Tune: Gloria (Iris)
('Angels from the realms of glory')
Isaiah 9 v.2-4
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The people that walked in darkness
Have seen a great light, no loess
Than the light of Christ it be true
Son of God mankind may view
Chorus
A--lle---luya! Christ descends to earth
A--lle---luya! Appears now by human birth
They that dwell in land of shadow
Of death, on them light shines, know
They the coming of Messiah
To welcome Him they do stir- Chorus
You, Lord, the nation have increased
Joys return, though they had ceased
Now joyful as with harvest's yield
Or spoil of enemies field - Chorus
Yoke of burden you have broken
Where they were oppressed by men
And weapons of foes he removed
His faithfulness he has proved - Chorus
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Author:
orchidee (
Offline) - Published: December 16th, 2022 03:21
- Comment from author about the poem: A Carol-Poem: Verses in 8.7.8.7. Chorus: 9.11. format.
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Comments3
No one wants to be left in the dark, do they .. that's why we all pay our electricity bills & stock up on candles 🙂
Thanks N. You got them candles? There will be candle bandits, let alone bog roll bandits!
Another hymn that could fit in any church's hymnal. I am always reminded of darkness and shadow this time of the year in this hemisphere but when I'm in the other the light shines on. Nice write
Thanks S. Yes, only about a week to go, and it starts getting lighter again.
Unfortunately one church did not have a Hymnal, and hardly know what a hymn book is. It's 'Choruses', sometimes of poor quality I think. And not even bothering to have different songs for about 3 weeks in a row. Partly why I left that church. Plus 'money matters' - say no more of that!
Good one Orchi.
Thanks Gold.
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