Seize the Moment – Day 627

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04
Dec '21

Seize the Moment – Day 627

Posted on Dec 4, 2021 by Ken Durham in Devotions, General |

04
Dec '21

Today’s Advent hymn focus will be

“What Child is This?”

Luke 2:17 (NLT)
 
“After seeing him, the shepherds told everyone what had happened and what the angel had said to them about this child.”

 

This beloved Christmas hymn was written by William Chatterton Dix. He was the son of a surgeon, born in Bristol England and spent most of his life working in Glasgow, Scotland, as an insurance company manager. In 1865, while recovering from a near fatal battle with sickness and depression, he experienced a spiritual awakening as he read through the scriptures. He loved the folk song “Greensleeves” and subsequently wrote the lyrics to this hymn.

 

His poetic writings combined with this soulful melody gives the feeling that God demonstrated His love for us in the fact that He sent His son in the form of a human baby to rescue humanity. And mankind went on to declare with awe and wonder, that this act of love was a clear sign, evoking wonder and amazement…What child is this?

 

This, this is Christ the King, Whom shepherds guard and angels sing

Haste, haste to bring Him laud, the Babe, the Son of Mary.

 

 
As we continue to worship Him during this Advent season, may we wake up and realize that we, too, need to spread the news that Jesus is the Son of God, and the true source of hope, love, joy and peace.
 
 
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What Child is This?

 
1
What Child is this, who, laid to rest,
On Mary’s lap is sleeping?
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet,
While shepherds watch are keeping?
 
Chorus:
This, this is Christ, the King,
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing:
Haste, haste to bring Him laud,
The Babe, the Son of Mary!
 
2
Why lies He in such mean estate,
Where ox and ass are feeding?
Good Christian, fear: for sinners here
The silent Word is pleading.
 
3
So bring Him incense, gold, and myrrh,
Come, peasant, king to own Him.
The King of kings salvation brings;
Let loving hearts enthrone Him.
 
 

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