Maybe it’s just me, but Christmas sure seemed to come at us fast this year.  Time flies, and it’s really flown by this year.  In light of this, I slowed down long enough to watch a portion of the Faith Hill Christmas Concert – “Joy To The World” tonight. 

It was great to hear her say that for her, Christmas is all about the birth of Jesus – a very spiritual thing.  That’s refreshing to hear on national television. 

But the thing that caught me off guard was when she sang “O Holy Night”.  I guess I had slowed down enough to “really listen” to the lyrics of this Christmas Classic.  I’ve heard the song hundreds of times, but tonight I thought about each line – each lyric.  They’re amazing.  As you anticipate Christmas in a few days, take a moment to read and reflect on each line of this song; it’s worth your time!

O Holy Night

O holy night! The stars are brightly shining,

It is the night of our dear Saviour’s birth.

Long lay the world in sin and error pining,

‘Til He appear’d and the soul felt its worth.

A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices,

For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.

Fall on your knees! O, hear the angels’ voices!

O night divine, O night when Christ was born;

O night divine, O night, O night Divine.

Led by the light of Faith serenely beaming,

With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand.

So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming,

Here come the wise men from Orient land.

The King of Kings lay thus in lowly manger;

In all our trials born to be our friend.

He knows our need, to our weakness is no stranger,

Behold your King! Before Him lowly bend!

Behold your King, Behold your King.

Truly He taught us to love one another;

His law is love and His gospel is peace.

Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother;

And in His name all oppression shall cease.

Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,

Let all within us praise His holy name.

Christ is the Lord! O praise His Name forever,

His power and glory evermore proclaim.

His power and glory evermore proclaim.