Christ's Nativity

Awake, glad heart! get up and sing!
It is the birth-day of thy King.
Awake! awake!
The Sun doth shake
Light from his locks, and all the way
Breathing perfumes, doth spice the day.

Awake, awake! hark how th' wood rings;
Winds whisper, and the busy springs
A concert make;
Awake! awake!
Man is their high-priest, and should rise
To offer up the sacrifice.

I would I were some bird, or star,
Flutt'ring in woods, or lifted far
Above this inn
And road of sin!
Then either star or bird should be
Shining or singing still to thee.

I would I had in my best part
Fit rooms for thee! or that my heart
Were so clean as
Thy manger was!
But I am all filth, and obscene;
Yet, if thou wilt, thou canst make clean.

Sweet Jesu! will then. Let no more
This leper haunt and soil thy door!
Cure him, ease him,
O release him!
And let once more, by mystic birth,
The Lord of life be born in earth.. 

By Henry Vaughan

 

Happy Christmas My Friend.

~>>~blessings~<<~ 

Ian

I know I haven't been here for quite awhile but the Holidays are extremely busy for me as they start on Hallows eve and do not stop until after January. Only then do I have a brief Break before they start up again ;-) Seems when one has children in school and all the school activities add to the bustle LOL OH ME LOL However I did want to make it a point to drop by so you know I haven't forgotten you and I want to wish you a wonderful Holiday season!!!! One filled with much love and Laughter. Keep warm and stay safe! Hopefully I will be here more after the Holidays and I hope to see you on-line then (wink)
BB & BIG Hugs, Debi