Waiting for...
This beautiful song, a medley of tunes and lyrics of favorite Advent carols, gives me much to ponder this morning. There are many suggestions for what this Advent season of waiting is all about:
stillness,
the rising of the morning under cover of darkness,
the joy of a sunrise,
finding rest in the long expected Jesus,
the joy of longing hearts,
and finally "close your eyes and wait one more hour."
What a hopefully peaceful way to start the second week of Advent.
Enjoy, my friends.
About the Music:
“Advent Suite: Stand Still and Wait, Come Thou Long Expected Jesus, O Come Emmanuel”
from the album Carolsinger
Lyrics;
Stand still and wait for the night to pass over
Under cover of darkness the morning will rise
From the east comes the hope and it's wrapped up in sunrise
So rest, close your eyes, and wait one more hour
Our joy has come in through the sky
Come thou long expected Jesus
Born to set thy people free
From our fears and sins release us
Let us find our rest in thee
Israel's strength and consolation
Hope of all the earth thou art
Dear desire of every nation
Joy of every longing heart
Born thy people to deliver
Born a child and yet a king
Born to reign in us forever
Forever
Rejoice, rejoice Emmanuel
Shall come to thee o’ Israel
So rest, close your eyes, and wait one more hour
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