for next week! (We’re in Florida) Please pray for no rain and that my voice holds out for them all. Thanks 😊
Will do. 🙂