The Shepherd’s Carol…
St. George's, Beckenham, London

St. George’s, Beckenham, London

Merry Christmas!

You may enjoy hearing my children’s memories of their childhood Christmases over at The Sociable Homeschooler.  

Or you may just want to read this beautiful poem whose author is unknown.

We stood on the hills, Lady,

Our day’s work done,

Watching the frosted meadows

That winter had won.

The evening was calm, Lady,

The air so still,

Silence more lovely than music

Folded the hill.

There was a star, Lady,

Shone in the night,

Larger than Venus it was

And bright, so bright.

Oh, a voice from the sky, Lady,

It seemed to us then

Telling of God being born

In the world of men.

And so we have come, Lady,

Our day’s work done,

Our love, our hopes, ourselves,

We give to your son.

Set to music by composer Bob Chilcott I first heard it this past Sunday at The Church of the Incarnation in Dallas as part of their Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols.

I am not the only fan of this beautiful carol.

Listen and have a blessed and peaceful Christmas rejoicing in the wondrous gift our Creator bestowed upon us and the unquestioning obedience of Mary, Lady.

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elray

2014-12-25 14:41:05 Reply

Wonderful song and my pleasure to enjoy these holidays and hold days with you.

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