Silent Night Holy Night
The soft gentle words of Silent Night, Holy Night were written by Joseph Mohr in 1818. He wrote the words to this famous Christmas poem and had a close friend, Franz Gruber, set them to music. It has often been called the most popular Christmas carol ever written and has been translated into hundreds of languages to be sung around the world. It was first sung and played to the guitar accompaniment.
“Silent Night, Holy night, all is calm, all is bright,
“Round young virgin, mother and child,
Holy infant so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace.”
As you listen to those words written in the 1800’s let us remember the Christmas story. Luke 2 in the Bible will give all the details of the story, from start to finish. Read the story with imagination, going with Mary and Joseph as they travel to Bethlehem. Be with Mary as she gives birth to Jesus. Be with the shepherds and wise men as they travel to honor the new born king. In your imagination, let the Christmas story become a new story for you this Advent.
Prayer: Loving God, God of the whole world, help us to seek heavenly peace this Advent and pursue it the entire year so that your kingdom my come on earth as it is in heaven.
Prayer Focus: Everyone who is seeking peace in their lives.
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