Poetic Advent

Christmas light -
"Isaiah 9. "

Those who walked in clouded darkness,
they have seen a wondrous light.
Those who owned death’s gloomy likeness,
were awakened from their plight.
God enlarged his nation’s power,
he increased their heartfelt joy!
As through holy angels’ worship,
God’s light is through us deployed.

People walked in hazy darkness,
then they saw a marvellous light.
Prince of Peace, it is your likeness
shining in our world, so bright.
Wonderful and glorious Counsellor,
mighty God, yes you alone,
reign forever, gracious Father,
King on David’s heavenly throne.

Christ, the source of inmost pleasure,
King of heaven – King on earth!
Jesus, Lord and godly treasure,
we too worship at your birth.
Shepherds shared the Christmas story
with God’s angels in that night.
And, like Mary’s silent worship,
we pray mutely by your light!