I joined the Advent Choir at our new church, and it's been wonderful singing again. We sing from the first balcony so the acoustics are incredible. We are singing several traditional Christmas songs...songs that you don't hear often (or ever) when you're listening to your local 24-hour Christmas radio station. That's a shame because the music and lyrics are just so beautiful.
Still, Still, Still • a traditional Austrian carol; a lullaby
Jesus Sweet, Jesus Mild • a German carol; composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
But I think my favorites are:
All My Heart This Night Rejoices • a German carol; also composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Just read through verse 6 and you'll see why it's one of my favorites...it always gets me.
Thee, dear Lord, with heed I’ll cherish;Ding Dong! Merrily on High • traditional 16th century music (featured in the movie adaptations of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women, both the 1949 release and the 1994 remake...SURELY many of you already knew that, right?!?!)
Live to Thee and with Thee, dying, shall not perish;
But shall dwell with Thee for ever,
Far on high, in the joy that can alter never.
2 comments:
Did the church make a CD of the music? This ole preacher man would like to have a copy!! I'm sure the music was SUPER! Glad that you are able to share in music with others once again. You and Mr. PoMonkey are greatly loved and appreciated. Thanks for the You Tube link of the song, very pretty indeed.
Ding Dong! Merrily on High is the free single of the week at iTunes (12/18-12/24). Click Here
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