December 22, 2013
by Steve Olson “Papa, tell me the story again.” They were working in the shop. Today they were making a table for the fish merchant. It would be used to display his wares, and soon would be covered in fish scales and such. Still, it had to look perfect before they sent it over and they worked quietly, curled shavings of wood and the smell of sawdust filling their…
December 21, 2013
Advent Hymn – O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Text: Psalteriolum Cantionum Catholicarum, Köln, 1710 tr. composite Music: French processional, 15th cent. O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel, that mourns in lonely exile here until the Son of God appear. Refrain Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to you, O Israel. O come, O Wisdom from on high, embracing…
December 20, 2013
Advent Hymn – Infant Holy, Infant Lowly Text: Polish carol tr. Edith M. G. Reed, 1885–1933 Infant holy, infant lowly, for his bed a cattle stall; oxen lowing, little knowing Christ the child is Lord of all. Swiftly winging, angels singing, bells are ringing, tidings bringing: Christ the child is Lord of all! Christ the child is Lord of all! Flocks were sleeping,…