Christmas time is here!

Last night we went to Carols by Candelight at a 12th century church in Astley, England. The Bulkington Brass Band provided the accompaniment to our carolling as well as performed selections for us to enjoy amidst the telling from the bible of why Jesus was born into this world...beautiful night! It is Christmas!

One carol we sang was extraordinary...the last verse tells it all...

In the bleak mid-winter frost wind made moan,
eart stood hard as iron,
water like a stone,
snow had fallen, snow on snow
snow on snow
in the bleak mid-winter long ago.

Angels and Archangels may have gathered there,
cherubim and seraphim thronged the air;
but only His mother in her maiden bliss
worshipped the Beloved with a kiss.

Our God, heav'n cannot hold Him
nor earth sustain;
heav'n and earth shall flee away
when he comes to reign.
In the bleak mid-winter a stable-place sufficed
the Lord God almighty, Jesus Christ.

What can I give Him, poor as I am?
If I were a shepherd would bring a lamb;
If I were a wise man I would do my part,
yet what I can give Him:
give my heart.

Give Jesus your heart this year!  Doesn't mean it will be easier but you will never ever be alone!  Merry Christmas!