O, Tidings of Comfort and Joy
Thursday, December 25, 2008 at 06:15AM For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
God rest ye merry, gentlemen
Let nothing you dismay.
Remember Christ our Savior
Was born on Christmas Day
To save us all from Satan's pow'r
When we had gone astray--
O, Tidings of Comfort and Joy,
Comfort and Joy!
O, Tidings of Comfort and Joy!
Christ Jesus, the long awaited Consolation of Israel, has come--'a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel.' Good tidings, indeed!
The shepherds heard and, rejoicing, they returned; glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.
Simeon's eyes saw the salvation that God had prepared in the presence of all the peoples, and rejoiced.
Anna remained night and day at the temple, worshiping with fasting and prayer awaiting the Consolation of Israel and when He was come 'at that very hour she began to give thanks to God and to speak of Him to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.'
Redemption has come! Rejoice! We have now been comforted, we have reason for great joy this day!
Merry, Merry Christmas, friends!
Reader Comments (9)
Tidings of comfort and joy! Wishing you and your family every blessing of Christmas!
Amen! There is great reason for hope and for joy! Merry Christmas!
And merry Christmas to you; and we should not be on the computer, so I'm going to play with the kids.
Merry Christmas to you and yours Kim! My kids are getting ready to work on their crafts so I am hanging out on the computer until they grab me to help them. :)
~Angie
Merry Christmas to you, Kim! What a wondrous gift we have been given. XO
Merry Christmas, Kim ! Enjoy your holiday with your family! It is a season of Joy in a time of darkness.
Comfort and joy, indeed! Merry Christmas, Kim!
Dear Kim - Merry Christmas to you and your family.
May our Blessed God and Savior, our Lord Jesus Christ,
bless you with all heavenly blessings in Him!
Soli Deo Gloria,
With love, Roberta (RJ)
Great post, Kim! This is why Christmas is soooo exciting! Love to you this Christmas!
xo