The violins, piano and voices of the choir gave a beautiful rendition of an old German carol. I was swept away from the news reports and troubles in our community. Jesus is the way, the truth and the life.
Here are the lyrics to this carol, Lo How A Rose:
Low, how a rose e’er blooming
From tender stem hath sprung
Of Jesse’s lineage coming
As saints of old hath sung.
It came a flower bright,
Amid the cold of winter.
When half spent was the night.
Isaiah foretold it.
The rose I have in mind.
With Mary we behold it
The virgins mother kind.
To show God’s love aright
She bore to us a Savior
When half spent was the night,
When half spent was the night.
O Rose, whose fragrance tender
With sweetness fills the air,
Dispel in glorious splendor
The darkness everywhere.
True man, yet very God.
From sin and death now save us
And share our every load.
Alleluia, Alleluia
Alleluia, Alleluia
Sing alleluia
The apostle Peter knew much about the troubles in this world. He had walked with Jesus and had seen the crucifixion. He saw the empty tomb and the risen Lord. He had shared a meal with Jesus after the resurrection. He was there when Jesus instructed the disciples to make disciples of all nations. Peter had been in prison for his faith and from his experiences he wrote:
Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxious cares on him, because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5: 6-7
We have so much to celebrate! Tomorrow night we will go to our grandchildren’s Christmas program. Each year adds new memories. I still remember the Christmas programs that I participated in as a child. It is a blessing to see the grandchildren singing carols and reciting scripture verses.
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Carol, thank you for introducing me to this lovely hymn. May 2016 be a year that enables the body of Christ to spread the fragrance of our Savior’s grace wider than ever before.
Christmas Blessings ~ Wendy
Oh, so beautiful. How encouraging to read this poem.
He is the ultimate model of humility.
We do have to keep the whole story in mind–Jesus faced trials and death, but he rose and lives for us now! Thanks for sharing this. Have a beautiful time at your grandchildren’s Christmas program.
What a beautiful hymn! Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life! I am so thankful we are drawn away from the troubles of this world and into the arms of Christ! Visiting from Soul Survivor! God Bless:)