We sing that song at this time of year, but truly that song can be sung all throughout the year as we should ALWAYS come and adore Christ the Lord. This past Sunday afternoon, our little country church - Cornerstone Baptist Church, met for worship and fellowship as we sang Christmas carols at the VA Home and both nursing homes in town.
We walked the halls singing about the Christ Child and the hope and joy that his birth brought.
Many of the residents that we were singing to joined in as we sang old familiar carols, sung year after year.
We sang both in large, common areas as well as stopping by people's rooms to sing. Some sat by their doors, singing with tears in their eyes. Others couldn't get out of bed, but remembered the lyrics and joined us in song.
Our church secretary made Christmas Carol song books for us and by singing the first and last verse, we were able to sing a wide variety of carols that we all love and cherish. After three hours of caroling, we met back at the church for prayer, fellowship and snacks! It was nice to sit down and visit with each other and all were definitely glad they came. We set out to be a blessing to others and by the end of the day, we could honestly say that we were blessed by the opportunity to serve King Jesus by singing to the dear people at the VA Home, Jeff Davis Living Center, and Camelot Brookside.
A carol that I only learned a few years ago, but has become one of my favorites is "O beautiful Star of Bethlehem." A star led the wise men to Jesus. Wise men still seek Him! Jesus gave us a Light to light the way!
Here are the lyrics:
O beautiful star of Bethlehem
Shining far through shadows dim
Giving the light for those who long have gone
Guiding the wise men on their way
Unto the place where Jesus lay
O beautiful star of Bethlehem
Shine on
O beautiful star of Bethlehem
Shine upon us until the glory dawns
Give us a light to light the way
Unto the land of perfect day
O beautiful star of Bethlehem
Shine on
O beautiful star the hope of life
Guiding the pilgrims through the night
Over the mountains 'til the break of dawn
Into the light of perfect day
It will give out a lovely ray
O beautiful star of Bethlehem
Shine on
O beautiful star of Bethlehem
Shine upon us until the glory dawns
Give us a light to light the way
Unto the land of perfect day
O beautiful star of Bethlehem
Shine on
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