Monthly Archives: December 2024

While Shepherds Watched: Nahum Tate (1700)

While shepherds watched their flocks by night, all seated on the ground, an angel of the Lord came down, and glory shone around. “Fear not,” said he for mighty dread had seized their troubled minds “glad tidings of great joy … Continue reading

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Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee: Henry Van Dyke (1907)

Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of love; Hearts unfold like flow’rs before Thee, Op’ning to the sun above. Melt the clouds of sin and sadness; Drive the dark of doubt away; Giver of immortal gladness, Fill … Continue reading

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