Hark!

Jerusalem // 2012

Hark! The herald angels sing  
Glory to the newborn King  
Peace on earth and mercy mild  
God and sinners reconciled
Joyful all ye nations rise  
Join the triumph of the skies  
With angelic host proclaim  
Christ is born in Bethlehem 
Hark! The herald angels sing  
Glory to the newborn King
 
Christ by highest heaven adored  
Christ, the everlasting Lord 
Late in time behold Him come  
Offspring of a Virgin's womb
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see  
Hail the incarnate deity 
Pleased as man with man to dwell  
Jesus, our Emmanuel  
Hark! The herald angels sing  
Glory to the newborn King
 
Hail, the heaven born Prince of Peace 
Hail, the Son of Righteousness  
Light and life to all He brings  
Risen with healing in His wings
Mild He lays His glory by  
Born that man no more may die  
Born to raise the sons of earth  
Born to give them second birth  
Hark! The herald angels sing  
Glory to the newborn King

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I was trying to figure out what to share today, but I think this song says it all. Although I love all the Christmas carols, 'Hark! The Herald Angels Sing' is a particular favorite of mine as it so beautifully describes the immense joy we're celebrating today. And while Cameron and I didn't end up visiting Bethlehem on our trip to Israel last month, we were able to visit many other cities where Christ spent time including Nazareth and Jerusalem. That experience has definitely helped to give the Christmas story renewed meaning this holiday season! {I shared one photo from Israel above, I'll be sharing the rest in January!}

 

I hope that each and every one of you have a very blessed day full of family (or friends, if you can't be with family!), food, and fun! Merry Christmas!! Xoxo