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A Personal Magnificat
The first Christmas carol ever composed rarely appears in a collection of Advent songs. But you will find it in the Bible, Luke chapter one. It’s Mary’s song, shared with her cousin Elizabeth soon...
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Christmas in the Psalms
For most of us, the words Christmas scriptures bring to mind the first two chapters of Matthew and Luke. We may even remember the prophecies of Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Micah. Rarely will we think of...
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Glory to the Newborn King!
Some time ago, wise-and-insightful blogger Michele Morin (over at Living Our Days) shared that she was journaling through some of the old hymns. Isn’t that a brilliant idea? I imagined her digging...
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Christ the Everlasting Lord
Last week I shared with you journal-contemplations from the first verse of “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.” As with most hymns and praise songs, it’s easy to sing through the lyrics of this carol and...
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Hail the Sun of Righteousness!
For the last two posts I’ve shared journal-contemplations from the first two stanzas of “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.” As with most hymns and praise songs, it’s easy to sing through the lyrics and...
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Immanuel, God with Us
Who better to expound on the wonder of God’s presence with us than the eloquent Charles Spurgeon: “Immanuel, God with us.” Satan trembles at the sound of it . . . Let him come to you suddenly, and do...
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Come, Emmanuel!
Earlier this week I greeted a store clerk with “Merry Christmas” and in return received a beaming smile. “You’re the first person to say that to me this year!” she enthused. “Merry Christmas to you...
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The Radiance of God’s Glory
Last week we embarked upon a reflection of one of the most important songs in the history of the Christian faith: “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.” The lyrics beautifully weave together the Old and New...
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Branch and Key
Two weeks ago we embarked upon a reflection of one of the most important songs in the history of the Christian faith: “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.” The lyrics beautifully weave together the Old and New...
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Morning Star and King of Peace
Three weeks ago we embarked upon a reflection of one of the most important songs in the history of the Christian faith: “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.” The lyrics beautifully weave together the Old and...
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