December 26, 2010
A Thrill of Hope in a Weary World
- Oh Holy Night speaks of the dual nature of hope and suffering in life like no other Christmas carol. It speaks to my heart and gives me reason to praise. As I seek to sing in a season of remembrance and hope, the lyrics acknowledge I am often pining and weary and hurting. It says He knows this. He knows our need. He knows us! And in knowing Him, our soul finds worth, even in the midst – and maybe especially – when we have trials. We are loved, valued, treasured – of worth. I will overcome my suffering, because He will overcome it – all oppression shall cease. At the top of my lungs, in a pitch I can barely reach, I sing my heart out…
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- O holy night! The stars are brightly shining,
- It is the night of our dear Saviour’s birth.
- Long lay the world in sin and error pining,
- ‘Til He appear’d and the soul felt its worth.
- A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices,
- For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
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- Fall on your knees! O hear the angels’ voices!
- O night divine, O night when Christ was born;
- O night divine, O night, O night Divine.
- Led by the light of Faith serenely beaming,
- With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand.
- So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming,
- Here come the wise men from Orient land.
- The King of Kings lay thus in lowly manger;
- In all our trials born to be our friend.
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- He knows our need, to our weakness is no stranger,
- Behold your King! Before Him lowly bend!
- Behold your King, Before Him lowly bend!
- 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.
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- Christ is the Lord! O praise His Name forever,
- His power and glory evermore proclaim.
- His power and glory evermore proclaim
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December 26th, 2010 at 11:20 pm
Love the song. Cannot finish singing it. I get choked up at , for yonder breaks, and I break out in a praise. This song should be sung all year long. Thank you for reminding us that hope is still alive and working in the lives of those who still believe. God bless you and keep you and may His grace continue to
uphold you in your times of need.