Today is the last Sunday in Advent - that season in which we have recounted the first coming of Jesus Christ into the world, and look forward to his coming again with power and great glory. Here is a hymn that expresses those sentiments:
Blest be the King whose coming is in the name of God
For him let doors be opened, no hearts against him barred
Not robed in royal splendor, in power and pomp, comes he
but clad as are the poorest, such his humility
Blest be the King whose coming is in the name of God
By those who truly listen his voice is truly heard
pity the proud and haughty, who have not learned to heed
the Christ who is the Promise, who has atonement made
Blest be the King whose coming is in the name of God
He only to the humble reveals the face of God
All power is his, all glory! All things are in his hand
all ages and all peoples, till time itself shall end
Blest be the King whose coming is in the name of God
He offers to the burdened the rest and grace they need
Gentle is he and humble! And light his yoke shall be
for he would have us bear it so he can make us free
Frederico J. Pagura (b. 1923); tr. F. Pratt Green (b. 1903)
Tomorrow, December 24, we will have our Christmas Eve service at 5:00 p.m.
Our Christmas Day service will be at 10:00 a.m.
In peace,
Linda+
The Rev. Linda McCloud
Pastor
The Episcopal Church of Our Savior at Honey Creek
www.oursaviorhoneycreek.org
http://oursaviorhoneycreek.blogspot.com
912-267-0333
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