Wednesday, December 4, 2013

A Glorious Song


It came upon a midnight clear that glorious song of old – from angels bending near the earth to touch their harps of gold – peace on the earth – goodwill to men – from heaven’s all gracious king – the world in solemn stillness lay to hear the angels sing.

Have you ever met a king of a country?  I have not.  But I can imagine that were a king to visit my street, people would line up along the curb to see him in all of his royalty, and would feel very special indeed if the king himself reached over, bent down, and shook their hands.

This carol is full of just that sort of imagery.

The King of Kings – the gracious one – leaned towards man to bring us hope, life, and peace.

And this leaning was followed by the angels bending to play their harps in a beautiful melody that chimed in with God’s grace extended to all.

And the world’s response was to lie still and listen.

Are you listening to your King and his angels as they bend toward you, today?  

It’s a glorious song they’re singing and playing over you….


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