"Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests." (Luke 2:13-14 NIV).
Wouldn't you love to experience that? Or as The Message puts it:
"At once the angel was joined by a huge angelic choir singing God's praises: "Glory to God in the heavenly heights. Peace to all men and women on earth who please him." (Luke 2:13-14 The Message)
It gives me goose bumps to imagine how beautiful that would be. I have been enjoying Life 107.1 as they have been playing all Christmas music since December 1st. My car ia always on that station and I have Alexa turn it on in my kitchen. It fills my heart with joy!
One of my favorite Christmas memories is hearing my Dad sing "O Holy Night" at our church Christmas Eve candlelight service. For many years it was a tradition at Bethel Grove Church. "O Holy Night" was written by French poet Placide Cappeau in 1847 and set to music by French composer Adolphe Adam (1847) with the most famous English translation by American critic John Sullivan Dwight in 1855. The carol first debuted at a Christmas Eve Mass in France.
O Holy Night
The stars are brightly shining. It is the night of our dear Savior's birth Long lay the world in sin and error pining "Til He appeared and the soul felt its worth. A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices. For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn. Fall on your knees; O hear the Angel voices. O night divine, O night when Christ was born. O night, O night, O Holy night, O night divine! 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. Christ is the Lore' O praise His name forever! His power and glory evermore proclaim. His power and glory evermore proclaim.
Music touches hearts with its beauty. Whatever your favorite Christmas song is, turn up the volume and enjoy the beautiful sounds of the season.
Heavenly Father, Thank You for creating music that fills the air around us. Perhaps music was first sung by Your angels. How I would love to hear Your angels sing! Thank You for sending Your Son to earth as an infant who saved us all. Help us prepare our hearts to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas in the days ahead. We praise You and love You, praying in Jesus' Holy Name, Amen.
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