December 2002

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Brethren, two medical emergencies have beset my family that take me out of town over the holidays. I seek your prayers for Father’s Perfect Will in these grave situations; and also for safe travel in wintry road conditions. I ask Father’s blessing on all remembrances of the birth of His dear Son, the Savior of the world!

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O holy night, the stars are brightly shining;
It is the night of the dear Savior’s Birth!
Long lay the world in sin and error pining,
Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth.
A thrill of hope, the weary soul rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn!

Fall on your knees, O hear the angel voices!
O night divine, O night when Christ was born!
O night, O holy 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 came the wise men from Orient land.
The King of kings lay thus in lowly manger,
In all our trials, born to be our Friend!

Fall on your knees, O hear the angel voices!
O night divine, O night when Christ was born!
O night, O holy night, O night divine!

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!

Fall on your knees, O hear the angel voices!
O night divine, O night when Christ was born!
O night, O holy night, O night divine!

Amen.