The
people walking in darkness
have seen a great light;
on those living
in the land of deep darkness
a light has dawned.
on those living
in the land of deep darkness
a light has dawned.
For
to us a child is born,
to us a son is given,
and the government
will be on his shoulders.
to us a son is given,
and the government
will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor,
Mighty God,
Everlasting Father,
Prince of Peace.
Wonderful Counselor,
Mighty God,
Everlasting Father,
Prince of Peace.
Of
the greatness of
his government and peace
there will be no end.
his government and peace
there will be no end.
He
will reign on David’s throne
and over his kingdom,
establishing and upholding it
with justice and righteousness
from that time on and forever.
and over his kingdom,
establishing and upholding it
with justice and righteousness
from that time on and forever.
The zeal of the Lord Almighty
will accomplish this.
will accomplish this.
Isaiah 9:2, 6
Enjoy these renditions
from Handel's Messiah,
foretelling the birth of Jesus.
Advent grace and peace
to you and to all the world,
Virginia Knowles
(P.S. Art pieces by Jim Shore.)
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