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O COME O COME EMMANUEL
veni veni Emmanuel, Latin 9th cent.; tr. by John Neale, 1818-1866
O Come O Wisdom from on high.
Who order’st all things mightily
To us the path of knowledge show,
And teach us in her ways to go.
O Come O come great Lord of might
Who to Your tribes on Sinai’s height
In ancient times once gave the law,
In cloud, and majesty, and awe.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to Thee, O Israel.
Public Domain
WAKE, AWAKE FOR NIGHT IS FLYING
Philipp Nicolai, 1556-1608; Tr. by Catherine Winkworth
1. “Wake, awake, for night is flying,”
The watchmen on the heights are crying;
“Awake, Jerusalem, arise!”
Midnight hears the welcome voices
And at the thrilling cry rejoices:
“Oh, where are ye, ye virgins wise?
The Bridegroom comes, awake!
Your lamps with gladness take! Hallelujah!
With bridal care, yourselves prepare
To meet the Bridegroom, who is near.”
2. Zion hears the watchmen singing,
And all her heart with joy is springing,
She wakes, she rises from her gloom;
For her Lord comes down all-glorious,
The strong in grace, in truth victorious,
Her Star is ris’n, her Light is come.
“Now come, Thou Blessed One,
Lord Jesus, God’s own Son, Hail! Hosanna!
The joyful call, we answer all
And follow to the nuptial hall.”
3. Now let all the heav’ns adore Thee,
Let men and angels sing before Thee,
With harp and cymbal’s clearest tone.
Of one pearl each shining portal,
Where, dwelling with the choir immortal,
We gather round Thy radiant throne.
No vision ever brought,
No ear hath ever caught such great glory;
Therefore will we, eternally
Sing hymns of praise and joy to Thee.
Public Domain
COME DOWN, O LOVE DIVINE
Bianco da siena, d. 1434, Tr. R.F. Littledale, 1867
R. Vaughn Williams, 1906
Come down, O Love divine, Seek thou this soul of mine
And visit it with thine own ardor glowing
O Comforter, draw near, Within my heart appear,
And kindle it, thy holy flame bestowing.
O let it freely burn, Till earthly passions turn
To dust and ashes in its heat consuming;
And let thy glorious light, Shine ever on my sight,
And clothe me round, the while my path illuming.
And so the yearning strong, with which the soul will long,
Shall far outpass the power of human telling.
For none can guess its grace, Till He become the place
Where in the Holy Spirit makes His dwelling
Public Domain
HIS NAME SHALL BE CALLED WONDERFUL
J. Sibellius; Words Unknown
His Name, His Name, shall be called Wonderful
His Name, His Name, shall be called Counselor
The Mighty God, the Everlasting Father
The Prince of Peace, through all eternity.
The Mighty God, the Everlasting Father
The Prince of Peace, through all eternity.
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DOMINE, MISERICORDIAM TUAM
Roman Gradual
Domine, misericordiam tuam
Et Salutare tuum da nobis.
O Lord, show forth Thy mercy unto us
And the salvation of Yours, grant to us.
Public Domain
***********SONG OF THE WEEK***********
Lyric Study and Guitar Workshop
So Come
by Kevin Prosch and Tom Davis
Copyright (c) 1991 Mercy Publishing & 1991 Michael Thomas Publishing
***************SHOW NOTES***************
• What has been our Advent progress these last few days, in the midst of Christmas preparations?
• How far can one tolerate a person’s eccentricities before they perceive that person to be a threat?
• This is the rare film that shows how one man’s unique claims becomes a threat to the corporate culture, politicians, and the justice department.
• “Faith is believing when common sense tells you not to.” What do you think of this statement?
• It is a grave disservice to “faith” to relegate it to “We have to believe, otherwise life would become unbearable.”
• In what ways does the radical claims of Jesus have veracity even to today?
• “Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1 ; What does this verse mean to you?
• Who was the real St. Nicholas? When did he live? What great accomplishments did he do? What actions of his led to some of the traditions of today?
• What are examples of commercialism that do not interfere with the meaning of the Christmas season? What are some companies that truly care for those in need, both through philanthropy and through addressing the concerns of their patrons?
• Are there people in your area in great need during this time? How can you help assist them, without attribution?
Episode Log Times
1:34 – Worship Session (Music and Prayer)
1:57 – O Come O Come Emmanuel (2nd verse)
4:52 – Wake, Awake For Night Is Flying
9:41 – Come Down, O Love Divine
12:10 – His Name Shall Be Called Wonderful
14:37 – Domine, Misericordiam Tuam
16:26 – Spoken, Spontaneous Prayer
21:05 – Song of the Week: So Come (lyric study and guitar workshop)
26:52 – Sharing: Advent II and “Miracle on 34th Street”
43:17 – Final Comments and Doxology
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