Tis the season to sing carols - hoorah. This year, for some reason, I'm really enjoying carol singing. I think perhaps its because I've already had a few opportunities to be leading the singing at various events - carols for the old folks at my friend Glady's home..... last Sunday in church and last night at the healing service in St Anne's. And there is something really great about people heartily singing out together those familiar words and tunes. People don't need songsheets... they have been singing these carols since they were children. They know all the verses. They know the harmonies. And it doesnt matter what your background or church experience just about everyone can join in. Here's a rather lovely rendition of one of my favourites. Take 5 and enjoy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=cZ-8jYpa1-o
A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices...... a great line. And still true today as it was in the 1850s when the carol was written. The world is weary. Tired of wars and politics and economic crisis. The Christmas story brings a thrill of hope. Hope that God has not forgotten us. That there is an answer. That our dead and lifeless spirits can be ignited by the passionate and powerful love of God and live in a new dimension with and by and in and for and through Him.
Lord, thank you for the truth which the hymn writers captured in the carols we sing at this time of the year. Thank you that in supermarkets and shopping malls, on the television and radio at this time of year Your name is being sung and Your truth being proclaimed. In this weary world may we not miss an opportunity to share the thrill of hope we have found in You.
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