Angel voices

 

Eternity touched hands with time

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Eternity touched hands with time

when Mary said "God's will be done," 

and commonplace became sublime

when that young woman bore a son.

The angels shared in earth's delight,

a star became the magi's sign,

and shepherds met, on Christmas night,

a child, both human and divine.

Time can still touch eternity, 

when we reach out to God in prayer;

rejoice that Christ will ever be

reborn in hearts that want him there!

words: Rae E. Whitney (1927-2023)

Music: Conditor alme siderum, plainsong, Mode 

Isaiah 7:14

King James Version

14 Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

Reflection:

Emmanuel! The angels' ancient chorus

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Emmanuel! The angels' ancient chorus

today unfolds before us, the final triumph starts.

Emmanuel! Within that name a treasure,

announcing God's good pleasure to dwell within our hearts.

Emmanuel! He laid aside his splendor,

and paradise surrendered that we might be set free.

Emmanuel! He rises now victorious, to live forever glorious , and reign eternally.

Emmanuel! This Jesus meek and lowly,

has made us sinners holy, by his almighty blood.

Emmanuel! Forgiveness has been spoken,

the kingdom now is open, and we behold our God!

Emmanuel! Our God in us is dwelling,

our God within us telling that he has come to save.

Emmanuel! The angels sing their story,

of Christ our hope of glory, the King is risen today!

Words and music: Betsey Mulloy

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