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December 22 GOOD CHRISTIAN MEN, REJOICELatin carol, 14th centuryTranslation by John M. Neale, 1818–1866Shout for joy, O heavens; rejoice, O earth; burst into song, O mountains! For the Lord comforts His people and will have compassion on His afflicted ones. (Isaiah 49:13)As this sprightly carol reminds us, Christmas should be the most joyous season ofContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

December 21 WE THREE KINGS OF ORIENT AREWords and Music by John H. Hopkins, 1820–1891And when they were come into the house, they [the wise men] saw the young child with Mary His mother, and fell down, and worshiped Him; and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto Him gifts: gold, frankincense, andContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

December 20 WHILE SHEPHERDS WATCHED THEIR FLOCKSNahum Tate, 1652–1715Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is Christ the Lord. (Luke 2:11)In the spring of the year, the lambing season, shepherds in ancient times would sit all night beside their flocks, watching for wolves or other dangers and evenContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

December 19 WHILE BY OUR SHEEPGerman carol, Translated by Theodore Baker, 1851–1934The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told. (Luke 2:20)It was a cold, clear night. The stars twinkled above and an air of peaceful serenity settled calmly overContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

December 18 THERE’S A SONG IN THE AIR!Josiah G. Holland, 1819–1881Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God … (Luke 2:13)What a beautiful scene is drawn for us in this joyful Christmas hymn! As we visualize once more the glorious chorus of angels, the brilliant star, and Mary watchingContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”